 01/10/2006 PLACE OF BIRTH: From 0-10 I lived and grew up in Arizona, near the border of Mexico in the south-eastern corner.
DATE OF BIRTH: The 70s
PERSONAL MOTTO: Always say you’re older than you are that way people will comment on how good you look for your age.
STYLE OF MUSIC (IN FIVE WORDS): Original, popped out, country, funked-up ditties.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF (IN FIVE WORDS): Original, popped out, country, funked-up, skinny, ditty.
Singer, producer, songwriter and DJ, Dani Siciliano returns with her second album ‘Slappers’ after receiving massive critical acclaim for her debut album ‘Likes...’ back in 2004. Dani first came to the public eye as a backing singer for electronic music producer Matthew Herbert, lending her jazz-fuelled voice to four of Herbert’s biggest albums to date. She has toured with Herbert regularly, performing in both large and small intimate venues all around the world, providing her with the experience to wow audiences alone with her solo albums. Herbert also returns the favour by lending his talents as producer to this album. After hearing her first album, critics compared Dani’s voice to a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Siouxie Sioux and this album returns to form, featuring a mix of house, disco, electronica, pop and blues. ‘Slappers’ shows an enthusiastic knowledge of familiar and obscure samples, experimental sounds, playful (and sometimes political) lyrics and generally just a lot of fun. Other projects that Dani has been involved in include Rosin Murphy’s single ‘If We’re In Love (What Will Be Will Be)’ and even recording original pieces of music for French fashion designer Gaspard Yurkievich’s shows, performing live at two of his runway shows last year.
What do you do to chill out after a hectic night performing?
I think it depends on how well a gig went . Sometimes you’re all fired-up and curious to peruse the evening with constitution. Other nights/days, a glass of bubbly and bed are the best tricks of the trade.
What is your biggest achievement so far?
My biggest achievement is being here right now. It may sound a bit corny but there is a lot of depth to one’s life and being in the moment.
Who are your musical heroes?
I honestly don’t have any specific musical heroes. My respect is abundant for the musicians who have traversed through time and careers and managed to maintain conviction and constitution for themselves and their music.
Tell us about your new projects...
I’m only writing for myself at the moment. So, no new projects have birthed as of yet. I will say that the future may hold banjos, tap shoes, and happiness.
What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are limited to my immediate future which is touring. That always has a plethora of potential spin-offs built into it.
Are there any artists you would like to work with?
My main rule of thumb is to work with artists for whom there is mutual respect/interest for collaboration. But seeing that this is a chance to drop some names(ha ha) I would love to work with OutKast, Missy and TV on the Radio.
What is catching your ear at the moment?
My earring.
What is your recipe for success?
One part me, three parts conviction, a pinch of dirty basslines and a heap of originality. Oh yes, and a dash of something top secret.
What makes you happy? What makes you angry?
Love and all its lovely components make me happy. Love and all its dirty narratives make me angry.
What was the last CD/record you bought?
I replaced my copy of ‘The Bends’ by Radiohead.
What is your favourite song?
Really? One song? My favourite song is one that was written for me. The strongest element being that I am the only one to own it – for now, that is...
If not a DJ/producer/artist, then what?
Shoe maker, bespoke style.
DANI SICILIANO’S NEW ALBUM ‘SLAPPERS’ IS AVAILABLE NOW ON !K7 RECORDS.
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