Dan Hylander has been popular for a long time as a result of some of his most well-known tunes. He has had a passion for music since his childhood.
Dan Hylanders’ parents would constantly buy him a new record when he discovered one that he liked as a kid. He began to take his love of music more seriously after relocating from Miami to Los Angeles.
Dan’s collaboration with Rilo Kiley on music sets him apart from most other artists. Dan decided to join Rilo Kiley before they became famous. He believes that the band’s breakthrough album, More Adventurous, is the only reason he has not become a superstar.
In the year 2000, Dan broke up with Rilo Kiley and quit the band. He felt they were more concerned with their popularity than with their music.
Country music was Dan’s, first love. He went to a Nashville studio to record a demo recording of himself singing and playing guitar.
Some songs that made Dan Hylander famous include:
My Rude Boy
It is Dan and Rilo Kiley’s first studio album.
The self-titled debut album had songs like: She is Not There and With the Sun in My Eyes. “It was a lot of fun doing that record,” Dan adds. “We paid for it ourselves, and we all drove down to Nashville together and showed up to do it, and that was about it.”
It was their first album, and he considers it to be one of his favorites.
More Adventurous
After Hylander left Rilo Kiley, he went on to do his first solo tour. The album contributed to his fame as well and was a success, despite doing it alone.
Ripchord
It is one of Rilo Kiley’s best albums. It was their second album, and it had songs like Portions for Foxes, Silver Lining, I Never. The album sold over 100 thousand copies in its first week, which is very high for an indie group.
Satellite
It is Rilo Kiley’s fourth and final studio album. The album featured the song, Breakin’ Up. It is the only song on the album that Dan wrote and sang on. Due to the large number of people who expressed interest in the song, it grew in popularity.
Final Words
When Rilo Kiley hired Hylander to be their lead singer, it was the first time he used his voice to generate a significant amount of money.
Dan Hylander is recognized in the band for his singing voice. He believes that Rilo Kiley’s popularity stems from their loudness.
Dan believes in his music. He is sure of its ability to bring people together. He believes that he can sing even if he never becomes famous because his voice will always be good enough to make people happy listening to it.
Dan is currently starting a band called The Features. He is putting together his band, and his band members include Matt Chamberlain (guitar), Nick McGlone (piano), Jed Barton (drums), Joe Quinn (keyboards), Kassie Tanner (bass).