DAAN, full name Daan Stuyven, is an award-winning cult-pop shapeshifter, sonic alchemist and one of the most compelling figures to emerge from the Lowlands in recent memory. A singer, composer, performer and occasional escape artist, he’s carved a four-decade-long path through indie rock, electro-pop, chanson, orchestral cinema and lo-fi mischief.
Daan on the cover of his album MANHAY
On this episode, DAAN and Dominique Nzeyimana retrace his remarkable journey from school rebellion strategies and childhood radio obsession to collaborating with other producers and navigating the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success.
Kindly indulging his host, the artist also shares stories from his Dead Man Ray days and he gets into detail about the pivotal meeting with Rudy Trouvé that shaped his artistic foundation.
He reflects candidly on the commercial failure of his first album, the years of creative mourning that followed, and how parenthood fundamentally shifted his creative priorities.
DAAN also shares how he navigates the delicate balance between cynicism and romance and why artists have a responsibility to use their platforms for meaningful causes. He also opens up about how some lifestyle changes reshaped his priorities and songwriting process.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BNW3JIlZzhhZPu91hueiY?si=CCz1JsyeSB6IGa2xDmWWQg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/the-most/id1480368388?i=1000726409357
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SPACE - the latest album by DAAN
First image by Dirk Leunis
Daan will be performing at “SHOW UP FOR HUMANITY” in Brussels on September 20th , 2025.
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