Jun 1, 2025
Dan Mangan released his 7th album, Natural
Light, last Friday.
A year ago, Dan Mangan asked the players in his road band to
join him at a cottage to demo the songs for Natural
Light.
These players would likely not be in studio when he rerecorded
the songs.
However, after recording the first song - It
Might Be Raining - they looked at each other, laughing. It
was pure magic. The room worked, the band worked and the songs
really worked
They did two songs the next day and 2 more the third
day. Four songs the 4th day.
The demos in the cottage became the album Natural Light.
Our interview covers a lot of ground. Dan opened up about his
highs and lows. At one point, he was not being able to find a label
that believed in his music.
He made a decision not to let anyone mess with his
dreams, so he started his own label. Dan says, This is
the very best music he's ever made.
He brings tales of acceptance and rejection. Of finding a
balance between his dreams and his family.
It Might Be Raining - was written for
his children in preparation for the world he/we were leaving them.
The songs bring Hope.
I believe Natural Light to be one of the albums of the
year.