Daphne’s Story

Raised in the foothills of Appalachia on Old Time and traditional Folk in a family band, Daphne followed her dreams to the Brooklyn of the 90s, sailed around the world, and landed on the East Coast to start a brick-and-mortar record shop, label, and host years of festivals and concerts, surviving cancer several times over as she created 7 albums of heartbreakingly beautiful, danceable, powerful original songs.

Now an award winning Writer and Producer, with music in film and television, you’ll find her touring from her home base of New Orleans, LA.

No Depression described Daphne as “the voice of futuristic folk-rock/alternative-roots music...
exploring the outer reaches of nostalgic melody. ”

Her singular Americana mélange includes a broad array of contemporary and classic inspirations that span folk, country, vocal jazz, indie rock, and cinematic pop. Her words are pulled from an expansive well of literature and lyrical influences, from laissez-faire poets, satirists, and the Beats, to Feminists, and modern philosophers. daphne’s fierce willpower and deep passion for life and art, willingness to experiment with form, and incredible roster of collaborators make her albums and live performances unforgettable.

Her 2022 release 'The Starter Wife' garnered international critical acclaim including Best Releases on NPR's All Songs Considered

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