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Dan Carey

b. 1969

British record producer

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Born 1969. Dan Carey is a British music executive, songwriter, record producer, composer and musician.

Daniel De Mussenden Carey (born 24 December 1969) is an English record producer, songwriter, mixer and remixer. He owns his own studio in South London and runs the record label Speedy Wunderground. His production work for Speedy Wunderground bands such as Black Country, New Road, Black Midi, and Squid was instrumental in the creation of the Windmill scene, also known as the "Speedy scene".

In 2014, Carey received two Mercury Prize nominations for his production work on two nominated albums: Everybody Down by Kae Tempest and First Mind by Nick Mulvey. In 2019, Carey earned two further Mercury Prize nominations for his production work on the albums Schlagenheim by Black Midi and Dogrel by Fontaines D.C.. He earned a fifth nomination in 2025 for Jacob Alon's In Limerence.

Carey produced and played synthesizer on the self-titled debut album by the British band Wet Leg. Carey previously produced for the London-based labels Dust Records, Dust2Dust and DMI. He was also one half of the group Danmass, which released music on all three labels and Skint Records. Danmass released one album, Formfreaks, on Dust2Dust in 1999.

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Daniel De Mussenden Carey, Daniel Carey

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Carey?

British record producer

When was Dan Carey born?

Dan Carey was born on 24 December 1969 in Islington.

What is Dan Carey's occupation?

Dan Carey is a music executive, songwriter, record producer, composer and musician.

What nationality is Dan Carey?

Dan Carey is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Dan Carey

Β· Wikidata: Q5213231

Β· DBpedia: Dan Carey (music producer)

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