Daniel Knox

Daniel Knox (born September 22, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Knox rose to prominence through his collaborations with David Lynch, Jarvis Cocker, the Handsome Family, Rufus Wainwright and Nina Nastasia.

Biography Daniel Knox was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Knox had an early interest in cinema and enrolled in the film program at Columbia College Chicago, by playing in public spaces at night, mostly in hotel lobbies. Knox did not sing until he was in his early twenties. It was through the Music Box that Knox was selected by director David Lynch, who was touring with his film Inland Empire, to perform a piece of music alongside Lynch’s screening in 2007. Jarvis Cocker sings the lead vocals on "Capitol",

Knox has written scores for films as well as theater.

Musical style Knox is noted for his baritone vocals Knox has also been compared to Harry Nilsson, Scott Walker and Tom Waits. and he is also noted for a cinematic style in his songs.

Discography Albums Disaster (2007) Evryman for Himself (2011) Daniel Knox (2015) Chasescene (2018) I Had a Wonderful Time (2019) Won't You Take Me with You (2021)

Soundtrack Half-Heart: Songs from Twin Peaks (2020) You Are My Friend: The Songs of Mister Rogers (2020)

Singles "Last Christmas" (2018) "Die Hard" / "Die Harder" (2019) "Hollow" (2019)