Rising British newcomer Dan Aura embarks on an exciting new era for 2024 with new single, hook-driven triumph, ‘Rewritten’, released globally today. A lesson in pure pop mastery, the track builds from a harmonic piano riff into full production, clapping beats and impressive falsetto moments affirming it an undeniable R’n’B-pop anthem.
Co-written and produced by SAKIMA, one of the masterminds behind the certified platinum song “You” by Regard featuring Troye Sivan and Tate McRae, he infuses ‘Rewritten’ with a seamless blend of poignant lyricism and catchy pop hooks.
Of the track, Dan Aura said: “I wanted to encapsulate the bittersweet essence of reflection, and invite people to ponder their undiscovered roads, and the possibilities that might have unfolded if their fate had been rewritten.”
‘Rewritten’ is Aura’s first release since 2022’s ‘Living Room’, a melodic slice of punchy pop paving the way for this brand new chapter; Dan Aura 2.0 is characterised by a refreshing authenticity and sees a raw talent truly come into his own.
Who is Dan Aura and how do you identify?
Dan Aura is someone you can lean on, someone you can scream with, dance with and cry with, Dan Aura is for anyone and everyone.
I identify as a queer male, and I have from a very young age (I’m sure my parents would love to tell you all about it if they got the chance).
Your bittersweet anthem “Rewritten” is fantastic – how did you feel about unleashing the song onto the world and how has the reaction been from fans?
It’s such a fun song in every aspect, and it definitely needed to be out into the world for my own sake, I’m quite a perfectionist but with this one it was absolutely full steam ahead because I loved it so much. The reaction has been amazing too, I’m so grateful that people want to listen, and that each person can take something different from the song, that’s all that matters at the end of the day.
Your new era is upon us – aside from the new single, what else can we expect from Dan Aura 2.0?
2024 is going to be a really exciting year for me, I think it’s the first year where I feel really prepared, I’m just happy to be putting music out into the world again, and there may be some more music coming sooner than you think, and I hope the world loves it as much as I do.
Everything is bigger, better, and I can’t wait to show everyone what I’ve been working on for the past year.
How is self expression and your love for liberation expressed through your music?
Music is really one of the only forms of art where I feel like my emotions and experiences get represented to their fullest extent, I think it’s quite hard to express how you feel explaining them to someone else, so putting them into a song really helps me come to terms with how I’m really feeling deep down.
I say a lot of the time that I was ‘brought up by pop stars’ and I think it’s still so true to this day, hearing people say exactly what they want to say with such expression and care-free attitude, definitely instilled skills and a work ethic that I’ll carry for a very long time.
Will the single be part of a bigger body of work? If so, how much can you tell us about that?
I can’t say too much, but what I will say is that you may be sick of me by the start of summer, and I’m more than okay with that.
February is LGBTQ History Month – what does being queer mean to you in 2024?
I think it’s important for me to stand true to my authentic self, now more than ever with everything that’s going on in the world. I’ll always talk about my sexuality publicly with no shame, and I think it’s time for more artists to stop trying to appeal to their labels and brands that they work with, and talk about exactly what their sexuality means to them, I think it would help a lot of people in places you probably don’t even know exist.
Having a platform is great, but if you’re not using it to promote things that have affected you personally or to promote things you support, you may as well not have it.
What hardships did you face during adolescence and how did they shape your music?
I went through a lot of stuff when I was growing up especially in school because I had no shame, and I think that was intimidating to a lot of people around me who were maybe more insecure about who they truly were. It’s definitely shaped me into being very carefree as an artist and a person, and It’s why I’m so comfortable questioning the narrative, and questioning why the binary can’t be twisted or altered, even if it brings joy.
Luckily I had my parents and siblings who stuck by me and supported me through whatever I was going through, I’ll be eternally grateful as I know most queer youth don’t experience the same love from their close ones.
What else are you working on and what else can we expect from you for the remainder of the year?
I’m always in the studio, but I definitely have a lot in the vault (I’m claiming the term from Taylor, I love you) and I’m more than ready to show it to the world.
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