Daniel Alspach

Daniel Alspach’s new single “I’ll Follow” opens a deeply personal chapter, blending heartfelt storytelling and intimate production. In this interview, he reflects on loss, memory, collaboration, and the journey shaping his upcoming EP.

1. “I’ll Follow” has been out for a couple of days now. How has it felt to finally share such a deeply personal track with the world, and what early reactions have stood out to you the most?

It’s been out for a couple of days, but I’ve been waiting months to release it. It’s nerve-racking, but exciting at the same time. When I first had some friends and partners in music listen to it, they found it to be incredibly moving being about my grandpa. Inc. CVRNVTE brought on the instrumental and Diego Fernandes brought it to life from almost 5,000 miles away. I did more with this song than I’ve ever done before.

2. The song was inspired by your late grandfather, yet it resonates broadly with themes of family, friendship, and loyalty. When you listen back now, what emotions or memories come to mind first?

I think back to the times when I was young. When everything was so easy, but you know you’re gonna keep those memories of loved ones with you until the end.

3. You collaborated with Greenlonely on production and with Diego Fernandes for mixing and mastering. How did these collaborations help shape the emotional impact and final sound of the track?

It was actually Inc. CVRNVTE on the production. He delivered the kind of instrumental and sound I was looking for with this entire EP. Something that didn’t drown out my vocals, but still would sound great on an afternoon cruise. Diego brought the track to a whole new level and made it the kind of track you can bump in the car or cry to. Have a Happy Day is going to deliver a lot of surprises with the production.

4. As the first glimpse into your upcoming EP Have a Happy Day: Act 1, how do you feel “I’ll Follow” sets the tone for what listeners can expect in 2026?

“I’ll Follow” is the beginning of a very personal musical journey I’m on and I feel like the rest of this EP and what is to come next really tells my story. I’ve been through heartbreak, grief, homelessness, and found a way to come out of the dark. This is just part of the journey.

5. You mentioned recording the vocals simply at home. How did this minimalistic and intimate setup influence your performance and connection to the song?

I think by doing it at home I felt more connected to the song. No distractions, no producer telling me what to do; Just me, my microphone, and a small computer set-up.

6. Since “I’ll Follow” comes from such a personal space, did creating it teach you anything new about yourself or your artistic direction moving forward?

I think I’m always gonna make music from the heart. About what I go through. I’ll Follow helped push the same vision I’ve always had and always will have.

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