Dan Swinimer

Dan Swinimer has built a reputation as one of Canada’s premier songwriters, producers, and artist developers. With more than 30 Top 50 hits over the past seven years—including 8 Top 10s—his work spans radio, television, film, and major streaming platforms. Swinimer first broke onto the international stage as a member of Jet Black Stare, signing with Island Def Jam and landing an American Top 30 hit with Ready To Roll. His songs have since been licensed by Sons of Anarchy, WWE Summerslam, NFL, XBOX, NASCAR, and more. As a developer of talent, Swinimer has discovered and launched several of Canada’s top country acts, including: Madeline Merlo (Top 30 Sinking Like a Stone, Top 40 Alive) Jojo Mason (4 Top 10s, 2 Top 20s on his debut record) Tony Stevens (2025 CCMA Breakthrough Artist nominee; hits Tomorrow Today, When I Hear That Song, Top 10 Whiskey in Colorado) He has also co-written and produced breakthrough projects for Sacha, Teigen Gayse, Savannah Jade, Lemon Cash, Elyse Saunders, and many others. Notable writing and production credits include collaborations with Billy Currington, Tim Hicks, Tony Stevens, Washboard Union, Jess Moskaluke, Tyler Joe Miller, Savannah Jade, Prairie States, Shawn Austin, Chad Brownlee, David James, Wes Mack, Rivertown Saints, and more.