Dan E.T.

Dan E.T. is the genre-bending solo project of singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Danny Torgersen, blending rock, reggae, ska, and jazz into an otherworldly, groove-driven sound. His music explores aliens, conspiracy theories, philosophy, and the strange poetry of being human, delivered with charisma, humor, and undeniable feel. Torgersen first gained attention as the frontman of cult "space-jazz" outfit Captain Squeegee, and has since collaborated with artists including Grieves, Badfish, Mouse Powell, The Irie, and Fayuca. Since launching in 2023, Dan E.T. has built steady momentum, with nearly 22k monthly Spotify listeners and 200k+ combined streams across his first four singles. Releases include "RoundTrip" ft. The Kaleidoscope Kid, "Do You Right" with Grieves, and "High Tide" ft. Passafire. His debut EP 'Phone Home' dropped March 27, 2026, introducing his cosmic, genre-fluid world. Beyond his solo work, Torgersen is an accomplished touring and session trumpeter, performing with artists such as Cardi B, Weezer, Authority Zero, and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, and touring internationally with Fidel Nadal and Boom! Percussion. He has also opened for acts including George Clinton, CeeLo Green, Streetlight Manifesto, and The Aquabats. In 2026, he contributed to Buddy’s Magic Tree House by Mega Ran, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Children’s Album.