Daniel Rylander

Daniel Rylander is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Northeast Ohio. His music combines catchy melodies with smart lyrics and is blended seamlessly together by his smooth, soulful voice.

Daniel's musical journey began in the early-2000s with his involvement in a local, pop-punk band (Trademark Mistake) as the drummer, vocalist, and primary lyricist. After the band disbanded, wanting to delve deeper into his passion for writing songs, Daniel taught himself to play the piano, guitar, and later on the ukulele. On May 2nd, 2012, Daniel received news that his older brother, 2nd Lt. David Rylander, had been killed in action in Afghanistan. The loss of his older brother inspired the song, “A Friend & Brother (Be Thou at Peace)”, which Daniel co-wrote with his uncle, Tom Siebert. In memorial of David, they performed this song at the funeral and having been well received by those in attendance, Daniel was encouraged to…