David Jane is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario.
David has and continues to indulge himself in as much music, film, writing and all forms of cultural expression that he can, channelling influences as varied as classic hollywood, hip-hop, philosophy, rock, foreign films, literature, anime, theory, visual arts and modern pop into the attempted comprehension of his own life and the world around him, fuelling his art. As obsessed with pop culture as he is detached from it, David brings a versed insight to the contemporary perspective, writing songs grounded in disconnection, uncertainty and desire. His voice is as honest as the thoughts and emotions he writes about.
David’s first EP, Welcome to Today, came from an excavation of these influences, showcasing an inspired blend of genre bolstered by deeply personal and playful lyrics. The EP was released in the midst of Covid, followed by the dreamy, surreal music video for lead single “Velvet Queen.” As Covid persisted, however, and the world refused to re-open, David found himself craving new experiences and discovering a newfound inspiration in his lingering passion for film. Eager to re-engage with the world and reignite that creative spirit, he pursued this interest to Vancouver Film School. Vancouver quickly became everything David was looking for and more. There, he found an amalgamation of community, creativity and adventure, falling in love for the first time and meeting many kindred spirits. Upon his return, David wrote, directed and produced his first short film, “Apnea,” featuring a brand new single “Eye On You” written specifically for the credits. The film will officially premiere at Toronto’s acclaimed Blood in the Snow horror festival in November 2024.
Personally, however, the return home came with many new challenges. In Vancouver’s uncanny aftermath, David returned to a home that no longer felt like home, as if his life in Vancouver was left stranded outside of time. In reconnecting to the world and to himself as a person, however, David reconnected with himself as an artist as well, and, to process this transformative experience—the love, adventure and loss—David turned back to songwriting. What followed was a string of the most inspired, melodic, and profound songs of his entire career. Following the success of, “Garden Out Back,” marking the beginning of this new musical era and paving the way for a new set of songs that showcase a moment lost in time, David is now releasing “Five and Dime,” a haunting, introspective portrait of dissociation, capturing the innate uncanniness of returning to a home that no longer feels familiar.
