The music that comes from the 16 year collaboration of Daniel and Lauren Goans is praised for poeticism, unusual harmonies and distilled arrangements. From the stage the pair creates a warm, tilted welcome for their audiences. They are cherished for their seamless blend of precision, humor and authenticity.
Renowned for their DIY ethos, Lowland Hum writes, arranges, and produces all of their own music, pairing their work with Lauren’s distinct aesthetic as a visual artist, designer and video collage filmmaker. As a producer, Daniel dives deeply into the worlds of other artists, creating space for them to uncover their visions while providing form and scaffolding with integrity. In his spare time he composes experimental instrumental soundscapes under the moniker Windshook.
After nearly a decade of relentless touring, Lowland Hum has pivoted to a more consistent cycle of writing and recording, releasing a lot of music including but not limited to: Singing Other People's Sad Songs, their eighth album From Self, With Love, a forward-looking retrospective entitled Another Side of Lowland Hum and a handful of covers with their friends. They are currently recording their ninth record, based entirely on long-form submissions from fans.
Alongside David Wax and Suz Slezak of David Wax Museum, the Goanses co-founded Golden Hour, a boundary-defying, immersive listening experience lauded by NPR’s World Cafe as “a revelation.” From the energy of this collaboration, the four artists have formed a new band, The Golden Hours, whose debut record is slated for release in early 2027. The new band and the immersive experience are currently booking public and private performances for the 2026-2027 season.
When not on the road, the Goanses tend to their two young children, care for the land and woods that surround their home, and record in the barn-turned-studio at their rural refuge near Charlottesville, Virginia. Support their creative endeavors directly on Patreon.
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