The Birmingham-based singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse has been appearing on our blog since 2023 and has always delighted us with his music.
By Graeme Smith
Feature photo by Peter James Millson
His tracks range from the personal to the political, sometimes mixing the two. His latest, Only Love, sits at the personal end of the spectrum, exploring the long-distance relationship he has with his young son.
While Whitehouse is based here in the UK, his child is in Japan meaning their relationship must endure long absences. He captures the longing associated with this in a heartbreaking piano ballad. A stripped-back production gives plenty of space to the expression of his vocals and the poignancy of his lyrics.
The story is personal to Whitehouse, but it could apply more broadly as a love song, inviting listeners to apply their own emotion to the piece. In that sense, it’s cleverly done, and shows why he’s an artist to which we keep returning.
If you fancy catching Dan Whitehouse live, he’s playing a string of dates in June 2026, kicking off in Durham on the 11th. To keep up to date with all he’s doing, you can head to his website, and follow him on Facebook, X, Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, YouTube, and Instagram.
Only Love is out now, and you can listen to it below.
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