One of the world’s music influential music makers, Daniel Lanois emerged onto the global scene in the 1980s, collaborating with Brian Eno on a series of experimental and groundbreaking ambient albums, culminating in 1983’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. His work in the early 80s ushered in new vistas of sonic possibility, leveraging the studio-as-instrument and employing pioneering production techniques to create immersive worlds of sound. From here, Lanois entered into a remarkable series of collaborations, producing timeless albums and commercial high-points with U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young. In addition to his production work, Lanois has created 14 studio albums, including his most recent, Belladonna Nocturne, a thematic sequel to his acclaimed 2005 album, Belladonna.
Together, Nelson and Lanois are kindred sonic explorers. They have shared stages from the Hollywood Bowl to Luck Reunion and the Outlaw Music Festival. In October 2026 they released Blue Eye, an EP born from a rehearsal at Lanois’ Los Angeles studio with Big Thief’s Buck Meek, Kisser’s Germaine Dunes, and bassist Aroyn Day. It is a first glimpse of The Ocean Floor, their full-length collaboration due on Loosegroove Records in 2027.
