From the compelling opening lines, “I got time and I’m full of hate // Loaded on ketamine and heartbreak,” Amigo the Devil’s “I’m Going to Heaven” is full of drama and intriguing storytelling. Amigo the Devil, also known as Danny Kiranos, possesses a voice that is perfect for these dark narratives, gruff and low, almost spoken at times but often bursting with greater volume and soaring above the instrumentation. The undercurrent to the music is brilliantly rhythmic, pulsing bass, a firm foundation for the song.
Amigo the Devil is currently touring the UK with Frank Turner, who said: “I’m very stoked to announce that my good friends Amigo The Devil will be joining us as special guests for the UK shows in April. Danny and his gang are the best, we’ve shared road before, and we’re stoked to do it again.” Kiranos and friends have been touring relentlessly since the release of the third Amigo the Devil album “Yours Until The War Is Over”. Typically for Amigo the Devil, the album delivers a series of moody narratives, tales of loss, trauma and survival that bring to mind a blend of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. Amigo the Devil creates uncompromising songs with character and grit. Check out the album and catch him on tour if you can.
US singer-songwriter Amigo the Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) has announced a short tour of the UK and the Republic of Ireland in July. He will be accompanied by his band promoting his most recent studio album ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’. Set lists from March dates suggest there will…
A highly enjoyable collection of kitschy, melodramatic Gothic Americana. Danny Kiranos (aka Amigo The Devil) hails from Dallas, Texas. This fine record is oozing with dark humour. Waits, Cave and Cohen are stirred in liberally to these tracks; the three would almost certainly be nodding on approvingly. This is Amigo…
Here's the latest video from acclaimed singer-songwriter Amigo the Devil (aka Danny Kiranos). 'The Mechanic' is a hauntingly beautiful song of love and its impact when it unravels. The end of a relationship, full of hurt, is explored through direct, open-hearted lyrics. Kiranos explains: "The song is in line with…
From up north but now hiding in rural Suffolk. An insomniac music-lover. Love discovering new music to get lost in - country, singer-songwriters, Americana, rock...whatever. Currently enjoying Nils Lofgren, Ferris & Sylvester, Tommy Prine, Jarrod Dickenson, William Prince, Frank Turner, Our Man in the Field...
