Daniel Caesar

Stories like that of Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds are not very common. The Canadian singer–songwriter grew up in a religious and musical family surrounded by soul and gospel music 24/7. At 17, he was kicked out of his home, lived on the streets, and struggled to survive with only one exit strategy: making music. His passion and willingness to take risks soon paid off, and within a few years, the singer–songwriter and guitarist became a contemporary neo-soul legend with albums such as his debut, ‘Freudian’ (2017), and ‘Never Enough’ (2023), which have racked up several billion streams on the relevant platforms. With his new album, ‘Son of Spergy’ (2025), he once again proves that he is capable of blending brilliantly produced yet highly emotional songwriting with caramel-smooth vocal delivery and varied arrangements like no other artist of his generation. And he can now finally call himself the rightful heir to smooth soul luminaries such as Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes. If you don’t believe it, come and see for yourself in September.