Daniel Ahearn is a American singer/songwriter. In 2001 he formed the band ill lit in Brooklyn. The band relocated to LA in 2002. ill lit released 'WACMusic', 'I Need you' and 'Tom Cruise'. In 2008, Daniel began recording under his own name. He produced the ambient electronic record 'Readings from Wheeling Motel' featuring the poetry of Franz Wright in 2009. Daniel cites Franz as a major influence. Other influences include Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, Anne Sexton, John Prine, Hart Crane, Rumi, Ronee Blakley, Gottardo Piazzoni, Mark Milroy, Jackson Browne, Prince, Todd Snider, Aphex Twin, The Flaming Lips, Gavin Bryars, and Eno. In 2011, Daniel releases his first full length solo record 'Long way home' --------------------- http://www.danielahearn.com http://www.facebook.com/danielahearnilllit User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.