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Interview JAN '25 WORDS: DARREN MCNULTY Jerry Fis
h - Dreaming Of Daniel “Not knowing Daniel here, is the bonus on this album”. On the 15th of November, Jerry Fish released his long awaited Daniel Johnston homage album Dreaming of Daniel feat MayKay. If this was the first time you learned that Jerry Fish was releasing a new album, you have a lot to catch up on. This story weaves and winds as iridescently as the album itself. Kickstarter campaigns, Tower Records Shows, Spindizzy Launches and even a glowing review of the album from the Johnston Family. Upon release in Ireland, the record soared to No.1 in the Independent Albums Chart. Brief background Jerry Fish An indie legend and ringmaster of exceptional renown, Jerry Fish has evolved into a showman extraordinaire, capturing the hearts and minds of audiences all over with his now legendary live shows, a unique live theatrical experience that dissolves all boundaries between performer and audience. These days the name Jerry Fish is synonymous with Festivals, Carnival Sideshow, Circus and Theatre. Running his very own imaginarium ‘The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow’ at Ireland’s biggest music and arts festivals. Daniel Johnston An American singersongwriter and visual artist, Daniel is renowned for his lo-fi, emotionally raw music and art. Born in Sacramento, California, he rose to prominence in the 1980s for his uniquely heartfelt songs, often recorded on a simple cassette recorder. His music explored themes of love, mental health, and unfiltered emotion, earning him a cult following. PAGE 19