In his thrilling new memoir Whatever Happened to the Teenage Dream? writer, journalist and Daniel Takes A Train guitarist Dan Synge gives an honest, warts and all account of what it’s like to fall in love with music and start a teenage band (or indeed several bands) spanning the eras of glam, punk, new wave and 80s pop. Daniel Takes A Train aka Stranger Than Paradise (famous for gatecrashing the 1987 Brit Awards) reckon they can join Duran Duran and Tears For Fears on the 1980s pop scene, but find it takes longer than expected to become the ‘Next Big Thing’. Thirty years to be precise! A wry and cautionary tale about trying to make it big and never letting go of one’s dreams.

“A fun and poignant read…hang on tight for a ride on the rock ‘n’ roll roller coaster!” Suzi Quatro “Possibly the best book about being in a guitar pop group.” Uwe Weigmann, Firestation Records

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Original 80’s guitar pop band Daniel Takes A Train continue their resurgence with a revamp of one of their most popular live tunes. Honeymoon (The Love Hangover Mix) takes a simple Motown riff (well, you can’t hurry love), adds an incessant driving beat then breaks the barn doors down with a stern warning about marital infidelity. Hall and Oates meet The Coral. Produced the legendary Pat Collier (Perry Vale Studios) who produced the global smash Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves.

Thanks to everyone for voting Sleeping With the Enemy into the Heritage Chart top 10. Our second top 10 this year....Much love xx

Hot on the heels of their surprise Top 3 hit Be Happy, Daniel Takes A Train are pleased to announce the release their brand new single Retro-phobe.
With tongue in cheek references to new and old technology, Retro-phobe is synth poppy blast of fresh air that explores the generational wars whilst urging listeners of all ages to simply hit the dance floor: “When the band strikes up their tune, it’s your time!” Be Happy, which has achieved almost 20,000 Spotify strreams and a coveted Top 3 position in DJ Mike Read’s Heritage Chart (UK), where it has been for seven consecutive weeks, at long last put the band alongside their 80’s heroes such as Lloyd Cole and Madness. “We’ve always wanted to be in the same chart as Duran Duran and Kajagoogoo. Now we’re now ahead of them!” said guitarist Dan in a recent interview with ITV news.
With its studio production reminiscent of ABC’s classic Lexicon of Love and forthcoming promo video which casts the band as ballroom entertainers, Retro-phobe is expected to introduce even more followers to this underrated outfit who have been going on and off since the mid-1980’s. With two albums already behind them since reforming in 2018, it seems there is no stopping Daniel Takes A Train!

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Mind, Body and Soul

Feeling a little blue and could do with some motivation as the Winter nights draw in closer? Then be sure to give our new single, Be Happy a spin. With the anthemic rock qualities of The Killers and with the passion of a classic Northern Soul Stomper, Be Happy speaks of positive new journeys and a fresh start for mind, body and soul.

If this timeless three and a half minute pop gem (with promo video featuring dancers from the legendary Wigan Casino) doesn't get you up from your sofa, nothing will!

Produced and Engineered by Pat Collier (credits Primal Scream, Glass Animals)

Mastered by Stuart Hawkes at Metropolis Studios (credits Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy)

After seeing the ska/new wave flavoured Sleeping With The Enemy achieve 55,000 Spotify streams, original 1980’s indie pop band Daniel Takes A Train unleash their seventh single Bless The Weak. Rock solid and anthemic with a suitably hard-hitting message for these most trying of times, Bless The Weak recalls the more carefree Britpop heyday of Morrissey, Pulp and Blur. “The 80’s band that would never say never” Tameside Radio, UK “Beautiful, melodic, sublime indie pop!” Big Takeover Magazine

Daniel Takes A Train’s sixth single release following their rediscovery and reformation in 2019, Miracle Cure questions self help gurus, health and dietary fads, scientific progress and the quick fix culture. All to a powerful drive-time friendly rock groove reminiscent of bands such as Tears For Fears and Simple Minds in their mid-1980s pomp. Available on all major platforms 13th May. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/danieltakesatrain/miracle-cure

We’ve already discovered a new star of the tennis court, but with the imminent cinema release of the long-awaited No Time To Die, London band Daniel Takes A Train have attempted to resolve the eternal question: ‘Who’ll be the next 007?’ with their very own short film and promo video called The Next Bond. Released alongside their ‘unofficial Bond theme’ Sleeping With The Enemy, the co-production with media agency Rolled Sleeves sees a selection of Bond and Bond girl hopefuls squeeze into tuxedos and glamorous ballgowns as they audition to replace the outgoing Daniel Craig. Will the producers be impressed by their handling of 007’s famous gun barrel sequence, Martini bar etiquette, car chase simulation or the potential banana skin of the ballroom dance pairs scene? Like any Bond film, expect thrills and spills all the way plus viewers can expect a twist in the tale before the band’s punchy ska/pop number fades with a signature John Barry ‘Bond chord’. For Daniel Takes A Train, a five-piece group who have been active since the 1980’s, this timely release follows the success of their big summer hit Year Of The Cat, the dance-infused cover version which has been streamed over 5,000 times in 70 countries worldwide. Well that’s at least one mission accomplished, Miss Moneypenny! Follow the band on Spotify and hear all their releases here...

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Daniel Takes A Train's new single takes the title track from Al Stewart’s soft rock classic LP and with the help of renowned producer Pat Collier, who already has the Katrina and the Waves' Summer classic Walking on Sunshine under his belt, have transformed the song into into a breezy club floor filler, ideal for a Ibiza pool party or hot summer’s night under the stars. The release will mark 45 years to the month since the song was originally released in July 1976. During lockdown the band began to experiment with a series of soft rock cover versions of which Year Of The Cat is the stand out track.