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When did Dan Smith start making music?

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Dan Smith's first song “Ignoring Messages” released on January 1, 2007.


Dan Smith is the lead singer, pianist, songwriter, and founder of band, Bastille.



  


Dan Smith began writing songs in secret as a teenager. He was encouraged to enter Leeds Bright Young Things 2007 where he placed as a finalist and was inspired to keep pursuing his dream:

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