Dan Snaith

Dan Snaith
Snaith in 2005
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Victor Snaith
Also known as
  • Manitoba
  • Caribou
  • Daphni
Born (1978-03-29) 29 March 1978
OriginDundas, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • music producer
Instruments
  • Synthesizer
  • drums
  • guitar
  • bass
Labels
Websitecaribou.fm

Daniel Victor Snaith (born 29 March 1978) is a Canadian composer, musician, and recording artist. He has released 11 studio albums since 2000 and has recorded and performed under the stage names Caribou, Manitoba, and Daphni. His Caribou album Andorra (2008) was awarded the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, and his Caribou album Swim (2010) was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize and was named the Best Album of 2010 by Resident Advisor. His follow-up Our Love (2014) was also shortlisted for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

During live Caribou performances, Snaith is joined by his longtime bandmates, Ryan Smith (guitar, keyboards), John Schmersal (bass, keyboards) and Brad Weber (drums), who expand upon Snaith's material for a live environment. Regarding their performances as a four-piece, Snaith has stated: "The whole idea is it’s not just me, and it’s not just hired guns. The live show is its own thing and they’re a proper band – in the sense that we’re all equally part of it."