Danielle Ponder
about the artist
A once-in-a-generation talent, Danielle Ponder's soulful and genre-defying sound and unique backstory are self-evident. Infused with a myriad of influences, from the gospel she grew up singing, to trip-hop, blues, pop, R&B, and alt-rock, Ponder brings them together organically, effortlessly and powerfully.
At the tender age of 39, Ponder gave up a successful and rewarding career as a public defender in her hometown of Rochester, NY to focus purely on her music, which up until then had been a passion on the back burner. By 2022, she signed her first record deal, and became a trailblazer on her own unusual…
MoreA once-in-a-generation talent, Danielle Ponder's soulful and genre-defying sound and unique backstory are self-evident. Infused with a myriad of influences, from the gospel she grew up singing, to trip-hop, blues, pop, R&B, and alt-rock, Ponder brings them together organically, effortlessly and powerfully.
At the tender age of 39, Ponder gave up a successful and rewarding career as a public defender in her hometown of Rochester, NY to focus purely on her music, which up until then had been a passion on the back burner. By 2022, she signed her first record deal, and became a trailblazer on her own unusual path to worldwide renown, developing a distinct style centered around her commanding voice.
Ponder's debut album, Some Of Us Are Brave, immediately garnered critical praise, as well as dozens of major sync placements including the latest Apple campaign for the iPhone 16 Pro. Her live performances have included four major TV appearances and sold out shows across North America and Europe including festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Afropunk, and Montreux Jazz Festival.
Defying all of the odds, Danielle Ponder is poised to continue her revolutionary path to success with her hotly anticipated sophomore album, due for release in 2025 via Secretly Canadian/Saddest Factory Records.