Dan Konopka on SoundBetter

I'm a principal member, drummer, producer and remixer for Grammy Award winning group OK Go. I put my heart and soul into every music project I do. Whether it's drums, mixing, remixes or full on production, we can take your music to the next level. Please don't hesitate to reach out and start a conversation about your music.

I can help you with drums, producing, mixing, remixing, sound design and music video ideas..

BIO: Dan Konopka has been playing drums for over 30 years, having developed a passion for music and art as early back as kindergarten.

He went on to become a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band, OK Go and has played drums with them for the last 20 years. OK Go began recording and touring in 1998, and they haven’t stopped yet. The band was signed to Capitol Records in 2001, and won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video by 2006. Nominated for two more Grammy Awards since, OK Go continue to receive a multitude of other honors and awards from two MTV Music Video Awards to two YouTube Music Video awards and, notably, the Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award.

In 2009, Dan decided to branch out from the band to also become a more involved writer and collaborator.
He graduated Icon Collective in 2011, focusing on music production and mixing.
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Since that time, he has released numerous full album productions, as well as dozens of mixes and remixes for various artists from around the world.

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Credits

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Discogs verified credits for Dan Konopka

The Cold And Lovely
Samskara Radio
Pyyramids
Pyyramids
Swelo
Malahqai
Malahqai
Swelo
Swelo
Loin Hammer
Swelo
Swelo
Swelo
Sunzoom
Caughy
Deegie (2)
Kitty Of The Valley
Stanley's Joyful Noise
OK Go
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Craig Wedren
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Pyyramids
Swelo
Samskara Radio
Northern Crown (2)
Swelo
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Loin Hammer
xdrian
Jordan Merrick
Kalaji
Swelo
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Nicodemian
OK Go

Endorse Dan Konopka1142 Reviews - 208 Repeat Clients

by Chris
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Easy to work with, did a brilliant job on one of my originals. I'll be using him again soon.
by Anapayini R.
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Dan is an incredible human and a true professional! Working with him was an absolute pleasure. I’m very grateful for the work he has done, and I’m already looking forward to creating more projects together
by Justin Howell
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Dan was super awesome to work with. He knew exactly what I was looking for without much prompting. Great communication and an overall fun experience. Would be thrilled to work with him again!
by Adam R.
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Dan has a deep dedication to making a track as perfect as it can be. I 100% recommend working with him!
by Kian B.
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Dan was a great collaborator on this project! He works fast without sacrificing quality, has a great intuition for sound, and puts real care into the project at hand. Looking forward to working with him again.
by Reva K
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Dan and his production partner Chris played drums and bass on multiple tracks from my upcoming album. Their amazing ideas were exactly what the music needed. Took everything to the next level. Super grateful for their work!
by michael h.
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Dan is an amazing musician, collaborator, and producer. A pleasure working with him - If you're looking to bring your music to the next level he will get you there!
by Suzanne T.
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Dan is a dream to work with. His attention to detail, clear vision and discerning ear were a gift. We feel blessed. Thank you.
by Tim A.
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Dan is a total pro and such a pleasure to work with. He was responsive and kind and motivated to do great work. His mix really elevated the song. Would 1000% work with him again and recommend him to anyone.
by Hannah M.
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Always excellent working with Dan. He and his team knock it out of the park each time!
by Alex Y.
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Mixing with Dan has been a fantastic experience. Dan is professional, courteous, and works to deliver the best results. I'll definitely be going back to Dan for future mixes.
by Lewis Olden
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Brilliant working with Dan. He is efficient and does a wonderful job on the songs
by Kimberley P.
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This personal project was super stress free for me. Dan was confident, assuring and responsive throughout. I would 💯 recommend
by Johnson M.
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Great all around. God Bless.
by Douglas A.
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He's a bad ass. Second time I've had Dan drum on some tracks and it's really good right out of the box. Thank again for the great work. A big thumbs up!
by OLIVER R.
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Working with Dan was an absolute pleasure. He’s talented, reliable, and has a great sense of sound. I’m very happy with the remix he made for my track Tears from the Moon. Highly recommended!
by Fabrizio P.
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Thanks to Dan's work, my track got a grow up! A super mix!
by Hannah M.
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Impressed (as always!) with Dan's hard work and talent -- he's my SoundBetter go-to! Dan and Chris went above and beyond with production for my latest song, and I've had it on repeat! Cannot wait to share this one; they're really turned it into something so stellar.
by Rory
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Dan was really great to work with, with his experience he instinctively understood what the song needed and delivered a superb drum part. Added some really helpful options and tips for mixing too. Would definitely recommend Dan and his team for your song!
by Erik S.
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What patience and understanding! We went through a couple of revisions and Dan was very understanding and kept tweaking until we nailed it. Also his drumming was on the mark, amazing skils and vibe. Also very good in communication, even when I was sometimes lacking:)