What’s occurring, butt?! Dan Byrne has only gone and dropped his Spotify Wrapped numbers… and tidy ones they are too! 😎🤘
The melodic-rock powerhouse racked up 281,000 listeners, 1.2 MILLION streams, 76,000+ hours, and reached 162 countries. That’s not just global — that’s “your mate’s cousin in New Zealand is blasting it from his shed” levels of domination! 🌍🔥
But here’s the real kicker…
‘Death Of Me’ doesn’t just slap on Spotify — LIVE, it absolutely destroys.
Anyone who’s seen Dan tear it up at Steelhouse (like we have, many times, mun!) knows that when he hits that chorus, you feel it right in your sternum. The man could sing a shopping list and somehow make it sound like the emotional finale of a blockbuster rock opera. 🎶💥
With new music on the way and fans across the world screaming “YES BUTT!” at these numbers, 2026 is looking absolutely massive for him.
Keep your eyes peeled — The Riff Report will be first in line for an interview, a pint, and a front-row seat when Dan brings that voice back to Wales. 🏴🔥
Llongyfarchiadau, Dan — proper job!
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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