Dakota Spellman

A voice from the porch and the pit

Dakota Spellman is an Austin-born singer-songwriter whose sound fuses the punch of rock and roll with the storytelling of folk music. In 2025 he leaned harder into that signature with the singles "Freedom" and "Fall Into Me" — a Valentine's Day release built on jazzy harmony and an open-armed chorus. Confessional lyrics, strong hooks, and prodigious guitar playing that feel equal parts front-porch and festival main stage: that's the throughline.

His original catalog runs deep. "Walk Through the Rain" resonates in both full-band and stripped versions, and fans have latched onto "Wishing Away," "Growing/Grown Up," and "Shut Me Up" just as hard.

• FestivalPerformed a set at SXSW in Austin, TX.
• Notable releaseGod Speed, And Good Riddance (2024) — the full album, including "Echo in the Canyon," "In Every Prayer," and "Growing/Grown Up."
• Brand workWrote and recorded a jingle for Bandero Tequila, an official sponsor of the Las Vegas Raiders.
• CollaborationCo-wrote a song with Sammy Hagar.
• Opened forMadam Radar, Brodie Lane, Guy Forsyth, and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
• Shared stages withDamien Horne and Kevin Russell of Shinyribs.
• PressFeatured on DistroKid's Rock Playlist.
• On the roadPerformed across Texas, Utah, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Colorado.