Daisy O’Dell is a DJ, Documentary Filmmaker, Music Editor, Music Producer, Music Supervisor, and the lead singer of indie electronic band The m.i.d.s. Drawing her influence from artists as varied as Lou Reed and Prince (both of whom she has performed with), “her particular mix of old-school disco, indie, Britpop, classic rock, hip-hop, and electro makes the perfect dance partner…” (Flavorpill) and she “isn’t afraid to reach deep into her collection to make people dance” (LA Times).
Daisy O’Dell grew up in Toronto, Canada where her father, an audiophile, introduced her to the virtues of his extensive classical record collection. She sang jazz standards in grade school, played double bass and steal drums in middle school, and then attended the prestigious Etobicoke School for The Arts majoring in Music Theater. While still in her teens Daisy developed a fascination with pop culture history which lead to a deep knowledge of and appreciation for vintage clothing, accessories, art, and, of course, music as she began amassing a world-class collection of rare vinyl. After graduating she headed to London and became immersed in the VIP club scene. You Magazine designating her the “Queen Of Clubs” in reference to London’s “IT” Girls. It was in London that Daisy fell in love with dance music and began her affinity with DJ culture. When Daisy moved to New York, her arrival hardly went unnoticed. Cited by The New York Times as “one of the coolest people in Manhattan”, Daisy endeared herself to the city’s influential nightlife personalities and easily maneuvered her tastemaker status into DJ gigs. Her fate was sealed when she was asked to tour with Gwen Stefani as part of the Harajuku Lovers Tour. After being touted by Urb Magazine as “one to watch” Daisy became one of the most in-demand DJs working today.
Daisy brings that DJ pedigree to a steady stream of high-profile events including premieres for HBO (Watchmen, Game of Thrones, Westworld, Emmy party), Netflix (Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, The Politician, Golden Globes), Amazon (American Horror Story 100th Episode, The Boys, Carnival Row); events with LACMA, MOCA, ICA; and brands like Burberry, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, Vanity Fair, Dolce & Gabbana; and, notably for 2020/21, has DJed at the “covid-safe” Amazon, Disney, HBO, & Cinespia Drive-Ins. In addition to her hectic DJ schedule, Daisy was named ROXY’s first sponsored DJ and spokesperson for their JBL “Style, Meet Sound” campaign and was chosen by Toyota for their “Remix Your Ride” collaboration with ELLE Magazine. Daisy was the tastemaker who Disney called when Angelia Jolie was seeking music inspiration for Maleficent – Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon A Dream” was the result and Daisy was awarded the Golden Trailer. She is also the longtime music director for ELLE Women In Hollywood and Variety “Power Of” series working closely with these clients to curate soundtracks for talent as varied as Barbara Streisand, Zendaya, and Opera. Daisy, in partnership with Julian Shah-Tayler, currently scores the Emmy® Award-winning PBS show “Variety: Actors On Actors” and recently remixed Migos for the Golden State Warriors. In addition to a steady stream of original works and remixes, Daisy has released a collection of re-edits called ‘Versions’ that KCRW’s has extolled as the “Best New Music” featuring artists like Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, & Bjork. The m.i.d.s. have received several lucrative song placements in film and television and were selected by Ulta Beauty for the One Cosmetics launch campaign which included an enormous billboard in Times Square featuring Daisy.
Daisy O’Dell is currently available for bookings in North America and internationally. Please send all booking and general inquiries via the contact page.