About
Discography
2004 - Plug In
2006 - Breakdowns and Hymns (EP)
2008 - Breakaway Republic
2011 - Primitive Times
2014 - Blood Like Fire (Songs for Syria) (EP)
2016 - Spirit Glue
2021 - Infinity Days
LATEST RELEASE: Infinity Days, 2021
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Andrew Rossow
AR Media
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“I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED AS SOMEONE WHO NOT ONLY SANG, BUT AS SOMEONE WHO HAD SKIN IN THE GAME.”
Dylan Connor
Student of Rock. Teacher of the Classics.
Father. Husband. Latin Teacher. Humanitarian.
Multi-faceted singer/songwriter Dylan Connor embodies the very soul of musical arts.
A compassionate messenger, Dylan lays bare the mapping of interior life that so often goes unacknowledged within the humor and horrors of everyday life.
His music, influenced by Nada Surf, Dawes, and Phoebe Bridgers, combines guitar riffs with the literary themes of Homer’s “Odyssey,” Virgil’s “Aeneid,” and Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” His style has drawn comparisons to R.E.M., Ben Folds, Billy Bragg, and Tom Petty.
He has performed at notable venues such as SXSW 2023 (Austin, TX), Hotel Cafe, Rockwood Music Hall, StageOne Fairfield Theatre Company (Fairfield, CT), and most recently The Mercury Lounge (NYC). Raised in a family of artists, Dylan was inspired by his uncle, Jim Downey, and filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.
His solo work began with his debut album “Plug In” (2004), produced by Bryce Goggin, leading to three more albums together. His single “Bring You Back” was also featured in the neo-noir thriller film “Adverse,” starring Mickey Rourke. Dylan’s latest and fifth full-length album, “Infinity Days” (2021), secured licensing deals with several TV networks including Discovery and MTV.
His 2014 EP “Blood Like Fire” highlighted the Syrian civil war, and his song “Man of Peace” was featured in acclaimed director Brian Metcalf’s documentary film “Little Gandhi,” the first Syrian film to contend for an Oscar.
He currently lives in Stratford, Connecticut with his wife, Reem, and two children. A fan of diners and cafes, he has a signature drink, “The Dylan Connor,” at Las Vetas Lounge.
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With guitar riffs resembling the likes of Nada Surf, Dawes, and Phoebe Bridgers, Dylan translates his subconscious through the teachings of Homer’s “Odyssey,” Virgil’s “Aeneid,” and Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” His graceful capture of those fleeting words and melodies unsung have drawn comparisons to R.E.M., Ben Folds, Billy Bragg and Tom Petty.
Raised by a family of artists, Dylan draws particular inspiration from his uncle, Jim Downey, a guitar and music aficionado, and the fearless artistry from his uncle and maverick filmmaker, Robert Downey Sr., with the added support of his parents.
From 1998 to 2003, in his early twenties, Dylan stormed the San Francisco music scene with his college alt-rock band, M. Headphone. Their electric sound, often compared to a mashup of Weezer, Ween, and Zappa, gained them a dedicated following. The band toured across the United States, booking and marketing all their shows independently, even flyering and stickering every nook and cranny of the cities they visited.
A proud father of two and married to a Syrian immigrant for over 17 years, Dylan's life was profoundly affected by the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings in Syria. Many of his wife's family members were arrested, jailed, and tortured for advocating for their freedom.
When he’s not on stage, Dylan channels his passion for music and English literature into teaching middle school Latin where he combines his love of Shakespearean theater and Greek mythology to enrich his students’ learning experience. He currently lives in Stratford, Connecticut with his wife, Reem, and two children.