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In a city like London, where soundscapes collide and reconfigure daily, discovering an artist like Daryoh feels like catching a frequency you didn’t know you needed. Originally from Chioggia—a quiet island nestled in the Venetian lagoon—Daryoh’s path to becoming a genre-bending singer-songwriter was anything but linear.
Now based in London, he’s blending classical vocal mastery with the visceral pull of electronic music, creating a sound that moves both the body and the soul. Wavy Music Magazine caught up with him to dive deeper into his evolution, artistic mission, and what’s coming next.
A Voice Shaped by Tradition, Freed by Experience
Daryoh’s first encounter with music was through gospel—an early education in emotional clarity and storytelling. This foundation led him to study Bel canto at the Conservatorio “Cesare Pollini” in Padua, Italy. While the classical world honed his technique, it was the move to London in 2015 that cracked open new possibilities. “I wanted to go beyond tradition,” he says. In London, he found the freedom to fuse his operatic precision with electronic textures and house rhythms. The result? A sound that’s rhythmically rich and emotionally transparent.
Between Dancefloor and Diary
Describing his style as “soulful, emotionally-driven vocals with deep house rhythms,” Daryoh isn’t interested in easy genre labels. His tracks oscillate between introspective solitude and ecstatic movement—he’s just as comfortable evoking vulnerability as he is commanding the club. Songs often emerge from moments of tension or clarity, crafted at the piano or sparked by a single lyrical phrase. His debut single Free. Drift. Chill. Sleep., produced by Emeye, is a perfect example: sonically spacious yet deeply intimate.
Influences that Illuminate
Daryoh’s artistic compass is guided by legends. From Luther Vandross’s phrasing to Robyn’s euphoric melancholy, his inspirations are united by their emotional honesty. “They all taught me that vulnerability is powerful,” he explains. It’s no surprise that his collaborations are carefully chosen. Emeye’s production has been key in shaping his debut, and future dream collaborators include genre-defying producers like Kaytranada and emotionally nuanced vocalists like Snoh Aalegra.
The Art of Letting Go
Artistic growth, for Daryoh, is about liberation. “I used to second-guess myself, but now I trust my instincts,” he says. That evolution is pushing him into more experimental territory —playing with structure, blurring genre lines, and leaning harder into the rawness that defines his work. His commitment to emotional truth also powers his live performances, where his goal is simple: to create a space where people feel. “Authenticity lands deeper than perfection,” he adds, summing up a performance philosophy rooted in connection, not spectacle.
Conclusion
For Daryoh, music is more than a career—it’s a practice of transformation. As a practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, he sees creativity as a way to turn darkness into light, solitude into solidarity. His message to fans is clear and grounded: “You already have everything you need inside you to create the life you dream of.” With more music on the horizon and a vision that spans both introspection and innovation, Daryoh isn’t just building a discography—he’s building a sonic world where emotion has rhythm, and rhythm has soul.
