Danger Mouse

The Profile

Brian Joseph Burton, known as Danger Mouse, is an American producer, songwriter, and artist. He gained attention with The Grey Album, produced Gorillaz’s Demon Days, co-founded Gnarls Barkley, and has pursued wide-ranging collaborations including Sparklehorse (Dark Night of the Soul), Daniele Luppi (Rome), Karen O (Lux Prima), and Black Thought (Cheat Codes).

Co-creator of Gnarls Barkley and one half of Broken Bells; producer for Gorillaz (Demon Days) and The Black Keys (Attack & Release, El Camino, Turn Blue); noted for genre-blending projects and high-profile collaborations.

Reviews praise Danger Mouse’s collaborative edge and cinematic touch: Dark Night of the Soul blends noir-tinged pop with guests like David Lynch, Iggy Pop, and Wayne Coyne. Rome, with Daniele Luppi, channels 50s–60s Italian film atmospheres featuring Jack White and Norah Jones. Context from his Grey Album breakthrough and high-profile productions underline his range.