David Kushner

An American singer/songwriter known for pairing moody soul-pop with magnetic storytelling, David Kushner found mainstream favor in 2022 when his debut single, "Miserable Man," reached the Top 20 in multiple countries. He continued his golden run in 2023 with the poignant ballad "Daylight."

Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Kushner pursued music seriously after graduating high school. Upon relocating to Los Angeles, the self-taught musician and social media influencer honed his songwriting skills, and in 2022 he released "Miserable Man." Earnest, sad, and soulful, the song went viral, earning Kushner a substantial international audience and a record deal with Virgin. Later that year, the song appeared on his debut EP, Footprints I Found, which also included the streaming hits "Burn" and "Mr. Forgettable." Co-written with Hayden Robert Hubers, Jeremy Fedryk, and Josh Bruce Williams, Kushner kicked off 2023 with the dulcet "Daylight, " which elicited comparisons to Hozier and Bon Iver. ~ James Christopher Monger