My Purest Heart For You (Probably)
Dan Vallerand is a beloved figure in Modesto’s indie music scene, known for his heartfelt lyrics, offbeat humor, and a prolific catalog that spans over 15 years. A former Queen Bean Open Mic host and winner of the 2016 Modesto Area Music Award for Best Singer/Songwriter, Vallerand has cultivated a following with his unique blend of sincerity, satire, and vulnerability.
A songwriter and spaghetti enthusiast, Danny V’s latest EP, My Purest Heart For You (Probably), is a four-track collection centered around the theme of love in its many forms. The idea for the project arose the same week he submitted a cover to the New York indie label Toadstool Records for their 777 Love Songs compilation. With one song already in hand and a long-held desire to re-record another, the EP began to take shape—part nostalgia, part necessity. “I’m getting older and sitting on too much stuff,” Vallerand says.
The opening track, “I Am Cooler Than Your Boyfriend!”, is a tongue-in-cheek anthem brimming with playful bravado and cheeky pop culture references. It’s a perfect example of Vallerand’s knack for being playfully candid and winking at his confessions…