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George Daniel

George Bedford Daniel is a British drummer, record producer, DJ, and electronic musician best known as a member of The 1975.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

George Bedford Daniel is a British drummer, record producer, DJ, and electronic musician, best known as a member of The 1975. He has been credited as a key co-writer and co-producer for the band’s five UK number-one albums and has also worked with other artists, including Charli XCX. Daniel released his debut solo single, "Screen Cleaner," in 2024 and married Charli XCX in 2025.

Early life

George Daniel was born in Brussels, Belgium, on 23 March 1990 and is described in available sources as British. Some sources also state that he grew up in the Seattle area and later moved to England, but the birthplace is consistently given as Brussels.

The 1975

Daniel is the drummer and a principal producer for The 1975. The band’s five studio albums have all reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, and Daniel’s production work is closely tied to the group’s sound.

Solo and production work

Beyond The 1975, Daniel has worked as a producer and DJ in electronic music. He released his first solo single, "Screen Cleaner," in 2024 and has production credits on Charli XCX’s music, including tracks from her 2024 album Brat.

Awards and recognition

Daniel’s collaborations with Matty Healy have been recognized with major industry nominations and awards. Available sources mention multiple Brit Awards and Ivor Novello Awards, as well as Mercury Prize and Grammy nominations.

Personal life

Daniel married singer Charli XCX in July 2025. Sources also note their professional collaboration before and during their relationship.

Key facts

  • Daniel rose to prominence as a member of The 1975.
  • He is credited as a co-writer and co-producer on the band’s five UK Albums Chart-topping studio albums.
  • He has received multiple award nominations and wins with Matty Healy, including Ivor Novello Awards and Brit Awards.
  • He released his debut single, "Screen Cleaner," in August 2024.
  • He has produced music for Charli XCX, including tracks from her 2024 album Brat.
  • He married Charli XCX in July 2025.
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Canadian context

George Daniel is relevant to Canadian readers through his work in internationally popular alternative pop and his collaborations with Charli XCX, whose music has a broad Canadian audience. He has also been part of The 1975, a major touring act with significant fan followings in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is George Daniel?
George Daniel is a British drummer, record producer, DJ, and electronic musician, best known as a member of The 1975.
What band is George Daniel in?
He is the drummer and co-producer for The 1975.
When was George Daniel born?
He was born on 23 March 1990.
Where was George Daniel born?
He was born in Brussels, Belgium.
What is George Daniel’s solo music?
His debut solo single was "Screen Cleaner," released in 2024.
Is George Daniel married?
Yes. He married singer Charli XCX in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Daniel
    Supports: Birth name, occupation, The 1975 membership, awards, debut solo single, marriage, and Charli XCX collaboration.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/george-daniel/400524921
    Supports: Biography, birthplace, role in The 1975, and production work for Charli XCX.
  3. People — https://www.people.com/who-is-george-daniel-charli-xcx-husband-11775717
    Supports: Marriage to Charli XCX and relationship details.
  4. Mixmag — https://www.mixmag.net/feature/the-mix-064-george-daniel
    Supports: DJ and electronic-music activity, solo release, and production work.