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Music production · Recording · ConsultationsI’m Daniel “Goldstripes” Desir, an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, songwriter, artist and educator based in Ottawa. With over 15 years of experience creating my own music and helping other artists develop theirs, I bring both an artist’s perspective and a technical ear to every project.From developing a sound to producing, recording and refining a finished record, I help artists make music that feels intentional, distinct and true to who they are.Virtual & in-studio sessions.

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The sound of Goldstripes

Selected productions & releases

A few projects I’ve helped bring to life. Press play, or choose your streaming platform.

RECOGNITION & MEDIASound Engineer of the Year — 2026 Capital Music Awards
Recognized by Ottawa’s Capital Music Awards for my work as an audio engineer. Read the winners coverage.Songwriting on Maïa Davies’ Lovers’ Gothic
My songwriting credits include Lovers’ Gothic, winner of Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the 2025 JUNO Awards. View the JUNO results · View credits.Goldstripes on CBC’s All in a Day
I joined Alan Neal on CBC Radio’s All in a Day after my Capital Music Awards win to discuss music production, translating emotion into sound, and helping artists bring their best into the studio.

STAY IN THE LOOPNew music, events and updates.

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Daniel “Goldstripes” Desir

The music.
The people.
The process.

Daniel Goldstripes Desir, portrait featured in UPTOWN magazine

My work brings together production, songwriting, recording, mixing and artist development. Sometimes that means building a song from an idea. Most times, it means helping an artist perceive what’s already there and finding the right way to express it through their performance and the details that bring it into focus.

Behind the music

I care about how a record sounds and how people feel while making it.

Every artist brings a different perspective into the room. My role is to listen, ask questions and help shape music that feels true to them. That can mean developing an arrangement, working through a vocal performance, finding the right texture or giving an idea room to become something unexpected.

From the first conversation to the final mix, I approach the process as a collaboration.

Recognition

My songwriting contributions include Maïa Davies’ Lovers’ Gothic, which won Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the 2025 JUNO Awards.

In 2026, I received Sound Engineer of the Year at Ottawa’s Capital Music Awards.

These are milestones that sit alongside the everyday work that has always mattered to me: helping artists make records they’re proud of.

Building with others

Artist development means helping people build confidence, explore their sound and make decisions about their music.

Beyond the studio, I’ve contributed by leading song camps, providing mentorship, teaching and taking part in industry conversations. My work has included programming with Cranium Arts Project, songwriting sessions through the Songwriters Association of Canada’s Pro Songworks, and international collaboration through PITCH Scotland.

Whether I’m working with an emerging artist, sharing a production approach or joining a room of fellow songwriters, I value spaces where people can learn from one another and create together.

My own music

Alongside my work with other artists, I also make and release music as Goldstripes.

My debut single, Happens, arrived in 2022. My own releases give me another space to explore sound, emotion and the stories I want to tell.

Guitar and live performance

Guitar is another thread running through my work, from writing and recording to performing with artists and bands.

I’ve played with Simora, DomLand, Emma Gabriel, BLUE WILL, Kezi and Maurice Moore. Those experiences bring a different kind of connection and perspective that has helped me bring the most to the process of making songs.

Selected press

Goldstripes, City Fidelia, Don Ayity and Jason Gordon

UPTOWN · February 2026

Voices of Ottawa

A feature on my music, mentorship and place in Ottawa’s creative community.

The Dawg and Gus Show official podcast artwork

Dawg & Gus · July 2026

The “Five” with Goldstripes

A conversation about making music, finding my voice and the journey behind the work.

Capital City Hip Hop graphic recognizing Goldstripes’ songwriting on Maïa Davies’ JUNO-winning Lovers’ Gothic

Capital City Hip Hop · April 2025

JUNO recognition

Recognition of my songwriting contribution to Maïa Davies’ JUNO-winning album Lovers’ Gothic.

Algonquin Times · November 2025

Does AI have a place in music?

My perspective on AI tools and the human role in making music.

Let’s make something that feels like you.

Have a song, a project or an idea you want to explore? I’d love to hear about it.

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Capital City Hip Hop JUNO recognition graphic