Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice.

His new songs evoke the style of whiskey town era Ryan Adams, are upbeat yet melancholic. His music has a distinct American twang with stories being told throughout. His songs are catchy and perfect for a Sunday evening.