Dora Jar

Bay Area-bred singer and songwriter Dora Jar is known for her arty blend of folky, avant-garde-influenced pop. She first garnered attention with her EPs — 2021′s Digital Meadow, followed by 2022′s Comfortably in Pain — and sonically textured singles like 2024′s “Timelapse.” Born in New York City, Jar grew up in California’s Bay Area with parents who introduced her to show tunes, opera, and jazz. In her teens, she attended an East Coast boarding school where she performed in musical theater and began writing songs. After graduating, she moved to Poland, where her father was originally from, to stay with family. There, she began posting her songs online and eventually caught the ear of London-based producer Jared Solomon, aka Solomonophonic. Encouraged by the attention, Jar eventually moved to London to further develop her sound. In 2021, she released her debut EP, Digital Meadow, which featured contributions by Solomonophonic, the Neighbourhood’s Jesse Rutherford, and others. That same year, she joined the Neighbourhood on tour. In 2022, Jar returned with her sophomore EP, Comfortably in Pain, which again found her working with Solomonophonic. More tours followed, including opening slots with Billie Eilish and her first North American headlining tour. She also released a handful of non-album singles, including 2022′s “Spell,” 2023′s “Puppet,” and 2024′s “Timelapse.” ~ Matt Collar