ROO AOTD #12 Dora Jar

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2026! Only 118 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast, and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Dora Jar. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Dora Jar (born Dora Jarkowski) is the Northern California–raised singer‑songwriter whose arresting blend of dreamy, avant‑pop textures and introspective lyricism has quickly distinguished her as one of her generation’s most compelling emerging voices. Born in New York City and steeped in a childhood of eclectic influences — from Stephen Sondheim to the Foo Fighters — she first garnered attention with moody, surrealist releases like her 2021 Digital Meadow EP and its follow‑ups, earning praise from Pitchfork, NPR, and Vogue as a rising artist to watch. Her 2024 full‑length No Way to Relax When You Are On Fire expanded her sonic palette with lush production, experimental pop structures, and emotionally vivid songwriting that reflects both vulnerability and complexity, while high‑profile tours opening for artists like Billie Eilish and The 1975 have showcased her evolving stagecraft. Technically, Jar’s work melds rich harmonic layering, unconventional chord progressions, and atmospheric soundscapes with a voice that drifts from intimate confessional to expansive croon, positioning her at the intersection of avant‑pop innovation and festival‑ready allure.

Genre

Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

Scheduled at Bonnaroo

Friday (Link to Daily Schedules)