Douglas Dare crafts intimate, cinematic music that blurs the lines between art-pop, modern classical, and electronic minimalism. With his arresting voice and evocative storytelling, the London-based artist has drawn comparisons to James Blake and Anohni, yet his sound is uniquely his own—melancholic, raw, and deeply affecting.

Since his debut album Whelm (2014), released on the esteemed Erased Tapes label, Dare has captivated audiences worldwide, performing at venues from the Barbican to Berlin’s Funkhaus. His follow-up albums, Aforger (2016) and Milkteeth (2020), further showcased his ability to weave personal narratives into haunting sonic landscapes, earning widespread critical acclaim from The Guardian, Pitchfork, and BBC Radio 6 Music.

With his latest release, Omni (2024), Dare expands his sonic palette, blending his poetic lyricism with pulsating EDM textures, collaborating with label mate Rival Consoles on lead single Mouth to Mouth. 

'A truly heartstopping set' - Mary Anne Hobbs

'Douglas is a wonderful new discovery' - Cillian Murphy

'Can't get over it, don't want to, never want to come to terms with it. Incredible record. Hard, hard recommend.' - Lauren Lavern

An electrifying live performer, Dare has toured extensively, sharing stages with Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds, Perfume Genius, Moses Sumney, Rufus Wainwright, Anna Calvi, Rival Consoles, Wild Beasts, José González, Patrick Wolf, and Fink. He recently completed a 35-date UK and European tour, culminating in a sold-out headline show at London’s Omeara, and a joint headline tour across Austria with Björk’s collaborator and drummer, Manu Delago.

His singular artistry has led to invitations to perform at Robert Smith’s Meltdown Festival and David Lynch’s Festival at HOME Manchester. He was also personally selected to contribute a Leonard Cohen cover for Cohen’s global retrospective exhibition, debuting in Montreal with the support of the International Showcase Fund.

Most recently, Dare performed alongside the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, with the concert broadcast on BBC Radio 3, further cementing his status as a boundary-pushing artist.

TEAM

MANAGEMENT & bOOKINGS David Taylor | djtmanagement@douglasdare.com

LABEL Robert Raths | robert@erasedtapes.com

PRESS Anton Magnusson | anton@erasedtapes.com

PUBLISHING Emily Appleton Holley | emily@erasedtapesmusic.com

GENERAL ENQUIRIES | contact@douglasdare.com