Zola Jesus, the stage name for Nika Roza Danilova, is an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her distinctive blend of electronic, industrial, and classical music influences. Born on April 11, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Wisconsin, Danilova began her foray into music at a young age, exploring opera before veering into the more experimental fringes where she would find her artistic identity. With a commanding voice that can both haunt and uplift, Zola Jesus emerged as a figure in the underground music scene with her debut album "The Spoils" in 2009.

Since then, her sound has matured and evolved, with each release marked by a deepening of her signature atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrical content. Her discography is a testament to an artist unafraid to explore dark themes and personal struggles, which resonate strongly with her audience. Her more recent works, including albums like "Okovi" (2017) and the subsequent "Okovi: Additions," reflect a period of intense personal reflection and catharsis, featuring tracks such as "Ash to Bone (Johnny Jewel Remix)" that recontextualize her own material through collaboration. Into the 2020s, Zola Jesus has continued to release compelling music, with "Arkhon" and stand-alone tracks like "Alive in Cappadocia," as she solidifies her place in the world of avant-garde pop and beyond.

Genres

Art Pop

Dark Pop

Grave Wave

Metropopolis

Neo-synthpop

Noise Pop

Spectra

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Latest Release

Alive in Cappadocia

Zola Jesus

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released November 18, 2022