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Nicolas Jaar
NYC-born Chilean-American composer blending ambient textures and minimal techno grooves πΉππ§
Biography
Nicolas Jaar was born in New York City in 1990 and spent his childhood in Santiago, Chile before returning to Brooklyn as a teenager to pursue music[^1]. His 2011 debut album Space Is Only Noise (Circus Company) received widespread acclaim for its fusion of ambient soundscapes and subtle rhythmic structures[^2][^3]. In 2016 he founded the label Other People to champion experimental electronic music[^4]. Jaar also collaborates as one half of the duo Darkside with guitarist Dave Harrington[^5]. He has scored films and installations, earning praise in Pitchfork and The Guardian for his genre-defying approach[^6].
Notable Releases
- -
'2011
' βSpace Is Only Noise
β Circus Company[^2] - -
'2014
' βPomegranates
β Other People[^7] - -
'2016
' βSirens
β Other People[^8] - -
'2019
' βCenizas
β Other People[^9] - -
'2020
' βTelas
(EP) β Other People[^10]
Gigs & Festivals Played
- - Coachella (USA)[^11]
- - SΓ³nar (Spain)[^12]
- - Primavera Sound (Spain)[^13]
- - Dekmantel (Netherlands)[^14]
News & Media Links
Notes
Founded the label Other People in 2016 to highlight forward-thinking artists.
Links to external sites or press kits
- Official website: https://www.nicolasjaar.net/
wikiDJ Artist Schema | |
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Artist/DJ Name | nicolas_jaar |
Real Name : | Nicolas Jaar |
Birthplace | Chile |
Role | DJ, Producer, Artist/Musician |
Country of Residence | United States of America |
State / Town | New York |
SoundCloud URL | soundcloud.com/β¦ |
Beatport URL | beatport.com/β¦ |
Spotify URL | open.spotify.com/β¦ |
Official Website URL | nicolasjaar.net |
Labels Released On | Other People, Circus Company, !K7, Ninja Tune, Clown & Sunset |
Page Status | Needs Review |