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Tara Jam | |
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| Born | Tara Jam 9 April 1998 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, harp, guitar, ukulele, flute, kalimba, standing bell |
| Website | www |
Tara Jam (born 9 April, 1998) is a Canadian[1] singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She gained prominence as an artist after releasing her debut single Motion Sickness[2] in 2020. Her work has garnered acclaim and has been described as a "blend of artistry", in reference to her interdisciplinary approach to music production.
Early life and education
editTara Jam was born on 9 April, 1998, in Toronto, Canada and grew up in the Markham portion of Thornhill in Ontario. She attended St. Robert Catholic High School before transferring and graduating from the French immersion program at Thornlea Secondary School, whilst also studying opera at the Royal Conservatory of Music from ages six through eighteen. She finally moved to downtown Toronto to attend Toronto Metropolitan University (named then 'Ryerson University'), studying creative industries for two years until dropping out to pursue music full-time.
Career
edit2020-2023: Career beginnings
editJam released eight singles before her first album. Her 2020 debut single "Motion Sickness", which she described as being "derived from recalling the sentiments of being immersed in an unknown environment— intoxicated.", was nominated for 'Best Pop Video' in 2021 at the 3rd Annual Canadian Independent Music Video Awards.
In her 2021 dark-pop single "Synesthesia", Jam sings in Farsi, French, as well as English.[3] When asked about the feelings she wished to evoke with the song, she commented: "I hope Synesthesia reminds people of the power of their minds, the beauty of the process, and the magic of our presence.”[4]
The next year, Jam released an alternative-pop single, “BR*K3N TELEPHONE”, being titled after the childhood game broken telephone. It was described as "futuristic" and "eclectic", and in her words was created to "relate the game to real-life communication. Those on the receiving end of a message can misinterpret it, causing feelings of being misunderstood or invalidated. Thoughts become more filtered and less valid as they are exposed and passed through the “ears and minds” of others with their own perceptions."[5]
In 2023 she featured in "Overload", a psychedelic single by "The Neighbors"[6]
2024-present: ODYSSEY and LUNISOLACE
editIn August of 2024, Jam released her first album, a two-tape extended play titled ODYSSEY. It features a UK garage single "Closer" and a chill-house single "IN2U".[7]
After her release of ODYSSEY, she announced her next extended play, LUNISOLACE on her website.[8]
Personal life
editFamily and relationships
editTara Jam was born to parents Mitra Jam (mother), and Bahram Jam (father), who have supported her with her musical and philanthropic efforts. She also has two sisters, Nadia and Roxana Jam.[9] She is Persian-Zoroastrian.[2]
She has worked in music production with her partner and producer "SPVDE" since 2021.
Advocacy and philanthropy
editWhen Jam was nine years old, she raised over $3,000 for orphans and underprivileged children in Sierra Leone, by selling recordings of original songs for $2,600, before going on to raise an additional $350 selling 35 CDs of an album she wrote named Orphan's Shoes,[10] and finally performing a concert of her songs at a seniors centre for $5 per ticket.[9]
She has also long been an advocate of Human rights in Iran. In November 2023 she held a live concert in Markham, Ontario in support of Iranian women.[11] She also has the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' (Persian: Zan, Zendegî, Azadî, زن، زندگی، آزادی) in her Instagram bio, highlighting her support of the Women's rights movement in Iran.[12]
Artistry
editInfluences
editWhen asked about her musical icons, Jam responded by naming The Beatles, The Smiths, Avril Lavigne, Beyoncé, Leonard Cohen, The Strokes, Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, and Odd Future. She elaborated by citing "Leonard Cohen's powerful poetry" and "Odd Future's approach towards structure" as some examples of strong influences to her style. She further mentions how "writing music is definitely [her] forte". Due to this, all artists she finds to be influences "are lyrically powerful artists".[13]
Discography
editAlbums
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| ODYSSEY |
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[7] |
| LUNISOLACE |
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[8] |
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Motion Sickness" | 2020 | Non-album singles | [15] |
| "Invade My Space" | 2021 | [16] | |
| "Daily Dose" | [17] | ||
| "Synesthesia" | [18] | ||
| "Moonchild" | [19] | ||
| "BR*K3N TELEPHONE" | 2022 | [20] | |
| "Melatonin" | [21] | ||
| "DRTY" | 2023 | [22] | |
| "Closer" | 2024 | ODYSSEY | [7] |
| "IN2U" |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Overload" (The Neighbors featuring Tara Jam) |
2023 | Non-album single | [23] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canadian Independent Music Awards | Best Pop Video | '"Motion Sickness" | Nominated | [24] |
References
edit- ^ Padin, Malvika (2 April 2021). "Tara Jam explores breaking self-destructive patterns on "Daily Dose"". Earmilk. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b Narozniak, Rachel (20 October 2020). "Tara Jam – MOTION SICKNESS". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Toronto-based Persian alt-pop artist, Tara Jam, shares her new single "SYNESTHESIA"". Notion. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ D., Vee (15 June 2021). "TARA JAM Uncovers The Power of Our Minds with New Single SYNESTHESIA". Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
I hope Synesthesia reminds people of the power of their minds, the beauty of the process, and the magic of our presence.
- ^ Ammaturo, Elisa (1 March 2022). "Tara Jam Tries to Get the Message Across on "BR*K3N TELEPHONE"". Complex Canada. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
The futuristic, eclectic song is titled after the childhood game "broken telephone"... "The concept behind Jam's song is to relate the game to real-life communication. Those on the receiving end of a message can misinterpret it, causing feels of being misunderstood or invalided. Thoughts become more filtered and less valid as they are exposed and passed through the "ears and minds" of others with their own perceptions."
- ^ "The Neighbors, Tara Jam - Overload [Songuara]". Beatport. 1 September 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tara Jam - Odyssey". junodownload. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b "tarajam.com - Home". tarajam.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Children helping children around the world" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Orphans Shoes CD". Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam Live | In Support of Iranian Women". eventbrite. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "tara.jam". Instagram. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Persian Alternative Pop Artist Tara Jam Reveals New Track 'SYNESTHESIA'". Mundane Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024.
My all time musical icons (although generic) have to be The Beatles, The Smiths, Avril Lavine, Beyonce, Leonard Cohen, The Strokes, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean… From Leonard Cohen's powerful poetry to Odd Future's approach towards structure, each artist plays a part in where I stand musically. Writing music is definitely my forte, and all of the artists named are lyrically powerful artists.
- ^ "ODYSSEY". Spotify. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Motion Sickness". YouTube. 7 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - INVADE MY SPACE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - DAILY DOSE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. April 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - SYNESTHESIA [432 hz] (Visualizer)". YouTube. 11 June 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - MOONCHILD (Official Animé Music Video)". YouTube. 23 July 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - BR*K3N TELEPHONE (Official 3D Visualizer)". YouTube. 22 February 2022. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - MELATONIN (Official Visualizer)". YouTube. 25 September 2022. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "DRTY". Spotify. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Overload (DSF Remix)". YouTube. 31 August 2023. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ D., Vee (7 April 2021). "TARA JAM Shares Powerful New Single DAILY DOSE". Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
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