Douglas Dare is a London-based singer-songwriter, originally from the coastal town of Bridport, South West England.

The son of a piano teacher, Douglas began composing instrumental music from a young age but it was not until studying popular music at University in Liverpool in 2008 that he began songwriting. Douglas’ rich and haunting vocals are combined with lyrics crafted from his own poems and short prose, a writing style that gives his intimate songs wisdom far beyond his 23 years. After supporting Ólafur Arnalds on his recent European tour, Douglas is performing at a few selected summer festivals to promote his forthcoming debut EP 'Seven Hours' out September 30 on Erased Tapes.

'It's a real thrill to be working with Erased Tapes, a label whose artists have inspired me from the beginning and whose ethos I share wholeheartedly. This is an exciting time to join the family and I'm truly privileged to be a part of it.' - Douglas Dare

'Hard to argue with this kind of emotional resonance' – Under The Radar

'A fresh singer/songwriter whose poetic piano playing remind us of Perfume Genius' – Indie Shuffle

'Attuned to the ebb and flow of a familiar stuttery melodic framework' – The Line Of Best Fit

'Very strange and wonderful... One to watch' – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music