Nika Roza Danilova, known professionally by her stage name Zola Jesus, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted for combining elements of electronic, industrial, classical, and goth. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she spent her formative years in northern Wisconsin, where she began writing and recording music independently while attending college. During her second year of studies, she released two singles through the independent label Sacred Bones, followed by two EPs. Her debut album, The Spoils, was released in 2009.
Zola Jesus performing in New York, 2014
Zola Jesus performing in Manchester, 2010
Zola Jesus performing at Webster Hall, New York City, 2014
Gothic rock is a style of rock music that emerged from post-punk in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The first post-punk bands which shifted toward dark music with gothic overtones include Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Bauhaus, and the Cure.
The Doors performing live in 1968. They have been cited as a major influence in the gothic rock genre.
David Bowie influenced the post-punk bands that helped spawn the gothic rock genre
Gothic rock band Bauhaus performing live in August 2006
Robert Smith of the Cure in 1989, who was on the front cover of NME Originals: Goth in 2004.