Taja Cheek

A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Cheek frequently records and performs under the name L’Rain. Her work is rooted in r&b, jazz, noise, and pop, using voice memos and manipulated samples as inspiration and source material. Her latest album, I Killed Your Dog, is a kaleidoscopic exploration of heartbreak, released to critical acclaim across the globe. Her sophomore album, Fatigue, was The Wire’s #1 album of 2021 and the #2 album of the year in Pitchfork. Cheek has been featured on the covers of magazines including The Wire and Paste.