Dagmar Zuniga

Nicaraguan-American artist Dagmar Zuniga creates music that feels both intimate and expansive, weaving layered harmonies, tape textures, and dreamlike atmospheres into deeply immersive songs. Her debut album, in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music , was written and recorded over five years on a Tascam 424 across New York, Norway, and Athens, Georgia. Following its independent release in early 2025, the album quickly developed a cult following, attracting more than 200,000 streams and the attention of artists such as Mount Eerie, who invited her to join their summer tour. Recording to tape since her teenage years, Zuniga has built a distinctive artistic universe in which she creates not only her music but also her own artwork, videos, and merchandise. Drawing inspiration from psychedelic folk as well as the darker worlds of Syd Barrett and The Fall, her work explores themes of solitude, empathy, and human connection. Alongside a monthly show on NTS Radio and performances at festivals including Rewire, collaborations with artists such as Zach Phillips (Fievel Is Glauque) continue to expand her sonic world, while her music offers listeners space for...