Biography

Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Dori Valentine is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Her early influences such as Elton John and Joni Mitchell led her to an introspective and detail-oriented style of writing, touching on themes of volatile relationships, internal revelation, and human nature. Her genre can be described as indie/soul/alternative.

Dori Valentine is proficient on several instruments including guitar, keys, ukulele, and strings. She is almost always the sole writer on her projects and maintains a strong role in the production of her music, with comprehensive knowledge of programming software such as Logic and Pro Tools.
Valentine’s more modern influences come to light, displaying hints of a Frank Ocean enthusiast combined with her love of songwriters like Billy Joel and Nick Drake.