About
Tara Beier is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California. Tara’s life and music have been featured in such notable media outlets as USA Today, The New York Times, American Songwriter, NBC TV, Glamour, ET Canada, Contrast Magazine, and on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.
Born and raised in Vancouver to a Canadian mother and Filipino father, Tara immersed herself at a young age in nature, creativity, and horseback riding. At age 5 she began playing classical piano and attended The Royal Conservatory of Music for over 10 years, later earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University.
In 2011, Tara wrote and directed the documentary “I Met a Man from Burma,” which told the story of a Burmese refugee and former revolutionary fighter. The doc was accepted into the Berlinale and featured in the Vancouver International Film Festival's Reel Causes Program, dedicated to addressing global social justice issues. After sending a copy of the film to the Canadian immigration minister, Tara received confirmation that the film's subject, Ler Wah Lo Bo, would be granted full Canadian citizenship, upgrading from refugee status.
In 2014, Tara wrote and performed in a docudrama entitled “Covered,” highlighting a CBC 1966 television interview of Buffy Sainte-Marie on native rights, education, the present suffering of mental health, and housing of Attawapiskat First Nation. It won the Best Experimental category at the ImagineNative Film Festival in Toronto and was accepted into the Toronto International Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival, as well as a number of other global festivals in the US, France, and New Zealand.
In 2016, Tara released her debut album “Hero & The Sage,’’ produced by Bret Higgins, the bassist of the Great Lake Swimmers. Songs from the album were well-received and gained significant air time on radio stations across Canada and the USA. The album’s title track of the same name was also selected by Biden’s Campaign "100 DAYS, 100 Nurses" for the Presidential inauguration in 2020. Its melodic chorus "We must believe that we can make a change" served as a poignant call-to-action during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was covered on Spectrum News in Los Angeles. Several other songs from the album were featured in film and television, as well as in commercials for USA food retailer Shoprite and Hawaiian Airlines.
In 2017, Tara self-produced her “California 1970,” a 6 track EP recorded at The Village in Los Angeles and released on Kobalt/AWAL. Those who played on the EP included guitarist Adam Zimmon (Ziggy Marley), drummer Tripp Beam (Moby), bassist Eliot Lorango, and keyboardist Sasha Smith. Additional vocals for the EP were recorded at the home studio of Guns N' Roses’ drummer Matt Sorum in Hollywood.
Some of Tara’s memorable performances were at The Riverfest with MGMT, Canadian Music Week, in addition to iconic Toronto venues including The Horseshoe and Hugh’s Room. She also headlined the Troubadour in West Hollywood, played The Hotel Cafe, The Mint, The Piano Bar, Rockwood Hall in New York, the Gathering of Tribes San Francisco Music Festival, and The Junction in Berlin.
In 2020, Tara recorded her empowering second album “Super Bloom,” produced in East Nashville by three-time Grammy-nominated Ken Coomer of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo. Released on Manimal Vinyl (a Los Angeles-based label whose artists include the likes of Yoko Ono, Moby, Duran Duran, Edward Sharpe), “Super Bloom” explored themes of overcoming obstacles and blossoming into one's true self. The album release was scheduled to be at the legendary Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, but plans were disrupted by the onset of the pandemic. She and her band later performed “Super Bloom”’ on NBC News, San Antonio.
Tara’s EP "Her Story" was released in 2022 and celebrated the contributions of female folk artists from the 1960s and 1970s with unique covers of Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and others. Among the notable performances from the album was her rendition of Joni Mitchell's "California," which she performed live on Daytime Chicago on WGNTV. It was a full-circle moment since her distinctive voice had earned her comparisons to Mitchell, as well as such other legendary artists as Fleetwood Mac and Jewel. She also made TV appearances for interviews on the Jason Carter Show, Bloom/NBC with Gayle Guyardo in Tampa, Florida, and on KRON4 in San Francisco.
Tara's keen sense of fashion has always been intertwined with her performances and music videos as a form of self-expression, prompting her to attend the front-row shows at New York Fashion Week 2024.
Tara boldly celebrates her biracial heritage through music that echoes the rebellious ethos of 90s feminist alt-rock. Her songs weave together folk-inspired narratives and pop-sensibilities, embodying a fearless style that combines sleek pop femininity with the poetic grit found in the works of alternative folk songwriters.
Up next is Tara's third album "Mourning Doves of Joshua Tree," currently unreleased. This album processes the grief of losing her grandmother and draws inspiration from the healing nature of the Joshua Tree desert. It was produced by guitarist Steve Stout of the band Lifehouse in Nashville and recorded at the Village Studios in Los Angeles.
“Tara Beier is a really fascinating character. As you can infer from her Wikipedia, she’s had quite a colorful life and has tried on several different hats. In addition to being a songwriter, she’s been a film producer, an actress, an activist, a dancer and more — she was even an “avid equestrian” for a period of time in her youth. All these things combined give Beier a unique and singular worldview… which may be the secret behind her unique and singular sound.”
SHOWBIZ MAGAZINE - “Beier’s work in the music industry has been described as trailblazing and defiant. She is often viewed by fans for being softly feminine, yet also strongly fearless - one who is not afraid to confront difficulties head on. She is a protective mother in every sense of the term for the sake of her own children and the listener. And like some of the most notable women throughout history, she manages to do it all with grace.
Her uniquely powerful sound resonates with so many who love her music. Beier is that perfect combo of salty and sweet that so many crave. She willingly shares her passion with you but does it with a protective layer. To really understand how she navigates her music you must understand her personal history. The advocate musician who resides in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree has spent a lifetime proving her worth and the movement has been absorbed into her music that defines not just her, but a generation of women who have demonstrated strength despite hardships.
“I came from another country, and I've just worked really hard to get here,” the Canadian-born artist reflects about the road to success she walked on to achieve the illustrious American dream of securing fame and a loving family.
Like her idol, Joni Mitchell, she deeply relates to the way music has helped her form an anthem for every woman trying to accomplish the same things. Beier’s pursuit for happiness has been full of many wonderful achievements which include having her song “Hero and the Sage” used by President Joe Biden’s campaign "100 Days, 100 Nurses" to help celebrate the 2020 Presidential inauguration; and having her second album “Super Bloom” receive rave reviews.
Yet, for every up she had the all too relatable downs. While her career took off, her desire for family found itself hitting bumps in the road. Her very public IVF journey was full of hardships that she overcame as she counts herself one of the lucky ones who had a wish come true of being able to finally get pregnant. Today, looking at her beautiful young twin sons Austin and River she can only see joy in their eyes, but not without comprehending some of the pain it took to get them in her arms.
Art intimidates life in every way when it comes to Beier. Now as a mother she has taken on the very motherly way of wanting to help others feel comfort in knowing that life’s challenges do not have to bring you down. It can feel like you are stuck in the mud but keep on pushing that pedal to get out. Get those tires spinning onto a clear path through perseverance.
“You know we just all have to focus on ourselves and love ourselves,” she says with a very positive tone.
Her latest work tackles the notion of having faith in being female. Her momentous new cover song is a tribute to that feeling. It is also dedicated to her inspirational idol. Singing an enlightened cover of Mitchell's "California" off her upcoming EP "Her Story" highlights the voices of women who all equally attempted to as the adage goes ‘have it all.’
But obviously knowing having it all is just a fairy tale, Beier instead promotes learning to love what you have. Her new music has admirable marks for the artists of the 1960s and 1970s as she sings for a new generation of women eager to hear music with a powerful message. She wants to uphold and preserve the stories of singer-songwriters she interprets in the album including Mitchell along with Joan Baez, Sibylle Baier and Barbara Keith. Even one number called “Forget About” by Sibylle Baier bears a resemblance to her own surname with the semblance being a dedication attached to hopes of raising awareness of women needing time to heal properly mentally and physically after giving birth.
“I feel like if you have support it helps you manifest your dreams,” she goes on about women backing women in everything that they do. From career choices to later discoveries of motherhood, the female population is empowered when they stand strong together.
The EP “Her Story” was produced by Nashville husband and wife team Sarah Emily and Danny Berrios at the Village Studios in West Hollywood. The location itself holds the magical and nostalgic touch of being linked to another legendary musical aspect of Fleetwood Mac’s place of recordings. Inner growth and hope play out within Beier’s entire authentic music portfolio. She is a trailblazer who gets it. She understands that greatness is never achieved without the sacrifices that you made to rise to the top.” by ElizaBeth-Taylor reporter @variety @enews
Film & TV:
Nurses for Biden Campaign
Shoprite
Notable Press:
HARPERS BAZAAR: Singer-Songwriter Tara Beier shares her beautiful moment with the newborn twins
American Songwriter: Daily Discovery: Tara Beier Reclaims Her Life With New Song, “Free Yourself”
HARPERS BAZAAR: Singer-Songwriter Tara Beier takes semi-nude photos to honor motherhood
New Album “SUPER BLOOM” by Tara Beier on Manimal Records, premieres on USA TODAY
GLAMOUR MAGAZINE: Watch exclusive interview + video premiere of “Hopeless Romantic”
AMERICAN SONGWRITER: Tara Beier Cherishes The Timeless Moments On “Hopeless Romantic”


