{{short description|American musician, singer, songwriter (born 1990)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2017}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jono Dorr | image = | alt = An image of American musician Jono Dorr | caption = | birth_name = Jonathan Jacob Dorr | birth_date = {{birth month and age|1990|04}} | birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | genre = {{hlist|Pop|R&B}} | occupation = {{hlist|Musician|record producer|singer-songwriter}} | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|guitar|bass guitar}} | years_active = 2009–present | label = | website = {{URL|https://www.jonodorr.com/}} }}
'''Jonathan Jacob''' "'''Jono'''" '''Dorr''' (born April 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He has written and produced music for various artists and is most known for being a main collaborator with the billion-streaming band The Neighbourhood across their catalogue, from "Wiped Out!" to more recently co-producing and co-writing their album "Ultrasound" in its entirety.<ref name="ultrasound">{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/The-neighbourhood/Ultrasound|title=Ultrasound by The Neighbourhood|website=Genius|access-date=January 28, 2026}}</ref>
==Early life== Jonathan Jacob Dorr<ref>{{cite web |title=BMI {{!}} Songview Search |url=https://repertoire.bmi.com/Search/Catalog?num=FzbI8kXKVnKz0sN2Kx7geQ%253d%253d&cae=hE87FsaEAjWefk7aP7xRrg%253d%253d&partType=WriterList&search=%7B%22Main_Search_Text%22%3A%22Jonathan%20Jacob%20Dorr%22%2C%22Sub_Search_Text%22%3Anull%2C%22Main_Search%22%3A%22Writer%2FComposer%22%2C%22Sub_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22Search_Type%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22View_Count%22%3A20%2C%22Page_Number%22%3A1%2C%22Part_Type%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id_Sub%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Name%22%3A%22DORR%20JONATHAN%20JACOB%22%2C%22Part_Cae%22%3Anull%2C%22Original_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22Ip_Address%22%3A%22174.97.107.139%22%2C%22Pwa_Indicator%22%3Anull%2C%22DisclaimerViewed%22%3Anull%7D&resetPageNumber=True&partIdSub=YO0HedHMatLb45JzS23DVw%253d%253d |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |access-date=November 19, 2025}}</ref> was born in April 1990 in Los Angeles, California.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimpel |first1=Dan |title=Songwriter Profile: Jono Dorr |url=https://www.musicconnection.com/songwriter-profile-jono-dorr/ |website=Music Connection |access-date=November 19, 2025 |date=August 20, 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://industryme.co.uk/jono-dorr-quiet-footsteps/|title=Jono Dorr Walks Out Into The spotlight With "Quiet Footsteps"|date=June 25, 2020}}</ref> He grew up playing guitar and explored many genres of music including classic rock, blues, and funk.<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|url=http://imperfectfifth.com/jono-dorr-the-unexamined-life-part-1/|title=jono dorr, the unexamined life part 1|date=August 12, 2020}}</ref> Throughout his childhood, he played guitar and bass in various bands.<ref name="auto3"/> While attending the Academy of Music and Performing Arts at Alexander Hamilton High School, Dorr participated in an electronic music class in which he learned how to create and produce music digitally.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://music.allaccess.com/an-interview-with-singer-songwriter-jono-dorr-on-his-new-solo-track-quiet-footsteps-writing-and-producing-for-others-and-whats-next/|title=An Interview With Singer-Songwriter JONO DORR On His New Solo Track 'Quiet Footsteps,' Writing and Producing For Others and What's Next! | All Access Music}}</ref> He then started producing and songwriting with various singers and rappers.<ref name="auto2"/> Graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Electronic Music, Dorr originally planned on becoming a lawyer to satisfy the wishes of his parents but instead opted for a career in music.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicconnection.com/songwriter-profile-jono-dorr/|title=Songwriter Profile: Jono Dorr|date=August 27, 2020|website=Music Connection Magazine}}</ref>
==Career== In 2015, Dorr co-produced The Neighbourhood's "Wiped Out!", finishing out the album at guitarist Zach Abel’s mother’s house. The album is certified gold and has 5 songs that have received gold and platinum certifications. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=the+neighbourhood|title=Gold & Platinum: The Neighbourhood – Wiped Out!|website=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=January 28, 2026}}</ref>
Throughout his career, he has also collaborated with various artists including Kehlani, Bibi Bourelly, Hayley Kiyoko, G-Eazy, Jesse Rutherford, French Montana, Quail P, Pardyalone, PawPaw Rod, Janine, and Ray Vaughn. He has also had success with composition and sync licensing with music placed in countless television shows across nearly every major network and streaming platform. In 2025, Dorr co-produced and co-wrote The Neighbourhood's fifth LP, "Ultrasound".<ref name="ultrasound" />
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