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Jen Wood

Jen Wood is an American indie rock musician based in Seattle, Washington. She was a member of alternative rock band Tattle Tale and is the lead artist of the Jen Wood Trio.

Biography

In 1992, at the age of fifteen, Wood formed Tattle Tale with school friend Madigan Shive.[1] The band released two albums, Tattle Tale in 1993 and Sew True in 1995. Their song "Glass Vase Cello Case" featured in the 1999 film But I'm a Cheerleader. In 1996, after the break up of Tattle Tale, Wood went to Santa Cruz, California and recorded a number of songs which she released as No More Wading.[2] After recording Getting Past the Static, she moved back to Seattle.

In 2002, she appeared as a guest vocalist on the collaborative effort The Postal Service, providing the female vocals for the duet "Nothing Better". She has also collaborated with Black Heart Procession and Joan of Arc. She is currently the lead artist in the Jen Wood Trio.

Her latest full length album, "Finds You In Love", was released on New Granada Records in March 2010.

Discography

  • 1993: Tattle Tale (with Tattle Tale)
  • 1995: Sew True (with Tattle Tale)
  • 1996: No More Wading
  • 1997: Getting Past the Static (1997)
  • 2000: This Uncontainable Light (EP)
  • 2002: Traveling through Roots
  • 2003: Jen Wood (EP)
  • 2010: Finds You in Love

Compilation Tracks

  • Tree Southern Polyvinyl Sampler: "Imperfect"
  • Post-Marked Stamps Compilation: "Sheltering Arms For The Birds"
  • Try For Summer, Plan For Fall: "Circus"
  • New Atmosphere For The Future: U.S. Pop Life, Volume 3: "Underestimation"
  • Zum Audio Volume 2: "Believe Her"

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Tattle Tale Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  2. ^ DaRonco, Mike. "Jen Wood Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-08-11.

Jen Wood's Official MySpace page
New Granada Records site