Jenn Wasner
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Flock of Dimes | |
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 Wasner in 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jennifer Lynn Wasner |
| Born | April 16, 1986[1] Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, electronic, synthpop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Merge Records, Partisan Records |
| Members | Jenn Wasner, Andy Stack |
| Website | Official website |
Jenn Wasner (stage name: Flock of Dimes) is one of the founding members of the band Wye Oak, from Baltimore, Maryland. Along with her friend Andy Stack, they have performed on tour with notable bands such as The National and The Decemberists.[2] Wasner has completed numerous other music projects as well, including a solo project entitled Flock of Dimes, and a collaboration called Dungeonesse with Jon Ehrens of White Life and Art Department.
Early life
Wasner was born on April 16, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland.[3] She began singing at an early age with her mother, and eventually started taking classical piano lessons at the around the age of five.[4] At the age of twelve, her mom taught her how to play guitar, which led to the beginning of her songwriting career.[4] By high school, Wasner had met Andy Stack, and begun playing music together. She continued to write music while away at college.[5]
Music career
After college, Wasner moved to the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore.[6] Together with Stack, they formed a band under the name "Monarch", which was soon changed to be Wye Oak after the state tree of Maryland.[2] After the release of their highly regarded work, Civilian in 2011, the group toured in the United States and Europe. Civilian was named the best album of 2011 by the A.V. Club, and was featured on television in the popular series The Walking Dead and in the film, Safety Not Guaranteed.
When Wasner returned to Maryland in 2012, she began work on the solo project, "Flock of Dimes" which experimented with new synths and electronic beats. The next year, she worked with Jon Ehrens of the Baltimore-pop group, White Life, on a new project labeled Dungeonesse.[7]
Stack and Wasner reunited to create the fifth major album Shriek, released in April 2014.
In 2016, Wasner is featured in a new concert series taking place at the Baltimore–Washington International Airport, where she will perform at the baggage claim of the terminal.[8]
Discography
Dungeonesse
- Dungeonesse - 2013
Flock of Dimes
Studio albums
- If You See Me, Say Yes - (2016, Partisan Records)
Singles
- "Curtain" b/w "Apparition" (7" single) - 2012
- Prison Bride (7" single) - 2012
- "(This is Why) I Can't Wear White" / "15" - 2012
- "Semaphore" (7" single) - (2016, Track 5 on If You See Me, Say Yes)
- "Everything is Happening Today" (7" single) - (2016, Track 4 on If You See Me, Say Yes)
- "Don't Dream It's Over / Everything is Free" (7" single) ft. Sylvan Esso - 2016
Wye Oak
Studio albums
- If Children (2007, self-released; 2008, Merge Records)
- The Knot (2009, Merge Records)
- Civilian (2011, Merge Records)
- Shriek (2014, Merge Records)
- Tween (2016, Merge Records)
Singles and EPs
- Destroyer / Wye Oak split 7" single with Destroyer (2008, Merge Records)
- My Neighbor / My Creator 12"/CD EP (2010, Merge Records)
- "Strangers" 7" single (2011, Merge Records)
- "Spiral" digital single (2011, Adult Swim)
- "Trigger Finger" 7" single (2015, Joyful Noise Recordings)
References
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ a b [2] [dead link]
- ^ "Wye Oak Interview (w/ Andy Stack, Jenn Wasner)". Auralstates.com. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Meet Jenn Wasner - Founding Member of Wye Oak". Laist.com. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ [3] [dead link]
- ^ "ORANJE PREVIEW : Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak". Myoldkentuckyblog.com. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner Announces Debut Dungeonesse Album, Shares New Track". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Jenn Wasner, other Baltimore musicians to perform at BWI Airport". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 23 October 2016.