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Jen Wood
Wood performing in 2006
Background information
Birth nameJennifer Wood
Born1976 (age 47–48)
Seattle, Washington, US
GenresAlternative rock
Indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1992–present
LabelsSonic Ritual

Jennifer "Jen" Wood (born c. 1976) is an American indie rock musician based in Seattle, Washington. A solo artist since 1996, she was previously a member of alternative rock band Tattle Tale.

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 by Jamie Babbit.

In 1996, after the breakup 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" and backing vocals on "Such Great Heights." On July 18, 2013, she performed the former song live for the first time at the KeyArena with The Postal Service.[3] She has also collaborated vocally with The Black Heart Procession and Joan of Arc, to name a few.

Her second full-length album, Finds You in Love was released on September 14, 2010 to critical acclaim.

On October 14, 2014, Wood released her third full-length album, Wilderness.

In 2023, Jen Wood toured with The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie during their 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the releases of Give Up and Transatlanticism, respectively. She performed her vocals from The Postal Service's "Nothing Better".[4][5][6][7]

Discography

Compilation Tracks

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Tattle Tale Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved August 11, 2007.
  2. ^ DaRonco, Mike. "Jen Wood Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved August 11, 2007.
  3. ^ "July 18, 2013 Setlist". Setlist.fm. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Bloom, Madison (December 8, 2022). "The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie Announce 2023 Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  5. ^ D'Onfro, Jillian (October 10, 2023). "Bay Area millennials cry their eyes out at the Postal Service show". SFGate. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Redditor:BooksAndViruses (October 7, 2023). "Jen Wood showed up for Nothing Better!". Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  7. ^ "October 13, 203 The Postal Service Setlist". Setlist.fm. Retrieved October 24, 2023.

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