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'''Joanna Newsom''' (born 1982 in [[Nevada City, California]]) is a [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]] [[harp|harpist]], [[piano|pianist]], [[harpsichord]]ist, [[singer]] and [[songwriter]].
'''Joanna Newsom''' (born 1982 in [[Nevada City, California]]) is a [[harp|harpist]], [[piano|pianist]], [[harpsichord]]ist, [[singer]] and [[songwriter]] based in [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]].

Newsom studied music and creative writing at [[Mills College]]. Although her harp playing is not completely divorced from conventional harp techniques she considers her style distinct from that of classically-focused harpists, for this reason calling herself a "harper" rather than a harpist.


She is one of the most prominent members of the modern [[psych folk]] movement, although she does not acknowledge ties to any particular musical scene.<ref>[http://www.fromamouth.com/milkymoon/quotes/right.php?id=993 as quoted in New York Magazine]</ref> Her songwriting incorporates elements of [[indie pop]], [[Old-time music|Appalachian music]], avant-garde modernism, African harp rhythms and a sensibility that some listeners describe as quirky. Many are struck by Newsom's unusual voice, child-like and weathered (at least one critic has compared it to [[Lisa Simpson]]'s).
She is one of the most prominent members of the modern [[psych folk]] movement, although she does not acknowledge ties to any particular musical scene.<ref>[http://www.fromamouth.com/milkymoon/quotes/right.php?id=993 as quoted in New York Magazine]</ref> Her songwriting incorporates elements of [[indie pop]], [[Old-time music|Appalachian music]], avant-garde modernism, African harp rhythms and a sensibility that some listeners describe as quirky. Many are struck by Newsom's unusual voice, child-like and weathered (at least one critic has compared it to [[Lisa Simpson]]'s).


After touring with [[Will Oldham]], she was quickly signed to [[Drag City]] and released her debut album ''[[The Milk-Eyed Mender]]''. Shortly thereafter, Newsom toured with [[Devendra Banhart]] and [[Vetiver (band)|Vetiver]]. Since then she has become a prominent indie musician and appeared live on [[The Jimmy Kimmel Show]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].
After touring with [[Will Oldham]], she was quickly signed to [[Drag City]] and released her debut album ''[[The Milk-Eyed Mender]]'' in 2004. Shortly thereafter, Newsom toured with [[Devendra Banhart]] and [[Vetiver (band)|Vetiver]]. Since then she has become a prominent indie musician and appeared live on [[The Jimmy Kimmel Show]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].


Her forthcoming second album ''[[Ys (album)|Ys]]'' is due out in November 2006, but was prematurely leaked months prior from an easily accessed download section of [[Pitchfork Media]]'s web server. The album features orchestrations and arrangements by [[Van Dyke Parks]], production from Steve Albini, and mixing by Drag City label-mate Jim O'Rourke.
Her forthcoming second album ''[[Ys (album)|Ys]]'' is due out in November 2006. The album features orchestrations and arrangements by [[Van Dyke Parks]], production from [[Steve Albini]], and mixing by Drag City label-mate [[Jim O'Rourke (musician)|Jim O'Rourke]].

Alongside her solo material she has played on records by [[Smog (band)|Smog]], [[Devendra Banhart]], [[Vetiver (band)|Vetiver]], [[Nervous Cop]], [[Vashti Bunyan]] and [[Golden Shoulders]] and plays keyboards for [[The Pleased]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==

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*Newsom studied music and creative writing at [[Mills College]].
*She is a distant cousin of [[San Francisco]] [[mayor]] [[Gavin Newsom]]<ref>[http://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/13/music-bemis.php as quoted in LA Weekly]</ref>
*She is a distant cousin of [[San Francisco]] [[mayor]] [[Gavin Newsom]]<ref>[http://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/13/music-bemis.php as quoted in LA Weekly]</ref>
*She played keyboards in San Francisco bands [[Golden Shoulders]] and [[The Pleased]].
*She considers her harp style distinct from that of classically-focused harpists, and calls herself a "harper" rather than a harpist. However, her playing is not completely divorced from conventional harp techniques.
*Kill Rock Stars released an album called "The Nervous Cop," with Newsom playing harp, alongside drummers Greg Saunier (from [[Deerhoof]]) and Zach Hill (from [[Hella (band)|Hella]]).<ref>http://www.freewilliamsburg.com/july_2003/newsom.html</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 18:39, 26 October 2006

Joanna Newsom


Joanna Newsom (born 1982 in Nevada City, California) is a harpist, pianist, harpsichordist, singer and songwriter based in San Francisco.

Newsom studied music and creative writing at Mills College. Although her harp playing is not completely divorced from conventional harp techniques she considers her style distinct from that of classically-focused harpists, for this reason calling herself a "harper" rather than a harpist.

She is one of the most prominent members of the modern psych folk movement, although she does not acknowledge ties to any particular musical scene.[1] Her songwriting incorporates elements of indie pop, Appalachian music, avant-garde modernism, African harp rhythms and a sensibility that some listeners describe as quirky. Many are struck by Newsom's unusual voice, child-like and weathered (at least one critic has compared it to Lisa Simpson's).

After touring with Will Oldham, she was quickly signed to Drag City and released her debut album The Milk-Eyed Mender in 2004. Shortly thereafter, Newsom toured with Devendra Banhart and Vetiver. Since then she has become a prominent indie musician and appeared live on The Jimmy Kimmel Show on ABC.

Her forthcoming second album Ys is due out in November 2006. The album features orchestrations and arrangements by Van Dyke Parks, production from Steve Albini, and mixing by Drag City label-mate Jim O'Rourke.

Alongside her solo material she has played on records by Smog, Devendra Banhart, Vetiver, Nervous Cop, Vashti Bunyan and Golden Shoulders and plays keyboards for The Pleased.

Trivia

Discography

Albums
EPs
Singles
Bands, Collaborations and Guest Appearances

References

  1. ^ as quoted in New York Magazine
  2. ^ as quoted in LA Weekly
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