Jen Wood
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Jen Wood performing in 2006.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jennifer Wood |
| Born | 1976 (age 40–41) Seattle, Washington, US |
| Genres |
Alternative rock Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | New Granada Records Win Records |
| Associated acts |
Tattle Tale The Postal Service |
| Website | jenwood |
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| Voice | |
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.
In 1992, at the age of fifteen, Wood formed Tattle Tale with school friend Madigan Shive. 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.
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". On July 18, 2013, she performed this song live for the first time at the KeyArena with The Postal Service. 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 (New Granada Records) was released on September 14, 2010 to critical acclaim.
On October 14, 2014, Wood released her third full-length album, "Wilderness".
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