Jenn Wasner

Jenn Wasner
Wasner in 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama
Background information
Birth name	Jennifer Lynn Wasner
Born	(1986-04-16) April 16, 1986 (age 31) Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Genres	Indie rock, electronic, synthpop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard
Years active	2003-present
Labels	Merge Records, Partisan Records
Associated acts	Wye Oak, Dirty Projectors, Dungeonesse, Future Islands, Sylvan Esso
Website	Official website
Members	Jenn Wasner, Andy Stack

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. 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.

Wasner was born on April 16, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland. She began singing at an early age with her mother, and eventually started taking classical piano lessons at the around the age of five. At the age of twelve, her mom taught her how to play guitar, which led to the beginning of her songwriting career. By high school, Wasner had met Andy Stack, and begun playing music together. She continued to write music while away at college.

After college, Wasner moved to the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore. 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. 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.