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| '''April March''' (born '''Elinor Lanman Blake'''; April 20, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and "lifelong ]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiaf.org/crossingtheline/2012/artists/ctl12-march.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926075247/http://www.fiaf.org/crossingtheline/2012/artists/ctl12-march.shtml|title=April March |publisher=French Institute - Alliance Français |archivedate=26 September 2012}}</ref> who performs in the English and French languages.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/30/arts/music/pop-and-jazz-listings.html|title=Pop and Jazz Listings: April March| |
'''April March''' (born '''Elinor Lanman Blake'''; April 20, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and "lifelong ]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiaf.org/crossingtheline/2012/artists/ctl12-march.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926075247/http://www.fiaf.org/crossingtheline/2012/artists/ctl12-march.shtml|title=April March |publisher=French Institute - Alliance Français |archivedate=26 September 2012}}</ref> who performs in the English and French languages.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/30/arts/music/pop-and-jazz-listings.html|title=Pop and Jazz Listings: April March|work=The New York Times|date=30 January 2004|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> March is widely known for her ]/]-based cover song '']'' ''(Laisse Tomber les Filles)'' which was featured in ] 1999 film '']'' and in ] 2007 '']''.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/april-march-mn0000597239|title=April March|publisher=AllMusic|date=|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> | ||
| April March is also a professional ],<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/03/style/lana-wood-natalie-sister-death.html|title=Lana Wood, Natalie's Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say (by Elinor Blake)| |
April March is also a professional ],<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/03/style/lana-wood-natalie-sister-death.html|title=Lana Wood, Natalie's Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say (by Elinor Blake)|work=The New York Times|date=3 August 2019|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> ],<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/jack-white-childrens-book-illustrator-elinor-blake-interview-8039633/|title=Meet Elinor Blake, Illustrator Behind Jack White's Children's Book 'We're Going to Be Friends'|publisher=Billboard|date=20 November 2017|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/2018/02/white_stripes_song_makes_for_t.html|title=This White Stripes Song Is Now the Perfect Children's Book|publisher=M Live (Michigan)|date=1 February 2018|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> and ],<ref>{{citation |url=https://lostinjersey.site/april-march/|title=April March Talks Ren & Stimpy, French Influence, and New Musical Projects|publisher=Lost In Jersey|date=4 June 2024|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> whose work includes the ] children's book ''We're Going to Be Friends''<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/learning/lesson-plans/exploring-the-creative-process-with-live-art.html|title=Exploring the Creative Process With 'Live Art'|work=The New York Times|date=12 January 2022|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2018/01/14/michigan-notable-books-2018/1025681001/|title=Michigan Notable Books 2018: Six Winners Talk About the Award and Their Work|publisher=Detroit Free Press|date=14 January 2018|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> and visual creations for '']'', '']'', motion credits for ] movie and video '']'',<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/april-march-elinor-blake-interview|title=April March Talks New Album With French Duo Staplin|publisher=Paste Magazine|date=8 May 2023|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> and others. | ||
| April March founded her first band, ], in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/marchapril-chrominance/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003085147/http://www.popmatters.com/review/marchapril-chrominance/|title=April March, Chrominance Decoder |publisher=PopMatters |archivedate=3 October 2015}}</ref> Since then, March has recorded as a solo artist and has appeared in motion picture soundtracks, as well as performing the theme song for the ] series '']''.<ref>{{citation |url=https://flixpatrol.com/title/i-am-weasel/|title=I Am Weasel|publisher=Flix Patrol|date=15 July 1997|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> | April March founded her first band, ], in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/marchapril-chrominance/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003085147/http://www.popmatters.com/review/marchapril-chrominance/|title=April March, Chrominance Decoder |publisher=PopMatters |archivedate=3 October 2015}}</ref> Since then, March has recorded as a solo artist and has appeared in motion picture soundtracks, as well as performing the theme song for the ] series '']''.<ref>{{citation |url=https://flixpatrol.com/title/i-am-weasel/|title=I Am Weasel|publisher=Flix Patrol|date=15 July 1997|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> | ||
| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| April March participated in a French junior high ]: "French culture was something my mother presented to me as a greener pasture when I was a little girl."<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/feb/27/new-music-april-march-and-aquaserge|title=New Music: April March and Aquaserge - Des Tics et Des Tocs| |
April March participated in a French junior high ]: "French culture was something my mother presented to me as a greener pasture when I was a little girl."<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/feb/27/new-music-april-march-and-aquaserge|title=New Music: April March and Aquaserge - Des Tics et Des Tocs|work=The Guardian|date=27 February 2013|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> She later graduated 1983 in the US, from ], ].<ref>{{citation |url=https://hashbrandnew.com/Artists/April+March|title=About This Artist|publisher=Hash Brand New|date=|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> Afterward, March studied with ] and also the ]-founded ''Character Animation Program'' at ].{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}} | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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American singer-songwriter (born 1965) This article is about the singer-songwriter. For the American exotic dancer, see April March (dancer). For the Canadian alternative rock band, see An April March.
| April March | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elinor Lanman Blake |
| Born | (1965-04-20) April 20, 1965 (age 59) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer/songwriter, animator |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Website | aprilmarch |
April March (born Elinor Lanman Blake; April 20, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and "lifelong Francophile" who performs in the English and French languages. March is widely known for her France Gall/Serge Gainsbourg-based cover song Chick Habit (Laisse Tomber les Filles) which was featured in Jamie Babbit's 1999 film But I'm a Cheerleader and in Tarantino's 2007 Death Proof.
April March is also a professional writer, illustrator, and cartoon animator, whose work includes the Jack White children's book We're Going to Be Friends and visual creations for The Ren & Stimpy Show, Pee-wee's Playhouse, motion credits for Madonna's movie and video Who's That Girl, and others.
April March founded her first band, The Pussywillows, in 1987. Since then, March has recorded as a solo artist and has appeared in motion picture soundtracks, as well as performing the theme song for the Cartoon Network series I Am Weasel.
Education
April March participated in a French junior high student exchange program: "French culture was something my mother presented to me as a greener pasture when I was a little girl." She later graduated 1983 in the US, from Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts. Afterward, March studied with Parsons School of Design and also the Disney-founded Character Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts.
Discography
Albums
- Gainsbourgsion! (1995) – Released in France and Japan
- April March Sings Along with the Makers (1996) – Collaboration with The Makers
- Paris in April (1996) – International expanded version of Gainsbourgsion!
- Chrominance Decoder (1996)
- Superbanyair (1997) (Japanese version of Chrominance Decoder)
- April March and Los Cincos (1998) – Collaboration with Los Cincos
- Triggers (2002)
- Magic Monsters (2008) – Collaboration with Steve Hanft
- April March & Aquaserge (2013) – Collaboration with Aquaserge
- In Cinerama (2021) – Originally a "Record Store Day"-only release, before a wide release in 2022
- April March Meets Staplin (2023) – Collaboration with Staplin
EPs
- Chick Habit (1995)
- April March and Los Cincos Featuring the Choir (1998) – Japan-only limited edition featuring Petra Haden and Bennett
- Dans les yeux d'April March (1999) – Released in France
- Sometimes When I Stretch (2003)
- Palladium (2021) – Collaboration with Olivia Jean
Singles
- "Voo Doo Doll / Kooky" (1994)
- "Jesus And I Love You" (1998) – Orgazmo Soundtrack
- "Garçon Glaçon"(1999) – Nothing New (Remix) as B-Side
- "Mignonette" (1999) – Mon Petit Ami as B-Side
- "Sugar (Remix)" (1999)
- "RosEros" (2010) – Collaboration with Bertrand Burgalat
- "Lift Off" (2022)
Compilations
- Lessons of April March (1998) – Compilation
References
- "Attention Cherie". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- "April March". French Institute - Alliance Français. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012.
- "Pop and Jazz Listings: April March", The New York Times, January 30, 2004, retrieved July 10, 2024
- April March, AllMusic, retrieved July 10, 2024
- "Lana Wood, Natalie's Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say (by Elinor Blake)", The New York Times, August 3, 2019, retrieved July 10, 2024
- Meet Elinor Blake, Illustrator Behind Jack White's Children's Book 'We're Going to Be Friends', Billboard, November 20, 2017, retrieved July 10, 2024
- This White Stripes Song Is Now the Perfect Children's Book, M Live (Michigan), February 1, 2018, retrieved July 10, 2024
- April March Talks Ren & Stimpy, French Influence, and New Musical Projects, Lost In Jersey, June 4, 2024, retrieved July 10, 2024
- "Exploring the Creative Process With 'Live Art'", The New York Times, January 12, 2022, retrieved July 10, 2024
- Michigan Notable Books 2018: Six Winners Talk About the Award and Their Work, Detroit Free Press, January 14, 2018, retrieved July 10, 2024
- April March Talks New Album With French Duo Staplin, Paste Magazine, May 8, 2023, retrieved July 10, 2024
- "April March, Chrominance Decoder". PopMatters. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015.
- I Am Weasel, Flix Patrol, July 15, 1997, retrieved July 10, 2024
- "New Music: April March and Aquaserge - Des Tics et Des Tocs", The Guardian, February 27, 2013, retrieved July 10, 2024
- About This Artist, Hash Brand New, retrieved July 10, 2024
- Music: Billboard Picks, Billboard, October 18, 2003, retrieved July 10, 2024
- "Lawrence Lanahan, Review". Prefix Mag. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016.
- April March (Elinor Blake) - Triggers - Album Cover Art, Daily Vault, July 23, 2016, retrieved July 10, 2024
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