April March

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 nameElinor Lanman Blake[1]
Born (1965-04-20) April 20, 1965 (age 59)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresIndie pop
Occupation(s)singer/songwriter, animator
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Years active1985–present
Websiteaprilmarch.com

April March (born Elinor Lanman Blake; April 20, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and "lifelong Francophile"[2] who performs in the English and French languages.[3] 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.[4]

April March is also a professional writer,[5] illustrator,[6][7] and cartoon animator,[8] whose work includes the Jack White children's book We're Going to Be Friends[9][10] and visual creations for The Ren & Stimpy Show, Pee-wee's Playhouse, motion credits for Madonna's movie and video Who's That Girl,[11] and others.

April March founded her first band, The Pussywillows, in 1987.[12] 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.[13]

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."[14] She later graduated 1983 in the US, from Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.[15] Afterward, March studied with Parsons School of Design and also the Disney-founded Character Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts.[citation needed]

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[16]
  • Triggers (2002)[17][18]
  • 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

  1. ^ "Attention Cherie". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "April March". French Institute - Alliance Français. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012.
  3. ^ "Pop and Jazz Listings: April March", The New York Times, January 30, 2004, retrieved July 10, 2024
  4. ^ April March, AllMusic, retrieved July 10, 2024
  5. ^ "Lana Wood, Natalie's Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say (by Elinor Blake)", The New York Times, August 3, 2019, retrieved July 10, 2024
  6. ^ 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
  7. ^ This White Stripes Song Is Now the Perfect Children's Book, M Live (Michigan), February 1, 2018, retrieved July 10, 2024
  8. ^ April March Talks Ren & Stimpy, French Influence, and New Musical Projects, Lost In Jersey, June 4, 2024, retrieved July 10, 2024
  9. ^ "Exploring the Creative Process With 'Live Art'", The New York Times, January 12, 2022, retrieved July 10, 2024
  10. ^ Michigan Notable Books 2018: Six Winners Talk About the Award and Their Work, Detroit Free Press, January 14, 2018, retrieved July 10, 2024
  11. ^ April March Talks New Album With French Duo Staplin, Paste Magazine, May 8, 2023, retrieved July 10, 2024
  12. ^ "April March, Chrominance Decoder". PopMatters. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015.
  13. ^ I Am Weasel, Flix Patrol, July 15, 1997, retrieved July 10, 2024
  14. ^ "New Music: April March and Aquaserge - Des Tics et Des Tocs", The Guardian, February 27, 2013, retrieved July 10, 2024
  15. ^ About This Artist, Hash Brand New, retrieved July 10, 2024
  16. ^ Music: Billboard Picks, Billboard, October 18, 2003, retrieved July 10, 2024
  17. ^ "Lawrence Lanahan, Review". Prefix Mag. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016.
  18. ^ April March (Elinor Blake) - Triggers - Album Cover Art, Daily Vault, July 23, 2016, retrieved July 10, 2024