Jessica Bailiff is an American singer-songwriter from Toledo, Ohio. Her music is largely classified as slowcore, although it contains elements of post-rock and shoegaze.[1] Bailiff was discovered by Low's Alan Sparhawk, who recommended her earlier demos to Kranky, the label on which Bailiff later recorded.[2] Bailiff collaborated and released records with acts such as Odd Nosdam of Anticon. and cLOUDDEAD fame, Low's Alan Sparhawk, Dave Pearce of Flying Saucer Attack, Casino Versus Japan, Rivulets and Annelies Monseré amongst others. Bailiff was also featured on The Wire's Brain in the Wire compilation.
Jessica Bailiff | |
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| Born | Toledo, Ohio |
| Genres | Experimental rock, slowcore, shoegazing, post-rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, organ |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Kranky |
| Website | jessicabailiff |
Discography
edit- Even in Silence (1998, Kranky)[3]
- Hour of the Trace (1999, Kranky)[3]
- Jessica Bailiff (2002, Kranky)[3]
- Feels Like Home (2006, Kranky)[3]
- Old Things (2007, Morc Records)[3]
- At the Down-turned Jagged Rim of the Sky (2012, Kranky)[3]
Collaborations
edit- Clear Horizon (2003, Kranky) (Collaboration with Dave Pearce)[3]
- Eau Claire (2005, Kranky) (Collaboration with Rachel Staggs)[3]
- Northern Song Dynasty (2002, People The Sky/2005, All Is Number Records; Collaboration with Jesse Edwards)[3]
Rivulets
edit- DEBRIDEMENT (2003, Chair Kickers' Union)[3]
- you've got your own (2004, Acuarela Discos)[3]
- you are my home (2006, Important Records)[3]
Compilation appearances
edit- "Shadow" on Brain in the Wire[3]
- "Brother La (Twin Scorpio Mix)" on Brainwaves (2006)[3]
- "Chapter 4 " on Chamber Music by James Joyce / Fire Records (2008)[3]
- "Untitled Three- EP" Jessica Bailiff & Odd Nosdam on Anticon 2005[3]
References
edit- ^ Kellman, Andy. Biography of Jessica Bailiff at AllMusic. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
- ^ "Jessica Bailiff – Feels Like Home – Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Jessica Bailiff discography at Discogs
External links
edit- Jessica Bailiff
- Biography at Kranky
- Concert photos by Laurent Orseau
- Jessica Bailiff interview (September 2002) in QRD
- Jessica Bailiff interview (July 2006) in QRD
- Jessica Bailiff guitar set-up (2006) in QRD
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