Cassandra Jenkins

Cassandra Jenkins
Cassandra Jenkins performing in 2013
Background information
Born1984 (age 39–40)[1]
New York, New York, United States
OriginNew York City
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitecassandrajenkins.com

Cassandra Jenkins is an American musician, singer and songwriter based in New York, New York, United States.[3]

Early life and education

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Cassandra Jenkins was born into a musical New York family. Her parents played on cruise ships in the 1980s.[4] She learned how to play the guitar and sing at a young age. Before the age of 12, she toured with her family band playing folk music at festivals. She is the older sister of Reid Jenkins in the band Morningsiders.

Jenkins graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2006, where she studied visual arts.[4] For two years, she worked as an editorial assistant at The New Yorker.[5]

Career

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Jenkins released her self-titled debut EP in April 2013,[6] with an album titled Play Till You Win following in 2017[7] and receiving positive reviews.[8] Her second album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, was released to critical acclaim in February 2021, featuring production by multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaufman.[9][10]

Jenkins performed as a back-up member for Eleanor Friedberger and Craig Finn,[11] and was scheduled to tour with Purple Mountains before the death of David Berman in 2019.[10][12]

In 2022, Jenkins accompanied Courtney Barnett on several of her tour dates across the U.S.[13]

Also in 2022 Jenkins opened for Mitski on portions of her United Kingdom tour, including in Cardiff.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Extended plays

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  • EP (2013)

Compilations

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  • (An Overview on) An Overview on Phenomenal Nature (2021)

Live albums

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  • Cassandra Jenkins on Audiotree Live (2018)
  • Live in Foxen Canyon (2018)

Singles

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  • "Rabbit" (2013)
  • "Perfect Day" (2014)
  • "EP" (2014) (Caterpillar, The Bird, Motorcycle Mary, Up In Flames, Telephone Ghost, Birthday Song)
  • "Live in Foxen Canyon" EP (2018)
  • "Hotel Lullaby" (Acoustic) (2019)
  • "Things To You" (2020)
  • "Michelangelo" (2021)
  • "Hard Drive" (2021)
  • "Crosshairs" (2021)
  • "Hailey (Premix)" (2021)
  • "American Spirits" (2021)
  • "Pygmalion" (2022)
  • "Only One" (2024)
  • "Delphinium Blue" (2024)
  • "Petco" (2024)
  • "Clams Casino" (2024)

References

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  1. ^ "#THISIS30: Cassandra Jenkins". Elle.com. 14 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b Timothy Monger. Cassandra Jenkins at AllMusic. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  3. ^ Aswad, Jem (July 12, 2024). ""Cassandra Jenkins Makes a Giant Leap Forward With Career-Defining 'My Light, My Destroyer': Album Review"". Variety.
  4. ^ a b Jagota, Vrinda (1 March 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins' Hypnotic Folk Music Turns Everyday Moments Into Monuments". Pitchfork.com. Archived from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  5. ^ Dickinson, Chrissie (14 February 2018). "Cassandra Jenkins steps into the limelight with 'Red Lips' video". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. ^ Barlow, Matthew (18 February 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins — An Overview on Phenomenal Nature". The Typescript. Archived from the original on 2021-02-18. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  7. ^ Putnam, Jon (7 April 2017). "Cassandra Jenkins takes on invigorating country rock with moody synths on her debut LP". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 2021-01-07. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  8. ^ Dickinson, Chrissie (2018-02-14). "Cassandra Jenkins steps into the limelight with 'Red Lips' video". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-23. "[...] the album has earned her numerous critical raves as an evocative vocalist."
  9. ^ Leas, Ryan (19 February 2021). "Stream Cassandra Jenkins' Stunning New Album An Overview On Phenomenal Nature". Stereogum.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-19. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  10. ^ a b Sodomsky, Sam (19 February 2021). "Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview on Phenomenal Nature (album review)". Pitchfork.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-19. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  11. ^ Welford, Ali (18 February 2021). "Album Review: Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview on Phenomenal Nature". Narcmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-18. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  12. ^ Bloom, Madison (7 August 2019). "David Berman (Silver Jews, Purple Mountains) dead at 52". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  13. ^ "The world gives Cassandra Jenkins a warm welcome".
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