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]

  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