From a musical family, Joanna Newsom began playing the harp at age 10. She went to Mills College in Oakland to study composition and creative writing, but dropped out to further pursue her music career. She joined The Pleased as keyboardist and recorded home demos on her own time with the help of Noah Georgeson her then-boyfriend and producer (also of The Pleased). Although they were mainly to record her own progress as a songwriter and musician, these personal recordings found their way to musician Will Oldham who asked her to tour with him. He was also instrumental in getting her a record deal with Drag City on which label she released her debut album The Milk-Eyed Mender in 2004.
Here is the discography surrounding Joanna Newsom's debut album:
Walnut Whales (2002 EP)
Yarn and Glue (2003 EP)
The Milk-Eyed Mender
Live at WFMU (2004 live radio performance/interview)
Sprout and the Bean (2004 single)
"Sprout and the Bean" by Joanna Newsom
"This Side of the Blue" by Joanna Newsom
"Inflammatory Writ" by Joanna Newsom
Pass the Headphones!!
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