Karen ElsonCourtesy of the artist Karen Jill Elson (b. 1/14/79) is an English model, singer, and songwriter. She was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, and attended North Chadderton School as a child. She has a fraternal twin sister, filmmaker Kate Elson. ModelingKaren was discovered at age 16 in Manchester, began modeling locally, and left Oldham a year later. She was on the cover of…
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WMM 2026 Day 26 — Johnette Napolitano (from Concrete Blonde)
Johnette Napolitano, photo by Greg Allen That’s true, but, like, everyone in Hollywood pretty much knows who Joey is. Even Marc, like I said in the book, we were drinking and he asked if “Joey” was about him. I said, “Yeah,” and he said, “Do you owe me money?” (Laughs) And I said, “No, I…
WMM 2026 Day 25 — Madelline
Madelline Right now, I’m big on being versatile and I like to have variety; so the emotional space I want people to feel accepted and seen… I’ve had a few songs about like psych meds and screen addiction and ADHD and various topics … that … made people feel less alone. –Madelline, from interview…
WMM 2026 Day 24 — Laura Lee and Khruangbin
Laura Lee Songs start and stop in odd places. That’s a beautiful thing to keep in mind when crafting a record, to not feel like you have to do anything to please anyone–Laura Lee Ochoa, from Uncut interview l-r Donald “DJ” Johnson, Laura Lee Ochoa, and Mark Speer Khruangbin symbolizes the international set of influences…
WMM 2026 Day 23 — Carrie Jacobs Bond (b. 8/11/1862 – d. 12/28/1946)
Carrie Jacobs Bond (link takes you to a decent bio on her) When God made up this world of ours,He made it long and wide, And meant that it should shelter all, And none should be denied.~ Carrie Jacobs-Bond, from AZ Quotes Carrie Minetta Jacobs-Bond (b. 8/11/1862 – d. 12/28/1946) was an American singer, pianist,…
WMM 2026 Day 22 — Nora Brown
Nora Brown The idea that old-time music is dying and there’s not enough people playing it, I really feel it’s over-dramaticised and not really true –Nora Brown,interview at tradfolk.com From Nora’s website: Nora Brown was introduced to traditional music by chance as a six year old. What her parents assumed would be routine ukulele lessons…
#SLS — “Spill The Wine,” by Eric Burdon and War
When I saw what the prompt was for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday, so many songs popped into my head, which means it’s a good prompt. Thanks, Nancy! I originally wrote this for one of hanspostcard’s song drafts back in 2021. It’s an iconic groovefest that never grows old. Eric Burdon as frontman for War…
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