Janice Whaley
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Janice Whaley is an American and experimental a cappella singer and songwriter from California.[1] Whaley's music is a combination of pop and indie pop. In 2010, Janice Whaley released The Smiths Project where she reimagined the entire catalog of Smiths songs.[2][3]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- The Smiths Project (2011), album series and box set including:[4]
- The Smiths
- Hatful of Hollow
- Meat is Murder
- The Queen is Dead
- Louder than Bombs
- Strangeways, Here We Come
- Patchwork Life (2012)
Stand-alone cover versions and collaborations
[edit]- "Trees" (2011): re-recording of track from the Curt Smith (Tears For Fears) album Mayfield.
- "Ideas as Opiates" (2012): duet with actor James Roday, original version by Tears For Fears.
- "We Need You" (2012): cover version of Duran Duran original, as requested by Simon Le Bon.
| Year | Organisation | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SF Bay Guardian | The Smiths Project | "Best of the Bay" | Won |
| SF Weekly | "Best of San Francisco" | Won | ||
| 2013 | Artist in Music Awards | n/a | Best Singer/Songwriter | Nominated |
| Best Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated | |||
| Independent Music Awards | The Smiths Project | Best Tribute Album | Nominated | |
| Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Patchwork Life | Best Pop/Rock Album | Nominated | |
| "Tunnel Vision" | Best Electronic/Experimental Song | Nominated | ||
| Best Professional Original Song | Nominated | |||
| Best Song By A Solo Performer | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Janice Whaley". Viberate. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Stephen (2010-10-12). "This charming plan (to cover every single Smiths song)". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "The Smiths Project Remastered Box Set, by Janice Whaley". Janice Whaley. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "This charming plan (to cover every single Smiths song)". the Guardian. 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2022-03-28.