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	Alexis Jakobson Alexis Jakobson is a visual artist based in Ann Arbor. She has most recently been published in a compilation of University of Michigan artists edited by graphic novelist Pheobe Gloeckner called Empty Pockets. Ali is currently working on publishing a compilation of the spur-of-the-moment art of many friends called Unruley on IAJ.com. She plans to move to Chicago in the summer of '07. Unruley • email
	Amelia Black Amelia Black lives and designs in Chicago. She describes herself as "a performer, artist and organizing force of administration." Her work has been featured in Chicago's MCA, NeoCon and the Milan Furniture Fair. Amelia Black • email
	Angelina Schmalzried Angelina Schmalzried has authored six beautiful zines (including Random Atrocities, Dirty Past/City Troubles, Extreme Unction and her most recent Odd Number) of honest poetry. She also has an electro music project called Love, Ange. She currently resides in Chicago. Zines By Ange • Love, Ange • email
	Annie Kopicko Annie Kopicko recently graduated from culinary school and currently lives in Indianna. She has worked for Kayrock Screenprinting and is responsible for the beautiful IAJ! tees. Her blog is linked below. Manufactured Coincidence • email
	Michael Beauchamp A founding member of IAJ!R, Ann Arbor resident Michael Beauchamp writes, plays and records with The Dumb and Ugly Club (Dead In Chicago, Mars 1967). He is involved/has been involved with a number of other local Ann Arbor bands of note, including The Ambitious Brothers, Descent of the Holy Ghost Church and King Mob. Michael is currently recording a solo-album with another talented AA musician Chris Bathgate. The DUC • email
	Ethan Weinstock Ethan Weinstock is a Brooklyn filmaker and editor. His most recent work is a film entitled Drowing Girl Fell Off The Wall. He is invoved in the Mix Festival in New York City and is currently hard at work on a film about 60s girl groups and the occult. Ethan Weinstock • email
	Jess Snyder Jess Snyder, based in Atlanta, is a visual artist who does fresh and exciting work that crosses genres and mediums. She was recently reviewed here. Jess Snyder • email
	Katy Shay Katy Shay is an artist who creates comics that are both hilarious and devastating. A bonus: just try and find someone who draws a giant squid or a strange monster better than her. Katy currently lives in Ann Arbor . Katy Shay • email
	Ryan F.G. Ryan F.G. is a writer, zinester and haiku aficionado. He has released two zines (Rocket, which includes original haiku poems and Wilmont, a story by F.G. visually interpreted by three different artists with score by Umberto). He is currently working on a new creative endevor entitled The Book. Ryan currently lives in Ann Arbor, but is moving to the NYC area in Fall '06. Ryan F.G. • email
	Sean Lango Sean Lango is finishing up his joint degree in Jazz Performance and Recording at WPU. He writes and records unique music under the name Egg 9 Beef that combines a wide range of influences. He is currently recording and co-producing the next Umberto album. Egg 9 Beef • email
	Travis Bursik Simonnewcomb began as a solo music project for Travis Bursik. After years of releasing cassettes and compact discs, Simonnewcomb has morphed into a live band, focusing on such disparate projects as experimental noise, an a capella release, recorded mercury player-style radio shows, and soundtrack work. He is due to release a brand new album, Mates, some time in the next few months.Travis also maintains a photo/art blog called Chimetime . Simonnewcomb • Chimetime • email
	Gina Pensiero Gina Pensiero is an IAJ!(R) founder. She is half of the duo The Dumb and Ugly Club (Dead In Chicago, Mars 1967), has a solo-project called Umberto (Science Takes Time, There A Somewhere Lies) and has done a fair amount of soundtrack/score work. She also maintains a graffiti/street art blog called Burners and Bombs and enjoys recording and editing audio in her spare time. Her newest release is a double EP set entitled Yellow Cardigan And Other Light-Hearted Songs/On Halloween and Other Sincere Songs. She currently resides in Ann Arbor, but plans to move to the NYC area by early fall '06. Umberto • The DUC • Burners+Bombs • email
	Emily Bate Emily Bate is a Philly-based indie-folkstress with clever, clever tunes. To date she has released one self-titled live LP and a local smash hit follow-up entitled Hiss and Hum. Her albums are available on CD Baby. Emily Bate • email

IAJ! FAQ

What/Who is I Am Janet! ?
I Am Janet! started out as a small record label in 2002 that was created for the sole purpose of releasing the music of The Dumb and Ugly Club. It has now expanded to include the art, music, writing and film of a tight-knit group of creative individuals producing unique work of quality.

Where is IAJ! based?
IAJ! isn't exactly "based" anywhere, although we are extremely interested in maintaining a sense of locality and stressing the importance of supporting the local/indie artist. As of right now, there are IAJ operatives in Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago, New Jersey and Seattle who are all very active in their local scenes.

What has IAJ! released?
IAJ! has released a number of different materials.
Here is the release list for IAJ! Records.
IAJ! also releases zines and films

How can I get an IAJ! artist to play my show/participate in my event?
You can contact the artist using the links and the left. Alternatively you can email iamjanetrecords@gmail.com.

How can I get involved in IAJ!?
We're just starting out, so we don't have a ton of resources and probably won't be taking on many new participants at this juncture. However, you are free to send an email to iamjanetrecords@gmail.com or a send a demo to IAJ c.o Pensiero//602 Catherine St. #2//Ann Arbor, MI//48104

Where else can I find/listen to IAJ! artists?
You can listen to IAJ! artists on LastFM, Virb and on Myspace (unfortunately, we are resigned to this crappy networking site's extreme popularity).

Listen to IAJ! on LastFM

Listen to IAJ! on Myspace

Listen to IAJ! on Virb

I see jokers on here who don't have bios or fancy little pictures. What's up with them?
The bios and avatars represent the original members of IAJ! when this site was launched in the summer months of 2006. We keep adding new faces we love all the time. And we do it for you.

When will IAJ! rise to take over the world?
Only you can help IAJ! rise to take over the world. Send us all your love so we can keep on keepin' on. Send us all your numbers so we can phone ya. Send us mixtapes. Send us ice cream novelties. Or, better, pray for zombie apocolapyse.

And what of zombie apocolapyse? Is there at least a firm date on that?
Only Katy Shay knows. Too bad she never checks her email.

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