Cites Bjork and Sade as two of her biggest influences.
Moved from the small town of Walkerton to Toronto at the age of 16.
Has been cited as a musical influence by Res, Fergie, and Nelly Furtado.
Her vocal range is soprano.
Claims to have gotten her name by combining the name of the heroine (Esther) and last line ("If I am to be the hero, then I cannot fly from darkness") from the Sylvia Plath novel "The Bell Jar".
Was 19 years old at the time of the release of her debut "Breath From Another".
Now a solo artist, Esthero originally started out as a duo with the singer and producer Doc McKinney.
After a 7 year hiatus, Esthero's sophomore disc "Wikked Lil' Grrrls" was released in June 2005.
Her brother Jason Englishman is also a musician.
After another 7 year hiatus, Esthero released her third LP Everything Is Expensive in October 2012.