Modern Female Singers

[B-Low]

There's 20 music threads a day here in the OTC, but most are about rap, rock, "how bad todays hip hop is" and in the case of Kizzle old school Motown songs. There's gotta be some modern female singers out there right now worth talking about, so let's give them a thread too. (and before the 15 year olds come in here, yes men are allowed to listen to female singers :oldlol: )

I'll get it started with one of my favorites who somehow gets hardly any air time in America aside from 1-2 singles she's had...Leona Lewis

Better in Time-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zlt57Q7ZVU

My Hands-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB58lI6p6-8

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20080520/293.lewis.leona.052008.jpg

[pete's montreux]

Will post links later, but the female singers I listen to:

Duffy
Corinne Bailey Rae
Joss Stone

A few more that I can't think of.

[VishaltotheG]

Lacey Mosley

[QuebecBaller]

There's my 2 favorite female singers (2 different style of music). And I had the chance to meet both

1.Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy)

http://muslib.ru/pb/47/474426/angela-gossow_383157.jpg

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/trblach1234/Angela_Gossow.jpg

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/057/2/c/Arch_Enemy___Montreal_2006_by_HellPig.jpg

2. Maja Ivarsson (The Sounds)

http://www.mtv.com/onair/bams_unholy_union/assets/flipbooks/wedding_album/sounds.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/B1LDkj4-UeS._SL600_.jpg

[heyhey]

I listen to

Charlote Gainsburg

Regina Spektor

Cat Power

Dawn Landes

Zooey Deschanel

Janelle Monae

Joanna Newsome

But overall I don't really like female singers most of them sound the same after awhile.

[brooks_thompson]

nina persson of the cardigans and a camp.

in an everyday pop song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ZuFGdYF6s


in a twisted ****ed up version of a disney duet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhJMhJZII8E


and this one is just ****ing amazing, lyrics as well. seriously, if you're going to actually click on one of these links, make it this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD5s89cftv4

[DirkNowitzki41]

Jennette McCurdy, real music. Country ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vep3nr0wYM

[Jailblazers7]

Janelle monae is awesome. My favorite modern female singer.

[Qwyjibo]

nina persson of the cardigans and a camp.

in an everyday pop song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ZuFGdYF6s


in a twisted ****ed up version of a disney duet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhJMhJZII8E


and this one is just ****ing amazing, lyrics as well. seriously, if you're going to actually click on one of these links, make it this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD5s89cftv4
Loved her with the Manic Street Preachers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDZJKgm6qCs

[B-Low]

I listen to several, many of them being foreign.

Keren Ann

Lay Your Head Down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91g9xqh4qU0)

Sofia Talvik

Ghosts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT73DWMpiok)

Nina Kinert

I Shot My Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jH12lBPiwI)

Julieta Venegas

Canciones De Amor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSlJY8sMq5U)

Ingrid Michaelson

Lady In Spain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcWlBniRvFY)

A Fine Frenzy

The Minnow & the Trout (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2_3feh6O4A)

And here's a trio: Au Revoir Simone

Shadows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yrBOtjmr5k)

I also listen to a lot of stuff fronted by female singer-songwriter types, but I won't list them since this is more about individual artists.

Fine Frenzy. My friend was playin some of her when we were driving but i couldn't remember what she said her name was. She had some chill, relaxing ass songs.

[vincentvangogh]

Dearest Theo:

In times of deep, dark depression and also April, nothing seems to lift my spirits like the voice of a woman.

I am reminded, dear Brother, of the time I ventured into the market to hire someone to read me to sleep. I searched and searched until I found the most beautiful woman-like creature. A woman or not, it had twice the bust.

When asked as to how I planned to pay it for its services, I said I have only my soul upon my canvas (really, anything you can spare, Glorious Brother). I must say she was hesitant!

Alas, once back in my humble home, there was not much reading to be done. In my hunger, I forgot that I had either sold or eaten all my books.

The creature inquired about lunch. The gall! I said it shall be my seed or nothing!

Much to my surprise, the big-titted she-monster obliged and a good, rowdy time was had by all.

Now for clean up!

[Qwyjibo]

A lot of my faves are in bands but their vocals are vital parts of the group.

Georgia Hubley (from Yo La Tengo)
- An incredibly soothing voice that somehow never gets boring.
"Let's Save Tony Orlando's House"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkbjGpE3Mc

Olga Goreas (from The Besnard Lakes)
- Just listen to this song. It's incredible. Her vocals manage to stand out even with the shoegaze effects. Great vocal harmonies on other songs.
"Albatross"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWAGQGFxQrQ

Aimee Mann
- The entire Magnolia soundtrack is fantastic.
"Save Me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNbTC6xLVg0

Emily Haines
- She's got some major stage presence with Broken Social Scene and Metric but her solo stuff is solid too and let's her showcase that voice.
"Doctor Blind"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-jEHZ-EFc

[boozehound]

Short list of some current ladies I like.
Susan Tedeschi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkzLatem0VY)
esperanza spalding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15M62OtLrBQ)
Grace Potter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paeNnR33i5Q)
Sharon Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB69Ij5X6AE)

[NotYetGreat]

Damn, I can't help but just stare when I see pictures of Leona Lewis. She's just gorgeous. @_@

And I really like her voice. She's one of the few female pop singers I could actually listen to. Also watched her live during the CNN Heroes event last year (EFREN P!) and she was one of the performers for the evening (along with Maxwell. Double whammy). I was entranced by her voice and beauty.

[L.Kizzle]

Janelle Monea is my favorite out right now, check her out.

[B-Low]

Janelle Monea is my favorite out right now, check her out.

Heard her newer song with Lupe and B.O.B...Tightrope i think it was. She's pretty nice :applause:

[L.Kizzle]

Heard her newer song with Lupe and B.O.B...Tightrope i think it was. She's pretty nice :applause:
Thats the remix, i like the original better wit Big Boi.

[brooks_thompson]

Loved her with the Manic Street Preachers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDZJKgm6qCs

that's pretty good, hadn't heard it. despite it being a youtube video, the production really stood out to me, even though i didn't think the song was the greatest.


she also did a recent collaboration with some dude who made a track that sounds a lot like david bowie (mostly in a good way...it's tedious though if you're not in the mood)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WulmD_sFJGs

[AK47DR91]

I still consider the 90's modern so there are some songstress I listen to.

Cat Power (i prefer the 2000's stuff over the 90's)
Fionna Apple (only 3 albums, easy to get into)
Leigh Nash's Blue on Blue (her only solo album is actually pretty good)
Taylor Swift's Fearless (I hope I can still hold onto my man card) :lol

I recently DLed Santogold/Santigold and surprised she's actually pretty good. A black chick who does alternative rock/electro-pop. And yeah, I found out about her through this commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKgfB5a4pM

[brooks_thompson]

I still consider the 90's modern so there are some songstress I listen to.

Cat Power (i prefer the 2000's stuff over the 90's)
Fionna Apple (only 3 albums, easy to get into)
Leigh Nash's Blue on Blue (her only solo album is actually pretty good)
Taylor Swift's Fearless (I hope I can still hold onto my man card) :lol

I recently DLed Santogold/Santigold and surprised she's actually pretty good. A black chick who does alternative rock/electro-pop. And yeah, I found out about her through this commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKgfB5a4pM

are you kidding? taylor swift is the best pure feel-good pop there is today. nashville is real lucky she came along.

[v-unit]

Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse are the best female singers out at the moment. Amy Winehouse is a living legend

[B-Low]

Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse are the best female singers out at the moment. Amy Winehouse is a living legend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygxQu08g2mg&feature=related

Great cover of the song

[AK47DR91]

are you kidding? taylor swift is the best pure feel-good pop there is today. nashville is real lucky she came along.

Oh, phew...I thought there was a stigma for a grown man to like her music. :lol

Fearless is a great pop album.

[B-Low]

VV Brown is another one I like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20eNJizIRog&feature=related

[Jasi]

Some female singers I like (click the pics to videos):


Kazu Makino (Blonde Redhead)
http://espaceblogmania.hautetfort.com/images/medium_kazu-makino_br.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnyZyiq6N1w)


Carmen Consoli (Italian singer-songwriter)
http://www.musicalnews.com/img_art/7022010192815.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt6Q066C-Qc)


Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power)
http://www.viax.cl/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/08_catpower_lgl.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnSjtKFcW1Y&feature=related)


Emiliana Torrini (Icelandic singer-songwriter)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_it6T9P3l1gE/SnOCx0grJpI/AAAAAAAACHQ/FN-lfpCRJX4/s400/Emilana%2BTorrini.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcuX1f0_BH4)


Beth Gibbons (Portishead)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bk-wO-1564s/SUf0MJO0qjI/AAAAAAAAAJI/34xxmk3fEqo/s400/beth_gibbons.jpg
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnUFhrmk3Os)


Henriette Sennenvaldt (Under Byen) - she's also very very very hot, imo
http://www.larsdideriksen.com/underbyen/pictures/band-300-henriette.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ppB1yqPY0&feature=related)


Natasha Khan (aka Bat For Lashes)
http://www.zmemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/batforlashes.jpg
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te-Ya4i9TII)


But my favourite female voice is Mimi Parker who is the drummer in Low and does enchanting harmony singing.
http://www.ondarock.it/images/monografie/low1.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGurgYLzMGY&feature=related)

[Brujesino]

Alice Glass from Crystal Castles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JITI0FskSG0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1svPxH2MbI&feature=related

[thebirdman]

i like Imogen Heap's music, although i cant quite be sure if she is a really good singer since she f*cks with it so much in post production.

i expect to be crucified for this one, but i like Kate Voegele (she was on one tree hill). no her music isn't anything original, but i like her voice.

finally a name i don't think is very well known- Cara Dillon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGMPUYfVw20

[boozehound]

Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse are the best female singers out at the moment. Amy Winehouse is a living legend
this statement is just ridiculous.

[sunsfan1357]

Female artists I listen to are Neko Chase, Janelle Monae, Christette Michele , Norah Jones and that's about it.

[playtetris]

Cat Power (i prefer the 2000's stuff over the 90's)

i'm the opposite - moon pix is easily my favourite album by her. that shit is an hour long lullaby.


http://bougieapplebum.com/2010/04/ErykahBadu.jpg

this thread without erykah badu is the epitome of fail. badu is easily the most creative and important female force in popular music right now. janelle monae is like a cardboard cutout figure in comparison. her music spans soul to jazz to blues to hip hop, all of which are executed flawlessly. people will look back on her as one of the best musicians of the current generation; an album like 'mama's gun' will define and preserve a certain time and place and movement of music better than any history book.

[sunsfan1357]

i'm the opposite - moon pix is easily my favourite album by her. that shit is an hour long lullaby.

this thread without erykah badu is the epitome of fail. badu is easily the most creative and important female force in popular music right now. janelle monae is like a cardboard cutout figure in comparison. her music spans soul to jazz to blues to hip hop, all of which are executed flawlessly. people will look back on her as one of the best musicians of the current generation; an album like 'mama's gun' will define and preserve a certain time and place and movement of music better than any history book.
Word. Can't believe I forgot to mention her and Jill Scott.

[Stinky Dog]

St Vincnet
Feist
Beach House

[Jailblazers7]

Badu really is above the rest. She probably hasn't been mentioned because she's so well known.

[RoTM]

The groups I'm listening too and greatly enjoy atm are
The Cardigans, they're always going to make the list.
Annie
Sia
Bat for Lashes
Roisin Murphy
Goldfrapp
Ladyhawke
Client

Im currently making my way through listening to kylie minogues discography from reverse order. I like them all up till Impossible Princess the sound of which is too different to appreciate the few times I've tried to listen to it.

[jamal99]

I like Lady Sovereign, but she's not really a singer, more of a grime/hip-hop artist.
This remix of her song is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9yNfnS-X7U
that song was in NBA Live 2007 soundtrack

And from real singers I like Hayley Williams.

[L.Kizzle]

i'm the opposite - moon pix is easily my favourite album by her. that shit is an hour long lullaby.


http://bougieapplebum.com/2010/04/ErykahBadu.jpg

this thread without erykah badu is the epitome of fail. badu is easily the most creative and important female force in popular music right now. janelle monae is like a cardboard cutout figure in comparison. her music spans soul to jazz to blues to hip hop, all of which are executed flawlessly. people will look back on her as one of the best musicians of the current generation; an album like 'mama's gun' will define and preserve a certain time and place and movement of music better than any history book.
How could I forget Erykah Booty!!

[RoTM]

some more of my favorites

Die so Fluid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJZZaNqeBIM&feature=fvw
Not my favorite of theirs but everything they've made is good. If I could've found an upload of Brainwash it would be up here.

Jessicka Addams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vbj9Gl0sE

Angelspit, Amelia Tan/DestroyX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94uBkXSrdXg
Probably my favorite of theirs, best upload I could find. The new album was pretty dissapointing.:(

Ayria/Jennifer Parkin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Lq5_XAumg&feature=related

[Clifton]

Brandi Carlile, Regina Spektor.

Carlile is good for a whole album, stick to singles for Spektor.


Corinne Bailey Rae
Like her a lot too. Her soulfulness is contagious.

[heyhey]

Lilly allen is pretty hilarious

[chains5000]

Beth Gibbons (Portishead)
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Splitz77]

Natalie

Youtube - Natalie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVPCz0W7Rm0)

[v-unit]

this statement is just ridiculous.

Yeah don't take it to heart, they are pretty much the only well known singers I listen to . I don't know any underground singers at all. I know you and Shannon know more about this subject but I was just looking to name drop Amy and Leona, thats all.

[ROCSteady]

I'm a HUGE fan of Beth Gibbons and obv Erykah Badu. Loved Norah Jones but haven't listened to her in a while

[Qwyjibo]

St. Vincent just released what is probably the best album I've heard all year so far.

[ROCSteady]

Theres a woman born near where I was born (Silver Spring, MD) named Eva Cassidy who I discovered a month or so ago but she's not unknown. Unfortunetly, she passed away in 1996. She has an angelic voice which was a nice contrast to all the smoky or strong typevoices that have been popular. Smooth as butter.


RIP Eva Cassidy

[Premeditated]

Esthero