David Insurrection Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 List yer five favourites. Here are mine + MySpace links:Little AnnieMySpace.com - Little Annie - NEW YORK, New York - Lounge / Soul / Jazz - www.myspace.com/littleannieakaannieanxietybandez Fil PlanetMySpace.com - Fil Planet - london, UK - Indie / Dub / Drum & Bass - www.myspace.com/filplanet Monica RichardsMySpace.com - Monica Richards - LOS ANGELES, California - Alternative / Indie / Other - www.myspace.com/monicarichardsmusic JoolzMySpace.com - Joolz - 52 - Female - UK - www.myspace.com/joolz_denbyHoney BaneMySpace.com - Honey Bane - UK - Alternative / Punk - www.myspace.com/honeybaneband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Regina Spektor does it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Jess Yong!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Jenny Lewis, Isobel Campbell, Emily Haines, Emma Pollock (admittedly more thanks to her Delgados stuff) and recently started listening to a bit of Joanna Newsom. She's very lovely and interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Lal WatersonSandy DennyNicoLaura NyroAnne BriggsHmm....4 of mine are somewhat deceased, so I'll add another 4 live ones....Bridget St JohnJosephine FosterJoni MitchellPatti Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Sandy Dennyjust the best place to start & finish a list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I forgot Eva Cassidy. Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I forgot Eva Cassidy. Oops.I try to forget about Eva Cassidy whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 This is a really tough one. In no particular order (other than my number one).1) Joanna Newsom - My definite favourite, she's a total genius and I dont use that word lightly. I don't even think she has an official MySpace which makes her even cooler, but I would suggest watching this video of a new song she did on the last tour. I saw her in London and this song was breathtaking. 2) Regina Spektor - She writes the most amazing pop songs and plays them in the most twisted manner. She can go from playing beautiful piano ballads to beat-boxing in an English accent and hitting a chair with a drumstick.MySpace.com - regina spektor - NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Acoustic / Alternative / Punk - www.myspace.com/reginaspektor3) Kate Bush - Hounds of Love. End of story.4) Alessi - She's a fairly new, young artist, but I instantly thought she was amazing. Kind of somewhere between Joanna Newsom, T-Rex when they were a folk band and Bat For Lashes. MySpace.com - Alessi (music) - London, UK - Folk - www.myspace.com/alessimusic5) Jenny Lewis - I prefer her with Rilo Kiley to her solo stuff, but Rabbit Fur Coat was a stunning album, and I'd put her in my top 5 lyricists of the modern age.MySpace.com - www.myspace.com/lewiswithwatsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I try to forget about Eva Cassidy whenever possible.Burn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mora-Treat-Guru Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Joanna Newsom Kate Bush Both highly agreeable choices... That said, I've never really dived into Miss Newsoms material after Milk Eyed Mender, nothing against the new material, but I love that particular album (as possibly a guilty pleasure) too much, to really move on from it. It's innocence is inspiringI'd like to nominate some unique female artists if I may:Jessica Rylan: Gorgeous noise combined with singer/songwriter tendencies, a rare talent in far too many ways...Lidyia Lunch: I'd perhaps check out her post-Teenage Jesus and the Jerks stuff if youre feeling a tad adventurous... but then I've been told that what I have is perhaps not her, due to downloading, but if so, the music Ive heard is awesome!!!Jarobe: Ex Swans singer/keyboardist. I'd say some of her stuff is a tad pick n mix, but I'd honestly just go for whatever you can get hold of to determine your enjoyment value...Alice Coltrane (R.I.P.) Sister to John Coltrane, yet sometimes far more influential, well at least to me - please realise that statement as self centric opinion rather than fact. Experimented with eastern music within jazz constructs, good chill-out/psych-out musicThat'll do me for now, I'd love for people to enjoy, if anyone checks this lot out, but I realise a lot of this stuff isn't for everyone. Please go in with an open mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Alice Coltrane (R.I.P.) Sister to John Coltrane, She was his wife wasn't she? Anyway, 'Journey To Satchidananda' is an amazing album, I have a few others that aren't so great.My favourites in no particular order would be -Regina Spektor,Kate Bush,PJ Harvey,Cat Power,Nancy Sinatra,Marianne Faithfull,Nico,Dot Allison,Isobel Campbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'll add Kristin Hersh to the list. Strange Angels is a beautiful album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Elvis Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Joan as Police Woman Tanya DonnolyBjork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brymon Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Isobel CampbellKate BushBjorkVanessa CarltonEmmylou HarrisPJ HarveyDusty SpringfieldI could be here all day, however these are probably my Faves!!Oh and Christina Aguilera, i think she has an amazing voice (among other things), she was ace when i saw her in Manchester on her Stripped tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Mine are all really gay. I fully expect to be made fun of.Regina SpektorKatie MeluaTammy WynetteAmy WinehouseBeth Orton*******Also:Mellisa EtheridgePJ HarveyBjorkAlanis MorrisetteCat PowerSheryl CrowAvril LavigneBritney (before she got all silly)Gwen StefaniNelly FurtardoReba McIntyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Good call on Emmylou Harris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Insurrection Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hell I could have also said...Rose McDowallMySpace.com - Rose McDowall - UK - Psychedelic / Emo / Country - www.myspace.com/rosemcdowall BjorkMySpace.com - Björk - IS - Electronica / Alternative / Other - www.myspace.com/bjork Ari UpMySpace.com - Ari Up & The True Warriors - Brooklyn, New York - Punk / Reggae / Dub - www.myspace.com/ariupthetruewarriors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Emmylou HarrisKirsty MacCollPatsy CineAlison KraussMarilyn MansonCarole KingGillian WelchMadonnaLucinda WilliamsEtta JamesElla FitzgeraldDonna SummerNanci Griffith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Marilyn Mansono_OWas that just to check we were paying attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Both highly agreeable choices... That said, I've never really dived into Miss Newsoms material after Milk Eyed Mender, nothing against the new material, but I love that particular album (as possibly a guilty pleasure) too much, to really move on from it. It's innocence is inspiringI don't really understand how Joanna Newsom can be a guilty pleasure! She's one of the most unique, intricate and non-commercial artists of the modern age. Although maybe you mean because she doesnt sound like anyone else you listen to, it seems like a guilty pleasure.She only has one other full album, other than The Milk-Eyed Mender, but I'd strongly suggest having a listen. It's kind of like the foundation of her first album, with huge orchestrations behind it. There's only 5 songs on the album but they all range from between 7 and 16 minutes long. It's like 5 epic stories set to song, but without ever straying into Prog-like territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mora-Treat-Guru Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I don't really understand how Joanna Newsom can be a guilty pleasure! She's one of the most unique, intricate and non-commercial artists of the modern age. Although maybe you mean because she doesnt sound like anyone else you listen to, it seems like a guilty pleasure.She only has one other full album, other than The Milk-Eyed Mender, but I'd strongly suggest having a listen. It's kind of like the foundation of her first album, with huge orchestrations behind it. There's only 5 songs on the album but they all range from between 7 and 16 minutes long. It's like 5 epic stories set to song, but without ever straying into Prog-like territory.I find her to a bit like eating copious amounts of sweets, great at the time and quite often very enjoyably, but sometimes overindulgence makes you feel sick, or leaves that sugary residue on your teeth. That was an awful analogy, but it's the best I can muster just now. I've been meaning to check out the new one, might do so next time I venture forth into town.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemz Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sheryl CrowMichelle BranchKT TunstallAlanis Morrisette's album Jagged Little Pill did it for me too...An Eva Cassidy....Hmmm the list could go on an on an on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 There's a live Joanna Newsom one....but it's probably a b******g.10 not-so-well known, but pretty damn good...Ai AsoPamela Wyn-Shannon Sharron KrausLarkin GrimmMarissa NadlerBarbara ManningMeg BairdSonya HunterFursaxaMary Hampton10 I enjoyed who were kindly brought to Aberdeen by Interesting MusicHaley BonarGemma Ray (not sure if this was IMP actually?)Larkin GrimmMarissa Nadler Alela DianeSimone WhiteAmy RigbyAstrid WilliamsonJosephine FosterKathryn Sawers5 'lost by the wayside'...Linda PerhacsShelagh MacDonaldJudy Dyblethe late Delia DerbyshirePatty Waters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 o_OWas that just to check we were paying attention?Ha, yes. Partly inspired by a Q magazine interview with Cliff Richard a few years ago where they asked him what he thought of Marilyn Manson and he replied "Never heard of her." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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