I love to work with music blasting. And while sometimes that means classical, it usually means dancy, upbeat, poppy stuff that has bass. The problem is, I feel like I’ve been repeating the same songs over and over and it’s time to inject some fresh blood into my music IV.
I like female musicians almost exclusively, and I have the musical taste of your average 11 or 12-year old girl. Here are some of the groups I listen to on repeat right now:
Ke$ha
The Millionaires
Robyn
Pink
Lady Gaga
Britney Spears
Little Boots
Avril Lavigne
No Doubt
Lords of Acid
Peaches
Ladytron
Gorillaz
Air
Taylor Swift
I already posted this on Twitter but thought I’d carry it over to my blog too. Do you have any suggestions to add to my excellent, high quality list of musical talent? Links to Youtube videos or audio tracks of said music get extra credit.
And in case you missed it a while ago, here I am dancing to some Lords of Acid:
I want to see your pussy from Adam Avitable on Vimeo.
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How come I don’t see Colbie Caillat? Kellie Pickler? Feist? The Weepies? Rilo Kiley? GARBAGE? And just because they’re my favorite band… ladies and gentleman…. The Beatles!!
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Metalmom posted “Kiss You Off” by Scissor Sisters, and I really like it. The album I got, Ta-Da, is very dance oriented. In fact, when I bought it, the guy said there wasn’t a song I couldn’t dance to.
Link for extra credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppynaJ_CEE4
If you are interested, I can let you store an off-site backup copy of the album. Send me an email.
I don’t think my other stuff would interest you. I am more interested in male singers, and more Alternative Rock/Metal
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Oh God – Lords of Acid! Forget about them! (They’ve been locked up in a basement cabinet from when the chillins was small – but now! – they is adults and I can bring it out…..maybe).
Ok, obviously anything by Liz Phair. Please tell me you know Liz.
Classical: Portuguese Love Theme from Love Actually
Crush: Jellyhead (love it!), Penthouse Girl, Basement Boy
Since you like Taylor Swift, you might like Suzy Bogguss
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No Lily Allen? Adam, I’m shocked!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpZm1TstpjQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REkt7ojZSH4
I’m also a big Paramore fan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei8hPkyJ0bU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCyGvGEtOwc
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Given what you like…
Metric’s new album Fantasies is rather fun and upbeat. (Gimme Sympathy video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqldwoDXHKg )
The rest is a bit too … ummm… 14 year old metal head.
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I just added Tightrope by Janelle Monae to my list of more upbeat stuff.
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Twitter: karensugarpants
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oooo i love music. come to mama.
dance-y chicklets – i only linked to one vid from each, you can google for more if you likey:
tegan & sara: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdK0sR6Vhg
the ting tings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV_ulpTcuWc
lily allen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0K5KjxVhEc
kate nash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suaveqvlWP8
leslie feist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-zUgiKPzt8
cat power: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cCupTpjjfo (mostly slow stuff tho, but she does a fab version of wonderwall)
bat for lashes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDfjVT1-mwY (love love love her voice)
boys i like lately for the dance factor:
pitbull: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Lyka8Znes
kid cudi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWrepLjTKc
Have fun!! xoxo
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Twitter: Amanda234
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Good lord, woman
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Twitter: thegoddesscher
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Hm. Strangely missing is Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson. That is about as pop tart sweet as I know. I don’t do bubble gum pop music.
Here’s some pop tart music…
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend
Michelle Branch – Breathe
Vanessa Carlton – 1000 Miles
Jessica Simpson – With You
But, if you are willing to go a little edgier, you can try on:
The Ting Tings *That’s Not My Name*
Little Boots *New In Town*
Liz Phair *Everything to Me*
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Well since you listed most of my favs and someone already said Liz Phair aand Katy Perry ll I have left to say is Shakira (her older stuff-I haven’t listened to much of her new stuff).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5_H-4JokzA
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Twitter: leeleykeel
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mgmt, in particular the song kids, is a current on my playlist i can never get enough of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIEOZCcaXzE
esthero is always on my mind as well these days. i have loved her for eons, and i never tire of her. i think you might like her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ-6vzIqsg4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYDT8WgeD4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3N8Vr4mPQ
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Twitter: VerdantDude
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Listen to (The) Gossip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mQVljB7JGw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i_c7VU-IgE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poBPu8quCkk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiRHcA6nPUE
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Massive Attack
Liz Phair
Dresden Dolls
Veruca Salt
I don’t know if you’ll dig it, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE (as in, listen to CONSTANTLY in the car) The Dirtbombs. It’s dirty rock n’ roll.
Also, I think you’ll love Andre Williams.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Williams
He doesn’t fit ANY of your requirements, except that he did release an album that was regarded as the “sleaziest album ever.” But it’s GOOD. Pinky swear.
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I don’t know your taste, but Black Rebel Motorcycle Club “Howl” is in my top 5 albums easy…
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Twitter: Zoeyjane
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My fallbacks include Jamiroquai, The Offspring, Garbage, Missy Elliot, some of Stevie Wonder’s funkier stuff, The Mars Volta and Bloodhound Gang. That’s my cleaning list, right there, plus about half of your mangina music above.
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Twitter: Blogography
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A*Teens… They started as a kiddie ABBA tribute band, but their later albums are actually really good new pop. The two girls singing lead are pretty darn talented.
Hoku… I like her better than Britney and Avril. Her debut album is gold, and I love every song on it. Sadly, she went indie after that, so her music is hard to find, but you won’t care because her first album is so good. Trivia… it’s Don Ho’s daughter, Hoku Ho!
Bananarama… Their latest stuff doesn’t get much airplay, but it’s better than anything they did in the 80′s. It’s mostly dance, but it’s got poppy overtures. “Feel for You” off their album “Drama” is a pretty good indicator of what you get.
West End Girls… A two-girl Pet Shop Boys tribute band that does a remarkably good job with the material. Kind of hard to get, as they don’t have much representation here in the USA.
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Twitter: blondefabulous
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN-4lX0QyZc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcRkWmFK2ic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u4_qg3WFjI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDixD4tXXU&feature=fvst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QECUFmEPbU0
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Skye Sweetnam. The Veronicas
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Try Galmet – it’s a girly girl band.
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So, she’s not pop-y but she’s certainly upbeat–Little Miss Higgins. As a Canadian, I feel it’s my duty to bring the music of Canadian indie artists to the American masses
And she’s adorably cute!
http://www.myspace.com/littlemisshiggins
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Twitter: Kapgar
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It’s a shame Katie hasn’t been able to find a job teaching. She’d be working the middle school age range and be able to give you all kinds of recommendations. She knew about Ke$ha about three months before you did.
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Tom Tom Club “Wordy Rappinghood”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53V7lt7H6m8
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the millionaires? REALLY?! COME ON!
no but actually, if tegan & sarah doesn’t have you dancing around in your underwear and/or singing in front of the mirror within 5 minutes, you’re dead inside.
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HJ Freaks Tuwa Fuwa Time Bass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMWUYMWlEyo
Cocktails Slippers Don’t Ever Leave Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIA6Ny_B8rg&feature=PlayList&p=B9F5260B565CC5AB&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6
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Twitter: VerdantDude
, March 3rd, 2010: 1:41 PM
@fuzzarelly, Ohh…The Cocktail Slippers. Good one. I dig.
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Twitter: Faiqa
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Sometimes, you and Tariq are alike in ways that scare the ever loving shit out of me. I feel like if he had been born here, was a white guy and had no moral code whatsoever, he’d be just like you. Sigh.
P.S. That video is awesome. You look like my baby when he’s trying to tell me he has a poopy diaper. Hey, that’s a compliment because my baby is CUTE!
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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shit, i am no help at all. hell, i made you download music on to my little ipod thingie that you gave me.
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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oh. look at that. you are STILL dancing.
adorable.
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Did someone say the Veronicas? Yum.
In that genre area, which I believe is called ‘singing with fangitas’, I’ve these;
Girls Aloud
The Saturdays
Cheryl Cole cum Tweedy
La Roux
Jo Jo
Sugarbabes/Dogs
For my current musical highlights, you’ll have to head over to my blog. It’s the post before I tell the world I am now with more arsehole.
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You gotta get some Enigma in there!
Loved the video!
Leigh Anne
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Twitter: AmazingGreis
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This is totally cheesy, but I can’t help but bounce along to Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus! The rest of your list and the suggestions that have followed sounds pretty awesome to me.
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If you like Lords of Acid maybe you should try KMFDM.
But, if you are willing to try something outside your comfort zone. I find that Clutch and The Dropkick Murphys are great.
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Twitter: paintingchef
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Reeve Oliver (okay… they’re guys… but they’re GREAT!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2LfES0PWWo
Go Sailor!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO8jt2dN14U
Dirtie Blonde (I think you would LOVE them.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEujsREObQ0
Amie Miriello (Dirtie Blonde lead singer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMy4RIqjA-E
Kate Voegele
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2vqLi4b13o
Lush (oldie but a goodie…)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMFGuzgIGLE
Santogold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCeZzW54a2o
The Apples in Stereo (more guys but also? AWESOME!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyRnzeV2NgU
That’s all I’ve got for now… whew… I’m exhausted man!
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Twitter: daksmom
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I would add
The Scissor Sisters
Lily Allen
Mika
The Ting Tings
Vampire Weekend
My husband calls my list (which includes many of your faves) the “Big Gay Hit List”. Enjoy!!
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I’ll assume there’s no Garbage or Concrete Blonde because you’re already there, but if we’re talking musical taste of a 12 year old girl, you should check out Smoosh. They’re young, they write and perform their own stuff, and truly talented little chicks. http://web.me.com/smooshtheband/Smoosh/Home/Home.html
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Gotta throw in some Lily Allen in there, she’s my girl crush! Pretty much anything by her is good!
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okay, i’m not the one most people look to for advise on music, but you might find the following dance-worthy:
Rihanna
Flo-rida
Chris Brown
Fergie
Jason Mraz
Outkast
Pussycat Dolls
3Oh!3
TATU (old stuff!)
and then here’s my personal list of shake-yo-booty, goth-style. (you know…for the guy-liner freak in you, avitable!)
Mindless Self Indulgence (sure to make you dance! and the lyrics are gut-busting laughable.)
Billy Idol
Franz Ferdinand
KMFDM
Depeche Mode
In Flames
Methods of Mayhem (this is old!)
Portishead
and bc i’m in love with this artist:
PRINCE!
you may just regret you asked this question publicly after reviewing my list of personal faves.
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Twitter: twinmomoftwinz
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Sorry but I have no suggestions right now. I really just came over to see what others are suggesting and steal some recomendations.
While I like a little bit of everything I’m predominately a hip hop lover. I have the musical tastes of an 12-16 year old boy.
Oh and Amazing Greis is right on with Party in the UsA by Miley Cyrus. Definitely a guilty pleasure!
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P Diddy and Nicole Scherzinger’s “Come to Me”
Pussycat Dolls’ “Don’t Cha,” “Buttons,” “Wait a Minute” (with Timbaland), “Beep”
Shakira’s “She Wolf”
Ciara’s “Goodies” and “1-2 Step”
Fergie’s solo stuff or with the Black Eyed Peas
You Tube Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQiQxhqWaEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNSxNsr4wmA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCLxJd1d84s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWyvMerss4w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r9ghI7YcL0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=booKP974B0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtC92pzp5vw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBHNgV6_znU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T0utQ-XWGY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8auCfg_v0
Then again I prefer 80s music and some country. My kid is into techno, and my husband prefers heavy metal and is a big Shirley Manson fan.
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Twitter: s_csr
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I second Dave’s A*Teens recommendation.
I actually prefer their versions of ABBA than the originals.
PS : This is probably the best song EVER. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0&feature=PlayList&p=9597876E8DF8EBA1&index=0&playnext=1
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Twitter: Jayman3768
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Definitely Lily Allen and Colbie Caillat. Oh and Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez too. I can’t believe you left them off the list.
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I gave up on music and you long ago, Nancy.
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I probably only have about eight women on my iPod but Sara Bareilles is my favorite.
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I have a sweet spot for Regina Spektor. She sings about some pretty silly stuff but I love her!
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I think you would like the A*Teens too.
Maybe it just me but it seem like a lot of people do not read what you wrote that you like mostly girly poppy music and are instead want to post what just what THEY like.
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@Marta, that’s because Adam doesn’t know what he’s talking about. U new here?
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Wow, I just noticed how popular youre radio show is on facebook. That is crazy!
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You should throw some Annie in the mix…the Norwegian pop singer, not the creepy musical.
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The Sounds, especially No One Sleeps While I’m Awake. Great singing along song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Muci-5Yt0o
Uh Huh Her, Not A Love Song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9iPPfOMvM
I second the Scissor Sisters recommendation, too. Especially the first album.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_YR4dKArgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJXJ5rzcHVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg59q4puhmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irxZsKBTXCQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1411-Jx9-Xk
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don’t know why i’m answering since you typically disregard ANY of my suggestions
for a YEAR or more -_-
to start, check out:
metric, dragonette, css (cansei de ser sexy), ladyhawke, ellie goulding, la roux, kelly 8, the gossip, crystal castles, theStart, new young pony club and amanda blank.
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Okay, late to the game but the only thing I can come up with isn’t really teen girl fave. But I’m going to say try finding some Basement Jaxx.
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Some good ones in the comments above. Get yourself some SiriusXM and put on Radio Disney. That should cover your fetish, I mean music tastes sufficiently.
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Twitter: perpstu
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More girly bands/singers? The Ting Tings, The Veronicas and Tegan and Sara all have a huge presence in my Dance Your Pants Off playlist.
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Ok, I read all of the comments, and can’t believe no one mentioned Goldfrapp! Strict Machine is awesome. (last song on the playbar) http://www.myspace.com/goldfrapp
Plus not one person mentioned Utada. Another girly, danceable groove by the name of Devil Inside. What’s not to like?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azQoQmiCyCw
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Letters to Cleo. Definitely.
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Mari
didn’t mention Goldfrapp because he had heard them before
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Twitter: ItsToni
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Wow. Look at you tearin’ it up.
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A little late to the party as I am just getting to reading posts in my reader. A few I would suggest:
Depeche Mode – especially the razormaid mixes if you can find them
The Beatles
Rolling Stones
Journey
Guns N Roses
The Gorillaz
The Veronicas
Kings of Leon
Santana
The Strokes
Just a few
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Twitter: shellimil
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I’m too lazy to see if others have suggested these artists, so here’s my suggestions…
Brandi Carlile
Beth Hart
Anna Nalick
Hinder
Nickleback
Lady Antebellum (which is really a group and not a girl or girl band)
Ani DiFranco
Concrete Blonde
Sugarland
The Lost Trailers
Saving Abel
Big & Rich
Seether
Shooter Jennings
The Fray
Black Eyed Peas
Daughtry
Puddle of Mudd
Evanescence (although I admit it’s not for everyone)
You can find me on last.fm. Look at my whole library. It’s a bunch of everything.
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Twitter: fandpinlv
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Well, if you want chick artists… there’s
The Donnas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCvRT2sy5FE
Michelle Branch (since you like Taylor Swift) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc9k3-fwwYM
Since you’re going a little country….the Wreckers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po9LwQ9X9_I
Kendall Payne: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td21W-NZEiI
When you’re ready to sprout your balls back again, I’d suggest my current top five male artists/groups:
Bob Schneider: this video’s crappy, but get on Pandora and listen to him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1vQJFF2TKQ
Everclear:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1vQJFF2TKQ
Ben Folds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_N3CK-6CHk
Ben Harper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqbcV39Sq1o
and
Cake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbzt1HnVzIQ
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we totes have similar taste in music. i suggest:
the XX
la roux
miike snow
metric
the blow
au revoir simone
the bird and the bee
esthero
lily allen
the knife
metronomy
look for a series of albums called “leave them all behind” – super amazing indie dance mixs. i can fwd you a link to dwnld if you so chose. holler at me via g-mail and i can send.
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While she does not fit into the bubblegum pop camp, Ani DiFranco is one woman musician that you should absolutely include in the music you listen to. She has intelligent and insightful lyrics and a hell of a lot of spunk. Oh and she is very cute too.
Best album to start with is Living In Clip, double CD live set.
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