I'm looking to discover some new female alternative and indie artists to broaden my horizons a bit. I know of the bigger ones like Lucius, Tegan & Sara, Liz Phair, etc.. but am looking to go deeper. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
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brandonsfacepodcast t1_iya21ty wrote
The Beth's
Illuminati Hotties
Wet Leg
Jawbreaker233 t1_iya2hxx wrote
The Regrettes are amazing, Lydia Knight's voice is killer. Mazzie Star, Cocteau Twins, Tori Amos for older ones, but I am sure you know of them. The record label 4AD is known for having a fairly impressive roster of artists, you might check out some of them and see if anything there flips your switches. Most of the current female artists I listen to are fronting punk bands like The Last Gang, The Bomb Pops, Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Emily Whitehurst has a project that is still putting out music called Survival Guide, and she is super talented - https://www.srvvlgd.com/
undescript t1_iyacedv wrote
alien_the_dog t1_iyacpwp wrote
Caroline Polacheck, Sharon Van Etten, Japanese Breakfast, Caroline Rose, Soccer Mommy, Jade Bird, Indigo deSouza, Angel Olsen, Sudan Archives, Santigold, Tune-Yards, Sylvan Esso, Haley Heynderickx, St Vincent, Kali Uchis, Tierra Whack, Lorde, Late Bollinger, Haim,
Some that come readily to mind 🤘!
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-the-lorax- t1_iyad1oh wrote
Lingua Ignota
Emma Ruth Rundle
onlyahippowilldo t1_iyad2ky wrote
Company of Thieves. Genevieves energy is electric
Parking_Mall_1384 t1_iyaf4i5 wrote
Lyrically, she’s garbage, but man, her last album is pure joy!
Parking_Mall_1384 t1_iyafagp wrote
KT Tunstall
Regina Spektor
Nina Persson
Echoing PJ Harvey and Tori Amos
craigechoes9501 t1_iyafh6e wrote
Slothrust for sure
bluetriumphantcloud t1_iyaisev wrote
TuNeYaRdS!
AmphibianImmediate45 t1_iyampkt wrote
LP, The Big Moon, HAIM, Sharon van Etten, King Princess, Wet Leg
Due_Flan_4760 t1_iyamxsq wrote
Thea Gilmore "Avalanche" (2003 Album) Great Scottish singer/songwriter. The song "Pirate Moon" from this album is so beautiful.
Impossible-Bus-4819 t1_iyapnj8 wrote
If you like electronic music there are
Ladytron, Gwenno
Also bands with female singers
The Cardigans, Camera Obscura, The Sundays
One artist I highly highly recommend Joan Armatrading
DarbySalernum t1_iyar9kg wrote
Ebony Bones
Lesibu Grand
The Breeders
Melody's Echo Chamber
biderman77 t1_iyaskmo wrote
St. Vincent, The Beths, Veruca Salt, Isobel Campbell, Katell Keineg
djrollied OP t1_iyav9s0 wrote
I love "Paprika" by Japanese Breakfast. I first heard that song on SNL in May and just really connected with the pure joy Michele showed on stage, bouncing around and hitting the gong. I don't really like "Slide Tackle" all that much but should look at some of her other stuff.
I can't stand Lorde's Top 40 radio singles but love her song "Ribs" from her debut album. Long intro but lovely low key track. I also have enjoyed what I've heard so far from "Solar Power".
HAIM makes lovely music. My favorite from them is "Gasoline" and I've played something by them on my radio show that isn't the duet with Taylor Swift. Forgetting the title but would probably recognize it if I heard it again.
I like Sharon VanEttens song "Mistakes". Catchy chorus.
The rest of the artists I'd need to look at but I bet they've got some great stuff! Thank you!
djrollied OP t1_iyavdff wrote
Has KT Tunstall still been making music? I'm familiar with her two radio singles but didn't know she was still going.
djrollied OP t1_iyavv37 wrote
When you say electronic do you mean completely computer produced? I sometimes do but generally tend to lean for real instruments. I'll have to check these artists out
Parking_Mall_1384 t1_iyaw5s4 wrote
Funny you say this - she just released a new album a few weeks ago! It’s the third in a trilogy and the weakest of the three in my opinion. But her catalog is pretty drastic fantastic!
djrollied OP t1_iyawdzs wrote
That's awesome. I have a whole list of artists who had less than five singles on the pop charts who are still releasing albums today. I've been catching up with artists like Vance Joy, Passenger, and The Killers. Now I'll have to dig into KT a bit
Parking_Mall_1384 t1_iyaym7c wrote
That’s fantastic - she’s one of faves. I hope you like what you hear!
Tumblebug_bumpercars t1_iyazho1 wrote
Cate Le Bon, This is the Kit, Stereolab
peacefulseaweed t1_iybksys wrote
.... Me? I'm a female and do alternative rap. I would love it if you would check me out and let me know what you think! :)
SonjasTrees t1_iybo7tq wrote
Carina Round. Solo stuff and w/ Puscifer
emilee2296 t1_iybofy8 wrote
Ani Difranco. Sort of the definitive female indie artist. If you’re not already familiar with her, I’d start with Living in Clip
Impossible-Bus-4819 t1_iybw9pp wrote
Hi I just mean bands or artists that use mainly synthesisers to create their music like for example Depeche Mode or Kraftwerk.
mcjunior1993 t1_iybyblj wrote
PJ Harvey, Bjork, Cat Power, Torres, Mitski, Joni Mitchell, Portishead.
SweeneyOdd t1_iybyi0y wrote
https://youtube.com/@prismbtch9051
Prism Bitch. Effortlessly tick off genres whilst being fun and funny. I feel like they are on the cusp of being the next Wet Leg.
KvotheKingSlayer t1_iyc4e3v wrote
Lacuna Coil and In This Moment.
G0ldenpants_ t1_iyc5hqx wrote
Beabadoobee.
zenkarious2 t1_iye5uuv wrote
I'm not sure exactly how well this fits into your criteria, but I like the band Men I Trust
TheNatanist t1_iya0mm5 wrote
Courtney Barnett is great if you’ve not listened to her yet, although she can be somewhat polarizing stylistically. Sharon Van Etten sorta has a similar vibe to me.
First Aid Kit leans a bit country/folk sometimes but I’m a huge fan personally.
Not sure if you’d count KKB, The Japanese House, or Fiona Apple as they all tend to lean a bit more into other genres, but they all are pretty good.
Harmony Woods is a kinda smaller Indie Rock band that i also really enjoy. I will say though, they’re much better live than on their albums.