The Best Female Vocalists in Indie Rock
Ever since the'90's, the female vocalist has shared the spotlight with male singers. The singer/songwriter emerged in the'90's with the alternative rock scene, as artists like Alanis Morrisette, Natalie Merchant, Natalie Imbruglia, Tracy Chapman, and many others experienced some great commercial success.
This paved the way for the indie rock movement of the last decade, which is still going strong as we enter a new decade. Much of the success of this movement can be attributed to some great, innovative female vocalists whose music shines, largely in part to their incredibly pleasant voices.
Perhaps there are some on the list I'm about to share who you've heard of, but you might discover a new favorite talent if you haven't heard of any of the following singers. These women truly have some of the greatest voices in music.
First, I'd like to mention Regina Spektor. I'm in a coffee house as I write this, and her music is playing. This in fact inspired me to write this article.
Spektor has a chilling voice that truly makes her music sound that much better. Many artists have paired up with her, simply for the fact that her voice is incredible.
If you haven't heard of Chan Marshall, perhaps you've heard of Cat Power. Marshall goes by Cat Power as a stage name, and she's sat atop the indie charts for many years since becoming popular earlier this decade. Power writes original compositions, in addition to covering many classic songs.
A newer arrival to the scene is Sharon Jones. While she's not so new in the music world, this 50 something singer is certainly new to the indie scene. Having partnered up with the Dap Kings, this unique combination of musicians has some great Motown type music to show for it.
Gaining steam is Shara Worden, also known as My Brightest Diamond. She has a pristine voice, and while her original work doesn't always highlight it, some of her cover songs certainly do. Worden has one of the best voices around.
This paved the way for the indie rock movement of the last decade, which is still going strong as we enter a new decade. Much of the success of this movement can be attributed to some great, innovative female vocalists whose music shines, largely in part to their incredibly pleasant voices.
Perhaps there are some on the list I'm about to share who you've heard of, but you might discover a new favorite talent if you haven't heard of any of the following singers. These women truly have some of the greatest voices in music.
First, I'd like to mention Regina Spektor. I'm in a coffee house as I write this, and her music is playing. This in fact inspired me to write this article.
Spektor has a chilling voice that truly makes her music sound that much better. Many artists have paired up with her, simply for the fact that her voice is incredible.
If you haven't heard of Chan Marshall, perhaps you've heard of Cat Power. Marshall goes by Cat Power as a stage name, and she's sat atop the indie charts for many years since becoming popular earlier this decade. Power writes original compositions, in addition to covering many classic songs.
A newer arrival to the scene is Sharon Jones. While she's not so new in the music world, this 50 something singer is certainly new to the indie scene. Having partnered up with the Dap Kings, this unique combination of musicians has some great Motown type music to show for it.
Gaining steam is Shara Worden, also known as My Brightest Diamond. She has a pristine voice, and while her original work doesn't always highlight it, some of her cover songs certainly do. Worden has one of the best voices around.
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