Female singers in rock bands (favorite bands, vocalist, quote, artists)

The Indie Bar Kid · 08-01-2005, 05:11 PM

Rock bands are predominantly male, so i think its just more out of lack of choice than quality. But I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"), and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in *explodes in joy*), but almost all women exploit their sexuality in music, e.g the Subways (quote: "I only wear mini-skirts all the time for ventilation, hee hee"). But you have bands like Von Bondies and White Stripes (i know i know they shouldnt be that close together what with the restraining order and all) and Autolux where the women aren't distinguished as an opposite sex, but just as much a part of the band, and that works well.

Ha ha and anybody remember "Bitch Alert!!!!"...Priceless band!

hookers with machineguns · 08-02-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indie Bar Kid

I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"),

I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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I spent the last 15 minutes compiling some good artists and good bands that include female vocals to further prove my original point:
Blondie, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Portishead, Doreen Shaffer, Metric, Dry and Heavy, Bessie Smith, Tilly and the Will, Natacha Atlas, New Pornographers, Vice Squad, Veruca Salt, X, Deerhoof, Mercury Rev, Tori Amos, The Slits, Fiery Furnaces, Ladytron, Wolfbrigade, Magneta Lane, The No No's, Frou Frou, Architecture in Helsinki, Figurine, Freezepop, Call and Response, The Pixies, The Breeders, Fugu, Magnetic Fields, Cibo Matto, Hang on the Box, The Raincoats, Cowboy Junkies, The Evens, The Rondelles, Meet the Virus, Le Tigre, Bikini Kill, Julie Ruin, The Runaways, Melt Banana, F-Minus, Sonic Youth, Peaches, The Avengers, Nausea, The Devotchkas, Witch Hunt, Katie Melua, KMFDM, Antischism, .f*ckingcom, old Sneaker Pimps, Mirah, Elysian Fields, Bratmobile, Rilo Kiley, The Alley Cats, Blatz, The Crabs, Saraha Hotnights. (if you know any of these bands and like them, then clap your hands)

jesus · 08-03-2005, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hookers with machineguns

I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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I spent the last 15 minutes compiling some good artists and good bands that include female vocals to further prove my original point:
Blondie, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Portishead, Doreen Shaffer, Metric, Dry and Heavy, Bessie Smith, Tilly and the Will, Natacha Atlas, New Pornographers, Vice Squad, Veruca Salt, X, Deerhoof, Mercury Rev, Tori Amos, The Slits, Fiery Furnaces, Ladytron, Wolfbrigade, Magneta Lane, The No No's, Frou Frou, Architecture in Helsinki, Figurine, Freezepop, Call and Response, The Pixies, The Breeders, Fugu, Magnetic Fields, Cibo Matto, Hang on the Box, The Raincoats, Cowboy Junkies, The Evens, The Rondelles, Meet the Virus, Le Tigre, Bikini Kill, Julie Ruin, The Runaways, Melt Banana, F-Minus, Sonic Youth, Peaches, The Avengers, Nausea, The Devotchkas, Witch Hunt, Katie Melua, KMFDM, Antischism, .f*ckingcom, old Sneaker Pimps, Mirah, Elysian Fields, Bratmobile, Rilo Kiley, The Alley Cats, Blatz, The Crabs, Saraha Hotnights. (if you know any of these bands and like them, then clap your hands)

but you need to add Aus Rotten, Naked Aggression, and Crass

(and probably more that I can't think of right now)

Josephine · 08-02-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indie Bar Kid

and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in *explodes in joy*)

Yeah, I totally forgot bout her... She's cool. I like her as a member of "Ash" and as a soloartist.

ladyluckrules · 08-02-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indie Bar Kid

e.g the Subways (quote: "I only wear mini-skirts all the time for ventilation, hee hee"

I agree with your point some women exploit their sexuality, but Charlotte Cooper did say in an interview "I dance around a lot and find them easy to move in." about her mini skirts.

hookers with machineguns · 08-02-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyluckrules

but Charlotte Cooper did say in an interview "I dance around a lot and find them easy to move in." about her mini skirts.

Yeah but that's just something whores say.

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The Indie Bar Kid In Original Packaging Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: . Posts: 192	Rock bands are predominantly male, so i think its just more out of lack of choice than quality. But I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"), and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in explodes in joy), but almost all women exploit their sexuality in music, e.g the Subways (quote: "I only wear mini-skirts all the time for ventilation, hee hee"). But you have bands like Von Bondies and White Stripes (i know i know they shouldnt be that close together what with the restraining order and all) and Autolux where the women aren't distinguished as an opposite sex, but just as much a part of the band, and that works well. Ha ha and anybody remember "Bitch Alert!!!!"...Priceless band! __________________ We must take all of the medicines too expensive now to sell, Set fire to the preacher who is promising us hell. Into the ear of every anarchist that sleeps, but doesn't dream, We must sing We must sing We must sing I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH AND GLORY.... And Im so clever But clever ain't wise