Do you listen to biologically female musicians? If so, what do you look for? Do you prefer singers or instrumentalists? What vocal ranges move you the most, and what kind of lyrics strike a chord with you?I put a premium on the aggressively heterosexual: women who sing with meaning, not with irony or kitsch. In romance, I want lyrics that sound like they genuinely long for a man, to love him, marry him, maybe even bear children with him but without falling into greeting-card sentimentality. I like singers rooted in their traditions and culture, without it becoming hackneyed. I also value singers who don't wallow in bitterness over exes but sing about the now: the living, the soulful, the worth-hearing.At the same time, I'm drawn to singers who can embody genuine pain; not maudlin, not crippling despair, but the pain of standing at a crossroads, feeling lost, helpless, or in need of rescue yet still with something to say. I'm also drawn to singers in awe of their surroundings, whether it be landscapes, traditions, or the sheer mystery of being alive. Women who sing as if they're small but radiant within a larger world are special.More than anything else, I treasure sincerity and conviction; of love, of pain, of place. Voices that feel rooted, radiant, and timeless resonate with me.A few examples of what I mean: - Anneke van Giersbergen: crystalline, soaring vocals that balance vulnerability with strength. - Maggie Rogers: grounded in roots and folk traditions, yet able to channel longing and energy without irony. - Dolores O’Riordan: haunting in both tenderness and anguish, the voice of someone singing through and against pain. - Rose McDowall: eerie, tragic beauty; love songs that sound like spells cast with sincerity. - Julie Fowlis: tradition made living, her Gaelic folk songs tethering modern listeners to something enduring.
Opinions on (Colonel) Loreena McKennitt.
>>127938847She's got a gorgeous voice. Count me as a fan.
>>127938810ArcaSophieAyesha EroticaLaura LesKim PetrasPabllo VittarLaura Jane GraceHonorable mention to Slayyyter
>>127938906Dave Mustaine.
>>127938906>Sophie>biologically female musiciansPick one
>>127938935I could be wrong but I don't think the rest are women either.OT: I love Nolwenn Leroy!
>>127938954Nolwenn is based.
Another favorite: Joni Mitchellhttps://youtu.be/qAZp5JfDmz4
>>127938847Never heard of her, thanks for sharing. Where I was born good music is very rare.
>>127938906You forgot hulk Hogan on your list
>>127939572She's great. Her album run from "The Visit" to "An Ancient Muse" is probably the best material the 90s New Age/Folk scene produced.Kokia has a very similar sound although she's generally more poppy.
>>127938810BjörkIchiko AobaKate BushAuroraSadeLana Del ReyKitty CraftLee Minhwi
>>127939870>AuroraShe has a nice voice but the music is honestly terrible.
>>127938906Arca is probably the most original one here right
>>127939913It's really good.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DIT8Y3LC6M
>>127938810My mother liked Helen Reddy, Karen Carpenter, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Wish I could say more.
>>127938810mana-sama and pete burns
>>127938810OP is an incel
>>127943136NO U
PJ harvey had an amazing run
my beautiful anglehttps://youtu.be/Je6JSCZLgKU?si=Og16EL9Mm_Kz4r1C
>>127938906Kid Rock is banned from performing in California after her emotional outbursts, unmedicated opinions and lunatic conspiracy theories regarding the moon landings.
>>127938810A few, Anneke included but I'm too much of a hardass and prefer Sabina Classen and Lori Bravo.
>>127938810Sissel Kyrkjebø has a great voice.
>>127950133What about Dana Duffey?
>>127938847She lives in my hometown. A couple years back there was an AI discussion panel hosted by the local uni and she stood up in the middle of it and made an impassioned speech against new technology. She's a true luddite, it's endearing. She also hosts Christmas carol singalongs for children with a really cheap celtic harp because all the kids try to knock it over.
