Music recs for Stellie, as requested!
St. Vincent - I don't really know how to describe her music - electronic pop, but with very strong songwriting, I suppose. She reminds me of a quirkier Bat for Lashes - whimsical, but a bit dark. She's got two albums out, but I prefer the first one, Marry Me as the second, Actor is more electronic and sounds a bit harsher.
Favorite songs - Now Now, The Apocalypse Song, Paris is Burning
My Brightest Diamond - Beautiful, haunting voice, beautiful, rich songs. Lots of strings and keyboards.
Favorites - Workhorse, Inside A Boy, Something of an End
Neko Case - Her voice is incredible - she's the 'could sing the phone book and make it interesting' type. Her earlier work definitely has a country twang to it, but her more recent stuff has lost most of that, though she still tends to use a lot of guitars. Very catchy, melodic songs - good stuff to sing along to.
Favorites - This Tornado Loves You, Hold On, Hold On, John Saw That Number
Kat Flint - I recommend her to pretty much everyone I talk to about music because I love her so much. Sweet, pretty folky type pop - everything about her, from her voice to her lyrics to her arrangements, are just so nice and lovely. Her music always makes me happy.
Favorites - Lazybones, Candyfloss Branches, The Blinking
I'll stop there - went with all lady singers since we were talking about Bat for Lashes before, but let me know if you wanted any more or anything else - I admit I listen to mostly female-fronted stuff but I do have some variety in my collection!