Why Am I Not One Of You?

I've always been someone who thought they preferred male vocalists to females until I blasting one of mix tapes in the car. And that's when I realised - there were an awful lot of female singers on there. So inspired by my reverie that I do in fact adore an awful lot of female vocalists i've made a list of some of my favourites for you to check out- if you haven't already that is.

Here's an obvious choice for you - Hayley Williams of Paramore. I can safely say that I don't know anyone who dislikes her singing. Even my mum who is an avid 'Hayley Hater' can't deny that she has an amazing voice and it's one that stays just as amazing live. With 3 full length studio albums, a couple of EP's, live albums and a bunch of covers and demo's under the 8 years old belt of Paramore I can't wait to see what they have in store for us next.

If you're not already in love with Sierra Kusterbeck of VersaEmerge then you're missing out big time. Her vocals are sugar and spice and have me questioning on an hourly basis why i'm not her. Like really? How does one person get to look and sound gorgeous and be insanely awesome too? It's simply not fair. But i'll learn to cope with it so long as I don't have to wait too much longer for her and band mate Blake's new album Another Atmosphere said to be released early next year.

Juliet Simms from Automatic Loveletter finally found the fame she deserves after coming second place in the last season of The Voice. Before that however she played all the shows she could and sung her heart out at every opportunity for years and years constantly being messed around by various record labels along the way. She has a beautiful raw voice that i'm excited to hear more from.

I post about Becca Need-Menear's band Anavae so often that if you still haven't fallen for them then I suggest you hurry up about it. She's a lovely person with a lovely voice and a band that is going to go far. But just in case you're like me and that's not enough for you she has endless covers, collabs and her previous band End Of The Spectrum to keep your ears happy.

Tay Jardine has a voice that grows on you and one that gets better and better every time I see We Are The In Crowd live. Pixie-sized Tay has a voice unlike anyone else's that can adopt pretty tones in one instance and then gruff punk harmonies the next.

Lights has a lush studio voice that gets 100 times better live and a 1000 times more stunning acoustically.

Cassadee Pope is soon to appear on The Voice after going solo since Hey Monday took an indefinite hiatus (cries self to sleep). Sugary sweet vocals that can reach an unexpected high note on occasion.

What I like best about Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless is how she just does not give a single fuck. Oh, and she has a pretty voice.

I don't think she needs any introductions but just in case any of you had a seriously deprived childhood Gwen Stefani and No Doubt started my love for female singers.