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I’m still sick and my dogs are insisting on taking their wrestling matches directly onto my feet so that one or both of them can chew on my toes as they flip each other over. In the interest of getting myself better, I’m not sure if I need raging music to beat the crap out of this illness or if I need some soft soothing tones to lull me to sleep like some good old-fashioned Nyquil. Thus, today’s list of women to listen to will be a mixture of both.

File Under: An electroclash fueled step-aerobics class that leads into mixed martial arts fighting.

From: London

For Fans Of: Heartsrevolution, Crystal Castles, skinny jeans with long tank tops, Adult., Red Bull.

Bonus: Their new album just came on in Sepetmber, so you’re not too far behind! Here’s a free download of their jam, “New Breath.”

File Under: California sun-soaked ballads with a bit of ’60s Detroit charm for good measure.

From: L.A. via Chicago

For Fans Of: Vampire Weekend, The Like, sprinkles, jelly shoes, The Hush Sound, fruit-flavored yogurt.

Bonus: If you’re into their first E.P., you’ll be happy to know their forthcoming album, Talking Fiction, will be out later this month.

File Under: Beautiful pop balladry with a playful innocence

From: Montreal

For Fans Of: Falling in love at first sight, Lykke Li, A Fine Frenzy, piano, feeling the sun shining on your face

Bonus: Here’s a download of her shiny happy “Printemps,” courtesy of All Things Go.

File Under: Lovely singer/songwriter piano and guitar pieces based on nostalgia and reminiscing on the past

From: Detroit

For Fans Of: Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Sarah McLachlan, rich desserts, Sufjan Stevens, needlepoint.

Bonus: For cover song fans, Thomas has a pretty great version of R.E.M’s “The One I Love.”

File Under: Raw hip hop with all the right curves

From: New Jersey

For Fans Of: MC Lyte, Psalm One, KRS-One, Frank’s red hot sauce

Bonus: Rah is giving away a free download (one clean and one ridin’ dirty) at her website.

File Under: Downtempo electronic, trip-hop, experimental and psychedelic

From: NYC via Tokyo

For Fans Of: Luscious Jackson, Beth Orton remixed by Portishead, buying things from Rotofugi, drum circles and fire dances

Bonus: She was co-founder of the fantastic band Cibo Matto alongside Miho Hattori.

File Under: Classic rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, soul, all-over-the-map sweetness who has provided some of the greatest classics of all time.

From: Nashville via Georgia

For Fans Of: The original Hairspray soundtrack, Girl, Interrupted, Elvis, Connie Francis, Werthers Originals, visiting Nana in Boca.

Bonus: Well this is probably just for me because I’m obsessed with old people, but I love that she has her own MySpace page – even if she doesn’t keep it up herself – and she’s still touring!

File Under: Indie singer/songwriter whose songs are filled with gorgeous layers of instrumentals and a voice I’d like to tuck me in at night.

From: Olympia, Washington

For Fans Of: A soft summer rain, Julie Doiron, Mazzy Star, Feist, romantic embraces.

Bonus: OK, not a bonus, this totally grosses me out — she was born on her kitchen table. Hey, somebody pass the potato pancakes over this way!

File Under: Electro-pop with an ’80s glam ring around the collar

From: New Zealand

For Fans Of: Little Boots, off the shoulder sweatshirts, leg warmers, Robyn, laser light shows, sex with the lights off.

Bonus: She’s a gal pal! Win one for our team! Also, here’s a remix of her jam My Delirium.

File Under: Island pop, synth-R&B, the gender-neutral boogie-person coming to life and instead of attacking you, singing to you.

From: Jamaica

For Fans Of: Halloween, Janelle Monae, Andy Warhol, Sade, leather onesies, dungeons, the movie Beetlejuice.

Bonus: Jones is an out bisexual who has been linked to the self-proclaimed “world’s first supermodel” Janice Dickenson. That is a strange pair to think about, but I’m still thinking about it.

And there you have it; another week of Women to Listen to has come and gone. I’m off to take more cold medicine but please have a great rest of your week for me. I’ll be back next week with another installment.

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