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Your Weekly Women to Listen To: Ciara, Tanya Davis, Mia Dyson and more

Well hello there, good looking! I am struggling a bit today because I went out a little too hard last night and I’m having some issues keeping my head up above my keyboard. Heed my advice everybody: water is your friend, but only if you stick with it early and often.

File Under: Indie pop with some dark tones and a little rock thrown in for good measure.

From: UK

For Fans Of: The xx, La Roux, Little Boots, neckerchiefs, skinny jeans, Inception

Bonus: Score yourself a free download of their song, “Prisoner.”

File Under: Gritty classic rock and roll sung by someone who has an incredibly beautiful first name and the last name of my favorite type of vacuum cleaner.

From: Australia

For Fans Of: Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, ties, leather jackets, large breeds of dogs.

Bonus: Mia’s father, Jim Dyson, is a well-known guitar builder and blues guitarist — I suppose it runs in the family!

File Under: Grimey dub-step, dancefloor slickness.

From: Malaysia

For Fans Of: M.I.A., Rye Rye, Kid Sister, high top sneakers with some sort of Velcro, neon nailpolish, working it low to the floor.

Bonus: Since her myspace page has been taken over by some jerkholes who are forcing me to listen to their mix tapes instead of being able to stream her jams, head over to bandcamp for some uninterrupted hotness and to purchase.

File Under: Beautiful sweeping songs of emotion and lore, guitars strumming.

From: Massachusetts

For Fans Of: Sharon Van Etten, chai tea, Alela Diane, oversized sweaters, ancient Greek tragedies, Laura Gibson.

Bonus: Download a free copy of her mesmerizing song, “Daisy Where Did You Go?

File Under: Simple lo-fi Southern rock, indie girl/boy band with no bass but enough soul to keep things awesome.

From: Washington D.C.

For Fans Of: Heartless Bastards, gloves with the tops of the fingers cut off, Holly Miranda, The White Stripes, Cat Power’s You Are Free album

Bonus: Grab a copy of their live performance at NYC’s Rock Shop.

File Under: Sexy hip pop to move your hips to and put a smile on your face

From: Hotlanta

For Fans Of: Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, high heels, hard bodies, Beyonce, stocking caps.

Bonus: She blessed us all with her video for “Like A Boy.”

File Under: Singer-songwriter with a soft and gentle voice that envelopes you like a cardigan.

From: Melbourne

For Fans Of: Fiona Apple’s slower songs, Laura Marling, rainy lazy Sunday afternoons on the couch with a good book

Bonus: (Hat tip to Brooke for the suggestion!) Here is a free download of her song, “Hidden Hands.”

File Under: Alterna-art grime that is a bit of an acquired taste but she’s got a great sense of humor.

From: UK

For Fans Of: Lily Allen, The Streets, French & Saunders, Flight of the Concords, silly bandz

Bonus: AE reader Tea&Toast gave us this great recommendation.

File Under: Upbeat rockabilly with emphasis on the rock and a nod to klezmer

From: Brooklyn

For Fans Of: Gang Gang Dance, Thao, Nico Vega, Tom’s of Maine natural cleaners, The Runaways, road bikes, jorts.

Bonus: Download her raucously fun jam, “Beating St. Louis.”

File Under: Sleepy singer-songwriter with who crafts some great poetry.

From: Nova Scotia (and you can hear her cute little Canadian accent when she sings)

For Fans Of: Julie Doiron, Forest City Lovers, spending hours at cafes, needlepoint, tabby cats, French films

Bonus: She plays for our team! Also, hat tip to AE reader Music Loves Me for the introduction.

That’s all for this week! Feel free to PM me with your suggestions! Also, if you’re looking to train for a 5k or 10k running race, you can check out my podcasts (they’re free).

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