Desert Island List: Top 5 Bands with Female Leads

In a series of Desert Island lists, I will be doing the Top 5 of whatsoever as it comes. I welcome you kind gentleman and gentleladies to contribute your very own Desert Island lists and suggestions for further lists! Enjoy! (DISCLAIMER: Each list is a standalone list that has nothing to do with the previous list)

Top 5 Bands with Female Leads. Again, in no particular order...putting these in order would be incredibly tough! Also I'm warping this to just Top 5 Female Indie Artists cause bands seem to disappear under the headliner's name

1) Metric: what's there not like about Metric? Emily Haines rocks it out emotionally, sexually, and physically. She's got great stage presence, and she matures as a song writer as time goes on. From hits like Monster Hospital, Succexy, Poster of a Girl, Gimme Sympathy, Stadium Love...her themes mature, but most importantly, they're relevant.

2) Florence and the Machine: New to the scene, Florence is popularizing airwaves all around the world. You can catch her song "Dog Days Are Over" on CJAD during the pre-game shows for Habs games. She's also had part of the song "Kiss with a Fist" play on NBC's Community in their inaugural episode. She's got a lot of energy in her vocals, and there is a lot of energy as a band.

3) Katie Melua: In terms of power in a voice, Katie Melua is at Level 99. She's got an incredibly empowering voice. The only thing that's weak is her lyrics. I'm not sure if she writes them herself, or that she has a writer, but it's pretty weak stuff. The instrumentals are soft, it paces the songs, it lets Melua unleash the beauty of her voice slowly and steadily. She's great to listen if you feel like you need to be motivated in a long term!

4) Ingrid Michaelson: she sings about how hard it is to wake up in the morning, but also about how great life can be if it's simple. The classic type that plays out to the hearts of 14-17 year old girls. Yes I have the heart of a 17 year old girl, now to find her and return it to her. I digress. Ingrid Michaelson is down to earth. Many female artists are dressed up, beautiful, and stylish...Ingrid does her shows wearing hats and her glasses, and a pair of jeans. She's just kickin' it back, playing some music, and entertaining people along the way.

5) Priscilla Ahn: I feel in love with her the moment I heard her stuff and saw her. She's got a sweet voice, and really easy going. Her music is what I call summer day music. With the sun shining, and a bit of a breeze blowing, Priscilla Ahn is perfect for the mood. Her music is well paced to have you elated, and to keep your buzz on. She doesn't sing about anything too endearing, but at the same time it's so platonic you feel like you know what she means.

That's it for now. I hope this helps you through menopause!!

My next topic will be the Top 5 Male Hairstyles you should wear when you're on a desert island for both picking up chicks, and just to survive! stay tuned, hopefully there won't be a 2 month delay between my next post!