From the early years of rock and roll to today’s
up-and-coming crop of young artists, there have been so many amazing and
talented women in music. Especially nowadays, there are so many women taking
the reins of their music careers and finding success.
March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, Vinyl Bay777, Long Island’s music outlet, is taking a look at some of the female artists
dominating music right now. Here are seven of today’s most important voices you
should be listening to.
1.
Courtney Barnett: Australian singer-songwriter
Courtney Barnett has a no-nonsense wit about her when it comes to writing
music. Her lyrics are honest and direct, often holding more weight than the
actual melodies themselves. One of her most recent singles, “Nameless, Faceless,”
explores the dichotomy between how women view the world verses how men do.
2.
Janelle
Monàe: Janelle Monàe has been turning heads ever since the release of her
2007 EP ‘Metropolis.’ But it wasn’t until last year’s ‘Dirty Computer’ that
people really started to take notice of the singer’s creativity, earning her a
Grammy nod for ‘Album of the Year.’ Whether its in her music or the film roles
she takes on, Monàe has also been an advocate for women’s, black and LGBTQ rights,
saying during an interview with Rolling
Stone last year, “I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight,
queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing
with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know
that I see you.”
3.
St. Vincent: A free-spirited pop artist, St.
Vincent (real name Annie Clark) has perfected the art of the eclectic and
brought it to the mainstream. Her 2017 album ‘Masseduction’ became her first
top 10 release and earned her two Grammy Awards. She has never rested on her
laurels though, continuing to evolve her sound and style at every turn.
4.
Beyoncé:
A classic at this point, Beyoncé is not just one of the most important female artists
of our time, but one of the most influential artists ever, period. From her
beginnings in Destiny’s Child to her current solo work and multi-million dollar
empire, she dominates the field. Her music is incredibly powerful as well,
penning female empowerment anthems like “Independent Woman,” “Single Ladies”
and “Girls (Who Run The World).”
5.
Alicia
Keys: Like Beyoncé, Alicia Keys has been one of the most powerful female
voices of our generation. Her music speaks to the spirit and essence of who we
are as people. Songs like “Girl on Fire” and her latest single “Raise a Man”
deliver a message of love and action with power and grace. Her star only grows
brighter as she continues to prove herself to be not just a singer or piano player,
but an artist.
6.
Lady
Gaga: Over her decade as “mother monster,” Lady Gaga’s influence has proven
more powerful than her music. Pioneering her “Born This Way” philosophy, she
has helped millions of young girls and those questioning their identities find
themselves and to be comfortable in their own skin.
7.
Lzzy Hale: Frontwoman for metal band Halestorm,
Lzzy Hale has been one of the most influential rockers in metal in recent history.
More than two decades after forming, the band is at the top of its game and
continuing to rise. Like her
female rock role models, Hale proves that women can rock hard and be role
models for others who want to do the same.
There are a lot of powerful women in the music today
challenging what it means to be a female artist in a male-dominated industry.
Between pop’s heavy hitters, rockers and avant-garde artists who change their
style with every new idea, there is so much creative energy and power coming
from this generation of female artists. The artists above, as well as many
others, are proof that women are influencing the future of music and culture.
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of titles to choose from in a variety of genres to satisfy most music fans.
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