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Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Little Scream, Teedra Moses, Ayo and more

I don’t mean to keep patting myself on the back but, seriously, every week I feel like these artists just get better and better. OK, we know I have absolutely nothing to do with their talent but I am high-fiving myself for bringing some of them to your ears.

File Under: Gorgeous melodic indie-pop, a definite new favorite for times I need my temples rubbed

From: Switzerland

For Fans Of: Radiohead, the upcoming release from Thao and Mirah (I know you haven’t heard it yet but trust me), Beth Orton, Anna Ternheim, Feist, Joan as Policewoman, tea in the daytime and vodka for the night, black leggings, coffee shop windows on cold mornings.

Bonus: Sophie is giving away a free track from her upcoming album. Download “Your Personal Religion.”

File Under: Soulful R&B with some Reggae licks

From: German-bred but everything I can find about her is in French (go figure)

For Fans Of: India Arie, Nneka, sarongs, puka shells, Esperanza Spalding, moisturizer, tropical weather, Ziggy Marley.

Bonus: If you’re looking for a panty-dropper, check out this video from one of her live shows. Unreal.

File Under: Electro dance-pop with a spritely voice taken from a fantasy land

From: Estonia (isn’t that where they said Brendan Fraser’s character was from in Encino Man?)

For Fans Of: Annie, Bjork (though not up to her caliber just yet), snowglobes, faeries, Dragonette, drawing pictures on your shoes, going to comic book conventions in character.

Bonus: Check out her fun video for the single “Gummybear.”

File Under: Alternative metal, melodic heavy rock

From: Germany

For Fans Of: Bif Naked, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Tool, jewelry with spikes on it, their newer stuff sounds like No Doubt.

Bonus: A big thanks to AfterEllen reader Elin for the great recommendation! Unfortunately for us folks in the U.S., their latest album, Bel Air isn’t available just yet. It came out last Friday in Germany.

File Under: Dreamy synth pop, queer-gaze (or should it be queer-gays?)

From: Portland

For Fans Of: Warpaint (like, very much), School of Seven Bells, Mirah, St. Vincent, Dance Yourself to Death, introspection, fondue, subtext.

Bonus: Since it was love at first listen for me with this band, I had to set up an interview for my AfterEllen.com readers to find out more! Be on the lookout in the near future and if you have any questions you’d like posed, feel free to drop me an email.

File Under: Going from soft, sweet electro lounge to sexy rock in a single bound

From: Poland

For Fans Of: Mum, Robyn, Sia, I Blame Coco, disco balls, short skirts with cowboy boots.

Bonus: OK, I love this. Brodka voiced the character of Karai in the Polish version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which allows me to direct you to this video.

File Under: A melting pot of swinging acid jazz grooves and world music made for indie rock ears

From: L.A.

For Fans Of: Beach rock of the ’60s, Holly Golightly, Pizzicato Five, Turkish coffee, Ravi Shankar, hanging ethnic tapestries in your dorm room, headbands.

Bonus: The group did a fantastic cover of Donna Summer’s disco hit, “I Feel Love,” which you can listen to at their MySpace page.

File Under: Melodic metalcore, thrash

From: California

For Fans Of: Thrasher magazine, Otep, The Agonist, Straight Line Stitch, Walls of Jericho, heavy bass lines, Korn

Bonus: Lead singer Maria Brink was named the 2010 “Hottest Woman in Metal” at the Revolver Golden God awards.

File Under: Indie pop bliss

From: Quebec, Canada

For Fans Of: Animal Collective meets St. Vincent, Arcade Fire, Austra, Sea of Bees, nature, sun dresses, second hand stores.

Bonus: Here is a free download of her fantastic song “Cannons.”

File Under: Smooth R&B, slow club jams

From: New Orleans

For Fans Of: Faith Evans, SWV, Amerie, Marsha Abrosius, cupcakes, silk robes, sexy time, little black dresses (wearing them or seeing them on someone), Shanice (oh yes, I went there – “I Love Your Smile” was the jam).

Bonus: Not only is Teedra a great singer, she’s also written songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige, Raphael Saadiq and Macy Gray to name a few. Extra bonus: Some of her songs have been showcased on the LOGO series Noah’s Arc.

I hope these artists will get you through another week. In the meantime and in between time just remember that I love you.

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