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Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Danai, Lana Del Rey and more

Today is a very special day because today is Trish Bendix’s birthday and she is not only my editor, but also one of my besties. I actually spent part of my morning trying to put together a video for her, but my dogs weren’t cooperating as props and they sure as hell did not want to be part of my choreography. So, it will have to wait for another time. And when I figure out how to auto-tune my voice, there will be some greatness coming your way. Oh yes, there will (insert maniacal laughter here).

File Under: Music that could easily have been a film score in the 60’s that I find oddly comforting to listen to as I sleep.

From: Originally born in Greece, raised in France then moved to Chile

For Fans of: Serge Gainsbourg, Belle de jour, black turtlenecks, rolling your own cigarettes, romance languages, listening to your grandparents tell stories, Harold and Maude, espresso, Beach Cruiser style bicycles.

Bonus: Well, I can’t seem to find a ton of information on Danai, but for me the bonus ends up being that her voice helps me fall asleep at night and since I have insomnia most nights, it’s a really welcome way to wind down.

Balada de Matilde by Danai Stratigopoulou on Grooveshark

File Under: Her face, her lips but mostly her voice would be the subject of any poetry I would have written in the last few months – if I could write poetry.

From: Brooklyn

For Fans of: Fiona Apple singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” “Across the Universe” and “Never Is A Promise,” sneaking out to meet someone you shouldn’t be seeing, Stevie Nicks, feelings, The Wonder Years, The Boulevard of Broken Dreams, riding public transportation on cloudy days, Sia’s sadder songs, secretly loving drama.

Bonus: OK, so there has been a lot of talk about Lana Del Rey and not all of it is good — mostly because she first launched her career under a different name and with different lips, etc. I was waiting a while to write about her here because I wanted to hear more of her music (and her debut album comes out at the end of January). I can safely say she is not only an internet sensation, she is the real deal and I still love her even if she continues breaking my heart every time I listen to “Blue Jeans.” If there was ever any doubt about her talent, please take this as proof.

Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans by Nelsony23

File Under: Avant-funk, Electro-Hop

From: NYC

For Fans of: Idle Warship, Outkast, Janelle MonĂ¡e, Lady Miss Kier, dancing, mustache parties, unique patterns, big jewelry, party people, repurposing old electronics, breakfast for dinner, any movie or TV show with a cameo from Bootsy Collins or George Clinton, short jersey-cotton skirts, Sneaky Sound System.

Bonus: They’ve got a ginger in the group who looks very much like one of the guys from Mythbusters (and, in a strange bit of news, one of the myths being busted last night also ended up busting a car and someone’s house).

Cubic Zirconia – Yellow Spaceship Pt. 2 by foolsgoldrecs

File Under: Pop-reggae, rock R&B, great voice

From: Canada

For Fans of: Maroon 5, Nelly Furtado, Noisettes, sitting on a porch with a guitar and friends, Jason Mraz, Daphne Willis, Amstel Light, cool hats, veggie burgers with avocado, carnivals, Sunday Funday.

Bonus: Meredith actually plays a guitar that she built herself. If that doesn’t up the hotness factor, I’m not really sure what does.

Unfortunately that’s all I’ve got time for today but I will be making it up to you very soon. I’m pretty obsessed with all of the artists listed here today so hopefully you’ll feel the same way. Remember to wish Trish a happy birthday and feel free to follow me on Twitter or friend me on Facebook!

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