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Is it summer yet? I am so over the weather here in Chicago. My only saving grace is that I currently work in an office with bright lights, no windows and it’s so hot I am sweating in only a tank top so it kind of feels like a hot summer day. OK, I’ll stop complaining – let’s get to the tunes.

File Under: Sex-fueled pop rock

From: Australia

For Fans Of: Ethereal voices on top of heavy bluesy guitar, Beth Gibbons, Sneaker Pimps, The Black Keys, candles, the Red Light district, bands playing during Buffy the Vampire Slayer (but better), rainy days

Bonus: Here is a trippy remix of her song, “Mammalian Locomotion,” which is perfect for the rainy dreary weather I’m having.

File Under: Smooth R&B, dance pop

From: Sweden

For Fans Of: a mixture of Keyshia Cole and Robyn (weird I know), Jennifer Lopez, Diddy Dirty Money, short sparkly dresses, lotion from The Body Shop

Bonus: Beldina was featured in the Childish Gambino (Community star Donald Glover’s rap act) song “Not Going Back.”

File Under: Melodic pop rock/alt country, soul

From: L.A.

For Fans Of: rooting for the underdog, sentimental moments, Melissa Ethridge mixed with Gretchen Wilson, Kelly Clarkson, the Aretha Franklin song “I Knew You Were Waiting.”

Bonus: Thanks to AfterEllen.com reader Shaker for the recommendation! I now recognize her song “Learning to Live” from the Jillian Michaels weight-loss show Losing It!

File Under: Melodic power metal, goth metal

From: Germany

For Fans Of: Lunatica, Asrai, Tristania, Medieval Times, Within Temptation, corsets, laced-up boots

Bonus: Lead singer Ji-In Cho is a total babe. Also, the band is offering up a free download of their song, “Liberato 2011” on their website.

File Under: Electronic, hyperdub

From: UK

For Fans Of: Ellen Alien, video game sounds, Skrillex, Guido, lounging in dark clubs with a martini – but a hipster martini, Apple products, small dance movements, track jackets

Bonus: Oddly enough, Ikonika got her music start by playing drums in hardcore and metal bands.

File Under: Lush indie rock creating a sound that envelopes you

From: North Wales

For Fans Of: Arcade Fire, Uh Huh Her, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Land of Talk, The Hundred in the Hands

Bonus: I think it’s pretty awesome that their frontwoman’s name is Ritzy! Also, this was the band most often recommended by you amazing AE readers, it was a great group effort and now it has paid off! High fives to you all.

File Under: Psychobilly, punk rock

From: California

For Fans Of: Three Merry Widows, HorrorPops, The Creepshow, drag racing, pinup girls, the punkier side of No Doubt, bathtub gin

Bonus: If you can get over the poor sound quality, take a look at the hotness that is Alicia Ridenour performing. I think I love her.

File Under: Electro-hop, R&B

From: New York

For Fans Of: Lost Bois, God-des, JenRO, MC Lyte, holding hands down the street, having doors opened for you/opening doors for your lady-friend, snack packs

Bonus: These fly chicks are out rappers and they’ve got their own record label, Noriq Records. They were the first lesbian act on AllHipHop.com.

File Under: Disco diva, R&B

From: Mississippi

For Fans Of: Donna Summer, Martha Washington, Anita Ward, Pride festivals, Luther Vandross, Earth, Wind & Fire

Bonus: Her song “Don’t Leave Me This Way” is one of my absolute favorites, it starts slowly and picks up to dance status.

File Under: Punk, lo-fi garage rock

From: Seattle

For Fans Of: Bikini Kill, L7, Bratmobile, Les Savy Fav, Controller.Controller, Be Your Own Pet, wearing shorts with tube socks, X-Ray Spex (particularly PGMG’s song “C30 C60 C90 GO”)

Bonus: Unfortunately the band broke up in 2007 but each has gone on to pursue other music projects. You can find vocalist Andrea Zollo playing drums in the band Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death.

That’s all for this week, remember to feel free to email me your suggestions and if you feel like it, you can even follow me on Twitter!

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