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We’ve made it to another round of women to listen to! Let’s get it.

File Under: Former model turned indie-rocker

From: NYC

For Fans Of: I Blame Coco, Vampire Weekend, vintage New York style, coffee for breakfast, Gus Van Sant movies.

Bonus: Lissy and Adam Green did a cover of Biz Markie’s “Just A Friend.” Plus, she’s a gay lady.

File Under: Cinematic indie-classical

From: Brooklyn

For Fans Of: Joanna Newsom, Arcade Fire, Clint Mansell’s scoring of Requiem for a Dream, used bookstores.

Bonus: Their debut album, i am not, is finally available for download.

File Under: Unpretentious indie rock with warmth, texture and a unique voice

From: Montreal

For Fans Of: Warpaint, Film School, Sea of Bees, feminist theory, public transportation, Stella Artois.

Bonus: For the price of an email, you can download two singles off of their most recent album.

File Under: Sultry R& Bossa Nova with some electro-remixes

From: Brazil

For Fans Of: Sade, Bebel Gilberto, red wine, seduction, Céu, block parties.

Bonus: Hat tip to AE reader, Chiara, for the introduction. Now grab a free download of her song “Lero-Lero!”

File Under: Experimental dark electronica/industrial

From: London

For Fans Of: Underworld, Cirque du Soleil, Run Lola Run, black nail polish, The Crow, Prodigy.

Bonus: Here’s a hot remix of one of Clark’s most popular tracks, “Our Darkness.”

File Under: Afro-beat, jazz funk

From: Benin, West Africa

For Fans Of: The Very Best, Zap Mama, Al Green, Cuban coffee, bright colors, warm breezes.

Bonus: Grab this fantastic tune, “Kelele.” It will warm your soul.

File Under: Funk rock that packs a punch

From: Toronto

For Fans Of: Melissa Ferrick’s rockier stuff, Heart, Hunter Valentine, chain wallets, grommet belts.

Bonus: Lead singer Shawnee “Hottie McHotpants” Lynn Talbot, is out and proud. Win yet another one for our team.

File Under: Neo-soul with heavy beats

From: Vienna, Austria

For Fans Of: Bridget Lyons, Nikka Costa, Sunshine Anderson, blueberry pancakes, Amy Winehouse’s Frank album, high-heeled boots, Taylor Dane.

Bonus: Check out this cute interview with Lylit.

File Under: Breathtakingly beautiful minimalist singer/songwriter

From: Norway

For Fans Of: The Cinematic Orchestra, having feelings, Sharon Van Etten, Fiona Apple’s slower songs, Minor Majority, reading by candlelight, small thoughtful gifts.

Bonus: I wish I could remember who recommended her to me so I could thank you thank you thank you! Now, share her with other people you love.

File Under: Soft pop rock

From: UK

For Fans Of: Throwing Muses, The Breeders, The Murmers, mittens, Reality Bites, early Liz Phair.

Bonus: One of the band’s members is AE reader Radioactive Girl! I found out about her band from trolling through this great community board.

Enjoy the rest of your week! I’ll be back next Wednesday with 10 more women to check out.

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