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Your Weekly Women to Listen To: Camélia Jordana, Now Now, FM Supreme and more

Happy Hump Day! I think this week’s list of women is pretty great and has something for pretty much everyone. Also, feel free to drop me a private message on here or send me an email to my personal account if you have a suggestion you want featured on here. I’m always happy to get your emails — a lot of you have great taste!

File Under: Former French Pop Idol (Nouvelle Star) contestant with a beautifully gruff yet soft voice.

From: France

For Fans Of: Coeur de Pirate, Kate Nash,

Bonus: Hat tip to my friend Mathilde for introducing me to this beauty. She may have come in third place, but she’s first in my heart.

File Under: Alterna-rap with a crazy good live show and big hair.

From: Chicago

For Fans Of: MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Kanye West’s earlier (pre-autotune) days, PBR, corduroy jackets, thick black rimmed glasses for fashion, James Baldwin novels.

Bonus: FM isn’t afraid to get down and dirty. You can find her writhing on the floor as she’s rapping at her shows.

File Under: Experimental electronic cabaret opera (for real)

From: Germany via Venezuela

For Fans Of: Grace Jones, if Coco Rosie made a love child with Nico and Hercules and Love Affair, letting your friend cut your hair because you’re bored, riding crops.

Bonus: You can hear Negrot’s distinct voice on the latest release from Hercules & Love Affair.

File Under: Singer songwriter, acoustic folk

From: California

For Fans Of: Dar Williams, Ani Difranco’s Not So Soft album, herbal tea, spice gardens, hemp.

Bonus: She’s a gal pal and she’s got a new EP coming out soon!

File Under: Rock balladry inspired by paintings

From: Saudi Arabia

For Fans Of: Romantic Classicism, glam rock, Sick of Sarah, jeans, vintage T-shirts, empowerment.

Bonus: The ladies were first brought to mass attention when the New York Times did a profile on them back in 2008.

File Under: Neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz cabaret, trip-hop

From: Montreal

For Fans Of: Bahamadia, Zap Mama, Beastie Boys, sleeveless sweatshirts, Arctic Monkeys, rainbow sherbet.

Bonus: Grab a free download of their song, “Shipwreck.”

File Under: Dream pop with an unmistakable West Coast sound

From: Silverlake, California

For Fans Of: The Murmurs, Bright Eyes, soft ’90s femme rock, Naomily, blueberry muffins.

Bonus: Two of the cutie pies in this group are sisters and one of them bats for our team!

File Under: Electro-pop rock, indie dance

From: Brazil

For Fans Of: LCD Soundsystem, The Ting Tings, hot pants, mesh tops, dance pits.

Bonus: Grab a free download of their song, “

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