Femme Chill

A New Post Is Long Overdue!

2011-08-31T13:02:00.000-04:00

I can't stop listening to the song Adele performed on the VMA's, "Someone Like You". She has such an AMAZING voice. Here's the live performance:

Another Cover

2011-07-08T12:26:00.000-04:00

I'm loving this song right now. I should've added it to my previous post, but I thought it deserved it's own.

Cool Covers

2011-06-21T12:25:00.000-04:00

Create a playlist at MixPod.com

Mellow & Beautiful

2011-06-19T18:44:00.004-04:00

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Leftover Cuties

2011-06-14T11:09:00.003-04:00

After having a "Big C" marathon this weekend, I've fallen in love with the voice of Shirli McAllen, lead singer of Leftover Cuties. Check out the media player below (which is also on the right hand side of their website), where you can listen to the full version of many of their songs!

Here is the theme song from "The Big C", which is what turned me on to the band in the

Song of the Day

2011-06-10T12:25:00.000-04:00

All I Need - Ahn Trio This song is nothing short of beautiful. Read more about this sister trio and watch another video of two of their other songs, on TED.

Song of the Day

2011-05-30T13:15:00.000-04:00

Piece of My Heart - Keri Noble You can download this mp3 for free, here

I've Always Loved This Song

2011-05-29T14:55:00.000-04:00

Not only did Laura and I both like this song because it was so pretty (and she is the one who originally turned me on to Yo La Tengo), but I feel that it is an appropriate-themed song for how I feel right now. It's a beautiful song, give it a listen. Yo La Tengo - Tears Are In Your Eyes

A Little Bit Stronger

2011-05-26T08:25:00.000-04:00

While I can't relate to the break-up aspect of this song at this point in my life, I can definitely relate to parts of the chorus: "I know my heart will never be the same, but I'm telling myself I'll be okay, even on my weakest days- I get a little bit stronger"

Tearjerker Playlist

2011-05-22T11:57:00.003-04:00

Here is a compilation of the songs listed in the last 2 posts, but in a playlist format.

A Few More Tearjerkers....

2011-05-21T21:00:00.001-04:00

The Promise - Tracy Chapman Broken - Seether ft. Amy Lee Warning Sign - Coldplay My Immortal - Evanescence

Songs for Grieving Your Heart Out

2011-05-20T15:18:00.025-04:00

While these songs might not all be new, and are definitely more mainstream than what I would usually post, they fit my mood right now. So, that makes them good choices for now. The Band Perry - (You can listen to more of their music here) Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley - (See his list of albums here) Turning Tables - Adele - (See of her videos here) Fix You - Coldplay - (Listen to more of

Making a Comeback

2011-05-20T14:52:00.000-04:00

After a LONG vacation from blogging about the music world, I have decided to return. I'll have to do a little exploring to find some new sites that will host songs and let me make playlists, but I'm up for the challenge. The recent loss of my best friend has convinced me to look for comfort and pleasure in music, and that is what I plan to do. Please bare with me as I re-orient myself to the

Music for bedtime

2008-03-28T00:31:00.002-04:00

This post has been removed because imeem no longer exists :(

Latest Musical Discoveries

2008-03-15T12:15:00.006-04:00

My boredom has given me the chance to sample some new music. Here are a few good songs that I've stumbled across: Actually, this song isn't a new find, but it's one that I can't get over so I decided to add it anyway... This music has been taken down because imeem no longer exists. :(

Cozy Music

2008-02-29T20:52:00.012-05:00

Songs that I can't stop listening to right now: These songs have been removed because the playlists on imeem no longer exist :(

The Bittersweets

2007-05-31T05:13:00.000-04:00

Hanah Prater (lead singer) has one of those voices that you'll instantly fall in love with. It's pure, sweet, simple, and resembles the style of Alison Krauss or Karin Bergquist (of Over the Rhine). The Bittersweet's album, The Life You Always Wanted, contains an even mix of upbeat folk-pop and downtempo americana music. It's an easy album to listen to the whole way through!My personal

~Supergirly~

2007-05-06T14:20:00.000-04:00

~Click on the podcast player to hear the mix~/Supergirly Playlist/Lamb - Open UpGoldfrapp - #1Ladytron - Destroy Everything You TouchMaggie Walters - FingerprintsThe Veronicas - When It All Falls Apart More about the artists:Lamb Goldfrapp Ladytron Maggie Walters The Veronicas Tags: lamb, goldfrapp, ladytron, maggie walters, the veronicas

Folkness

2007-04-26T14:44:00.000-04:00

~The Playlist~Sarah Harmer - I Am AglowJill Barber - Hard LineEllie Lawson - Gotta Get Up From HereAlice Peacock - Alabama BoyKatie Herzig - Fools GoldValery Gore - Elliot GoesKate York - All Dressed In YouTags: sarah harmer, jill barber, alice peacock, ellie lawson, katie herzig, valery gore, kate york

10 Albums I Couldn't Have Lived Without This Year

2007-01-04T17:05:00.000-05:00

~Some of my favorite albums...~(Click on links to go to the artist website or read the album review, and click on the icons to buy the album. My favorite song off of each album will be on the playlist for this post.)Holly BrookLike Blood Like HoneyMy Favorite Song: WantedJill BarberOh HeartMy Favorite Song: In Perfect TimeNatalie Walker Urban AngelMy Favorite Song: Waking DreamAnna

Mini Indie Christmas Mix

2006-12-22T20:03:00.000-05:00

~Just a short little mix of some great indie Christmas tunes. Enjoy!-The Raveonettes - The Christmas Song-Ron Sexsmith - Maybe This Christmas-Liz Phair - Winter Wonderland-Luscious Jackson - Let It Snow-Ida - Jingle Bells-Point of Grace - Angels We Have Heard On High-Joy Zipper - Christmas Song-The Flaming Lips - A Change At Christmas-Yo La Tengo - It's Christmas TimeClick Here for the mp3 of

Angelic Voices of Christmas

2006-12-17T21:29:00.000-05:00

Christmas PlaylistSong For A Winter's Night - Sarah McLachlanHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - ColdplayHappy Christmas (War Is Over) - GeorgeWhat Child Is This - Dar WilliamsO Holy Night - Cosima DeVitoSilent Night - Martina McBrideWe Three Kings - Jennifer AvalonO Little Town of Bethlehem - JewelO Come All Ye Faithful - Sara EvansWelcome Christmas - Love Spirals DownwardChristmas Lullaby

More Angelic Voices

2006-12-07T12:29:00.000-05:00

Finals & projects are keeping me busy as the semester comes to an end. Here's a mini mix for now, and I'll post more once things wind down. Enjoy!Mini Mix - More Angelic VoicesAnnie Stela - Breath ThroughMirah - Nobody Has To StayHolly Brook - Still LoveJill Barber - Measures & ScalesTags: Annie Stela, Mirah, Holly Brook, Jill Barber

Five For Fall

2006-11-11T16:12:00.000-05:00

~~Five For Fall - Playlist~~Nick Drake - Place to BeCheryl Bliss - SweetLaura Veirs - GalaxiesThe Weepies - World Spins Madly AroundGran Bel Fisher - Crash & BurnA little more about the artists:(Click on the album icons to buy the music!)Nick Drake is an English singer-songwriter acoustic, autumnal songs. Nick has battled with depression, insomnia, and shyness, which are often depicted in his

Holly Brook

2006-10-31T02:18:00.000-05:00

Holly began performing with her mother at the young age of 6. By the time she was 15, she had already helped create 3 indie-folk albums. She moved to LA in 2003 and teamed up with Grammy Award Winning Jon Ingoldsby (who's worked with artists like Madonna and Elton John!). Holly claims that her main musical inspiration is Joni Mitchell because she performs music that explores beyond the normal

Sampler #3

2006-10-15T23:58:00.000-04:00

Playlist - Sampler 3Save Me - Remy ZeroGambling Everything For Love - Ben LeeBag Of Bones - The BittersweetsWall In Your Heart - Shelby LynneBlue Eyes - Cary BrothersLook At Me - Keri NobleLeading With My Heart - Alice PeacockBuilt This House - Rhonda StakichMaybe I'll Go - Lene MarlinTags: Remy Zero, Rhonda Stakich, Keri Noble, Cary Brothers, The Bittersweets, Shelby Lynne, Alice Peacock, Ben

Cat Power

2006-10-11T18:03:00.000-04:00

Cat power (aka. Chan Marshall) spent most of her childhood moving from place to place in the southern U.S. She dropped out of high school and began performing in Atlanta. She eventually moved to New York and opened for Liz Phair in 1994, which jump-started her music career. On that tour, she met Sonic Youth drummer (Steve Shelley) and Two Dollar Guitar's Tim Foljahn and they agreed to be her

A Mix For Cookin & Cleanin - Music of the 80s & 90s

2006-10-09T18:50:00.000-04:00

A little bit of random music from the 80s and 90s that I made to listen to while I was cooking dinner.Playlist (CC Mix)~Manic Monday - Bangles~Let It Whip - Dazz Band~Groove Is In The Heart - Dee-Lite~I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett~Dress You Up In My Love - Madonna~Under Pressure - Queen~Friday I'm In Love - The Cure~I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany

James Blunt

2006-10-04T19:29:00.000-04:00

I never thought I'd be making this post, but after going to Mixfest I have a new appreciation for James Blunt. He's amazingly talented with a phenomenal voice, and is also a kick ass piano player. His music is so moving, so if you ever get the opportunity to experience it live, I highly recommend checking him out. Anyway, here's some info about James.It took James a while to figure out that he

Sampler #2

2006-10-01T13:22:00.000-04:00

Beautiful melodies that I've been recently introduced to or can't stop listening to...~The Playlist~Blue - LijieBorn - Over the RhineWanted - Holly BrookLet You Down - GoldrushA Million Miles - Tamara BedrickyA Simple Melody - Sonya KitchellGoodbye My Lover - James BluntClick on the thumbnail of an album to purchase it. Click on the icon to the left to download the mp3 of this mix, or just use

Post Update

2006-09-30T11:52:00.000-04:00

So, I've been kind of sporadic with my posting and I wanted to come up with more of a methodic way of doing things. I've decided I'm going to make and post a new mix each weekend, and review a new artist each Wednesday. I'm also going to try to make a post about good and free mp3 downloads from various sites... that'll just be blended in somewhere whenever I find the time, no specific day. So

Katie Melua

2006-09-28T21:57:00.000-04:00

Artist: Katie MeluaGenre: Pop/Blues/JazzSounds Like: Norah Jones, Lamb Albums: Call off the Search, Piece By PieceKatie started to gain recognition after her first hit single "Closest Thing To Crazy" made it in the top 10 on the UK charts. Her new album, Piece By Piece was released in the UK in September of 2005 and she was named the highest selling female artist in the UK for 2004 & 2005. Her

Catchy Beats - A Happy Mix

2006-09-19T16:54:00.000-04:00

This playlist has got a bit of everything - jazz, punk, indie-pop, trip-hop.... Click on the links to learn more about the artist, and as always, support them by buying their music if you really like them!Playlist1. Dirty Laundry - Bitter:Sweet2. Chocolate - Snow Patrol3. A Dark Congregation - The Hush Sound4. So Here We Are - Bloc Party5. While We're In Love - Ivy6. Sink or Float - Aberdeen7.

The Hush Sound

2006-09-18T18:15:00.000-04:00

Artist: The Hush SoundGenre: Indie/PunkAlbums: Like VinesRecord Label: DecayDanceThe Hush Sound is a young quartet from Chicago that makes catchy pop-rock music. The male/female vocal combination and incorporation of the piano are what give the band a unique edge when compared to other aspiring indie punk bands. Since I'm not a huge punk fan, I'm partial to the slower tunes like You Are The

Lullabys

2006-09-15T15:37:00.000-04:00

Perfect tunes to listen to as you're falling into a peaceful sleep.~Playlist~Through the Dark - KT TunstallWaking Dream - Natalie WalkerJust Like Heaven - Katie MeluaSlumber My Darling - Alison KraussNumb - SiaLullaby for a Stormy Night - Vienna TengTears Are In Your Eyes - Yo La TengoYou Are The Moon - The Hush Sound (I know this is a repeat from the last playlist, but I love it so much, I

Bitter:Sweet

2006-09-14T18:26:00.000-04:00

Genre: Trip-HopAlbums: The Mating GameSounds Like/Compared To: Portishead, Zero 7, Serge Gainsbourg, Everything But the Girl, BjorkShana Halligan and Kiran Shahani combine their talents to create the Los Angeles music duo, Bitter:Sweet. The two crossed paths when Shana answered Kiran's craigslist ad for a singer. When the two met, they instantly clicked and starting creating music together.

Chilled Beats

2006-09-04T19:40:00.000-04:00

Some mellow songs for your listening pleasure....PlaylistDon't Forget to Breathe - Bitter:SweetHeartbeats - Jose GonzalezIn My Sleep - AberdeenYou Are The Moon - The Hush SoundAny Other Day - BlondfireHow To Be Dead - Snow PatrolAbout the MusicBitter:Sweet - Shana Halligan and Kiran Shahani have combined their individual talents to create Bitter:Sweet. The duo keeps their music unique by

Bic Runga

2006-08-29T04:21:00.000-04:00

Artist: Bic RungaGenre: Pop/FolkAlbums: Drive, Beautiful Collision, BirdsBic comes from a musically talented family and started singing at a very young age. Her music has proven to be extremely sucessful in New Zealand, and she has been nominated and won in numerous categories at the New Zealand Music Awards. She was awarded for: top female vocalist, best album of the year, best music video

Natalie Walker Debut Album Released

2006-08-26T02:56:00.000-04:00

Natalie's alum "Urban Angel" was just released on August 22. You can download it from iTunes or purchase a copy from CD Baby. If you want to sample the album, CD Baby also gives you the option to listen to the first 2:00 of each track on the album. You won't be disappointed!!!I plan to provide a description/review of each song as I become more familiar with the album, so check back for updates

A New Mix for the New Layout!

2006-08-22T01:09:00.000-04:00

This mix takes on a girly theme, and consists of more upbeat songs than usual. It's a fun mix, so enjoy!!!Playlist:Black Horse & the Cherry Tree - KT TunstallDo It - Nelly FurtadoHeadlock - Imogen HeapFleur De Lis - Slow DazzleCountenance - Beth OrtonWorn Me Down - Rachel YamagataEverything I'm Not - The VeronicasFreedom - Bird YorkL-l-love - Blondfire (formerly Astaire)*Click on the links above

Sampler #1

2006-08-19T15:16:00.000-04:00

This is a random mix of things... it's mainly downtempo stuff that's great to listen to while chillin on the weekend. Enjoy!~Playlist~ Breathe Me - SiaDown - Endless BlueDestiny - Zero 7Falling Down - LaikaThe Rain - Si*SeInternational Dateline - LadytronYou Make it Easy - Air ft. Beth HirschWaiting - Monica Schroeder ~Listen to this mix using the podcast player or download the mp3 here~

Songs to listen to while sitting around & thinking about life

2006-08-07T13:51:00.000-04:00

Well, I cheated and put some older, non-female music on the list, but I thought it was appropriate for the theme. Click on the artist links to check out their webpages. Enjoy the music!Playlist:Freshmen - Verve PipeBroken Bridge - Daughter DarlingTalk - ColdplayIn Perfect Time - Jill BarberA Little Better - Nadine ZahrEverything Around Me Is Changing - Sinead LohanCrazy Life - Toad the Wet

KT Tunstall

2006-08-01T19:57:00.000-04:00

After watching KT Tunstall perform on Conan a while back, I was captured by her talent. She performs solo, and provides as her own band. She uses a looping machine with a foot pedal to record and play back harmonies for the song that she's singing. She also plays the guitar and sometimes adds a tamborine for some of her performances. It's very impressive! I haven't listened to her whole album

Music For Your Every Mood/Occasion

2006-07-23T16:03:00.000-04:00

I've decided to add to my a little something to my postings, by creating some themed playlists. Not that this changes anything, but I thought it'd be fun to make some playlists to match certain moods and occassions. It'll also make it easier to pull up old playlists on my podcast and have some idea what type of songs will be on them (without looking up all of the old posts to figure it out).

Some Angelic Voices For A Chill Sunday

2006-07-23T15:40:00.000-04:00

Playlist:(The first five songs are beautiful, but they're kind of downers...)1. Anna Nalick - Catalyst2. Bird York - In The Deep3. Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life4. Fisher - I Will Love You5. Lauri Kranz - To Fall(And the next five are still mellow, but a little more upbeat!)6. Ivy - Edge of the Ocean7. KT Tunstall - Other Side of the World8. Morcheeba - Everybody Loves A Loser9. Jill

4th of July Mix

2006-07-04T17:50:00.000-04:00

Here's the playlist:1) Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz - Shy That Way2) Silverman - Onno3) Heather Nova - It's Only Love4) Caroline Herring & Claire Holley - Wildwood Flower5) Bono & The Corrs - When the Stars Go Blue6) Over the Rhine - Latter Days7) Daughter Darling - Sad & Lonely8) Katie Melua - Just Like HeavenAbout the music:Song 1: Tristan Prettyman is an artist who's music I came across

M Mix

2006-07-01T18:33:00.000-04:00

Here are some songs from Madonna's latest album that she played during the Confessions tour.*This is the first podcast post I've put on my page. If you're unfamiliar with podcasts, then this is all you have to do.... look for my pink podcast player in the upper right portion of the blog. Press play if you want to hear the playlist that's featured in the player. If you want to hear an older

A Beautiful Tune for A Not So Beautiful Saturday

2006-06-09T20:39:00.000-04:00

So I've weirdly been listening to some country music lately, and recently came to like the song "When the Stars Go Blue" by TimMcGraw. When searching for it online, I came across an even prettier version by Bono and The Corrs. Check it out, it's a catchy one!Where do you go when you’re lonely?Where do you go when you’re blue yeah?Where do you go when you’re lonely ? I’ll follow you...When the

My Personal Favorite..

2006-05-24T15:09:00.000-04:00

Artist: Natalie WalkerGenre: Trip-Hop/DowntempoSounds like: Daughter Darling, Beth Orton, PortisheadAlbums: Urban AngelNatalie Walker is the former lead singer of Daughter Darling, and is now headed in a new direction to establish herself as a solo artist. Her new music consists of angelic tones, along with her haunting vocals. While her voice is always beautiful, it seems to have a richer

Lauri Kranz

2006-02-01T16:50:00.000-05:00

Artist: Lauri KranzGenre: Indie Folk-RockAlbums: All This Time We Could Have Been Friends (2003), How to Disappear (2000)Similar Artists: Mazzy Star, Bebel Gilberto, DidoLauri's voice is soft and beautiful. She's a singer and songwriter from LA,and just recently formed the band, Snow and Voices. Her music has a gentle nature and her personal style shines through her voice. Check out her

Silverman

2006-01-22T16:19:00.000-05:00

Artist: SilvermanSounds Like: Portishead, Tindersticks, Sigur Ros, Tori AmosGenre: Dream PopAlbums: Archangel, Star, Speed of Life Pt. 2Together Anna Davis and Martin Williams combine their voices to create a very mellow, yet seductive sound. They formed the band Silverman in 1998 and the group has continued to experience growing success. They received the Best Music Award at the worlds first

Loquat

2006-01-16T00:00:00.000-05:00

Artist: LoquatSounds Like: The Cardigans, Beth Orton, Cat Power, Juliana Hatfield, KomedaGenre: IndiePopAlbums: The Penny Drop, Fall, Before the Momentum, It's Yours To KeepSince their first full-band show in 2001, Loquat has come a long way. Female vocalist Kylee Swenson provides amazing angelic tones to the dream pop sound of this group. The perfect blends of acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals

Andrea Revel

2006-01-13T14:06:00.000-05:00

Artist: Andrea RevelGenre: Mixed (folk/electronica)Albums: Citysong (2004), Mile Zero (2000)Compared to: Beth Orton, Dido, Sarah McLachlanAndrea's music takes on characteristics from many genres, which she blends ever so perfectly to create her own unique sound. Her newer album (Citysong) incorporates more of the electronic/downtempo genre,unlike her debut album (Mile Zero) which displays more

Finally!

2005-08-06T20:07:00.000-04:00

After procrastinating for months, I'm finally putting up my first post! Enjoy!

La Femme Chille

2005-07-27T18:42:00.000-04:00

As you can read in the description above, this blog mainly features female artists, (with the occasional exception). The emphasis is on chilled out, downtempo, angelic, and mesmerizing vocals. There is no specific genre covered here..... there will be lots of downtempo, trip hop, electronic, dream pop, & indie. It might take me a while to get things up and running, so bear with me! Enjoy the

Femme Chill

A New Post Is Long Overdue!

Another Cover

Cool Covers

Mellow & Beautiful

Leftover Cuties

Song of the Day

Song of the Day

I've Always Loved This Song

A Little Bit Stronger

Tearjerker Playlist

A Few More Tearjerkers....

Songs for Grieving Your Heart Out

Making a Comeback

Music for bedtime

Latest Musical Discoveries

Cozy Music

The Bittersweets

~Supergirly~

Folkness

10 Albums I Couldn't Have Lived Without This Year

Mini Indie Christmas Mix

Angelic Voices of Christmas

More Angelic Voices

Five For Fall

Holly Brook

Sampler #3

Cat Power

A Mix For Cookin & Cleanin - Music of the 80s & 90s

James Blunt

Sampler #2

Post Update

Katie Melua

Catchy Beats - A *Happy* Mix

The Hush Sound

Lullabys

Bitter:Sweet

Chilled Beats

Bic Runga

Natalie Walker Debut Album Released

A New Mix for the New Layout!

Sampler #1

Songs to listen to while sitting around & thinking about life

KT Tunstall

Music For Your Every Mood/Occasion

Some Angelic Voices For A Chill Sunday

4th of July Mix

M Mix

A Beautiful Tune for A Not So Beautiful Saturday

My Personal Favorite..

Lauri Kranz

Silverman

Loquat

Andrea Revel

Finally!

La Femme Chille

Catchy Beats - A Happy Mix