''Ethereal Goddesses'' go mainstream

First and Foremost, I have to talk about Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine)
She brought back this Stevie Nicks cool chick vibe, that made female singers with raspy voices and a darker edge cool.

Although let's get real Stevie never Really left/ or was forgotten about, Flo just brought it back to maintream with Cosmic Love,  and Dog Days songs brought to mainstream through movie soundtracks, tv episodes and commercials.(which is naturally where I began to grow completely tired and annoyed of the songs) beside the point..

Here is Florence's new single:---

http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/23/watch-florence-the-machine-what-the-water-gave-me-official-v.html

I Love This!- the way it starts off in true Flo fashion  showcasing just her vocals, then building gradually with the instruments & background choral element. Almost reminds me of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep''--funny next day I read this article on the track and found it was produced by the same guy (Paul Epworth)--read article on spinner.com


 (Anyone remember the Theme from the 80's movie Lost Boys??- If not check this out real quick: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=mrMLMV6E4CM&feature=related

''remember the choir boy part ''Thou Shall Not Faaalll... Thou Shall Not Feeaaar'' same idea!


Okay on to a younger generation of Florence + the Machine: Say Hello to Marina & The Diamonds


combine Flo + Madonna's ''Like A Prayer,'' and you get the track ''Fear & Loathing''
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/23/watch-marina-and-the-diamonds-fear-and-loathing-x-radioactiv.html

This appeals to my darker edgy side:) and the thing I"m most thankful for in both these ladies, is the both videos refused to give up any artistic license and kept their individuality no matter how abstract and it doesn't come across as gimmicky or being crazy for crazy's sake. It all still all works!

Now to prove that she's not all dark and twisty, pain & angsty, to show you some range the 2nd track ''Radioactive, you can definitely hear in a club somewhere--can't wait to hear the reminx to this!:0)

Lady Gaga move over, I predict that Marina will take your crown of glory very very soon!! thank goodness too because the last two gaga releases are complete garbage!:)