fragility Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I’m trying to gently steer my 5yo daughter to the more rock/prog/metal side of things from pure Disney (admittedly, I love a good bit of Disney too) I’m putting a few music videos and live performances on to try and make it as interesting as possible and I’m really aware of presenting some role models she can identify with. The whole boy/girl thing seems to be a really big deal at this age, so I’m keen to make sure we get some female representation in, but it’s not something I’ve ever thought of consciously that much. So hit me with your favourite bands with female musicians to add to the playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBH Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Halestorm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 not quite metal, but maybe a valid excuse to view some kate bush vids on you tube... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Gail Ann Dorsey was a mainstay of David Bowie’s band from the mid 90s onwards. She is a phenomenal bass player, no slouch as guitarist, superb singer, and cuts a striking figure on stage. On YT look for Reality Tour, Glastonbury 2000, BBC 2002. EDIT: Some rock there but not prog or metal. Edited July 26, 2020 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Kate Nash, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Anna Calvi, Elastica, Talking Heads, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Sleigh Bells, Blood Red Shoes, The White Stripes, The Subways. Mainly rock artists and bands, but all have strong female role models, imho. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Night wish (vocals) Alice Cooper (current guitarist Nita Strauss) Anneka Von Giesenburgen (solo and with Devin Townsend) Amy LeVere Joanne Shaw Taylor Samantha Fish Horrorpops (vocals and double bass) Halestorm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 What used to be called Indie music has a pretty good proportion of female artists. Try listening to 6 music for a day or two and should hear a lot of female solo, female fronted and all or mostly female bands. Try PINS, Porridge Radio, Hinds for example. Not really rock/prog though.... I’ll see if I can think of something that fits that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 If your daughter enjoys watching Olympic standard gurning there’s always Haim... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Me’shell Ndegecello, 4 non blondes, alanis morisette, L7, St Vincent, Sheryl Crow, Esperanza Spalding, Janelle Monae, Ida Nelson I know I have crossed a few genres But... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 The Warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: L7 Not sure the OP would want their 5 year old to be introduced to L7, recalling a particular performance on channel 4s 'The Word' many moons ago. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Just now, hooky_lowdown said: Not sure the OP would want their 5 year old to be introduced to L7, recalling a particular performance on channel 4s 'The Word' many moons ago. 🤣 That was horrific, and made my eyes bleed, I can still feel the burn - I apologise but take no responsibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, fragility said: I’m trying to gently steer my 5yo daughter to the more rock/prog/metal side of things from pure Disney (admittedly, I love a good bit of Disney too) I’m putting a few music videos and live performances on to try and make it as interesting as possible and I’m really aware of presenting some role models she can identify with. The whole boy/girl thing seems to be a really big deal at this age, so I’m keen to make sure we get some female representation in, but it’s not something I’ve ever thought of consciously that much She’s 5 ! Let her be a 5yr old. Lots of great current pop music she can identify with - way more than the creaking list of old women above - most are older than her nan! Car playlists are good way to mix her music and yours. My 8yr old daughter is a huge fan of Wengie (parents will know) but from long car journeys found some surprising gems she enjoys - Thundercat and the Prodigy. Sgt Pepper and Thriller have also gone down well with all my kids. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Floor Jansen, Anette Olzon, Simone Simons, Orianthi Panagaris, Anika Nilles, Me'shell N'degeocello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 How about Babymetal? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragility Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks everyone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 8 hours ago, fragility said: I’m trying to gently steer my 5yo daughter to the more rock/prog/metal side of things from pure Disney (admittedly, I love a good bit of Disney too) I’m putting a few music videos and live performances on to try and make it as interesting as possible and I’m really aware of presenting some role models she can identify with. The whole boy/girl thing seems to be a really big deal at this age, so I’m keen to make sure we get some female representation in, but it’s not something I’ve ever thought of consciously that much. So hit me with your favourite bands with female musicians to add to the playlist. My daughter is a bit younger but she loves the Trolls films. The first one got her in to some classic disco music and the sequel has a bit more rock. OK, it's not all original artists and words are changed but you can easily go "if you like that then you'll like this..." So Gwen Stefani plays the DJ in the first film which got my daughter dancing along to some No Doubt the other week. Other than that if she likes guitar music then anything that has Orianthi or Nita Strauss could be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Or Jennifer Batten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Taylor Swift is a multi instrumentalist and an incredible pop songwriter. Go back about 50 years and you’ve got Dolly too. Might not be your thing but these two women have written songs that change lives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I would suggest Prince, as he had many women in his bands like Wendy and Lisa, Rhonda Smith, Ida Nielsen and so on. I don't think we need to divide the scene purely to wo/men, there are many very interesting "collaborations". Oleta Adams has incredible voice that is supported by some musicians. Esperanza Spalding sings and plays bass... how about Spice Girls, and take a look at Alissia Benveniste and her band: I think that it is reasonable as well as important to show that wo/men are equally good as musicians/leaders/composers/etc. but I also like the idea of equality over separation/segregation. Yes, I do come from a family and country where people are already quite equal. There is still work, yes, but we have had a woman as a president and a prime minister, so some glass ceilings have already been broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Loads of prog bands with female vocalists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I'd stick with Disney. Kids tastes will change in their own good time or they may not even like music at all. My older two, now in their early 20s, have never shown any great interest in music though my son was into Fiddy Cent when he was younger but I never tried to put him off 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 10 hours ago, fragility said: I’m trying to gently steer my 5yo daughter to the more rock/prog/metal side of things Why? (and especially why prog? ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, adamg67 said: Why? (and especially why prog? ) Why not? My kids used to get Black Sabbath sang to them as lullabies when they were babies. Some of the bass lines hummed gently really worked! 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 My niece, Stina, started off singing Disney tunes with a hairbrush, this is her now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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