I was recently listening to some Alabama Shakes and realized I do not have many women musicians in my music collection (compared to the other gender).  Also, I have not seen many of them live, Grace Potter being the most recent in 2013.  As I was emerged in Brittany Howard's vocals, I remembered the name Andrija Tokic.  He produced Boys & Girls for Alabama Shakes and also recorded an album for another band who has a female lead singer.  Andrija produced the album Look Out Mama for Hurray for the Riff Raff, which is a band based out of New Orleans.  Both of these bands are now with ATO Records, which is a great place to be.  

All this lead to the decision that I have a sexist music library and I feel I need to post some tunes by a few rock'n soulful women, so enjoy!

There's something about a strong and soulful female vocal. When done right she can rattle your bones and make you wanna kiss or slap somebody. Or both. That being said the Alabama Shakes are a band to watch out for in 2012. This Athens band brings back elements of southern rock and roll with the powerful bluesy vocals of Brittany Howard. I have a feeling they are going to get big. If you have a soul then give them a listen.