P.S.

I think it would be really cool if other bloggers who appreciate alternative/strong female artists and bands, etc, if they were to celebrate some of their favourites too :)

Because women aren't often found in the mainstream music industry unless they're half naked, or sexualised in some ways. (Although there are always some positive twists to this tale. See t'other links) And they're hardly given enough coverage in alternative music press, unless in a stereotypical way (see the first Fword link).

And so, it is always good to remember that there are some AMAZING female artists out there, and to shout out about them! :)

There are some great articles on the F word about females (and sexism) in the music industry:
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/09/kerrang
http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2006/07/dont_cha_wish_pop_was_more_empowering
http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2007/02/sex_and_the_music_video

And some more positive articles about the mainstream music industry:
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2003/09/christina_aguil
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/05/the_spice_girls_1
(and my own personal post about the Spice Girls, not to toot my own horn, but it is relevent to this topic y'see)

Now, really, back to work for Amy :)