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Now Playing: Esmé Patterson – “Never Chase a Man”

There’s a delicate sweetness to Esmé Patterson’s gritty vocals, a fusion of undisguised emotion and lively inflections. She’s one of those artists who’s ingenuity goes largely unnoticed, but steadily accumulates a well-deserved cult following. Patterson’s 2014 record, Woman to Woman, is a unique triumph. Highlighting hymns told from the perspective of some of the most…

Now Playing: Linda Ronstadt – “You’re No Good”

I haven’t been able to get this song off my mind since I watched The Sound of My Voice, the Linda Ronstadt documentary. I’ve been acquainted with her music since I was a young child, but I never really knew how much of a pioneer she was for women in rock and roll. She played…

Now Playing: Lake Street Dive – “Good Kisser”

I’m kinda mad at you guys at the moment. You knew about Lake Street Dive this whole time and you didn’t tell me about them. I am really disappointed in you. They are absolutely freakin’ amazing . . . to put it eloquently. I stumbled upon them by sheer happenstance only twenty-four hours ago, but…

Now Playing: Florence + The Machine – “South London Forever”

With spring ever so slowly approaching, my attachment to South London Forever has infinitely increased. It makes me long for days spent in sunshine and the sweet scent of roses. I yearn for picnics in the park and looking up at the sapphire sky while I lay on a blanket in the grass. I want…

Now Playing: Fred Astaire – “Cheek to Cheek”

This morning, I was prepared to go into a long-winded speech about Fred Astaire and how he was my favorite actor from the golden age of Hollywood. I thought I’d tell you how he got his start in vaudeville as a young child, dancing with his sister, Adele. I thought I’d talk about Astaire’s transition…

Now Playing: Lizzo & Harry Styles – “Juice”

Get ready, my friends. Lizzo and Harry Styles are here to brighten up your day. Last week, our darling Lizzo brought out the admired pop prince at her Miami show for a juicy live duet. I’m not a Harry Styles fan by any means, but this performance was so much fun, my face turned into…

Now Playing: Florence + The Machine – “What Kind of Man”

There isn’t much more I can say about this song that hasn’t already been said. In fact, I think I’ve pretty much said it all. I have come to a realization, though. You’ll think it overly simple, but I don’t think I’ve ever said it out lout before. So, here it goes: This is one…

Now Playing: Sara Bareilles – ‘Armor”

Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try as women, no matter how hard we fight, we’re still in the same place as we started. It can feel like we’ve made no progress at all. They tell us we’re not smart enough, pretty enough, or talented enough. They make us feel like we’re…

Now Playing: Dua Lipa – “Don’t Start Now”

Yes! Finally, disco for the modern era. Grab your bell-bottoms and platform shoes, we’re going dancing. I love this song, because I always imagine myself singing it in some big-budget movie musical. It would fit perfectly, don’t you think? See you tomorrow! For more Kim the FanGirl follow the blog on Twitter @kimthefangirl and on…

Now Playing: Sia – “Elastic Heart”

This is kind of embarrassing to admit, but I had no clue that this song existed until a few weeks ago. Our initial introduction was so powerful, this raw and revealing track has been haunting me ever since. See you tomorrow! For more Kim the FanGirl follow the blog on Twitter @kimthefangirl and on Facebook