New Singers Who Can Actually Sing

Don_S · « **on:** 14 Jul 2017, 03:32 pm »

Maybe I am just too old. (That is rhetorical, no comments needed, move on--and definitely no pots disparaging the kettle).

I can't seem to find any new artists who can actually sing. I mean stand-up and belt it out without resorting to jumping around, flashing lights, or flashing skin.

I grew listening to Gordon Lightfoot, Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Tom Rush, Ian & Sylvia, Joni Mitchell, Jennifer Warnes, and Kate Wolf to name a few pop/folk stars. On the more sedate side was Streisand. Not my style but what a voice.

So what do I hear from the latest generation? No real vocal talent except for Beth Hart. I know Alison Krauss has many fans but I think she lacks range and frequently tries too hard at the top end.

This post is not meant to start an argument, but rather garner suggestions. I desperately need new music more than new equipment. Who am I missing?

RoadTripper · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 03:38 pm »

Stacey Kent.

Bob2 · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:18 pm »

The show American Epic has some newer artists doing some vintage tunes.

rockadanny · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:20 pm »

If you like Beth Hart kind of stuff, someone who can actually sing AND "belt" it out, you need these:

Female vocals on these by Danielle Schnebelen a.k.a. Danielle Nicole (Nicole certainly is easier to spell than Schnebelen - I can see why she changed) will sear your soul and burn down your house.

rockadanny · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:27 pm »

And this ... Joan Osborne is the female vocals on this terrific release by Trigger Hippy

Edit: Joan is obviously not "new", but this is a new release.

rockadanny · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:40 pm »

Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers

raindance · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:43 pm »

You would need to define new

I like Jane Monheit, Loreena McKennitt, Lisa Gerard (Dead Can Dance or solo). All very different styles. Karnataka (proggish) has a couple of different female vocalists who I like the sound of. The male vocalist on Mike Oldfield's Man on the Rocks is pretty good but the production quality is harsh. RPWL has a great male vocalist (prog). Same with Pineapple Thief, also prog. Proto-Kaw has a good vocalist who sounds like a rock version of Midge Ure. Beyonce seems to have a good voice, I'd love to hear her do other genres.

But a lot of modern artists sound like they have damaged vocal cords, kind of like Marianne Faithful (anyone listen to her before she found drugs?).

I think I am also getting old - I mostly listen to instrumental stuff nowadays.

rockadanny · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:44 pm »

Con Brio - From the Hip
Xandra Corpora female vocals and bass.

rockadanny · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:47 pm »

Rachel Nagy of the Detroit Cobras. This is a good one: Mink Rat or Rabbit

rockadanny · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:54 pm »

Eilen Jewell - Queen of the Minor Key

jpm · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 04:59 pm »

rockadanny · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 05:05 pm »

One more to chew on, Nena Anderson - Beyond the Lights

timind · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 05:10 pm »

timind · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 05:11 pm »

rockadanny · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 05:11 pm »

Ugh, are these (my recommendations) chicks "real singers"? Now that I think about it I am not sure if they have the talent and range you are seeking or not as I've never critically listened for that. All I know is they CAN sing without auto-tune, are very enjoyable, talented (at least in their own right) and have terrific voices.

Don_S · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 07:51 pm »

Thanks for the suggestions. I will make a list and visit Spotify and YouTube.

I will try to keep an open mind but at first blush Rachal Nagy appears to violate at least two of my parameters---flashing skin and backfield in motion.

rockadany, We all know you purchased the album for the music.

rockadanny · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 07:58 pm »

OMG, that is not her on the cover.

10ear · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 12:48 am »

+1 on Stacey Kent!!!!

rockadanny · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 01:13 am »

I like Stacey Kent as well, but her voice sounds a little mousey to me. For more of a singer in the same vein check out Emilie-Claire Barlow's "Seule Ce Soir"

drphoto · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 04:45 am »

I think Pink is fantastic. Best of the big pop stars IMHO. No auto tune. Does shows live. Good sonwriter hellva performer. Seriously giver a shot.