Recently I've read a couple of things about female singers on blogs I read... and they made me realise that I really don't listen to that many female rock singers. Soul, yes, folksy type stuff, yes, but rocking? Nah.

Furthermore, the women listed in someone's top ten weren't really... rocking. So instead of sweet-sounding indie kids, how about:

1) PJ Harvey - because she has the most amazing voice, and continues to be interesting and innovate. And Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is in my top ten albums of all time. EVER EVER EVER.

2) The Gossip - Beth Ditto also has an incredible voice and dominates this album, which makes me want to dance, throw my arms around and just have fun. It's brilliant.

3) Yeah Yeah Yeahs - I really wasn't sure about them for a long time, but Fever to Tell is my NYC album - it reminds me of the first semester rocking up to law school. Karen O is fabulous. And she's called Karen O.

4) Long Blondes - an ALL-FEMALE GROUP, no less. From Sheffield, too, which pleases the other half. And they're great - fun, upbeat, witty... absolutely great.

5) Goldfrapp. Ok, so this isn't really rocking but this woman rocks, and that's what counts.
Also honourable mentions to Rilo Kiley, Sleater-Kinney... And Amy Winehouse. All about the Amy.