Kill It Kid are really worth checking out. Have to say, though, that 6Music is a terrific resource; just make sure you have a) a pen and paper handy at all times, and b) Shazam on a smartphone. Oh, and a healthy bank balance, because you could easily find yourself spending lots of money. I would also recommend several new albums,
Cars by Kris Delmhorst, which is a reworking of Cars songs by Kris, who’s from Massachussetts, and has the most wonderful warm and mellifluous voice. A fantastic songwriter in her own right, too, and a really lovely person.
Don’t Stop Singing, by Thea Gilmore. Another singer/songwriter with a stunning voice, this project is Thea singing a collection of previously unknown and unscored songs by Sandy Denny. For those unfamiliar with Sandy, she sadly died after falling down stairs and suffering an undiagnosed brain injury. One of our finest ever singer/songwriters, she was the only non-band member ever to sing on a Led Zeppelin album.
Oh, and The Bangles have a new album out, which is a nice thing for those who enjoy jangly guitar-driven summery pop music, sung by women with no need for bloody auto-tune.