Lo-fi, home-made electro-pop music made by girls on laptops is the best music on the face of the earth. This is what I want to hear when I go out dancing.
Ear Candy - http://www.myspace.com/earcandy
My friend Kate gave me a copy of their CD "Chante La Femme" many years ago and its been in my top 10 favorite albums ever since then - good luck trying to buy a copy though :( Maybe some day they will release it in iTunes so you can all hear the brilliance of Lady Bon Bon's tales of alien abductions and eating wild rice & peaches.
Leslie Hall - http://www.myspace.com/lesliehall
The irony of Leslie Hall is that underneath the gold pants and gem sweaters, and when she's not trying to sing all crazy on purpose, homegirl has some serious flow and a decent voice to boot ("Blame the booty"). "Zombie Killer" is another favorite with a really nice 90's throwback piano house line. She's 100% more interesting and entertaining than any major label pop concoction. She is a true pop star.
Team Gina - http://www.myspace.com/teamgina
I saw Team Gina live at a fashion show on Capital Hill on Seattle where most of the audience bailed after the fashion was over, and one of their microphones cut out, which was a huge bummer because Team Gina are adorable and energetic and have some DEVASTATING BASS while rapping about the politics of dating lesbians and playing Oregon Trail.
The Hazzards - http://www.myspace.com/thehazzards
Ok, not really electro but still seriously super cute and fun pop - You've probably heard "Gay Boyfriend", one of the defining anthems of our generation. Songs about temping and girl beer! This band has done wonders for my favorite instrument ever, the Cassio SK-1.
I'm sure there are more I can't think of but that is a good start!
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