A new feature and a simple one. It’s Friday. You should be working but you can’t be bothered. Frost will introduce you to five brilliant acts that if you’re not listening to already, then you ought to be. This week the brief is British and Female.

 

Es Muss Sein – a young female singer from Kent., first seen supporting Glasvegas at their recent London show. This track is a live version of ‘Sail’ from her recent ‘Es Muss Sein’ EP.

 

 

She Makes War – in her own words she’s a “London-dwelling gloom-pop solo artist” and one who recently covered Madonna in collaboration with Hope and Social. Below is ‘Exit Strategy, the lead track from her recent ‘Little Battles’ LP. If you’re quick you can catch her on tour now.

 

 

Evans The Death – a slice of Babes in Toyland-esque speed-pop from a great new London band:

 

 

Eliza Newman – ok so she wasn’t born here, or indeed born Newman. When I first saw her live, with previous outfit Bellatrix, she was under the name Eliza Geirsdóttir but let’s not split hairs over a voice this good. Originally from Iceland, now resident in London she writes beautifully complex pop songs. ‘Pie In The Sky’ is the title track to her 2nd solo album, released last year.

 

 

Scout Niblett – originally from Nottingham, now resident in Portland, Oregon, Ms Niblett has been rocking her minimalist sound for over a decade to critical acclaim. This track, ‘Your Beat Kicks Back Like Death’, is a superb mix of drums and vocals. Splendid!