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Posted on Mar 2, 2015

10 Female Indie Song Covers That Are Better Than The Originals

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If you love the melodic and slightly raspy quality of Ingrid Michaelson, then you'll love this cover. She shows off all of the talents including her wide vocal range and the instruments she plays. — youtube.com

If you love the melodic and slightly raspy quality of Ingrid Michaelson, then you'll love this cover. She shows off all of the talents including her wide vocal range and the instruments she plays.

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If you love the melodic and slightly raspy quality of Ingrid Michaelson, then you'll love this cover. She shows off all of the talents including her wide vocal range and the instruments she plays.

Anya Marina will make you completely re-think this song. Her slow and seductive voice will have you really listening hard and send tingles up your spine in the best way. — youtube.com

Anya Marina will make you completely re-think this song. Her slow and seductive voice will have you really listening hard and send tingles up your spine in the best way.

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Anya Marina will make you completely re-think this song. Her slow and seductive voice will have you really listening hard and send tingles up your spine in the best way.

I bet you didn't know that the singer who is famous for a song called "F--- You" could make you sob like a baby. Lily Allen's quick vibrato and calming voice will bring a tear to your eye and comfort you at the same time. — youtube.com

I bet you didn't know that the singer who is famous for a song called "F--- You" could make you sob like a baby. Lily Allen's quick vibrato and calming voice will bring a tear to your eye and comfort you at the same time.

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I bet you didn't know that the singer who is famous for a song called "F--- You" could make you sob like a baby. Lily Allen's quick vibrato and calming voice will bring a tear to your eye and comfort you at the same time.

Megan Washington is brimming with talent despite living with speech impediment (You'd never guess, though). Her voice is a fun mix of jazz, pop, indie, and a little rock and roll. You never know quite what will come out of her mouth next, but you know it will be delightful. — youtube.com

Megan Washington is brimming with talent despite living with speech impediment (You'd never guess, though). Her voice is a fun mix of jazz, pop, indie, and a little rock and roll. You never know quite what will come out of her mouth next, but you know it will be delightful.

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Megan Washington is brimming with talent despite living with speech impediment (You'd never guess, though). Her voice is a fun mix of jazz, pop, indie, and a little rock and roll. You never know quite what will come out of her mouth next, but you know it will be delightful.

This one is a true hidden gem with under 5000 views on YouTube. Lauren King is an amateur singer who does a phenomenal cover of All the Same, adding a haunting quality to the usually dramatic song. Bonus! She also plays the piano and sings harmony. — youtube.com

This one is a true hidden gem with under 5000 views on YouTube. Lauren King is an amateur singer who does a phenomenal cover of All the Same, adding a haunting quality to the usually dramatic song. Bonus! She also plays the piano and sings harmony.

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This one is a true hidden gem with under 5000 views on YouTube. Lauren King is an amateur singer who does a phenomenal cover of All the Same, adding a haunting quality to the usually dramatic song. Bonus! She also plays the piano and sings harmony.

Florence is the perfect indie singer to cover Sam Smith because her voice has the same rich, earth quality. But something about her intensity, not to mention her outstanding technique, really makes this cover stand out. — youtube.com

Florence is the perfect indie singer to cover Sam Smith because her voice has the same rich, earth quality. But something about her intensity, not to mention her outstanding technique, really makes this cover stand out.

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Florence is the perfect indie singer to cover Sam Smith because her voice has the same rich, earth quality. But something about her intensity, not to mention her outstanding technique, really makes this cover stand out.

Slow and solemn, you can really feel every word as Regina Spektor spills her heart and soul all over the the piano. Vocal effects, great timing, and perfectly nailed high notes make this one a winner. — youtube.com

Slow and solemn, you can really feel every word as Regina Spektor spills her heart and soul all over the the piano. Vocal effects, great timing, and perfectly nailed high notes make this one a winner.

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Slow and solemn, you can really feel every word as Regina Spektor spills her heart and soul all over the the piano. Vocal effects, great timing, and perfectly nailed high notes make this one a winner.

Janet Devlin, who was a finalist on the X factor, is adorable youthful with bright eyes, wild Merida-ish hair, and a quirky voice. The cute jumps at the end of her phrases will make you fall in love with her songs. — youtube.com

Janet Devlin, who was a finalist on the X factor, is adorable youthful with bright eyes, wild Merida-ish hair, and a quirky voice. The cute jumps at the end of her phrases will make you fall in love with her songs.

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Janet Devlin, who was a finalist on the X factor, is adorable youthful with bright eyes, wild Merida-ish hair, and a quirky voice. The cute jumps at the end of her phrases will make you fall in love with her songs.

Tori Amos brings an unmatched intensity to her songs and this cover is no exception. Her breathy voice and the plinks of the piano don't seem like they'd work but, oh, they do. — youtube.com

Tori Amos brings an unmatched intensity to her songs and this cover is no exception. Her breathy voice and the plinks of the piano don't seem like they'd work but, oh, they do.

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Tori Amos brings an unmatched intensity to her songs and this cover is no exception. Her breathy voice and the plinks of the piano don't seem like they'd work but, oh, they do.

Louisa Rose Allen (Foxes is her stage name) opens this song in a child-like almost pleading tone but picks it up later on. Her voice effortlessly conveys so many emotions, Like a roller coaster, it's impossible not to feel moved. — youtube.com

Louisa Rose Allen (Foxes is her stage name) opens this song in a child-like almost pleading tone but picks it up later on. Her voice effortlessly conveys so many emotions, Like a roller coaster, it's impossible not to feel moved.

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Louisa Rose Allen (Foxes is her stage name) opens this song in a child-like almost pleading tone but picks it up later on. Her voice effortlessly conveys so many emotions, Like a roller coaster, it's impossible not to feel moved.

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