Leading Female Vocalists Of Dance Music

Here’s a list of the songstresses of electronic music compiled by The Sherp that you OUGHT to check out!

Everyone is kooky about the DJs who produce exceptional and awe-inspiring tracks, but very few are aware of the melodious voice that accompanies the music and makes the track top the charts! You’ve heard the characteristic voice of the enduring empress Nadia Ali and that of the more recent Krewella sisters. Here are ten female singers with sugar-sweet vocals and the best of their tracks that you should hear! (The following are in no particular order. The Sherp loves them all fairly and proportionately)

1. Emma Hewitt

Scarcely any voices are as instantly recognizable as that of Emma Hewitt. The Australian-born singer has earned countless passionate fans across the world with her haunting melodies and yearning lyrics. Some of the world’s most reputed producers in dance music have collaborated with her. Her tracks ‘Disarm Yourself’ and ‘Waiting’ with Dash Berlin are still played by producers at concerts and festivals around the world.

Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Never Cry Again

Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt – Be Your Sound (Extended Version)

Armin van Buuren feat. Emma Hewitt – Forever Is Ours

2. Betsie Larkin

Her uniquely powerful yet lush vocals have touched every clubber and listener who has heard her voice. This vocalist and songwriter from New York City was previously a rock singer. Her first album “All We Have Is Now” released in 2011. She is currently working on her second studio album which will be out soon!

Ferry Corsten feat. Betsie Larkin – Not Coming Down

Ferry Corsten feat. Betsie Larkin – Made Of Love

Solarstone feat. Betsie Larkin – Breathe You In (Solarstone Pure Mix)

3. Fiora

Currently based in Berlin, this singer, songwriter, producer and orchestral composer was born in Tasmania, Australia. Fiora Cutler was classically trained in singing and violin. She has worked with artists like Moguai, Robert Miles, Erick Morillo, Get Physical and many more. In a recent Facebook post, she announced that she is currently working on a solo record.

Arty feat. Fiora – Grand Finale

Armin van Buuren feat. Fiora – Breathe In Deep

Antillas feat. Fiora – Damaged

4. Ellie Goulding

Ellie uses her voice as a texture in the same way a skilled instrumentalist would. Her voice is utterly distinctive and an unforgettable one. She admits that her approach to writing and recording is borderline obsessive. She is definitely not one of those singers who are content just to turn up, lay down a vocal part and leave. This multi-instrumentalist and extremely talented singer has a long way to go!

Ellie Goulding – Lights

Ellie Goulding – Burn

Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love

5. Christina Novelli

She may be the daughter of a French celebrity chef, but Novelli’s recipe is more than just cooking up smoking tunes. This openly bisexual singer-songwriter from England was 2012’s Breakthrough Dance Vocalist of the year and has been selling out shows worldwide ever since. Her angelic voice is tremendously soothing.

Craig Connelly feat. Christina Novelli – Black Hole

Gareth Emery feat. Christina Novelli – Concrete Angel (Original Mix)

Judge Jules feat. Christina Novelli – Collide (Solis & Sean Truby Remix)

6. Zoe Johnston

This British singer-songwriter has contributed vocally to Above & Beyond, Delerium, Faithless and other biggies in the dance music industry. Within the harsh and gloomy days that we live in, Zoe stands out with her mesmerizing delivery of empowering vocals. Her heart-stirring voice has the power to take you on an emotional roller-coaster!

Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston – Good For Me (Above & Beyond Club Mix)

Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston – Alchemy (Above & Beyond Club Mix)

Above & Beyond feat Zoe Johnston – You Got To Go

7. Mavie Marcos (Andain)

Mavie’s singles have spawned scores of mixes and have been included on several compilations including Tiesto’s. She is one half of the San Francisco-based electronic music duo, ‘Andain’. The other half is producer Josh Gabriel. Mavie is a classically trained vocalist with an extraordinary voice.

Andain – Promises (Myon & Shane 54’s Summer Of Love Remix)

Andain – Turn Up The Sound (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)

Andain – Beautiful Things (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)

8. Ana Criado

Taking in the hearts of the listeners, every track of Criado’s warms the ears of those into delicate vocals and mesmerizing melody. The singer and songwriter from none of other than the Mecca of trance, Netherlands, sings in English as well as Spanish. With a long list of classy collaborations, she has rightfully established herself as one of the leading names in the realm of dance music.

Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – Suddenly Summer

Omnia feat. Ana Criado – No One Home

Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – I’ll Listen (Original Mix)

9. Aruna

Singer, songwriter, DJ and pianist from New Jersey, Aruna Abrams has been giving several hits since 2007. Recently, she has released a single called ‘Save The Day’ on Black Hole Recordings. She was ranked #5 Beatsmedia’s Top Vocalist Poll in 2012. She was also the first ever female artist to host the guest mix on Trance Around The World with Above & Beyond in August last year. Her side project with Myon & Shane54 is titled ‘Velvetine’.

The Thrillseekers feat. Aruna – Waiting Here For You

Ferry Corsten feat. Aruna – Live Forever

Velvetine – The Great Divide (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Remix)

10. Amba Shepherd

“The most relevant guest vocalist in EDM” and “the number one voice on today’s dance floor” are some of the praises this Sydney-based singer has received. Apart from her #1 collab with Hardwell, she has also worked with Ferry Corsten, Porter Robinson, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Starkillers and many more artists.

Mikkas feat. Amba Shepherd – Finally

Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Amba Shepherd – Lost For Words

Mr. Timothy feat. Amba Shepherd – Fly Away (Digital LAB Remix)