1. Imogen Heap. She writes, records, produces, involves her audience in her recordings constantly, really has her own style (musically and fashion-wise) and was one of the first women to do what she's doing — a songwriter who's used electronics to give her music a different flavour!

2. Amy Winehouse. What a sad ending to this incredible woman's life. She was never compromising about what she wanted in her music and her life. She was strong and independent. Her music is a diary of her personal life and she wasn't afraid to share it. Her musical ideas and production on her albums are raw and real. I love that.

3. Regina Spektor. This woman is a ball of fun and not afraid to really let loose at a live performance. Her music is great to wake up to, clean the house to, dance to and get happy to!

4. Kimbra. She’s 23 and from little ol’ New Zealand. She’s like no-one you’ve heard. She has the right physical make-up to sing the way she does. Big mouth = big sound! Kooky tunes mixed with lots of vocal looping, rad beats and electronics.

5. Florence And The Machine. Again, someone that sounds like no-one you've heard before. Rich, strong, big, full, open, raw. Incredible songwriting and execution of the songs! A big sound! So watch out!

Lauren Lucille joins the The Soundscapes Trio at the Brisbane Jazz Club this Saturday July 27.