Here she comes now : women in music who have changed our lives

Whether it was Patti Smith's angry moan, Nina Simone's guttural growl, or Dolly Parton's towering hair and sweet voice, women have been a musical force to be reckoned with. In Here She Comes Now, today's biggest and brightest writers tackle their favorite female musicians and the effect they've had on their own lives.

From Rosie Schaap writing about Sandy Denny to Susan Choi writing about Stevie Nicks to Elissa Schappell writing about Kim Gordon, Here She Comes Now thoughtfully and lovingly discusses the extreme badassery of the women who break through all the barriers to truly rock. Featuring:Allison Glock on Dolly PartonTaffy Brodesser-Akner on Taylor SwiftAlina Simone on Sinead O'ConnorCharlotte Druckman on Mary J.

BligeJennifer Nix on June Carter CashMargaret Wappler on BjorkKim Morgan on Ronnie SpectorIsabella Alimonti on Laurie AndersonMarisa Silver on Judee SillDael Orlandersmith on Patti SmithKatell Keineg on Nina SimoneDaniel Waters on Poly Styrene and X-Ray SpexSusan Choi on Stevie NicksElissa Schappell on Kim GordonLisa Catherine Harper on Kate BushIan Daly on P.J.

HarveyAda Limon on Aretha Franklin and Loretta LynnRosie Schapp on Sandy DennyKate Christensen on Tina TurnerFelicia Luna Lemus on Kathleen HannaBart Blasengame on Liz PhairPhyllis Grant on Madonna and Miley Cyrus