While I was checking out the Red Bull Music Academy’s Various Assets from their promotion package, I came across this artist by the name of Piper Davis out of Vancouver, Canada.  Her voice was so intriguing I had to find out more about her. She attended the RBMA Barcelona session back in 2008.  Her voice as the spirit of the funk queen Betty Davis with an icy tinge of Bjork and the angst of Le Tigre. The music has a definite Matthew Herbert feeling to it.

Patch working found sounds and African drumming influences via her laptop, backed up with bass and drums, the result of Piper Davis’ eclectic approach is a minimalist take on ‘80s new wave beats with pitched-down, jazzy vocals bubbling up underneath: a sound described by Piper herself as ‘electro-blues’. (via RBMA)

As a teen in Calgary she started singing and improvising over house dj sets, and now not only she sings, but produces her own music.  Check her out, and while you are at it, sign up for her song of the month club at her site and get to know her more. You can also follow her on twitter.

In the meantime, check out some of her songs

Piper Davis – “Academics”

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DJ Neighbor & Piper Davis – “Rhinestone Cowgirl” (download)

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Piper Davis – “Like A Stone” (download)

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Piper Davis & Natalia Lafourcade – “Young Professionals” from RBMA Various Assets

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Here is a mix she did for RBMA which highlights some of her favorite music and influences.