After first making a name as a firebrand alt-country artist, Lydia Loveless has matured into an indie singer/songwriter whose music makes room for contemporary pop influences and roots music without betraying their fearless, personal lyrical stance. Loveless’ vocals combine the honky tonk style of classic country stars like Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline with the no-quarter attitude of punk rock icons such as Exene Cervenka and Carla Bozulich, and .
