I like Michelle Shocked -- she's got a very quirky sort of style, and some really good songs. As she pointed out in her experience with the A&R (who?) guys, it's people like her that tend not to get any airplay....
Having never heard of her, I think she should be a bit more careful about how she treads around people a lot more successful than she.
A&R = Artist and Repertoire = talent scout
Check out her 'American flag burka" on her web page. She also has photos with code pink.
surprised?....not me