If you know me at all, then you knew I wasn’t going to be able to resist making these: composite portrait sets of female musicians!
- Kate Bush + Tori Amos = Katori Ambush
- Björk + PJ Harvey = Pjörkey
- Alanis Morissette + Fiona Apple = Fiolanis Morissapple
- Sinead O'Connor + Tracy Chapman = Sineacy O'Chapmannor
- Aimee Mann + Ani DiFranco = Animee DiFrancomann
- Liz Phair + Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins) = Lizz Phairaser
- Beth Gibbons (Portishead) + Beth Orton = Beheth Gibbortons
- Edie Brickell + Heather Nova = Headi Ether Brickelnova
- Jewel + Juliana Hatfield (Blake Babies / Some Girls) = Jewelianah
- Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) + Harriet Wheeler (The Sundays) = Doharrilorietes O'Riowheelerdan
- Shirley Manson (Garbage / Angelfish) + Toni Halliday (Curve / Chatelaine / Scylla) = Shirloni Hallmansonday
- Deborah Harry (Blondie) + Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie & the Banshees / The Creatures) = Debiouxsorah Sharrioux
- Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) + Suzanne Vega = Suzanneh Hoffega
- Patti Smith + Patty Smyth (Scandal) = Patt Smth
- Gemma Hayes + Gillian Welch = Gemillian Weyes
- Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star) + Lauryn Hill (Fugees) = Hope Hill
- Louise Post + Nina Gordon = Veruca Salt
- Lisa Loeb + Nina Persson (The Cardigans / A Camp) = Lina Ploerbsson
- Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses / 50FootWave) + Kristy Thirsk (Rose Chronicles) = Kristyn Thershk
- Tanita Tikaram + Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses / Belly) = Tanitya Dontikaramelly
- Chelsea Wolfe + Zola Jesus = Chola Jesolfe
- Lera Lynn + Sharon Van Etten = Shera Van Lynnette
- Feist + Grimes = Greist
- Madonna + Sade = Ma de Sade
- Fever Ray + Lykke Li = Lykker L'Veray
- Angel Olsen + Anna Calvi = Annagel Olcalvisen
- Florence Welch + Karen O = Karflonce O'Welch
- Charlotte Gainsbourg + St. Vincent = Sgt. Lotte Vincensbourg
- Amy Lee (Evanescence) + Amy Winehouse = LeeLee Winehouse
- Annie Hardy (Giant Drag) + Katie Jane Garside (Daisy Chainsaw / Queen Adreena / Lalleshwari / Ruby Throat / Liar, Flower) = Auntie Jane Hardside
- Tina Turner + Donna Summer = Tionna Turnummer
- Sarah McLachlan + Sarah Slean = Sashara McLean
- Kim Deal (Pixies / The Breeders / The Amps) + Kim Shattuck (The Muffs) = Shade McAltuck
- Stevie Nicks + Christine McVie = Nicki McChristive (Fleetwood Mac)
- Sam Phillips + Sheryl Crow = Sameryl Crowlips
- Anna Waronker (that dog.) + Justine Frischmann (Elastica) = Jannatine Warfrischonkermann
- Ann Wilson + Nancy Wilson = Anansie Wilson (Heart)
- Joan Jett + Cherie Currie = Joanie Currett (The Runaways)
- Poe + Saffron (Republica) = Poeffron
- Avril Lavigne + Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless) = Tavrilor Lavignomsen
- Elise Trouw + Alexa Melo = Elixa Tromelouw
- Mia Berrin (Pom Pom Squad) + Sophie Allison (Soccer Mommy) = Sophima Bellisorrin
- Melissah Mirage (Moody Beach) + Sky Ferreira = Melisky Ferrageiera
- Mitski + Ritzy Bryan (The Joy Formidable) = Ritzski Bryn
- Melina Duterte (Jay Som / Bachelor) + Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) = Melinelle Zunerte
- Santigold + Yukimi Nagano (Little Dragon) = Santykimi Naganold
- Cat Power + Dot Allison (One Dove) = Dat Powerson
- Billie Eilish + Janelle Monae = J. Belle Monalish
- Chaka Khan + M.I.A. = Maya Khan Gone
- Neko Case + Patty Griffin = Panekotty Griffcase
- Joss Stone + ZZ Ward = Jozz Sword
- Chrysta Bell + Julee Cruise = Chrystee Bruise
- Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) + Katie Stelmanis (Austra) = Nakati Khanman
- Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards) + Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde) = Erikette Tanner Napolistrom
- Aaliyah + Lorde = Lord A.A. Eliyah
- Diamanda Galas + Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance) = Diamaisa Gerralas
- Cyndi Lauper + Christina Amphlett (The Divinyls) = Cyndina La Pamphlett
- Johanna Söderberg + Klara Söderberg = Klohara Sööd, RN (First Aid Kit)
- Annie Lennox (Eurythmics) + Emily Haines (Metric) = Eumetrics
- Janis Joplin + Joan Osborne = Joanis Jospborne
- Beyoncé + Rihanna = Rhioncé
- Alisa Xayalith (The Naked & Famous) + Sarah Barthel (Phantogram) = Allisarah Xaybarithel
- D'arcy Wretzky + Melissa Auf der Maur = Wremissa D'auf der Maurtzky
- Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) + Mary Timony (Helium / Wild Flag / Ex Hex / Autoclave) = Kimmary Don Gimony
- Jen Trynin + Tracy Bonham = Jacy Bontry
- Agnetha Fältskog + Anni-Frid Lyngstad = A.A. Fältlyng (ABBA)
- Adele + Birdy = Abirdele
- Anne Marie Almedal (Velvet Belly / AM and the UV) + Anja Garbarek = Anji Margara Albar Medekal
- Chloe Chaidez (Kitten) + Phoebe Bridgers = Chloebe Z. Chaidgers
- Alison Goldfrapp (Goldfrapp) + Imogen Heap (Frou Frou) = Alimo Gold Frappheap
- Dolly Parton + Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) = Jolly Paris
- Cia Berg (Whale) + Martina Topley-Bird (Tricky) = Marcia Topleberg
- Heather Duby + Natacha Atlas = Tacha Heath Dubtlas
- Holly McNarland + Jen Wood = Hojen McNarlywood
- Lisa Papineau (Big Sir / Pet) + Lori Carson (Golden Palominos) = Lorissa Au Parpsonine
- Joni Mitchell + Jolie Holland = Jolini M. Hollitchelland
- Ida Maria + Inger Lorre (Nymphs) = Irea Marlo Danger
- Alison Mosshart (The Kills / The Dead Weather) + Liela Moss (The Duke Spirit / Roman Remains) = Harmos Alielson
- Cameron Mesirow (Glasser) + Laurie Anderson = Caliera Amison Endirow
- Ioanna Gika + Jaël Malli (Lunik) = Jainna Gaël Ioka
- Charlotte Hatherley + Julia Cumming (Sunflower Bean) = Juliarlotte Chatcherummingley
- Maggie Rogers + Maria McKee (Lone Justice) = Margo McGears
- Mary Brett Lorson (Madder Rose / The Piano Creeps / Saint Low) + Sarah Shannon (Velocity Girl) = Marayah Lorshannoson
- Martha Davis (The Motels) + Skye Edwards (Morcheeba) = Kyetha Mars
- Channy Leaneagh (Poliça) + Megan James (Purity Ring) = Leah Jean Meschangganny
- Karin Bergquist (Over the Rhine) + KT Tunstall = Katurin Quistallberg
- Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) + Cristina Martinez (Boss Hog / Pussy Galore) = Martina Cristhinise-Hynez
- Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) + Lou Rhodes (Lamb) = Amiloue Thesmearho
- Yuka Honda + Miho Hatori = Cibo Matto
- Emilíana Torrini + Stina Nordenstam = Ana Nolí Emistina
- Karen Elson + Nico = Ninckaro Else
- Meiko + Skylar Gudasz = Mylar Z. Geiko
- Lætitia Sadier + Mary Hansen = Mæritia Shansedier (Stereolab)
- Alaina Moore (Tennis) + Ellie Roswell (Wolf Alice) = Ellaina Mooreswell
- Christine Hoberg + Lois Maffeo = Holotineo Christmaffbergis
- Natasha Lea Jones + Sharon Lewis = Pooka
- Ana Voog (The Blue Up?) + Ann Magnuson (Bongwater) = Anna Voognumson
- Janet LaValley + Terri Brosius = Janeterri LaBrollseyius (Tribe)
- Alejandra Deheza (School of Seven Bells) + Sera Timms (Black Math Horseman / Ides of Gemini / Black Mare) = Seralejandra Timhesza
- Lauren Lakis + Z Berg (The Like / Phases) = Laurenz Berkislag
- Grace Jones + Rickie Lee Jones = Gracie Lee Jornick
- Clementine Creevy (Cherry Glazerr) + Heather Baron-Gracie (Pale Waves) = Clementher Bacon-Gravie
- Marilyn Martin + Martika = Trimar Tikatinilyn
- Milla Jovovich + Miranda Lee Richards = Millaranda Jolee Richovich
- Miki Berenyi + Emma Anderson = Emikia Lush (Lush)
- Bilinda Butcher + Debbie Googe = Debilienda Gootcher (My Bloody Valentine)
- Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) + Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo) = Kayella Hanooperly
- Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) + Liz Stokes (The Beths) = Jilzoy Shtokesannah
- Julie Shields (Shallow / The Capsules) + Mimi Parker (Low) = Jumimilie P. Shrieker
- Rachel Goswell (Slowdive / Mojave 3) + Rebecca Gates (The Spinanes) = Beccachel Goateswell
- Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction) + Sandy Denny (Fairport Convention) = Dryden Sander
- Bedouine + Miya Folick = Miyouine Belifock
- Kelli Ali (Sneaker Pimps) + Melanie Garside (Maple Bee / Huski / Moontwin) = Kelanie Salidegar
- Sia + Skin (Skunk Anansie) = Siskina
- Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane) + Mariska Veres (Shocking Blue) = Kacie M.G. Vereslick
- Nena + Nina Hagen = Hana Gen Nine
- Natalie Imbruglia + Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs) = Lia Bruglie-Immerchant
- Annabella Lwin (Bow Wow Wow) + Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics) = Wennabelly O'Lwilliniams
- Enya + Kathy Fisher (Fisher) = Kenyisha
- Isabel Monteiro (Drugstore) + Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) = Sobiel Marmonga-Timtieromins
- Exene Cervenka (X) + Lydia Lunch (Teenage Jesus & the Jerks / Big Sexy Noise) = Lexydenia Cervenbrunch
- Frankie Rose + Kristin Kontrol = Tinkie Frantonk Rolrose
- Lissie + Suzanne Santo (HoneyHoney) = St. Anne Lissuzo
- Amanda Kravat (Marry Me Jane) + Ashen Keilyn (Scout) = Ashmanda Kevlar Talyn
- Liz Harris (Grouper) + Margaret Glaspy = Marli Garretz Glassphairy
- Elisabeth Esselink (Solex) + Rachel Stolte (Great Northern) = Stoltex
- Juice Newton + Sheena Easton = Sheeana West Juiceton
- Kat Bjelland (Babes in Toyland / Crunt / Katastrophy Wife) + Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill / Le Tigre / The Julie Ruin) = Jellanna Bhand Thleenkat
- Carol Decker (T'Pau) + Cerys Matthews (Catatonia) = Caerysol Wesdeck-Mathers
- Annalee Fery (Monsters Are Waiting / Lonely Trees / Howls / King Lee) + Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES) = Laurenna Lee Freemaybe
- Ella Fitzgerald + Elle King = Lela G. Fitzking
- Colbie Caillat + Marketa Irglova (The Swell Season) = Marcoleta B. Glocavirklat
- Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast) + Natalie Laura Mering (Weyes Blood) = Best Blood
- Astrid Plane (Animotion) + Terri Nunn (Berlin) = Asterrid Planunne
- Katy Perry + Zooey Deschanel (She & Him) = Kazoo Perchanel
- Alice Glass (Crystal Castles) + Colleen Green = Alliceen O'Greenglass
- Billie Holiday + Etta James = Jimetta Boldy
- Jennifer Charles (Elysian Fields) + Jessica Fichot = Elysian Fiches
- Melissa Etheridge + Michelle Shocked = Michelissa Shockeridge
- Kasey Chambers + Alison Shaw (Cranes) = Alisey Shawmber-Cranes
- Isobel Campbell (Belle & Sebastian) + Tracey Thorn (Everything But the Girl) = Icey Belle Thorncamp
- Cathy Dennis (D-Mob) + Nikka Costa = Canikkathy Codennista
- Betty Everett + Irma Thomas = Etty Birmatheveo Rettmas
- Mikaela Mullaney Straus (King Princess) + Merrill Nisker (Peaches) = Princess Peach
- Fiora Cutler (Gemini Rising) + Ruth Radelet (Chromatics) = Chroma Gemini
- Anna Fox Rochinski (Quilt) + Romy Madley Croft (The xx) = Romanna Foxy Crochinskift
- Alexis Krauss (Sleigh Bells) + Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart / Beaux Gris Gris & the Apocalypse) = Gris Gris Belles
- Elly Jackson (La Roux) + Tove Lo = Lovea Toroux
- Bonnie Tyler + Marie Fredriksson (Roxette) = Roxette Eclipse
- Elizabeth Mitchell (Ida / You Are My Flower) + Julie Doiron (Eric's Trip) = Ida Trips
- Bonnie Raitt + Lucinda Williams = Willa Bennilou Racindimitts
- Emma Ruth Rundle + Kristin Hayter (Lingua Ignota) = Ruthi Nota Linguemma Grundle
- Amy Douglas White (West Indian Girl / Douglas) + Katie White (The Ting Tings) = Katamy DeWhit
- Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer) + Norah Jones = Lenore 'High A' Johanssen
- Basia + Dido = Dab Dosia
- Jenn Wasner (Flock of Dimes / Wye Oak / Dungeonesse) + Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver) = Jjennica Dobner-Wassoness
- Carly Simon + Carole King = Mona Rolley Sikingcar
- Jane Weaver (Kill Laura / Misty Dixon) + Julia Holter = Janulia Wealterhover
- Pat Benatar + Rindy Ross (Quarterflash) = Sindy Rose Pyratar
- Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) + Lady Gaga = L'Dyle Bogziaga
- Alison Moyet (Yaz(oo)) + Laura Branigan = Allura B.G. Liaison
- Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) + Nina Simone = Brittaninia Honeysword
- Juanita Stein (Howling Bells) + Natalie Bergman (Wild Belle) = Juanata Letimana-Steinberg
- Tessa Murray (Still Corners) + Victoria Legrand (Beach House) = Victessia Torray Grandmule
- Jae Matthews (Boy Harsher) + Kennedy Ashlyn (Them Are Us Too / SRSQ) = Jennedae Natshma Thewlys
- Andrea Silva (Loyal Lobos) + Michelle Joy (Cannons) = Drea Lee Allen Michel Javilynos
- Alicia Witt + Julia Othmer = Julicia Motherwailt
- Nelly Daltrey + Tuva Lodmark = Pale Honey
- Beth Thompson (Medicine) + Kazu Makino (Blonde Redhead) = Bezukath Thakom Ponison
- Anomie Belle + Ellie Goulding = Anellomie Ellegin Bugold
- Amy Ray + Emily Saliers = Indigo Girl
- Aimee Nash (The Black Ryder) + Emma Richardson (Band of Skulls) = Aemiemma Nirchon-Sashard
- Jillian Rose Banks (Banks) + Charlotte Emma Aitchison (Charli XCX) = BanXCX
- Agnes Obel + Kelly Lee Owens = Geneka Les Woobelens
- Sasami Ashworth (SASAMI) + Brittney Denise Parks (Sudan Archives) = Sunami Darc Hives
- Aretha Franklin + Diana Ross = Thiana Darero Frasslinnk
- Micaela Tobin (White Boy Scream) + Nina Ljeti (Kills Birds) = Minia Caelan Binljeto
- Brandi Carlile + Buffy Sainte-Marie = Lila Diffibry-Marcar Braunstain
- Romona Gonzalez (Nite Jewel) + Shpresa Lleshaj (Flora Cash) = Fauna Gem
- Astrud Gilberto + Bebel Gilberto = Belastrude Bilgerbot
- Carol van Dijk (Bettie Serveert) + Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz / Sad13) = Severor Tiz
To be clear, the vast majority of the source faces used belong to artists with whose music I’ve a personal connection at some point in my life, so if you’re wondering why X or Y (I guess in this case, X or X) isn’t represented, it usually just means they and I never clicked (i.e., remotely communed via repeatedly played pre-recorded audio).
I started off the first set (arbitrarily limited to 10 images at a clip due to Instagram) using Midjourney’s /blend command to combine only 2 pictures together: one of each woman. But it quickly began to feel more difficult than it should have been to find consistent, high-quality pix of most of these ladies’ faces, so to compensate, I evolved my technique, which now uses 3 to 4 images of each woman and 2 generations of blending for a better final result. Which means that (sigh) yes, I am gradually going back and re-doing some of the weaker 2-image ones.
I’m going to limit that backtracking as best I can, and try to primarily keep moving forward though, cause there are still quite a few pairings to plow through before I can consider myself “done” with this particular effort. I mean, due to its very nature (and the idiosyncrasies of my own memory), it may never be fully complete, but there will definitely be a point soon enough when there will no longer be sets of 10 dropping at once. In any case, all the latest versions that I have published will always be added to the slideshow on this post, so come back and revisit for more imaginary winners of the virtual genetic lottery!