Girls’ rock: female vocal bands that were active in the 2000s
The 2000s saw a surge of female singer-songwriters and a string of hits from idol groups.
At the same time, large-scale rock festivals were born and youth punk became hugely popular, making it a period when rock bands drew a lot of attention on the domestic music scene.
Among them, many bands featured female lead vocalists who captured the hearts of listeners at the time.
In this article, we’ll introduce bands with female vocalists that formed around the year 2000 and were active throughout the 2000s.
We’ve picked a wide range of acts, from all-female bands to groups with only the vocalist being female, regardless of genre.
If any band catches your eye, be sure to take your time listening to their songs!
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Girls' rock: female vocal bands that were active in the 2000s (1–10)
MONSTER TREESHAKALABBITS
Formed in 1999, SHAKALABBITS.
Their band name carries the meaning of “SKA Love it,” and it’s a band where the charm of the sole female vocalist, UKI, truly shines.
Though she has a cute singing voice, UKI shows many sides depending on the song, including a powerful, husky tone.
Every member has serious skills, making them an absolutely top-tier band in every respect.
From early punkish, melodic hardcore-leaning tracks to songs driven by ska beats and richly varied melodic numbers, the word choices and phrasing are pure UKI world through and through—so dive in headfirst!
PRIDEHIGH and MITY COLOR
A six-member rock band that electrified fans with what could be considered the most expansive lineup in the rock scene: dual male-female vocals, a 7-string guitar, a 5-string bass, and double-bass drums.
Formed when Marcy, a female vocalist, joined the five male members of the metal band Anti-Nobunaga, they released hit songs such as PRIDE, featured in the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and Ichirin no Hana, featured in the TV anime BLEACH.
Their thunderous, technical sound was shocking for a band of their generation, and even after disbanding in 2010, they continue to be talked about as a legend.
SUMMER OF LOVEmuramasa☆
An eight-member co-ed ska band that gained popularity for its rich lineup—with half the members forming a brass section—and its wide-ranging musicality that put cute vocals front and center.
Despite being an indie band, they appeared on the music variety show HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP and at major rock festivals like Summer Sonic, giving you an idea of just how exceptional their popularity and talent were.
They disbanded in 2009, but were often said to be the most popular band amid the post-2000 ska band boom.
Starry Heavensday after tomorrow
day after tomorrow is a three-piece pop band active from 2001 to 2005.
They debuted in 2002 under avex trax, and all the members share the unusual trait of being born in October.
Their sound is characterized by melodious, catchy pop rock.
The clear, transparent vocals of misono blend perfectly with Masato Kitano’s guitar and Daisuke Suzuki’s keyboards.
As one of the representative J-pop bands of the 2000s, they’re recommended for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.
toesORESKABAND
A girls’ ska-rock band formed mainly by members of a middle school brass band club, they continued performing live actively even after entering high school before their major-label debut.
Since their major debut in 2006, they have gained popularity not only in Japan but also overseas, embarking on a U.S.
tour and performing in Argentina and Brazil.
Their lively yet full-bodied sound, created by the combination of band instruments and a brass section, offers a sparkle and briskness that set them apart from ordinary bands.
They’re a highly recommended group where you can enjoy music different from other all-girl bands.