[80s Western Music] A roundup of debut songs by girl bands

When it comes to the Western music scene of the 1980s—often called the “golden age of pop”—it was an era that gave rise to countless artists and bands who scored mega-hits around the world, including in Japan.

With the advent of MTV and rapid technological innovation, the decade has a very glamorous image.

Among the Western music of the ’80s, this time we’re focusing on the debut songs of all-girl bands that burst into a male-dominated music scene.

Rather than vocal groups, we researched bands that played instruments as much as possible, and we’ll be showcasing, all at once, the memorable debut tracks of uniquely individual girl bands—spanning rock, pop, metal, and punk—regardless of genre or fame.