Classic songs by foreign (non-Japanese) all-female bands. Recommended popular tracks.
I love girl bands!
But there are so many overseas girl bands that it’s hard to keep track of them all…
For you, I’ve put together a comprehensive list of women’s bands from the Western music scene.
From cool to cute, from nostalgic to new—this is packed with recommendations.
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Classic songs by Western girls' bands. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Bury Our FriendsSleater-Kinney feat. Miranda July
Sleater-Kinney is a rock band formed in Washington in 1994.
They are often cited as one of the most important girl bands of the past 20 years.
This track features Miranda July and was released as a single in 2014.
Barely On My MindThe Regrettes
Hailing from Los Angeles, The Regrettes are a rising band delivering the spirit of punk rock to a new generation.
Since forming in 2015, they’ve captivated many fans with a unique sound that reimagines ’60s surf music and garage rock.
In January 2017, they released their debut album, “Feel Your Feelings Fool!,” gaining attention for songs that champion women’s empowerment.
Their music is defined by energetic, catchy melodies and lyrics with social messages.
They’ve earned strong support from young listeners and those who embrace feminism, conveying the importance of self-expression through their music.
Highly recommended for anyone drawn to rock driven by powerful female vocals.
You and IUpset
Upset is a band formed in 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Their sound is known as punk rock infused with pop elements.
This track was released in 2013 by Don Giovanni Records.
No ObligationThe Linda Lindas
An irresistibly energetic punk rock number that makes your body move on its own! The Los Angeles four-piece girl band, The Linda Lindas, released this track in September 2024, and it’s bursting with youth and momentum.
With a message of “live true to yourself,” they deliver it alongside a powerful sound.
Riding a wave of success—including sharing the stage with Green Day on their 2024 tour—the band’s vocal prowess and performance, unbelievable for teenagers, are sure to set your heart on fire.
Put it on after school or work, and you’ll feel ready to shine more authentically starting tomorrow.
GuatemalaAmanda X
Amanda X is a post-punk power-pop trio formed in Philadelphia.
Their sound has been described by Billboard as slash power pop, and they’ve been hailed as leaders of the scene.
The band is also known for frequent comparisons to Sleater-Kinney.
Cowboy Take Me AwayDixie Chicks
A track released as a single in 1999 by the American country music group the Dixie Chicks.
It’s sung about Charlie, the boyfriend of member Emily Robison.
The track reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
Coming DownDum Dum Girls
A track by the rock band Dum Dum Girls, formed in Los Angeles.
It is included on their 2011 album Only in Dreams.
The track has been highly praised for pushing beyond the confines of the garage-pop genre.