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.

Playlist

Classic songs by foreign (non-Japanese) all-female bands. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	What’s Up4 Non Blondes		The hit song by 4 Non Blondes from San Fran
2	Not Like The RestGIRLBAND!		The appeal of the UK’s spotlighted girl band
3	Take It OffThe Donnas		Music by the all-female rock band, the Donnas
4	DramaL7		Signature song by the grunge-influenced all-female band L7
5	BarcelonaPlastiscines		Pop music by a French girl band
6	Manic MondayThe Bangles		The Bangles’ hit song produced by Prince
7	I’m the Leader of the Gang (I Am)Girlschool		A long-running rock band from London
8	I Need You To Love MeBarlowGirl		Christian pop rock sister band
9	MidnightStonefield		Music by an Australian sister duo
10	Closer to FineIndigo Girls		A famous song that sings about memories of Vermont
11	JokeChastity Belt		An avant-garde indie rock-pop band
12	I Want You To Want MeKSM		Cover song by the rock band KSM
13	I Didn’t Know I Loved You (‘Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)Rock Goddess		The heavy metal band Rock Goddess
14	WaterfallEx Hex		Debut album of the rock band Ex Hex
15	Cherry BombThe Runaways		Joan Jett's iconic debut
16	South PhillyCayetana		Evaluation of the punk rock band Cayetana
17	PerfumeThe Coathangers		Punk rock, a band from Atlanta
18	DreamsThe Cranberries		The Cranberries’ captivating debut song
19	Last Girls At The PartyThe Beaches		The Beaches’ new song is fire!
20	GuatemalaAmanda X		Post-punk trio Amanda X
21	The Mother We ShareChvrches		Scottish electropop band
22	There’s a HoneyPale Waves		A rising rock band from the UK
23	Cowboy Take Me AwayDixie Chicks		A famous song about my ex-boyfriend, 'Charlie'
24	I Can’t BreathePussy Riot		Social protest music by a punk group
25	Silk ChiffonMUNA		Music by an indie pop band that supports LGBTQ
26	This Is WhyParamore		Paramore is a band that evolves with a diverse musicality.
27	Barely On My MindThe Regrettes		Delivering social messages through punk rock
28	Talkbeabadoobee		A talent drawing attention with their unique music
29	Coming DownDum Dum Girls		A classic by Dum Dum Girls that revolutionized garage pop
30	ChinatownGirlpool		A song by the folk-punk duo Girlpool
31	FallingHaim		Haim’s signature song about matters of the heart
32	In PassingINDICA		Finnish symphonic metal band
33	Silver SpoonsSkinny Girl Diet		Influence and musicality of punk bands
34	Bury Our FriendsSleater-Kinney feat. Miranda July		The rock band Sleater-Kinney
35	You and IUpset		Punk-pop band Upset from LA
36	Sea HeartsHoneyblood		Rock duo from Glasgow
37	Hell On HeelsPistol Annies		A three-woman country band
38	No ObligationThe Linda Lindas		A fiery punk rock anthem that sets your heart ablaze!
39	Suicide HotlineThe Prettiots		An alternative band from Brooklyn
40	UndertowWarpaint		Warpaint is a rock band formed in 2004.
41	Sweet ‘69Babes In Toyland		Signature songs of punk rock bands
42	Everything Is AWESOMETegan and Sara feat. The Lonely Island		The famous theme song from The Lego Movie
43	Head Over HeelsThe Go-Go’s		Girls band from Los Angeles, signature song