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Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The idea that rock is for men feels like a thing of the distant past, with energetic all-girl bands thriving today.

This time, we’re casting a wide net across genres—rock, pop, metal, punk, and more—to spotlight Western girl bands admired by band-loving women.

From legendary groups from the days when all-female bands were still rare to the hottest up-and-coming acts, we’ve carefully selected the best to introduce to you.

You’re sure to find your new favorite girl band.

Be sure to check them out!

A Guide to Western All-Girl Bands: From Legendary Acts to Promising Newcomers (81–90)

What Can I Do?The Black Bells

The Black Belles – What Can I Do?

What Can I Do?The Black Bells

A girls’ goth band from Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Jack White, formerly of The White Stripes, has been involved in production, and they deliver a sound strongly rooted in garage rock and blues.

Their music videos are exceptionally well-crafted, and the band has a distinctive atmosphere.

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ALALACansei de Ser Sexy

ALALA – Cansei de Ser Sexy

ALALACansei de Ser Sexy

A girls’ disco-punk band from Brazil.

The vocalist, Lovefoxxx, is a Japanese-Brazilian, and their songs are sung in both English and Portuguese.

Their cute yet wild sound and performances won them popularity, and Sub Pop—the label that signed Nirvana—fell in love with them and launched their global debut.

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Everybody ElseCare Bears on Fire

Care Bears on Fire – Everybody Else

Everybody ElseCare Bears on Fire

I think they’re the least well-known among the bands featured here.

I haven’t heard anything about their activities after they released one album in 2009.

They were a Brooklyn girl band that vanished in a flash like fireworks, but those fireworks burst beautifully.

By the way, at the time, all the members were high school girls.

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PalladioEscala

Escala – ‘Palladio’ OFFICIAL VIDEO

PalladioEscala

Escala is an electronic string quartet from London.

They are also known as finalists on Britain’s Got Talent in 2008.

This piece is a composition for string orchestra written by Karl Jenkins in 1995.

The music was used in a De Beers advertisement and in a promotional campaign by Sky Sports.

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This Stupid StuffGiant Kitty

This Stupid Stuff – Giant Kitty (Official Video)

This Stupid StuffGiant Kitty

They are a four-piece band that made their indie debut in 2013.

They’re from Houston, Texas.

Doesn’t the band name sound familiar? That’s right—it’s the title of a Shonen Knife song.

Giant Kitty is heavily influenced by Shonen Knife, which you can clearly hear in this track.

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