Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers
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!
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Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands: From Legendary Acts to Promising Newcomers (31–40)
NIGHTMAREBad Cop/Bad Cop
An LA punk band that debuted last year.
True to their melodic hardcore style, they’ve got melodies that stick in your head right away.
By the way, they don’t always wear zombie makeup like in this music video.
Their live shows usually have a very casual vibe.
SeetherVeruca Salt
Veruca Salt, an American band, brought a pop breeze to the grunge scene of the ’90s.
Formed in 1992, they’re a striking band known for the blend of female twin-vocal harmonies by Louise Post and Nina Gordon and fuzz-drenched guitar sounds.
Their 1994 breakout track “Seether” drew major attention, ranking 10th on Paste’s “50 Best Grunge Songs of the 1990s.” Their hit “Volcano Girls” is also known for opening the film Jawbreaker.
Although they went on hiatus for a time, they reunited with the original members—much to the delight of fans who had been eagerly awaiting their return.
If you crave pop melodies that shine through distorted guitars, this band is irresistible.
Closer to FineIndigo Girls
It’s a hit song from the Indigo Girls’ second self-titled album, released in 1989.
It was written by Emily Saliers, the group’s vocalist and guitarist.
The album won a Grammy Award in 1989.
What’s BeautifulEverlife
Everlife, based in Nashville, is a Christian pop-rock trio consisting of sisters Amber, Sarah, and Julia Ross.
This song is the title track of their third album, and it portrays a story that moves powerfully from questioning and confession to triumph and empowerment.
What’s Up4 Non Blondes
4 Non Blondes is a rock band formed in San Francisco in 1989.
This song, which marked their first entry into the Top 40 on the charts, is included on the album “Bigger, Better, Faster, More!” It is a track that won a Bay Area Music Award.
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KoolMeet Me @ The Altar
Pop punk, a genre that boomed in the 2000s.
Although it was a scene largely dominated by white artists, there’s a pop punk band of people of color that’s been gaining popularity lately: Meet Me @ The Altar, who sing “Kool.” Pop punk is by no means a scene riddled with racism.
Still, when it comes to speaking for the struggles many girls of color face, there may be no band better suited than they are.
Women who struggle with self-confidence might find this song uplifting.
I Heard You SayVivian Girls
This is a song included on Share The Joy, the final album released in 2011 by the lo-fi punk band Vivian Girls, formed in Brooklyn, New York.
The band disbanded in 2014.