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!
Playlist
| Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | June GloomThe Like |  play_arrow | The Like: stylistic evolution and captivating music |
| 2 | Take It OffThe Donnas |  play_arrow | A 1990s girl band that evolved from punk to metal |
| 3 | We Got The BeatThe Go-Go’s |  play_arrow | The Go-Go's, pioneers of 80s girl bands |
| 4 | Rebel GirlBikini Kill |  play_arrow | 90s girl band, rebellious spirit |
| 5 | Rock Me Like The DevilCRUCIFIED BARBARA |  play_arrow | Girls' metal band from Sweden |
| 6 | I Want You to Want MeKSM |  play_arrow | KSM is a five-member teenage all-female rock band. |
| 7 | Naked EyeLuscious Jackson |  play_arrow | The appeal of 90s music: Luscious Jackson |
| 8 | No One Little GirlThe Raincoats |  play_arrow | Legendary girls' band of the post-punk scene |
| 9 | Chili TownHinds |  play_arrow | The rise of the Spanish all-female band HINDS |
| 10 | Sports!Dream Wife |  play_arrow | A punkish girls' band from the art scene |
| 11 | The StepsHaim |  play_arrow | Haim, the musical sisters from California |
| 12 | Green EyedSeptember Girls |  play_arrow | A unique girls' band from Ireland |
| 13 | Edge Of A Broken HeartVixen |  play_arrow | Vixen, a female hard rock band from the 1980s |
| 14 | Bedroom EyesDum Dum Girls |  play_arrow | A girls' band influenced by lo-fi and shoegaze |
| 15 | DeathNervosa |  play_arrow | Female thrash metal band takes the world by storm |
| 16 | SpitKittie |  play_arrow | Kitty, an aggressive female metal band |
| 17 | Stop PretendingThe Pandoras |  play_arrow | A punk-influenced girl band, evolving in its own way |
| 18 | Cuntology 101Lambrini Girls |  play_arrow | A punk duo turns their anger at society into laughter |
| 19 | It’s More Than Rock and RollRock Goddess |  play_arrow | Rock Goddess, pioneers of women’s metal |
| 20 | Switch OverHorsegirl |  play_arrow | An indie rock band from Chicago from Generation Z |
| 21 | The PretenderCherri Bomb |  play_arrow | The Musical Evolution of the Teenage Rock Band Cherri Bomb |
| 22 | EmergencyGirlschool |  play_arrow | Girls' school, a female heavy metal band |
| 23 | HeavyFlorence Road |  play_arrow | A new band from Ireland draws global attention |
| 24 | God’s A Different SwordFolk Bitch Trio |  play_arrow | Rising indie-folk trio from Melbourne |
| 25 | Pop StarLime Garden |  play_arrow | Girls band from Brighton draws attention with a unique sound |
| 26 | Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)MUNA |  play_arrow | A band captivating the world with queer music |
| 27 | DrainSoftcult |  play_arrow | Rising stars: the Mercedes sisters’ rock band |
| 28 | Gold Star BabyThe Aces |  play_arrow | Charming music from a sister band out of Utah |
| 29 | Blame BrettThe Beaches |  play_arrow | Toronto-based rock band, The Beaches |
| 30 | Your LightThe Big Moon |  play_arrow | The Big Moon, a catchy British rock band |
| 31 | Nothing MattersThe Last Dinner Party |  play_arrow | A Renaissance-style theatrical band captivates the world |
| 32 | Growing UpThe Linda Lindas |  play_arrow | Los Angeles-born youth punk band on the rise |
| 33 | Manic MondayThe Bangles |  play_arrow | A masterpiece Prince gifted to The Bangles |
| 34 | It’s About TimeLillix |  play_arrow | The Evin Sisters, a rock girls’ band |
| 35 | Strawberry GashesJack Off Jill |  play_arrow | A Jack Off Jill song that sings about a depressed woman |
| 36 | NIGHTMAREBad Cop/Bad Cop |  play_arrow | LA punk band, melodic hardcore music |
| 37 | SeetherVeruca Salt |  play_arrow | A female twin-vocal band that colored the grunge scene |
| 38 | Closer to FineIndigo Girls |  play_arrow | Hit song(s) by the Indigo Girls |
| 39 | What’s BeautifulEverlife |  play_arrow | A powerful story of a Christian music trio |
| 40 | What’s Up4 Non Blondes |  play_arrow | Hit song by 4 Non Blondes |
| 41 | KoolMeet Me @ The Altar |  play_arrow | Rise of people-of-color pop punk bands |
| 42 | I Heard You SayVivian Girls |  play_arrow | The final work of lo-fi punk from Brooklyn |
| 43 | CloserTegan and Sara |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Tegan and Sara |
| 44 | Don’t Call Me on the PhoneBeach Day |  play_arrow | A refreshing, ocean-inspired rock band from Florida |
| 45 | Son Of A BitchCivet |  play_arrow | Punk girl band with a fiery sound and powerful vocals |
| 46 | You Don’t SatisfyPandoras |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Punk Band 'Pandoras' |
| 47 | With Or Without ControlSahara Hotnights |  play_arrow | Hoping for the return of a punk-pop band |
| 48 | We’ve Seen BirdsSmoke Fairies |  play_arrow | The female dream pop duo is captivating. |
| 49 | Forget MeSummer Twins |  play_arrow | A sister band with captivating surf rock |
| 50 | All These YearsThe Chosen |  play_arrow | A six-member Asian band making music in English |
| 51 | JumpThe Faders |  play_arrow | Faders is a two-piece power pop band. |
| 52 | Let Me DownThe Staves |  play_arrow | Heartwarming folk rock by three beautiful sisters |
| 53 | It’s up to youThe Tuesdays |  play_arrow | Norwegian female pop band, melody-focused |
| 54 | M.I.A.7 Year Bitch |  play_arrow | A punk band's song in memory of Mia Zapata |
| 55 | Bruise VioletBabes In Toyland |  play_arrow | A powerful grunge rock band that defines an era |
| 56 | Three Small WordsJosie&the Pussycats |  play_arrow | Fictional rock band recreated in film |
| 57 | LiarVanilla Ninja |  play_arrow | Vanilla Ninja is a hard rock band from Estonia. |
| 58 | AddictedIvy Lies |  play_arrow | Girls rock band from New Zealand |
| 59 | JumpersSleater-Kinney |  play_arrow | Bands that influenced indie music |
| 60 | I Heard It Through The GrapevineThe Slits |  play_arrow | The Slits: A Female Band That Defied Conventions |
| 61 | Cherry BombThe Runaways |  play_arrow | 16-year-old girls' band pioneers, The Runaways |
| 62 | The WireHaim |  play_arrow | A three-sister band is popular for its 70s-style sound. |
| 63 | I Need You To Love MeBarlowGirl |  play_arrow | The Barlow sisters' Christian rock band |
| 64 | Gimme BrainsBratmobile |  play_arrow | A powerful song from Bratmobile’s comeback album |
| 65 | Cowboy Take Me AwayDixie Chicks |  play_arrow | The music and beliefs of the Dixie Chicks |
| 66 | Charity BallFANNY |  play_arrow | Reevaluation of the legendary 1970s girl band FANNY |
| 67 | EmmylouFirst Aid Kit |  play_arrow | Music by a Swedish sister duo |
| 68 | Joe CoolGirl Monstar |  play_arrow | Australian women’s band, distinctive music |
| 69 | It Haunts You NowGo Betty Go |  play_arrow | Fresh music of punk and hard rock |
| 70 | BanbooHinds |  play_arrow | The appeal of garage rock girl bands |
| 71 | MAN SIZE LOVEKlymaxx |  play_arrow | An all-girl funk band that plays instruments |
| 72 | Pretend We’re DeadL7 |  play_arrow | An accessible behavioral message track for L7 |
| 73 | If I FellMonalisa Twins |  play_arrow | Twin sister band singing Beatles songs |
| 74 | Who am I fooling?Ninja Dolls |  play_arrow | The punk sound of Ninja Dolls |
| 75 | I Can’t BreathePussy Riot |  play_arrow | A quiet protest song mourning Garner’s death |
| 76 | Watch Your BackThe Coathangers |  play_arrow | Garage punk by The Coathangers |
| 77 | You’ll Be MineThe Pierces |  play_arrow | A classic song by a sister band with hippie roots |
| 78 | HittenThose Dancing Days |  play_arrow | The appeal of Swedish indie bands |
| 79 | I Heard You SayVivian Girls |  play_arrow | The evolution of noisy, melodic all-female bands |
| 80 | ElephantsWarpaint |  play_arrow | A singular band that captivates with experimental sounds |
| 81 | What Can I Do?The Black Bells |  play_arrow | Girls rock band formed by the former White Stripes member |
| 82 | ALALACansei de Ser Sexy |  play_arrow | A Japanese Brazilian all-girl punk band makes its global debut |
| 83 | Everybody ElseCare Bears on Fire |  play_arrow | A high school girls' band that disappeared in an instant |
| 84 | PalladioEscala |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by an electro string quartet |
| 85 | This Stupid StuffGiant Kitty |  play_arrow | Giant Kitty, an indie band from Houston |
| 86 | Lady GreyKatzenjammer |  play_arrow | A band that sings about nursing for Alzheimer’s |
| 87 | Shut UpSavages |  play_arrow | An innovative rock band from London |
| 88 | Do the RocksteadyThe Bodysnatchers |  play_arrow | A band representing the ska revival |
| 89 | Move To LAThe Prettiots |  play_arrow | A popular girls' band known for cute ukulele music |
| 90 | 4everThe Veronicas |  play_arrow | The Oligliasso sisters' rock band |
| 91 | All The Things She SaidLolita KompleX |  play_arrow | An Austrian band that loves Japanese culture |