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 changed their musical style from rock to pop. |
| 2 | Take It OffThe Donnas |  play_arrow | The Donnas: A ’90s girl band evolving from punk to hard rock |
| 3 | We Got The BeatThe Go-Go’s |  play_arrow | The Go-Go's are pioneers among all-female bands. |
| 4 | Rebel GirlBikini Kill |  play_arrow | Bikini Kill is a representative band of the riot grrrl movement. |
| 5 | Rock Me Like The DevilCRUCIFIED BARBARA |  play_arrow | Swedish girls’ metal band, Crucified Barbara |
| 6 | I Want You to Want MeKSM |  play_arrow | KSM: five-member girls' rock band |
| 7 | Naked EyeLuscious Jackson |  play_arrow | Luscious Jackson reunion from Grand Royal |
| 8 | No One Little GirlThe Raincoats |  play_arrow | The influence of British post-punk bands |
| 9 | Chili TownHinds |  play_arrow | A standout girls' rock band from Spain |
| 10 | Sports!Dream Wife |  play_arrow | Rising stars among British girl bands |
| 11 | The StepsHaim |  play_arrow | The debut of Haim, a musical family from California |
| 12 | Green EyedSeptember Girls |  play_arrow | An idiosyncratic girls' band from Dublin |
| 13 | Bedroom EyesDum Dum Girls |  play_arrow | The musical style of Dum Dum Girls |
| 14 | Edge Of A Broken HeartVixen |  play_arrow | Introduction to Vixen, the female version of Bon Jovi |
| 15 | DeathNervosa |  play_arrow | Brazilian female thrash metal band, Nervosa |
| 16 | SpitKittie |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of Kittie, a Canadian heavy metal band |
| 17 | The PretenderCherri Bomb |  play_arrow | Introduction to HEY VIOLET's Activity History |
| 18 | It’s More Than Rock and RollRock Goddess |  play_arrow | Rock goddess who laid the foundation of female metal |
| 19 | Stop PretendingThe Pandoras |  play_arrow | A captivating girls' band whose sound changes with the times |
| 20 | EmergencyGirlschool |  play_arrow | Pioneers of all-female bands: Girlschool, thirty years |
| 21 | Manic MondayThe Bangles |  play_arrow | A song Prince wrote for The Bangles |
| 22 | It’s About TimeLillix |  play_arrow | Girls rock band, approachable |
| 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 | Cuntology 101Lambrini Girls |  play_arrow | A punk duo turns their anger at society into laughter |
| 26 | Pop StarLime Garden |  play_arrow | Girls band from Brighton draws attention with a unique sound |
| 27 | Silk Chiffon (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)MUNA |  play_arrow | A band captivating the world with queer music |
| 28 | DrainSoftcult |  play_arrow | Rising stars: the Mercedes sisters’ rock band |
| 29 | Gold Star BabyThe Aces |  play_arrow | Charming music from a sister band out of Utah |
| 30 | Blame BrettThe Beaches |  play_arrow | Toronto-based rock band, The Beaches |
| 31 | Your LightThe Big Moon |  play_arrow | The Big Moon, a catchy British rock band |
| 32 | Nothing MattersThe Last Dinner Party |  play_arrow | A Renaissance-style theatrical band captivates the world |
| 33 | Growing UpThe Linda Lindas |  play_arrow | Los Angeles-born youth punk band on the rise |
| 34 | Switch OverHorsegirl |  play_arrow | An indie rock band from Chicago from Generation Z |
| 35 | Strawberry GashesJack Off Jill |  play_arrow | A song about a girl with depression and drug abuse |
| 36 | Closer to FineIndigo Girls |  play_arrow | Indigo Girls' hit song(s) |
| 37 | SeetherVeruca Salt |  play_arrow | Introduction to Veruca Salt’s Activities and Representative Songs |
| 38 | NIGHTMAREBad Cop/Bad Cop |  play_arrow | Melodic hardcore-style music from an LA punk band |
| 39 | What’s Up4 Non Blondes |  play_arrow | 4 Non Blondes, their first Top 40 hit |
| 40 | What’s BeautifulEverlife |  play_arrow | Victory song of Christian pop-rock three sisters |
| 41 | CloserTegan and Sara |  play_arrow | Introduction to songs by Tegan and Sara |
| 42 | I Heard It Through The GrapevineThe Slits |  play_arrow | The Slits’ liberating music |
| 43 | KoolMeet Me @ The Altar |  play_arrow | A band that speaks to the struggles of women of color in pop punk |
| 44 | I Heard You SayVivian Girls |  play_arrow | The final album of the Vivarian Girls |
| 45 | You Don’t SatisfyPandoras |  play_arrow | The Pandoras, 1960s garage punk |
| 46 | With Or Without ControlSahara Hotnights |  play_arrow | Swedish punk pop band |
| 47 | We’ve Seen BirdsSmoke Fairies |  play_arrow | The dream pop of Smoke Fairies |
| 48 | Forget MeSummer Twins |  play_arrow | Indie rock band from California |
| 49 | All These YearsThe Chosen |  play_arrow | Girls band in eastern India |
| 50 | JumpThe Faders |  play_arrow | Faders is a power pop band |
| 51 | Let Me DownThe Staves |  play_arrow | A beautiful British trio of sisters band |
| 52 | It’s up to youThe Tuesdays |  play_arrow | Norwegian band, captivating with beautiful melodies |
| 53 | Cherry BombThe Runaways |  play_arrow | Pioneers of girl bands, The Runaways |
| 54 | M.I.A.7 Year Bitch |  play_arrow | Tribute song by a Seattle punk band |
| 55 | Bruise VioletBabes In Toyland |  play_arrow | Activities and Influence of Grunge Rock Bands |
| 56 | Don’t Call Me on the PhoneBeach Day |  play_arrow | Nostalgic, dreamy girls' rock from Florida |
| 57 | Son Of A BitchCivet |  play_arrow | Civet is a punk rock band. |
| 58 | Three Small WordsJosie&the Pussycats |  play_arrow | Film adaptations of rock bands |
| 59 | LiarVanilla Ninja |  play_arrow | Girls' hard rock band from Estonia |
| 60 | AddictedIvy Lies |  play_arrow | New Zealand hard rock band |
| 61 | JumpersSleater-Kinney |  play_arrow | A female trio band without a bass |
| 62 | The WireHaim |  play_arrow | Haim carries on the 70s West Coast sound |
| 63 | I Need You To Love MeBarlowGirl |  play_arrow | Beautiful singing voices by sisters of a girls' rock band |
| 64 | Gimme BrainsBratmobile |  play_arrow | Bratmobile’s 2000 release track |
| 65 | Cowboy Take Me AwayDixie Chicks |  play_arrow | A famous American female country band |
| 66 | Charity BallFANNY |  play_arrow | FANNY is a trailblazing legendary girl band |
| 67 | EmmylouFirst Aid Kit |  play_arrow | Swedish folk duo |
| 68 | Joe CoolGirl Monstar |  play_arrow | A four-member Australian girl band |
| 69 | It Haunts You NowGo Betty Go |  play_arrow | punk rock band from California |
| 70 | BanbooHinds |  play_arrow | Lo-fi garage rock girls band from Spain |
| 71 | MAN SIZE LOVEKlymaxx |  play_arrow | Instrument-playing girls' funk group Klymaxx |
| 72 | Pretend We’re DeadL7 |  play_arrow | An action-inspiring rock song by L7 |
| 73 | If I FellMonalisa Twins |  play_arrow | Beatles covers by Austrian twin sisters |
| 74 | Who am I fooling?Ninja Dolls |  play_arrow | Introduction to Ninja Dolls, a Swedish pop-punk band |
| 75 | I Can’t BreathePussy Riot |  play_arrow | A protest song dedicated to Eric Garner |
| 76 | Watch Your BackThe Coathangers |  play_arrow | The Coathangers' raw charm garage punk |
| 77 | You’ll Be MineThe Pierces |  play_arrow | The Pierce Sisters band’s new song |
| 78 | HittenThose Dancing Days |  play_arrow | The appeal of the Swedish band, Those Dancing Days |
| 79 | I Heard You SayVivian Girls |  play_arrow | A girls' band centered on lo-fi guitar |
| 80 | ElephantsWarpaint |  play_arrow | An experimental-sounding, distinctive all-girl band |
| 81 | What Can I Do?The Black Bells |  play_arrow | Produced by Jack White |
| 82 | ALALACansei de Ser Sexy |  play_arrow | World debut of a Brazilian girls' punk band |
| 83 | Everybody ElseCare Bears on Fire |  play_arrow | A fleeting moment of brilliance from a Brooklyn girl band |
| 84 | PalladioEscala |  play_arrow | Escala's London String Quartet |
| 85 | This Stupid StuffGiant Kitty |  play_arrow | A four-piece band from Texas |
| 86 | Lady GreyKatzenjammer |  play_arrow | Norwegian band composes music based on caregiving experience for Alzheimer’s patients |
| 87 | Shut UpSavages |  play_arrow | Post-punk rock from London |
| 88 | Do the RocksteadyThe Bodysnatchers |  play_arrow | A seven-piece rock band of British ska |
| 89 | Move To LAThe Prettiots |  play_arrow | A cute girls' ukulele band |
| 90 | 4everThe Veronicas |  play_arrow | Australian twin-sister rock band |
| 91 | All The Things She SaidLolita KompleX |  play_arrow | Cover of an Austrian gothic rock band |