Popular Western Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2025]

Dust Cake BoyBabes In Toyland29rank/position

Dust Cake Boy

Babes in Toyland are a representative girls’ band that debuted in the late 1980s to early 1990s alongside groups like L7, Lunachicks, and Hole, and they’re often discussed within the so-called riot grrrl context.

Armed with an ultra-aggressive sound built on the straightforward ensemble of a trio, their vocalist/guitarist Kat Bjelland—who wore babydoll dresses on stage and had a doll-like appearance—delivered a ferocious style of raging screams.

Although they never achieved major commercial success, they had a significant impact on the bands that followed.

Their 1989 debut track “Dust Cake Boy” showcases a raw grunge-to-alternative rock sound that feels powered purely by their early impulses.

Kat’s aggressive vocals convey a sense of desperate urgency, and if you like this direction, I highly recommend checking out their debut album Spanking Machine, which includes the track.

Riding With A Movie StarL730rank/position

L7 – Riding With A Movie Star

Characterized by a dark, undulating sound.

The overall image is noisy and heavy, and in terms of evaluation, they are regarded as the pinnacle of female grunge bands.

They were active from 1985 to 2000.

Musically, their gloomy sound features simple chord progressions strummed with heavy, noisy guitars.

MissileFinally Punk31rank/position

Finally Punk music video

Finally Punk is a slapstick punk band from Florida.

As you’ll notice when you listen, their sound is pretty rough and all over the place, yet somehow it really hits you—why is that? They’re a band that makes you realize you don’t need technique to express yourself.

Trash CandyTijuana Sweetheart32rank/position

Tijuana Sweetheart “Trash Candy” music video

It’s an American punk, rock, and alternative band formed in 2005.

This song is lively and fun—truly “This is punk rock.” The husky-voiced vocalist, Hellion, lives up to the name meaning “mischievous kid,” shouting to their heart’s content.

The TreatmentDead Disco33rank/position

Dead Disco – The Treatment

Dead Disco’s “The Treatment,” released in 2005, is a rock tune riding a distinctive electro wave.

Brisk synthesizers intertwine with noisy guitars, instantly pulling listeners into its world.

At the same time, it’s got a catchy edge that hints at pop-punk, and its vibrant, propulsive rhythm will make anyone want to dance.

With this track, Dead Disco fully showcases the musical identity they established.

Although the band’s career was short-lived, it’s also known that member Victoria later achieved major success as LITTLE BOOTS.

South PhillyCayetana34rank/position

Cayetana – South Philly

Cayetana is a powerful punk rock band formed in Philadelphia.

They are also known for gaining many fans on college radio.

This track is included on their debut album, Nervous Like Me, released in 2014 to critical acclaim.

Bond GirlThe 5.6.7.8’s35rank/position

The 5,6,7,8’s-Bond Girl

A girls’ band that truly represents Japan, having even appeared in the 2003 film Kill Bill.

This song, which opens the group’s first recording, Mondo Girls A-Go-Go, is a garage-tinged track inspired by film music.

It’s a number that epitomizes the band’s signature style.