Classic songs by foreign (non-Japanese) all-female bands. Recommended popular tracks.
I love girl bands!
But there are so many overseas girl bands that it’s hard to keep track of them all.
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For you, I’ve put together a comprehensive list of women’s bands from the Western music scene.
From cool to cute, from nostalgic to new—this is packed with recommendations.
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Classic hits by Western girl bands. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
Last Girls At The PartyThe Beaches
A party anthem by The Beaches, the powerhouse alternative rock band from Toronto, Canada, is set for release in April 2025.
It’s an exhilarating track woven from energetic guitar riffs, commanding lead vocals, and a catchy chorus.
As the lead single from the album “No Hard Feelings,” it’s drawing attention for vividly capturing the nighttime buzz of youth.
Fresh off winning Group of the Year at the JUNO Awards for the second consecutive year in 2024, this song distills the band’s essence—an absolute must-add to your late-night drive or party playlist.
South PhillyCayetana
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.
PerfumeThe Coathangers
The Coathangers are a punk rock band formed in Atlanta in 2006.
This track is included on their fifth album, Nosebleed Weekend, released in 2016.
The album was selected by the American music magazine Paste as one of “The 50 Best Albums of 2016.”
Classic songs by Western girls’ bands: recommended popular tracks (11–20)
I Need You To Love MeBarlowGirl
BarlowGirl is a Christian pop-rock band made up of three sisters: Alyssa, Becca, and Lauren Barlow.
This song, which sings about God’s love, received the most airplay on Christian Hit Radio in 2006 following its single release.
Talkbeabadoobee
Beabadoobee, a Filipino-born, UK-raised singer-songwriter, has been drawing attention with her distinctive sound that blends pop and indie rock.
She began her music career after a song she uploaded to YouTube in 2017 gained traction, and in 2020 she released her debut album, Fake It Flowers, which impressively reached No.
8 on the UK Albums Chart.
Influenced by 1990s alternative rock and shoegaze, her music has been highly praised at the NME Awards and the BRIT Awards.
With her captivating vocals and songs imbued with a nostalgic atmosphere, Beabadoobee is sure to charm listeners across generations.
I Want You To Want MeKSM
KSM was a Los Angeles rock band active from 2006 to 2010.
This track is a cover of a song originally released by Cheap Trick in 1977, and it is included on their 2009 album “Read Between the Lines.”
I’m the Leader of the Gang (I Am)Girlschool
Girlschool is a rock band formed in London in 1978.
Their more than 35 years of activity is said to be the longest for a girl band.
This track was originally released in 1973 by British glam rock singer Gary Glitter.
This version was performed as a collaboration between Gary and Girlschool in 1986, reaching No.
8 on the UK charts.