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 songs by Western girls’ bands: recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Closer to FineIndigo Girls
A track by the American folk-rock duo Indigo Girls.
It was inspired by Emily Saliers’s pastoral time spent with her family in Vermont.
The track appears on their self-titled album, released in 1989, which won a Grammy Award.
MidnightStonefield
Stonefield is an Australian psychedelic rock band formed in 2006, consisting of four sisters.
This track is included on their second album, As Above, So Below, released in 2016.
JokeChastity Belt
Chastity Belt is an American indie rock pop band formed in 2010.
This track is included on their second album, Time to Go Home, released in 2015.
The album has been praised as “a uniquely blended work of beauty and absurdity.”
I Didn’t Know I Loved You (‘Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)Rock Goddess
Rock Goddess is a heavy metal band formed in South London in 1977.
This track is included on the American edition of their second album, Hell Hath No Fury, released in 1983, and when it was released as a single in 1984, it reached No.
57 on the UK charts.
WaterfallEx Hex
Ex Hex is a rock band formed in Washington, D.
C.
in 2013.
This track is included on their debut album, Rips, released in 2014.
The album was selected by the UK music magazine NME as one of the Top 10 Albums of 2014.
Cherry BombThe Runaways
A track released as a single in 1976 by the American rock band The Runaways.
It was written by guitarist Joan Jett and manager Kim Fowley.
The track became a hit in Japan, Scandinavia, Ukraine, and other regions.
Classic songs by Western girls' bands. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
The Mother We ShareChvrches
CHVRCHES, Scotland’s pride and a leading force in electropop.
Formed in 2011, they have captivated listeners around the world with their distinctive sound since their 2013 debut.
Influenced by ’80s synth-pop, they create a refined, modern take on the genre.
Their debut track, “The Mother We Share,” was a major hit.
In 2013, they ranked fifth in the BBC Sound of 2013 and won newcomer honors.
Lauren Mayberry’s clear, crystalline vocals and the band’s catchy melodies are defining features.
Highly recommended not only for fans of electronic music but also for those who enjoy pop and rock.