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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!

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Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers
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1June GloomThe LikeThe Like: stylistic evolution and captivating music
2Take It OffThe DonnasA 1990s girl band that evolved from punk to metal
3We Got The BeatThe Go-Go’sThe Go-Go's, pioneers of 80s girl bands
4Rebel GirlBikini Kill90s girl band, rebellious spirit
5I Want You to Want MeKSMKSM is a five-member teenage all-female rock band.
6Naked EyeLuscious JacksonThe appeal of 90s music: Luscious Jackson
7No One Little GirlThe RaincoatsLegendary girls' band of the post-punk scene
8Rock Me Like The DevilCRUCIFIED BARBARAGirls' metal band from Sweden
9Chili TownHindsThe rise of the Spanish all-female band HINDS
10Sports!Dream WifeA punkish girls' band from the art scene
11Green EyedSeptember GirlsA unique girls' band from Ireland
12The StepsHaimHaim, the musical sisters from California
13Bedroom EyesDum Dum GirlsA girls' band influenced by lo-fi and shoegaze
14Edge Of A Broken HeartVixenVixen, a female hard rock band from the 1980s
15DeathNervosaFemale thrash metal band takes the world by storm
16SpitKittieKitty, an aggressive female metal band
17Stop PretendingThe PandorasA punk-influenced girl band, evolving in its own way
18It’s More Than Rock and RollRock GoddessRock Goddess, pioneers of women’s metal
19The PretenderCherri BombThe Musical Evolution of the Teenage Rock Band Cherri Bomb
20EmergencyGirlschoolGirls' school, a female heavy metal band
21SeetherVeruca SaltA female twin-vocal band that colored the grunge scene
22Manic MondayThe BanglesA masterpiece Prince gifted to The Bangles
23It’s About TimeLillixThe Evin Sisters, a rock girls’ band
24Strawberry GashesJack Off JillA Jack Off Jill song that sings about a depressed woman
25NIGHTMAREBad Cop/Bad CopLA punk band, melodic hardcore music
26Closer to FineIndigo GirlsHit song(s) by the Indigo Girls
27What’s BeautifulEverlifeA powerful story of a Christian music trio
28What’s Up4 Non BlondesHit song by 4 Non Blondes
29CloserTegan and SaraSignature songs of Tegan and Sara
30Let Me DownThe StavesHeartwarming folk rock by three beautiful sisters
31JumpersSleater-KinneyBands that influenced indie music
32I Heard It Through The GrapevineThe SlitsThe Slits: A Female Band That Defied Conventions
33Son Of A BitchCivetPunk girl band with a fiery sound and powerful vocals
34Three Small WordsJosie&the PussycatsFictional rock band recreated in film
35LiarVanilla NinjaVanilla Ninja is a hard rock band from Estonia.
36AddictedIvy LiesGirls rock band from New Zealand
37Bruise VioletBabes In ToylandA powerful grunge rock band that defines an era
38Don’t Call Me on the PhoneBeach DayA refreshing, ocean-inspired rock band from Florida
39The WireHaimA three-sister band is popular for its 70s-style sound.
40KoolMeet Me @ The AltarRise of people-of-color pop punk bands
41I Heard You SayVivian GirlsThe final work of lo-fi punk from Brooklyn
42You Don’t SatisfyPandorasThe Appeal of the Punk Band 'Pandoras'
43With Or Without ControlSahara HotnightsHoping for the return of a punk-pop band
44We’ve Seen BirdsSmoke FairiesThe female dream pop duo is captivating.
45Forget MeSummer TwinsA sister band with captivating surf rock
46All These YearsThe ChosenA six-member Asian band making music in English
47JumpThe FadersFaders is a two-piece power pop band.
48It’s up to youThe TuesdaysNorwegian female pop band, melody-focused
49M.I.A.7 Year BitchA punk band's song in memory of Mia Zapata
50Gimme BrainsBratmobileA powerful song from Bratmobile’s comeback album
51Shut UpSavagesAn innovative rock band from London
52Do the RocksteadyThe BodysnatchersA band representing the ska revival
53Move To LAThe PrettiotsA popular girls' band known for cute ukulele music
54It Haunts You NowGo Betty GoFresh music of punk and hard rock
55Cherry BombThe Runaways16-year-old girls' band pioneers, The Runaways
564everThe VeronicasThe Oligliasso sisters' rock band
57BanbooHindsThe appeal of garage rock girl bands
58Pretend We’re DeadL7An accessible behavioral message track for L7
59Watch Your BackThe CoathangersGarage punk by The Coathangers
60You’ll Be MineThe PiercesA classic song by a sister band with hippie roots
61HittenThose Dancing DaysThe appeal of Swedish indie bands
62I Heard You SayVivian GirlsThe evolution of noisy, melodic all-female bands
63ALALACansei de Ser SexyA Japanese Brazilian all-girl punk band makes its global debut
64Everybody ElseCare Bears on FireA high school girls' band that disappeared in an instant
65This Stupid StuffGiant KittyGiant Kitty, an indie band from Houston
66Lady GreyKatzenjammerA band that sings about nursing for Alzheimer’s
67I Need You To Love MeBarlowGirlThe Barlow sisters' Christian rock band
68Who am I fooling?Ninja DollsThe punk sound of Ninja Dolls
69PalladioEscalaA masterpiece by an electro string quartet
70Cowboy Take Me AwayDixie ChicksThe music and beliefs of the Dixie Chicks
71Charity BallFANNYReevaluation of the legendary 1970s girl band FANNY
72EmmylouFirst Aid KitMusic by a Swedish sister duo
73Joe CoolGirl MonstarAustralian women’s band, distinctive music
74MAN SIZE LOVEKlymaxxAn all-girl funk band that plays instruments
75If I FellMonalisa TwinsTwin sister band singing Beatles songs
76I Can’t BreathePussy RiotA quiet protest song mourning Garner’s death
77ElephantsWarpaintA singular band that captivates with experimental sounds
78What Can I Do?The Black BellsGirls rock band formed by the former White Stripes member
79All The Things She SaidLolita KompleXAn Austrian band that loves Japanese culture