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Jun 21, 2024 · Iconic Female-Fronted Bands. Heart. Heart, the iconic rock band led by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has been a staunch advocate for women’s rights throughout their career. Their music often reflects themes of empowerment and resistance against societal norms that marginalise women.
- The Dead Weather
- Men I Trust
- Beach House
- Florence + The Machine
- Japanese Breakfast
- Of Monster and Men
- Beach Bunny
- Wolf Alice
- Bikini Kill
- Wet Leg
Chaos and melody equal rock n’ roll under the philosophy of the Dead Weathers, and said melodies are rarely displayed with such power and deliverance as when they are performed by their lead vocalist Alison Mosshart, who joined the supergroup to provide it with her soulful and at times viscerally aggressive style. The Dead Weather was formed in 200...
Funky indie rock with a lo-fi tone to it, or how they used to describe themselves, “Groove based electro-soul”. Men I Trust found has found massive success in their relatively short time together since their debut EP was released in 2014. Founded by high school friends Jessy Caron and Dragos Chiriac, the duo started merging their influences into or...
The unexpected duo that has taken hold of the world through their sensitive melancholia-riddled tracks, Beach House is a testament to the old saying, less can be more, in addition to their simplistic and often hard hitting melodies. Beach House is characterized by their immersive music that seems crafted to be part of a score made for life. Formed ...
Bright, bashing tribalistic percussion and ethereal sounding choirs are perhaps the astounding elements that punctuate the effects of Florence Welch’s era defying band Florence + the machine. Often regarded by critics as a “polished punk sound” it is perhaps the raw emotion they present which aligns them with the genre, often tackling a certain cyn...
Best described by the name of their record, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, Japanese Breakfast’s astral sound and delivery often portray a biting funky sound to their tunes, accompanied by an eccentric and dark lyricism that often punctuates trauma as their main subject of exploration. Fronted and founded by Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast was...
Eclectic, Serene, and Exciting with a haunting quality to their tunes, Of Monster and Men have been one of the most distinctive bands to hit the mainstream with their keenness on nature folk and lyricism. Fronted mainly by Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir the Icelandic band took a hold of audiences of all ages and preferences with a sound that seems to ...
Bubbling and shining emotional punk riffs and a mellow, warm voice that embodies a down to earth wit that is often sought after but rarely achieved with the prowess and feeling that Trifilio transmits with her pen and guitar. Beach Bunny is at the heart of the tiding wave of bedroom pop that has escalated to the echelon of modern indie. What starte...
One of the most relevant and authentic acts of the modern British alternative scene, Wolf Alice combines their smooth artistic sensitivity with an enticing approach to grunge, folk, jangly indie and shoegaze. These elements and the sublime delivery of lead singer Ellie Rowsell gained them notoriety and traction as “the most blogged about undergroun...
The quintessential Riot Grrrl band, some may argue, Bikini Kill is the first name that may pop into anyone’s brain when thinking “iconic girl punk”. Few projects in history have had the cultural impact that these Olympia, Washington girls had in contemporary music. Abrasive, outspoken and rebellious to their core, they are responsible for pioneerin...
The tongue-in-cheek, dreamy, and buzziest duo of 2022 is a testament to what can be achieved with a clever catchy chorus and insightfulness as a topline for post punk tracks. Wet Leg took the world by storm in what seemed to be an unavoidable fever, surprising music critics and audiences alike with two follow-up hits to the head upon their debut in...
Aug 26, 2023 · Punk Rock Bands with Female Singers. Since the movement emerged in the mid-70s, punk rock has evolved significantly in every decade. The first wave of female-fronted punk rock bands emerged in the ‘80s with many bands shouting out a loud anti-establishment and political message through their songs.
- Nova Twins. Nova Twins - Choose Your Fighter (Official Music Video) This English rock duo consists of a female guitar and bassist that have been throwing out some fantastic rock tunes for years.
- The Starbenders. STARBENDERS - Blood Moon (Official Music Video) Finding a rock genre that The Starbenders have yet to explore is tough. From glam metal to hard rock and even some electropop is thrown in their repertoire for good measure, there will always be several of their songs that appeal, no matter your personal preference.
- The Cranberries. The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video) This Irish rock band wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t for Dolores O’Riordan leading. Her haunting vocals added something special to their music, and yet their songs just flowed effortlessly.
- Siouxsie and the Banshees. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Spellbound (Official Music Video) Huge in the post-punk time, this band had its own style that stood out from the crowd.
- Alabama Shakes. The rock crew fronted by Brittany Howard has built an electric, festival-ready live show out of the soulful Americana featured on its first two albums.
- Blondie not only scored a mountain of hit singles — “Call Me,” “Heart of Glass” and “Atomic” among them — but changed the way a female can be perceived in rock music.
- Gladys Knight & The Pips. Gladys Knight and her crew of male backup vocalists helped shape the sound of Motown in the 60’s and 70’s: “Midnight Train to Georgia” was a No. 1 hit and instant classic, but the soul act’s run extended long after that 1973 hit.
- The Carpenters. After beating artists like Elton John and the Partridge Family for the best new artist Grammy in 1971, the Carpenters — brother Richard and sister Karen — enjoyed a monumentally successfully run for the rest of the decade, behind Karen’s heavenly voice.
Apr 21, 2023 · 6 Female-Fronted Acts Reviving Rock: Wet Leg, Larkin Poe, Gretel Hänlyn & More. Long a staple of the form, 2023 sees even more women leading the hell out of rock bands. Read on for six rising acts whose bold sound and brash energy are taking rock to new heights. Harry Levin. | GRAMMYs / Apr 21, 2023 - 01:54 pm.
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Aug 8, 2023 · One of the most influential bands of our time is undoubtedly The Cranberries, an Irish rock band headed by lyricist and singer Dolores O’Riordan in their heyday. The band reached international acclaim with songs like Zombie, leading Dolores to score Songwriter of the Year at the BMI awards. 1.4B video views to date.
