Girls to the Front: 15 Female-Fronted Rock Bands for Your Summer Playlist

Posted on June 13, 2023

by Eric S

Rock music, for all its talk about defying expectations and pushing back against authority, often displays a disappointing lack of diversity. While there’s a long way to go in getting this genre (and the countless subgenres), there are nonetheless exceptional examples of bands that offer broader, more inclusive representation. Before you finalize your summer playlist, add these bands featuring some of the most talented artists in rock, punk, new wave, and more.

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