Rockin’ Ladies: Female Musicians to Look Out For

Making music just as prevalent as their male counterparts, these pop, alternative, and punk females are making tunes that aren’t being listened to enough. Though they should not be seen as any different from the men in their fields, their lack of representation within the mainstream music scene gives light to a problem that must be faced by music listeners; when audiences fail to listen to and support these female artists, it is harder for future women to also break into the scene. In recent years, however, this problem has definitely taken a big step in the right direction. With smaller record labels signing and promoting these female artists, big name corporations have also turned their attention towards more women in the music scene. If you, as music listeners and the audience for these musicians, would like to support some of the more unknown women in the music scene, check these musicians out!For those interested in alternative music, 

• The Aces
  • Hailing all the way from Provo, Utah, The Aces consist of sisters Alisa and Cristal Ramirez acting as drummer and front woman, and McKenna Petty and Katie Henderson as bassist and lead guitarist. Their light and airy love-pumped tunes are sickly sweet, and are a great listen for lovers of both the pop and alternative genres. 
  • Song recommendations: Strong Enough and Lovin’ is Bible

• Pale Waves
  • Just like their musical inspiration The Cure, Pale Waves pairs a goth aesthetic with an unexpected sound: indie and dream pop. Combining a perfect mix of synths, guitars, and drums, front woman Heather Baron Gracie and drummer Ciara Doran brings a new wave of alternative to the music scene.
  • Song recommendations: Came In Close and Drive

 For those interested in punk music, 

• The Regrettes
  • Involved in the music scene even before she was a teenager, front woman Lydia Night has lead The Regrettes from its Los Angeles’ roots into the international phenomenon it is now. Their feminist-charged melodies are fast paced and telling, creating a story you can follow along to as you listen.
  • Song recommendations: Hot and More than a Month

• Destroy Boys
  • Creating phenomenal punk originating in Sacramento, frontwoman Alexia Roditis and lead guitarist Violet Mayugba are unapologetic and punchy, and their music gets you up and moshing. Equally striking drums, bass, guitar, and vocals, Destroy Boys never fails to make a song that both sounds good but also discusses topics important to them.
  • Song recommendations: Gold Medal and American River

 For those interested in pop,

• Charli XCX
  • Most known for her 2014 hit Boom Clap, Charli XCX had developed her music style tremendously within the past 5 years. Evolving from the traditional radio pop to the electropop music she makes now, Charli has broken out of the conventional popstar mold to create the dazzling music she has now. Through her distinct use of 90s inspired beats and references, Charli makes music that reflects the past, but sets a definitive course for the future.
  • Song recommendations: Gone and Focus

• Kim Petras
  • Now based in Los Angeles, Kim Petras began her music journey in her home country of Germany. Like Charli XCX, Petras cites that her music is heavily inspired by 90s pop and dance music. Prioritizing her visuals to be as important as the music, Petras creates a fantasy world that engulfs you as you listen
  • Song recommendations: All I Do Is Cry and Heart to Break