avant garde
38 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making avant garde. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole avant garde guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making avant garde?
Terre Thaemlitz, Matana Roberts, Björk, Yoko Ono, Mylène Farmer, and Kate Bush are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/avant-garde/girls lists 38, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making avant garde?
Further out, try Matana Roberts, Björk, Meredith Monk, and Laurie Anderson.
Where should I start with avant garde?
Start with Mylène Farmer and Charli xcx, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-19
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