indie pop
36 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making indie pop. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole indie pop guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
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
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turn these 36 artists into something you can press play on.
✧ no level 5 artists in indie pop. levels are about sound, and indie pop doesn't often go all the way out. for the deep end, try witch house, hexd or glitch pop. or tell us a level 5 indie pop girl you love ✦
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questions
Who are some women making indie pop?
beabadoobee, Clairo, Billie Eilish, Lorde, Suki Waterhouse, and Lana Del Rey are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/indie-pop/girls lists 36, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making indie pop?
Further out, try Saint Etienne, Au Revoir Simone, advantage Lucy, and The Gentle Waves.
Where should I start with indie pop?
Start with Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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