indie rock
48 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making indie rock. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole indie rock 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
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making indie rock?
Mitski, beabadoobee, Wolf Alice, Metric, boygenius, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/indie-rock/girls lists 48, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making indie rock?
Further out, try Rainer Maria, bôa, Ham Sandwich, and Mal Blum.
Where should I start with indie rock?
Start with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Avril Lavigne, and Nelly Furtado, 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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