retro
21 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making retro. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole retro 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 retro?
Naif, White Shoes & The Couples Company, Alphabeat, Dee Edwards, Miss Papaya, and Elizabeth & The Catapult are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/retro/girls lists 21, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making retro?
Further out, try Naif, White Shoes & The Couples Company, Dee Edwards, and Miss Papaya.
Where should I start with retro?
Start with Yebba and Elle King, 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
✦ who did we miss in retro?
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