underground
27 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making underground. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole underground 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 underground?
W.E.N.A., Penny, the buttress, Ginger Bronson, Rav, and Arca are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/underground/girls lists 27, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making underground?
Further out, try Rav, Acidgvrl, Dessa, and Reverie.
Where should I start with underground?
Start with Young M.A, 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 2026-10-21
✦ who did we miss in underground?
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