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kill rock stars
16 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making kill rock stars. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole kill rock stars guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
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
Lung Leg
24k listeners · riot grrrl, glasgow
Cadallaca
22k listeners · riot grrrl, indie rock
The Frumpies
34k listeners · riot grrrl, punk
Julie Ruin
23k listeners · riot grrrl, electronic
Emily's Sassy Lime
38k listeners · riot grrrl, punk
Quix*O*Tic
9k listeners · indie, riot grrrl
The Casual Dots
11k listeners · riot grrrl, indie rock
Mary Timony Band
4k listeners · mary timony, indie rock
The Peechees
5k listeners · punk, punk rock
Cold Cold Hearts
9k listeners · riot grrrl, punk
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questions
Who are some women making kill rock stars?
Thao, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy, Lung Leg, Cadallaca, and Excuse 17 are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/kill-rock-stars/girls lists 16, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making kill rock stars?
Further out, try Heavens to Betsy, Excuse 17, and Mika Miko.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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