Today is International Womens Day, lets face it us women are rad, and there aren’t enough females in bands right? Wrong! This post will be a celebration of our scene and the bands you need to hear right now! Some of which I’m only discovering today after some brilliant recommendations from you guys. (Pre warning; there will be no mention of Paramore except that one in this post…)
Petrol Girls
A brilliant way to start this list off, because of the political nature of their music. They tackle issues that are hard to talk about, with great compassion and you can feel that in each song.
Click here to check out the video for their track Restless
Against The Current
I know these guys based on seeing them on Kerrang & Scuzz, which says a lot for how much they’ve grown in popularity and rightly so…
Click here to check out the video for their track Young & Relentless
Against Me!
Laura Jane Grace is an empowering beautiful woman whose story and music should be commended on a day like today. Because not only does she empower women she empowers anyone whose struggling with being transgender in todays world.
Click here to check out the video for their track Crash
Evarose
Are hauntingly beautiful, with a catchy pop punk edge which I really enjoy. Can’t believe I hadn’t listened to them till today…
Click here to check out the video for their track Telephonic
Petal
Another new introduction for me. These are quite simply a melancholic dream, adore the tone of Kiley Lotz’s voice.
Click here to check out the video for their track Heaven
Milk Teeth
A band that have blown up on the scene and rightly so… They bring a nostalgic grunge vibe. And you can expect to still see more of them this year.
Click here to check out the video for their track Crows Feet
Halflives
Linda from the band is an absolute gem for sharing this with me. Bursting with energy, you can feel the talent surging with each note thats being sang and played.
Click here to check out the video for their track Mayday
Marmozets
Having been announced they’ll be playing Reading & Leeds again this year. I had the pleasure of seeing them back in 2015. Becca is a force to be reckoned with! This year they are back and are bringing out a new album! Can’t wait! For me they have everything I want from a band, angst, killer guitars and can tear the crap out of a festival!
Click here to check out the video for their track Born Young and Free
Honeyblood
I think these gals are rad. They have an incredibly chill vibe about them. Having only discovering them today courtesy of you guys recommending them a ton. I can see why. Be sure to catch them on tour in April.
Click here to check out the video for their track Sea Hearts
Muncie Girls
Lande Hekt has a beautiful voice, incredibly mesmerising and definitely a band you need to hear more of. They’re a beautiful mix of indie meets punk, and I’m all about it.
Click here to check out the video for their track Social Side
Greywind
Hailing from Ireland, the sibling duo have sky rocketed over the last few months. Steph’s vocals are incredible and they are worth a listen.
Click here to check out the video for their track Circle
The Dollyrots
If you’ve ever seen Bowling for Soup live these are a regular on their support slot. With great reason, they’re fun! Whats not to like about a talented couple and a Mom at that playing in a band?!
Click here to check out the lyric video for their track Dance Like A Maniac
The Distillers
One of my all time favourite bands. I remember seeing Brody Dalle and being completely entranced. Shes the embodiment of punk, if you’ve never seen any of her interviews, you’re missing out. Shes humble and a complete bad ass all in one!
Click here to check out the video for their track Drain The Blood
The Lounge Kittens
I discovered these through one of my friends who adores them. They do covers in sort a rockabilly pop style which you can’t help but enjoy and their talents do not stop there.
Click here to check out the video for their pop punk medley
Candy Hearts
Candy Hearts have been making waves over the past few years, touring with New Found Glory and The Story So Far. The band was formed by singer Mariel Loveland treads the vocal line somewhere between Avril Lavigne and Kay Hanley from Letters To Cleo, but proves that amongst all the boisterous bravado and angry boys, there’s still room for some perfectly crafted power pop
