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    • Bjork. Björk Guðmundsdóttir, (born 21 November 1965) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and actress. Over her four-decade career, she has developed an eclectic musical style that draws on influences and genres including electronic, pop, jazz, experimental, trip hop, alternative, classical, and avant-garde music.
    • Fiona Apple. I love Fiona Apple. Her lyrics are pure artistry. I love how self-aware she is in her songs, like in 'Fast As You Can': "My pretty mouth will frame the phrases that will disprove your faith in man!"
    • Amy Lee. Amy Lynn Hartzler, known professionally as Amy Lee, is an American singer-songwriter, classically trained pianist and composer. She is also the lead singer to the Arkansas band Evanescence.
    • Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey is a California based singer, songwriter, and model who currently resides in Malibu, California. She was born under the name Elizabeth Woolridge Grant to entrepreneur Robert England Jr.
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    Kate Bush seems to have created with no fear or care to what would sell or what would be radio-friendly, and that’s what made her one of the most eclectic and unbound musicians. She combined folk-rock, alt-rock, pop, and indie in a whirlwind of songs with bold production and the most artful and unusual lyrics full of fantasy and drama (She has a so...

    Fiona is an intricate soul with a hybrid of inspiration from John Lennon, Maya Angelou, and Yoko Ono. As a child, she was classically trained on piano and began composing original songs at eight years old. Her first album, Tidal, contained songs written when she was only 17 and received a Grammy for Best Female Vocal Rock Performance on the song ‘C...

    The 14-time Grammy-nominated indie artist is still said to have some of the greatest music videos. In an interview with Pitchfork, she stated “A video is not a promotional necessity, but a graceful tool to ease the passage of music into your brain”. Her music is thrilling, hypnotic, and artistic; mixing instruments with synthesizers, personal with ...

    “I want my music to sound like throwing yourself out of a tree, or off a tall building, or as if you’re being sucked down into the ocean and you can’t breathe. It’s something overwhelming and all-encompassing that fills you up”- Florence Welch. No one could describe how her voice made you feel as well as she did in this quote. Her visceral voice go...

    Phoebe is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer from Los Angeles. While in school, her band Sloppy Jane got their cover of The Pixies’ “Gigantic” into an Apple ad that enabled her financially to keep pursuing her dream. This candid and multi-dimensional artist caught the eye of the public when she performed at the...

    Lord is an indie/alternative-pop singer-songwriter from New Zealand. She’s known for her unconventional and introspective writing. Her music is a genuine, melancholic mix of catchy and eerie while her voice is sophisticated and deep; it almost feels like it is dramatically staring at you. She generally writes about youth culture, the drama of being...

    Much like the rest of the indie artists on this list, Annie is an artist in a variety of forms: singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. Before becoming a solo artist, she was a member of the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens’ touring band. She carried on to create albums, Marry Me, Actor, Strange Mercy, St. Vincent Masseduction, and Daddy’s Ho...

    Wolf Alice are an English alternative rock/indie band with Elie Roswell as their lead singer. Wolf Alice has gone from performing at half-empty clubs in London to playing in huge festivals. The New Yorker described Ellie’s voice by saying “She can whisper like a child but howl like a rabid animal”. The band sometimes has a garage-rock feel to them,...

    Lana del Rey’s genre has sparked some debate. She’s associated with several music styles, dream pop, rock, baroque pop, pop, psychedelic rock, and finally, indie pop. She’s cited being influenced by Lou Reed, Nancy Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, Amy Winehouse, and Eminem, which didn’t really ease any of the confusion. A few people called her sub-genre ‘Ho...

    The American indie-rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs were formed in New York City in 2000. Their lead vocalist is Karen O. Their music is an edgy post-punk, dancefloor-friendly sound inspired by Blondie and the Banshees. The band recorded four albums and three of them got Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Music Album. They were: Fever to Tell, Show Y...

  2. May 15, 2024 · alternative/indie artists and rock bands (truly fronted by women) Latest additions: Cibo Matto, The xx, Big Thief. Most divisive: Ex Hex. Over 1.2K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 75+ Best Indie Bands With Female Singers, Ranked.

    • Paramore. 144 votes. Paramore are an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro.
    • My Chemical Romance. 94 votes. My Chemical Romance are an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way.
    • Green Day. 118 votes. Green Day, an American punk rock band, established their name in the music industry with their distinctive blend of raw energy, rebellious spirit, and catchy melodies.
    • Twenty One Pilots. 159 votes. Twenty One Pilots (stylized in all lowercase or as twenty øne piløts) are an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio. The band was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph along with Nick Thomas and Chris Salih, who both left in 2011.
    • Wolf Alice. We can start this top female indie artists list with the unreal female-fronted band : Wolf Alice! Listening to them is like freeing yourself from a weight that you’ve been carrying for way too long.
    • GIRL IN RED. GIRL IN RED is a successful norwegian singer songwriter that uses indie pop to share her emotions about queer culture, relationships and mental health.
    • Anna Calvi. Anna Calvi isn’t only an incredible singer, she also owns the stage with her guitar skills. Her haunting performances never fail to take the crowd to a new, uncharted territory every time she steps on the stage with her traditional red outfits.
    • Laurel. Laurel is nothing live you’ve ever heard. She is one of my all time favourites, and for good reason! Her unique voice sounds heavenly and you can feel her artistry and musicality in everything she does and sings.
  3. May 1, 2023 · Though the term indie stemmed from independent record labels, the name has become synonymous with the alternative music scene as early as the 1970s and 1980s, when bands began labeling themselves as indie rock or pop. Photo by Paul Hudson.

  4. Nov 21, 2023 · 1. Paramore. 2. Avril Lavigne. 3. Flyleaf. 4. In This Moment. 5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs. 6. The Veronicas. 7. Hey Monday. 8. The Pretty Reckless. 9. Nightwish. 10. Arch Enemy. 11. Icon For Hire. 12. Sleater-Kinney. 13. Within Temptation. 14. The Coathangers. 15. Metric. Alternative Bands with Female Singers from the 2000s.

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