Forget One Direction and NSYNC-- girl power is at an all-time high in the music industry right now, and once you check out these bands you will understand why. From punk rock to lo-fi, these 7 groups are just a few of the kickass groups forming an amazing new generation of female bands.

Hinds

Hinds, which means female deer, are a lo-fi, garage rock, Spanish band made up of Carlotta Cosials, Ana Garcia Perrote, Ade Martin, and Amber Grimbergen. Their attitude shines through in their lyrics and you could either dance or cry to any one of their beautiful songs.

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Girlpool

Guitarist Cleo Tucker and bass-player Harmony Tividad make up this Los Angeles-bred female duo. They sing together, blending but not quite, and almost shrieking but in the best way possible. Their tracks are catchy but their lyrics still cut deep, and are skillfully crafted and personal: “And if I told you I loved you, would you take it the wrong way?” They are both artistically ambitious and heart-wrenching.

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The Prettiots

The Prettiots (a combination of pretty and idiots) is a New York band whose ukulele and witty lyrics make for a perfectly charming sound. Their music is relatable and lead singer Kay Kasparhauser’s angelic voice glides over every song making every track and weird cover perfectly irresistible.

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Childbirth

Childbirth, aka “Seattle’s Feminist Punk Band” is a female trio who perform in maternity gowns and sing about menopause and women’s rights. Their lyrics are sarcastic and their tracks are upbeat and catchy and they are amazing.

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Ex Hex

Ex Hex is an American punk rock band fronted by former Helium and Wild Flag member Mary Timony. With similarities to The Runaways, they are the picture perfect rock band. According to the band themselves, “Ex Hex is what your older brother's friends listened to. It's what your babysitters listened to”.

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Stonefield

Stonefield is composed of four sisters who began their musical careers in a shed on a rural farm. Their music is edgy, reminiscent of Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd. The vocals rock hard, as do the riffs and beats-- not to mention the lead singer often sings and plays drums at the same time during live shows. Badass.

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Skinny Girl Diet

This trio knows how to rock and they are quite literally not afraid to show it. Their lyrics are riot-like and their words are screamed. With propelling drumbeats and heavy guitar riffs, these women are truly a fearless force to be reckoned with and empowering to listen to.

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