International Music Scene
The Runaways – Joan Jett and Lita Ford Shaping Rock History
Few bands in rock history have left as lasting a mark as The Runaways, the all-female American rock band formed in 1975. With members like Joan Jett and Lita Ford on...
St. Vincent – Annie Clark and the Art of Modern Guitar Innovation
In today’s global music scene, few artists embody innovation, artistry, and technical mastery like St. Vincent, the stage name of Annie Clark. Known for her genre-defying sound, avant-garde approach to production,...
Riot Grrrl
Poly Styrene (X‑Ray Spex) – Proto-Riot Grrrl Visionary Born Marion Eliot, Poly Styrene founded X‑Ray Spex in 1976 after feeling the pull of punk’s rebellion. Her debut single, “Oh Bondage, Up...
The Cookies
The Cookies – 1960s Harmony Innovators Often overlooked next to their punk peers, The Cookies were an all-woman vocal group from the early ’60s, hitting the charts with sweet harmonies...
Patti Smith
Patti Smith – The Godmother of Punk Patti Smith burst onto the NYC scene in the mid-’70s, merging rock with poetry and raw emotion. Her debut Horses (1975) remains a...
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin – The Wild Blues-Screamer From Port Arthur, Texas (b. 1943), Joplin exploded onto the San Francisco scene in 1966, fronting Big Brother and the Holding Company with her...
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin – The Effortless Icon Born in London in 1946, Jane Birkin soared to fame during the '60s after moving to France. She became synonymous with art-house films like...
The Cranberries
The Cranberries From Limerick, Ireland, The Cranberries soared in the early ’90s with Dolores O’Riordan’s haunting vocals leading hits like “Linger,” “Zombie,” and “Dreams.” Their distinct blend of alternative rock...
Blondie
Blondie Formed in New York City in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Blondie rose from the CBGB punk scene into a boundary-pushing new wave/pop powerhouse. Known for eclectic...
Marianne Faithfull: A Life Lived Fully, a Voice Transformed
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer, actress, and cultural icon who left an indelible mark on music and film. Discovered at...
Tal Wilkenfeld
Tal Wilkenfeld emerged at 21 as one of the most gifted bassists when she joined Jeff Beck’s band in 2007, despite having played bass for under four years Bass Voted “Most...
Courtney Barnett
Hailing from Sydney, Courtney Barnett’s stream-of-consciousness lyrical style earned global acclaim. Debuting with Sometimes I Sit… (2015), she quickly became a voice of modern indie rock. She’s toured internationally and inspired countless...
