One of the greatest things about our modern society is that the rock scene is no longer interested in "fat-bottomed girls" who "make the rockin' world go 'round." Instead, we've turned our attention to some of the most talented, bold and just plain badass female artists to ever make music. These women are conquering stages on a global scale, leaving their mark on rock n' roll. So ladies, forget what you heard. Now is the time to break rules and set new standards. Welcome to 2016, where it's totally cool to f*ck sh*t up. Here is a list of women who are topping charts to prove it:
1. Brittany Howard / Alabama Shakes
(United States)
2. Alisa Xayalith / The Naked and Famous
(New Zealand)
3. Lauren Mayberry / CHVRCHES
(Scotland)
4. Sky Ferreria
(United States)
5. Hannah Hooper / Grouplove
(United States)
6. Emily Haines / Metric
(Canada)
7. ROZES
(United States)
8. Halsey
(United States)
9. Taylor Momsen / The Pretty Reckless.
(United States)
10. Anna Bulbrook / The Airborne Toxic Event
(United States)
11. Mandy Lee / Misterwives
(United States)
12. K.Flay
(United States)
13. Lorde
(New Zealand)
14. Florence Welch / Florence + The Machine
(England)
15. Lizzy Plapinger / MS MR
(United States)
16. Ellie Rowsell / Wolf Alice
(United Kingdom)
17. Kim Shifino / Matt and Kim
(United States)
18. Lana Del Rey.
(United States)
19. Lyndsey Gunnulfsen / PVRIS.
(United States)
20. Hayley Williams / Paramore
(United States)
These ladies are only a few of the many that are taking over and shaping alternative rock. You've probably heard them blasting through speakers before, but if not be sure to check them out!