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Female-Fronted Friday: Purple Grace

May 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in 2020

Where: Didcot, South Oxfordshire, England

Genre: Indie rock

FFO: Dorothy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Patti Smith

Originally formed in 2020, Purple Grace underwent a few changes before settling into their current lineup of Emily (vocals), Lewis (drums), Luke (guitar), Ed (guitar), and Ben (bass). The band recently released “Narcissist,” and their next single – “Just 19” – will be available May 8th!

Purple Grace has been hitting the stage quite frequently, with two upcoming gigs of note May 31st at FaceBar Reading and August 30th on the second stage at Wokingham Festival 2026. For more show dates, plus new music and general band shenanigans, follow Purple Grace’s various socials.

“Narcissist”

“Illogical”

“Turbulence” (Live)

“What’s Wrong With Me?”

Female-Fronted Friday: Little Evil

April 24, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Founded January 2023

Where: Iowa

Genre: Hard rock

FFO: The Pretenders, No Doubt, Garbage

Little Evil consists of vocalist Nico Merschman, bassist Alexxx Bentzinger, guitarist Bryer Meierotto, and drummer Tim Wardlow. This dynamic quartet classifies themselves as “hard rock” or “river rock,” but they do not limit themselves to those labels. Listening to them, you will find yourself moved by a ballad, pumped by a punk-tinged anthem, swaying to a bluesy track with a haunting atmosphere, or headbanging to a raw rock song!

You can listen to their latest single, “Graveyard Kisses,” along with a few other releases, down below. Make sure you check out their socials for upcoming live shows, music news, and much more!

“Graveyard Kisses”

“Little Devil”

“Riverview”

“Fortify”

Female-Fronted Friday: Hooked Like Helen

April 17, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in 2016, writing music for TV and movies. Began focusing on touring in 2023.

Where: Northeast Ohio

Genre: Alt-rock/Sad glam

FFO: Evanescence, Tori Amos, Jewel, Lacuna Coil

At its core, Hooked Like Helen is made up of husband-and-wife Nikki and Jon Stipp. The band explores topics such as mental health, unresolved trauma, and addiction recovery in their music, fostering a safe space for healing for both themselves and their fan base. They have provided music for films and TV, and they have opened for such artists as Scott Stapp, Jewel, and Hinder.

Hooked Like Helen’s latest single, “I Don’t Mind,” deals with the subject of unrecognized and therefore unprocessed trauma. Check it out below, along with a few of my other favorite HLH tracks! And be sure to follow/subscribe to their various socials for tour dates, new music announcements, and much more!

“I Don’t Mind”

“Promise Me You’ll Run”

“Fraud”

“Sleepwalker”

Female-Fronted Friday: Solar

April 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in 2003

Where: Rockford, IL

Genre: Hard rock/Metal

FFO: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Warlock, Judas Priest, Megadeth

Solar is a four-piece rock band that consists of lead vocalist Stephanie, guitarist/vocalist Brad, bassist Larry, and Donovan the drummer. They have graced stages all across the U.S. with their seamless blend of heavy and melodic, and have released four full-length records: First Light (2006), Radiance (2021), Oracle (2022), and Frantically Calm (2025).

You can check out a few of my favorite Solar tracks below. Make sure you follow their socials for the latest music, news, and live show announcements.

“Rise”

“Frantically Calm”

“Glow”

“Mr. Stitches”

“I Don’t Owe You Anything”

Female-Fronted Friday: Crucifera

April 3, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: A lifelong musician who never had the time to do what she loved until recently because of her career, etc.

Where: New Jersey

Genre: Industrial/Electronic/Gothic

FFO: The Birthday Massacre, Ashbury Heights, Depeche Mode

After releasing three singles in 2025, all of which you can check out below, Crucifera set about the task of mastering her first full-length album. She reached out for a second set of ears and Sebastian Komor (Xenomorph Productions) responded to the call. And now, finally, the debut record from Crucifera is available to the world! Check out Exostential on your favorite streaming app, and be sure to follow Crucifera’s various socials for updates.

You can also learn more about the woman behind the project by reading this interview she did with The Cultural Futurist.

“Martyr Box”

“Savior”

“Gone Away” (The Offspring cover)

Female-Fronted Friday: Devil Electric

March 27, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in mid-2015

Where: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Genre: Hard rock, vintage metal

FFO: Black Sabbath, Dio, Jefferson Airplane, Dorothy

Devil Electric have released two studio albums – Devil Electric (2017) and Godless (2021). Their third, Tahlia, drops today, March 27th! The band will be playing shows in support of the new record throughout April and May. Unfortunately, none of those live performances will be in the U.S.

You can stream their music and learn more about Devil Electric by following their socials. Head over to their Bandcamp to order exclusive Tahlia bundles!

Check out a few tracks from the course of Devil Electric’s career, starting with their latest single, “This Hereafter.”

“Tahlia”

“All My Friends Move Like the Night”

“Hypnotica”

“The Dove & the Serpent”