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2010 is the decade of Japanese girls’ rock

Two weeks ago I wouldn’t be saying this, but 2 weeks ago was right before I saw BAND-MAID live in San Francisco–and subsequently did some research into other rock bands. We’re in the decade of Japanese girls’ rock. To be more precise, we’re in the decade where all-girl rock bands is acceptable and even mainstream (compared to the past 20 years where girls’ rock bands undoubtedly existed, and did not seem to get recognition). Heck, all-female metal rock bands are even getting air time–like Aldious and Bridear.

It is possible that the internet revolution has something to do with this phenomenon. Even if “traditional” outlets (magazines, TV, etc) are not promoting girls’ bands, 15-minute fame spreads like wildfire online through sites such as YouTube.

I’ll try to highlight some of these bands, many of which have been active since the early 2010’s. In the meantime, keep on rocking!