Top 20 Badass Frontwomen in Indie/Underground Music

Top 20 Badass Frontwomen in Indie/Underground Music
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
March 24, 2016

There’s an almost infinite amount of killer women fronting bands these days. We’ve done our best to put together our list of our 20 favorite bad asses that currently front their own bands, while also including some of our favorite lesser-known acts that have the potential to grow into being some of the better known ones. We got some good insight from our readers via social media, as well as from our own staff. Here’s our list in no particular order.

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Kitten packs two nights of rock into one unforgettable night at Troubadour

Kitten packs two nights of rock into one unforgettable night at Troubadour
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
April 6, 2015

Friday night, Los Angeles rocker Chloe Chaidez and her band Kitten went so hard at The Troubadour that the singer strained her voice and had to postpone the second of two scheduled nights at the famed Hollywood venue. Those that were able to squeeze into the sold-out show on Friday were treated to a memorable performance. Chaidez went the extra mile to make the show extra special — overcoming a number of technical glitches and a voice that at times wouldn’t cooperate — really solidifying her reputation as one of LA’s premier performers.

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An interview with Kitten's Chloe Chaidez: Connecting with fans on all levels

An interview with Kitten's Chloe Chaidez: Connecting with fans on all levels
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
April 3, 2015


It’s hard to comprehend that Chloe Chaidez, aka Kitten, is just 20 years of age. What isn’t difficult to understand is why Chaidez is so comfortable on stage and known for delivering high energy live shows, given the fact she’s been performing for half of her life.

Much has been made about her young age, but as Chaidez approaches actually being old enough to enter the 21+ venues she has been playing in regularly, less focus will be put on her youth and more on her substance, and Chaidez is just fine with that.

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