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The classic ones that I guess might be sorta obvious are Siouxsie and the Banshees, Patti Smith and Blondie. Also great are X-Ray Spex, The Slits, Penetration, Vice Squad, Au Pairs and Delta 5.
If you’re going the Riot Grrrl route you’ll want to start with Bikini Kill. My faves are Sleater-Kinney and their recent semi-reformation Wild Flag. Screaming Females are recent and rad too. (I’m sure someone knee-deep in the punk scene would have a more comprehensive list of active bands.)
For artier stuff you’ll wanna be all about The Raincoats. And people think I’m joking, but The Shaggs are amazing and total protopunks.



