Kate Pierson

Powerful and playful co-vocalist of beloved new wave dance combo the B-52s, Kate Pierson has continued to embody qualities like empowerment and inclusivity with her own spirited alternative dance music. No one can accuse her of rushing into a solo career -- Pierson had spent close to 40 years as a member of the iconic Athens, Georgia group before she decided it was time to step out with her first solo album, 2015's Guitars and Microphones. She navigated dance-rock, indie pop, disco, and more on the likewise diverse follow-up, Radios & Rainbows, released in 2024.