Kristin Hersh (born August 7, 1966) is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also has performed as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and currently leads the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave.

Kristin Hersh (born August 7, 1966) is a prolific American singer/songwriter and a post/punk pioneer who was one of the two lead singers/guitarists in the alternative rock group Throwing Muses (the other was her stepsister Tanya Donelly ). She also led the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave , and has performed and recorded as a solo artist. Hersh’s music is known for its creative chord chemistry, hypnotic sonic treatments, and a vocal style ranging from softly melodic singing to