The general perception that there aren’t any women producers in electronic music is the first of the myths that I take to task in my forthcoming book. I’m sharing key ideas from each chapter as content on Instagram and in longer form here. This particular myth is very well fed and fattened up by the …
In April, the UK Government rejected the recommendations of the Misogyny in Music report issued in January 2024 by the Women and Equalities Select Committee. Let’s just run that again. The UK government decided to take absolutely no action to prevent women from systemic sexism, harassment and discrimination across the music industry in the UK, …
Misogyny in Music: Singing to the same old tune? Read More »
The only thing that should be on your mind when you’re off out clubbing is fun – having a great time and forgetting your worries. But for too many people that’s not the case – in 2021 a whopping 86% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment in public places with even higher rates for transgender …
Last Friday wonderful ‘critical music’ journalist Anu Shukla from Resident Advisor ran a story on the In the Key of She Producer Directory – a database of 250+ artists who identify as female, trans or non-binary that Alex Wright and I have been putting together over the past few months. One of the first findings …
Leaving ‘identities’ out of electronic music is not an option: Here’s why Read More »
The clue is in the name… Good Vibes Only is a super upbeat project founded by DJ Lady Eliza that’s equipping female DJs with entrepreneurship and business skills. When booking artists for her events, Eliza noticed a big difference in the ways men and women approached things. “While the guys were ready with their press kits at a moment’s …
Good Vibes Only: Finding your value as an electronic artist Read More »
