Anni Pohto Celebrates Female Power With Her New ‘Everywoman’ Anthem

When Your EDM found Ani Pohto and featured her for New Artist Spotlight, she had already released a number of singles showcasing her unique blend of celestial vocal work, jazzy, syncopated beats and bold, honest lyrics. Starting very electronica-based, Pohto’s more recent work has been a bit more analog, although nonetheless chilling and thrilling. With …

Pillows Opens Up About Industry Hurdles, Female Empowerment and New Music

Just six years ago, electronic musician Pillows was bouncing from couch to couch with nothing but a dream. Today, she’s penning official covers of globally celebrated tracks like Travis Scott‘s “Goosebumps” and TLC‘s “No Scrubs.” It’s a glow-up story in the truest sense, with a pathway that was anything but roses.  Born in Hungary, Pillows cut her …

Megan Thee Stallion wants to be “up there with the OGs” of female rap

Megan Thee Stallion has said that she wants to be “up there with the OGs” of female rap in a new interview. The Houston rapper self-released her first EP ‘Rich Ratchet’ in 2016 and has gone on to be one of the biggest rappers currently working. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Megan discussed her ambitions. The article …

Lauryn Hill makes history as first female MC to go diamond

Lauryn Hill‘s debut album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ has gone diamond after selling over 10 million copies in the US, making her the first ever female rapper to achieve the feat. The Recording Industry Association of America made the news official on Tuesday (February 16), tweeting its congratulations to Hill. “Welcome to the RIAA …

Charlotte de Witte on Sexism and the ‘Female DJ’ Paradox: “It’s Incredibly Frustrating”

In a new interview, Charlotte de Witte has opened up about her perspective on gender inequality in the music industry. Speaking with GRAMMY.com, the Belgian techno superstar waxed poetic about a number of topics, including the paradoxical nature of the phrase “female DJ.” de Witte called the diction “incredibly frustrating” while also bemoaning the term “DJane.” “It is, …

Female drummers share new track for mental health awareness in young musicians

12 female drummers have come together for a new charity single to raise awareness for mental health issues in young musicians. ‘Little Drummer Girl’ is the brainchild of drummer Charlotte and producer Kerr from The Echo Lab Music Studios in Scotland. As well as raising awareness of mental health issues, the song also aims to …

Iconic Singer Alanis Morissette Releases New Remix Album Featuring Trans-Inclusive Female Artists

World famous musician Alanis Morissette made headlines back in July with the release of her first album in eight years and her ninth in total, Such Pretty Forks in the Road. She is now once again garnering attention with its follow-up remix EP, Such Pretty Forks in the Mix—released December 11th—which spotlights a lineup of trans-inclusive …

Kylie Minogue becomes first female artist to top UK albums chart in five consecutive decades

Kylie Minogue has become the first female artist to top the UK albums chart in five consecutive decades. She broke the record with the release of her new studio album ‘Disco’, released last Friday (November 6) and entered the Official Charts at Number One. The album also had the biggest opening week sales of any …

Watch the Trailer for “Sisters With Transistors,” a Documentary About Female Electronic Music Pioneers

After experiencing a successful festival run, even picking up a Next Wave Award at CPH:DOX in March, the producers behind the upcoming documentary Sisters With Transistors have finally released a trailer for the anticipated feature-length film.  Sisters With Transistors tells the untold story of the women who were integral to the creation of electronic music, many …

Aluna Curates All Black, POC, Female Lineup for Virtual “Rodeo Rave” Festival

Early this summer, Aluna took a stand by sharing her experiences with racism within the EDM community and the music industry at large. She later penned an open letter to initiate a shift in the field, calling for efforts to support Black artists and make the future of dance music more inclusive. The esteemed artist isn’t waiting …