Women’s History Month
Mariana BO Closes Out International Women’s Month With Exclusive EDM.com Mix: Listen
It may be the final day of International Women’s Month, but Mariana BO‘s exclusive mix for EDM.com will be sure to keep its spirit alive for weeks to come. The nearly hourlong mix is a relentless arrangement of electro and deep house, paired with high-energy big room and classic EDM sonics. With every track either created or remixed by BO herself, it’s a special showcase of her talents for festival-ready production combined with her signature violin instrumentation. Selections like “Drop It” (with Dubdogz, Flakkë and LUISAH) and “Vivaldi” (with Timmy Trumpet) are strong displays of the latter. Meanwhile, songs like “Gypsy” (with Mr. Black and Futuristic Polar Bears) pay homage to BO’s Latin roots with Spanish-language l...
TIDAL Celebrates Electronic Music’s Impactful Women With New Playlist
TIDAL’s latest playlist series is spotlighting the women who are shaping the ever-changing music landscape. TIDAL’s programming includes a series of playlists titled “Women’s History In The Making,” each with a genre-specific focus including country, electronic, K-pop, R&B and more. The platform’s “Women’s History In The Making: Electronic” playlist spotlights 15 select tracks from women who are defining the genre today. The playlist includes forward-thinking selections like Shygirl’s orchestra-influenced club cut, “Cleo,” and the spirited jazz-jungle crossover “Luv Like” by Nia Archives. Nia Archives. c/o Press Recommended Articles With her recently released Forbidden Feelingz EP, Archives contin...
Saweetie Chops It Up With Chlöe Bailey For ‘Icy University’ In The Metaverse
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Screenshot / Icy University Women’s History Month is in full swing and the good folks at Meta Quest have a full slate of programming in support of the celebration. Fans of Saweetie already know how much of a boss she is, and she welcomed to her Icy University platform a fellow superstar sister in Chlöe Bailey for a chat. Now in its second season, Saweetie’s previously hosted a number of stars from music and entertainment on Icy University such as Mozzy and G Herbo among others, and the appearance of Chlöe Bailey on the program is definitely one to not miss. In the clip, Chlöe shows off some impressive interviewing skills and asks the “Tap In” rapper questions that certainly have been brewing in the minds of her legion of fans. Related Stories In addition ...
Women Made Up 27% of Music Festival Acts From 2020 to 2021, According to Study
A new study conducted by female:pressure revealed that 27% of music festival acts in 2020 and 2021 were female, an increase of 18% from 10 years ago. The data collected represented countries worldwide and with no restrictions, using a standardized form to collect single sets of data. The focus of the survey was from 109 different electronic music festivals and 159 festival editions. Once a fest was included in the data collection, the acts were counted regardless of their musical genre. They did not count installations, film screenings or discourse programs. With compounding pressure being placed on major festivals and venues around the world to be more inclusive to women, transgender, and non-binary individuals, female:pressure‘s “FACTS” study showed an increase in ...
Sam Blacky Delivers Spirited EDM.com Exclusive Mix for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sam Blacky takes listeners on a multi-dimensional sonic journey in an exclusive mix for EDM.com. The tech house producer is showing the drive to make 2021 her year. Blacky kicked things off with her debut single in February, “Too Late,” and was quick to follow it up with the smooth and sultry “Body” the following month. Prior to making the leap to releasing her own originals, Blacky got her start DJing and has the experience of playing the world’s nightclubs under her belt. She continues to keep fans satisfied with her “Stabby Mix” series, and has recently launched her own imprint, Stabby Records. In her newest mix, Blacky channels the multicultural dance music influences that hav...
US hails Nigerian women for advancing global development
In commemoration of the 2021 Women’s History Month, the U.S. Embassy’s public affairs chief Aruna Amirthanayagam has acknowledged the importance of women in the leadership and economic growth of every country. Women’s History Month is celebrated during March in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Australia, to mark the contributions of women to society. Mr. Amirthanayagam, in his opening remark at an event with the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Stephen Okodudu, and the Rivers State chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association (USGEAA), said the non-inclusion of women in science advancements would lead to an unsustainable economy, a statement seen by newsmen read. “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria recognises the importance of women’s inclusion fo...
TOKiMONSTA Announces “Every Woman” Livestream Featuring Tinashe, Aluna, More
A longtime advocate for gender equity in music, Grammy Award-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA has announced “Every Woman,” a special streaming event to close out National Women’s Month. Curated by the artist herself, the stream is scheduled for March 26th to 27th, 2021. You can tune in via Lost Resort TV on Twitch. In addition to a performance from TOKiMONSTA, “Every Woman” will also host an eclectic all-woman lineup featuring Tinashe, Aluna, and Tygapaw, among others. Rochelle Jordan and Gavin Turek, who will also appear, have previously been supported by TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art Records imprint. The stream will also integrate a series of panels, which will cover topics such as “Momming Hard in the Music Biz,” ...
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EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 9 [Women’s History Month Takeover]
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates releases from brilliant women of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. In honor of Women’s History Month, EDM.com reached out to WHIPPED CREAM, Lucii, CloZee, and more to curate this month’s volume. WHIPPED CREAM Jora Frantzis “I love the production, energy and the words, I think this song is so iconic! FUCK, LIKE WHAT IS GOIN’ ON? The switch up halfway through gets me. This record deserves 100+ million plays.” Lucii “I really love this song because of the pop elements and how it flows. I&...
