As a female working in electronic music, it is well-known that we are the minority. Many electronic music magazines and charts are dominated in this regard by men. Although I am grateful for this being discussed and acknowledged to help redress the power balance, I find it equally fascinating and vital to increase the visibility and recognition of women working in these fields.
An increasing number of websites are dedicated to promoting the achievements and careers women in music tech. I think of international networks and databases like Pink Noises or Female Pressure. Female Pressure contains a list of all female DJs, VJs, producers, and recording engineers worldwide. This directory is an excellent place to start, whether you are a journalist looking for female talent or a promoter/booking agent.
Women in Electronic Music, which has a large following on Facebook and an ever-growing Last FM playlist, as well as a blog called her beats, is another pro-active organization. Dana Dramowicz is the initiator and showcases interviews, new releases and other interesting activities of contemporary female musicians in electro music. This is essential for increasing the visibility and profile these often independent musicians. Sci Fi Sol is another competent producer and blogger who promotes independent female releases alongside male-produced music.
I find it encouraging to see the recent rise in interest and attention given to pioneering electronic women who have made both technical and creative music. Delia Derbyshire seems like she is getting more recognition for her efforts at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Daphne Oram is also the founder and chief executive of Radiophonic Workshop. Her amazing Oramics machine is currently on display at the Science Museum in London.
This is a great thing. And there are many more women in these fields that most people would not know. It’s also evident that there aren’t enough high-profile women involved in electronic music blogging, press, and programming of electronic music events. I only hope that we, who are dedicated to developing our electronic craft and working hard, will be more prominent and heard. I am convinced that women will be more likely to consider the electronic music field a career, or at the very least, a satisfying and rewarding way to express themselves and participate in the world.
women working in electronic music is in minority but they do the best job. Dolly Parton – A Living Legend. she is my fav artist who is in electronic music.