Techno In 10 Minutes With Steffi (video) – Synthopia
The Dutch house and techno producer Steffi demonstrates her mastery in a 10-minute gear tour. Read more here
Spaces for Sound and Experimental Music in Berlin – berlin sessions
This article discusses Berlin as a global hub for experimental music. Since the 1990’s, Berlin’s innovation in sound and music has captivated the world, and today’s artists are no exception. Read more here
UC San Diego Professor Pens Book on ‘Switched-On Bach’ – The San Diego Union-Tribune
This article presents the upcoming book “Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach”, written by Roshanak Kheshti, professor at University of California San Diego’s. This book talks about Wendy Carlos’ 1968 “Switched-On Back” album, which interpreted Bach classics using a Moog synthesizer. Read more here
If Someone Tells You There’s No Women Producers, Send Them This Compilation – FADER
This article presents a 20-track playlist of electronic music curated by the Sister collective, a global network of women. Read more here
Gender Parity in Electronic Music by 2020 – 6AM
This article talks about a diversity panel and roundtable brunch held during the International Music Summit (IMS) to discuss how to bring more gender balance in dance music. Read more here
Stop Saying There isn’t a Strong Female Presence in Dance Music – Mixmag.net
Although the opinion of certain relevant figures in dance music about the lack of female music producers, this article counter-argues this statement, evidenced by collectives such as Discwoman, Female:Pressure and Work In Progress. Read more here
The Woman Who Could Draw Music – BBC
An article about Daphne Oram, who was a British pioneer in electronic music. The new play Daphne Oram’s Wonderful World of Sound by Anneke Kampman has raised interest in her life and achievements, including the Oramics machine to draw sounds. Read more here
How Ikonika Channeled The Pain Of A Car Crash Into An R&B Sci-Fi Vision – FADER
Interview with Ikonika, who is a producer of dubstep and DJ, presenting her new album Distractions. Read more here
AGF — Dys-Russian FreeQUencies 4th May 2017 – Fair Play
The well-known music producer AKG presents a compilation of 24 female Russian composers and producers. Listen to the mixed playlist here
Women in Clouds: Three ‘Ambient’ Musicians Discuss Their Art and Careers – Pink Noises
This article presents the work and practice of three ambient music artists: Julianna Barwick, Mary Lattimore and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. Read more here