women in music
Mumbai-Based Producer-Singer Noni-Mouse Makes Her Plea in ‘Closer to You’ Music Video
Radhapriya Gupta on why she crowdsourced footage for the first song off her upcoming debut EP and why the gender ratio in the music industry needs to be corrected.
Why Being in a Group Labelled as “All-Female” Isn’t a Weakness
The members of global collective GRRRL work in male-dominated genres in countries where women's basic rights are still up for debate.
The Dollars and Desperation Silencing #MeToo in Music
Sexual misconduct is built into the foundation of the music industry. Our data and the stories of over two dozen women show how culture and labor conditions create a perfect storm for abuse.
As an Industry Insider, I Know There's More We Can Do for Women
Beyoncé songwriter and non-profit founder Carla Marie Williams on how we should inspire young girls to work behind-the-scenes in music too.
Welcome to Girlschool, the Festival and Community Bringing Equality Center Stage
Artists Anna Bulbrook and Francisca Valenzuela discuss the triumphs and challenges of making non-male space in the music industry. Get ready for Girlschool 2018 this weekend with Noisey's exclusive playlist.
The Rapper Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Producers
Dai Burger believes that when it comes to music production, young girls are "overlooked and undernourished." Her new 'Where My Girls' initiative is working to change that.
A New Campaign Is Tackling the Music Industry's Gender Imbalance
Festival Republic and PRS Foundation are launching ReBalance, which hopes to give woman musicians and engineers a leg up.
Rick Ross Has Apologised for His Comments About Female Rappers
He'd said he'd never signed woman artists because he'd probably have sex with them.
Why a Women’s Strike in the Music Industry Is Much Gutsier Than it Seems
An interview with publicist and business owner Judy Miller Silverman about women in the music industry and her decision to go on strike.
Wireless Festival is For Teens (But Apparently Not For Women!)
With headliners Chance the Rapper, Skepta and The Weeknd, so far the festival has only announced five acts that include women.
Queen of Folk Joan Baez on the Power of Political Art
The legendary activist and folk singer discusses feminism, Trump ("a scoundrel in every possible sense of the word"), and the importance of taking political action.