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WOMEN AND MUSIC

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratings

Through interviews with emerging artists, production managers, photographers and more, Women and Music aims to provide a space where women, men and non-binary people can share their experiences navigating the music business while discussing the lack of women in positions of power within the industry.

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Ebonie Smith

December 27, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MB

Ebonie Smith is an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, and singer-songwriter based in New York City and Memphis, TN. Ebonie is also the founder and president of Gender Amplified, Inc., an organization that celebrates and supports women and girls in music production and audio engineering. Ebonie received her first Grammy Certificate and RIAA-certified platinum plaque for work as an assistant engineer on Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording). She received her second Grammy Cert...

Ebonie Smith - PT. 1

December 27, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MB

Ebonie Smith is an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, and singer-songwriter based in New York City and Memphis, TN. Ebonie is also the founder and president of Gender Amplified, Inc., an organization that celebrates and supports women and girls in music production and audio engineering. Ebonie received her first Grammy Certificate and RIAA-certified platinum plaque for work as an assistant engineer on Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording). She received her second Grammy Cert...

Zoe Hines

August 26, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 175 MB

Zoe Hines is an artist and Associate Publicist at Grandstand Media who became obsessed with music at an early age due to the bass of her dad’s DJ speakers vibrating every wall in the house growing up. Utilizing what she heard as a kid – along with influences from artists including Mac Miller, The Internet, SYD, Omar Apollo, Frank Ocean and Orion Sun – the Brooklyn-based, New Jersey-raised artist began to experiment with her own soundcraft, creating timeless stories for listeners searching fo...

July Jones

August 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 172 MB

July Jones is a Slovenian-British pop artist who challenges mainstream pop with a strong determination for queer recognition. As a proud immigrant, July has been THROUGH it. Yet, her attitude about life is bright and bold. She is talent she is beauty she is grace. In this episode we touch on July’s musical journey, producing, being on Eurovision, in Playboy, and what it takes to be your own boss.

Anna Lee

August 04, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MB

Tour Photographer: Greta Van Fleet, Walk The Moon, Simple Plan, Fitz and the Tantrums, and more

Gwen Bunn

July 28, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MB

Gwen Bunn is a GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi platinum selling producer & multi instrumentalist. Gwen was born in Decatur, Georgia and after graduating high school, attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she left after a year to return to her hometown to pursue music full-time. Gwen was quickly contacted by Top Dawg Entertainment after returning home from Berklee. Top Dog houses artists such as Kendrick Lamar, and SZA. She took a chance and went to Los Angeles in 2...

Emily Haines

July 21, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Emily is the lead singer, keyboardist, and songwriter of the band Metric, as well as a member of The Broken Social Scene, and Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton. Emily has risen to success through a fiercely committed dedication to her artistry. Metric, for example, was theeee first band ever to have a US TOP 20 commercial radio hit without the backing of a label. They also went on to win “Best Alternative Album Of The Year” at the 2010, and 2013 Juno Awards. Eight albums, 20 years. Emily does...

Kirby

July 14, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

Kirby just this week got off a European tour opening for Leon Bridges meanwhile releasing her new single “New D.” Kirby has a voice from the gods and is first an artist, but also a highly skilled songwriter with songwriting credits such as: “FourFiveSeconds” with Paul Mccartney, Rihanna, and Kayne West, “Die with You” with Beyoncé, and “Break Your Heart Right Back” with Arianna Grande. Two albums. Multiple singles. Fire visuals. She knows what she’s doing, and she’s going to get what she wan...

Julia Gomberg

July 07, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

Julia Gomberg is a Digital Content Specialist working on campaigns for artists such as Alicia Keys, Tinashe, Willow, and more. Join Alexa and Julia as they brief on key digital marketing tips and how to make yourself seen as an artist, but also as a Women in Music.

UPSAHL

June 30, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MB

Early in her career, UPSAHL released songs which gained much-deserved recognition throughout the Phoenix music scene. As a graduate of the Arizona School for the Arts, she went on to ignite a groundswell of fan adoration and tastemaker praise by way of numerous indie alternative gems. “Can You Hear Me Now” achieved a palpable viral buzz followed by the widely praised single “Drugs”, which has been used in nearly 2,000,000 TikTok videos, reaching #6 on the TikTok Viral Chart, #1 Sound on the ...

VÉRITÉ

May 19, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

VÉRITÉ is a prolific and “spellbinding” (NPR) songwriter, executive producer and performer, her independently produced albums, EPs, and singles have garnered 350M+ streams across all platforms with 1M+ monthly listeners. Currently, she’s focusing on the micro: building her community, honing her production skills and finding inspiration in the simplicity of her creative process. Garnering acclaim and coverage from outlets such as NPR, V Magazine, Billboard, MTV, TIME, Refinery29, and Forbes ...

Tiny Ruins

May 06, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

A rare blend of eloquent lyrical craft and explorative musicianship, the songs of Tiny Ruins have been treasured by crowds and critics for over a decade. Via an eclectic raft of influences, the musical world of Hollie Fullbrook and band spans delicate folk, lustrous dream pop and ebullient psychedelia. Born in Bristol and raised in West Auckland, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Fullbrook's debut LP Some Were Meant For Sea (2011) features her alone, and was quickly celebrated by radio pla...

Saint Bodhi

April 22, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Saint Bodhi is a musical chameleon. Having absorbed sounds from her native Los Angeles as well as Atlanta and New York, the singer/songwriter’s unmatched malleability has made her a sought after commodity in the songwriting world. Now, after building an impressive resume to her name, Bodhi is ready to pivot from songwriting into a solo career of her own. Born and raised in South Central, CA, Bodhi realized in her early years that she had a natural knack for storytelling. With a tireless wo...

Atlanta Cobb

April 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Multi-platinum selling, Artist Manager Atlanta Cobb has grown up in the forefront of the UK Music Industry and is now making waves of her own. By the age of 18, out of 5,000 applicants, she had successfully achieved a place in the Sony Music Intern Program. Atlanta took this internship by the horns, securing international success with major recording artists at Columbia and Island Records. Atlanta’s also recently managed #1 selling artist, Becky Hill and now day to day manages Ella Henderson...

GIRLI

March 25, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

GIRLI is a queer London-based punk artist who has pink hair and writes whatever the fuck she wants. I’ve had GIRLI on repeat for a few years, so when I saw that she was openly discussing being dropped from her label, going through a breakup, AND putting out new music, I just had to reach out to hear her story. 

Mia Van Allen

March 11, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MB

Mia Van Allen is the founder of The Color of Music Collective. COMC amplifies the voices of people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals working in the music industry. nEb7XiuHioTGq5Pz3Bu9

Phoebe Fox

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Phoebe Fox is an incredible music & touring photographer: Working with artists such as Haim, Anne Marie, Arlo Parks, The Amazons, and Grace Carter! In this episode, we talk about music photography, the struggles of being a female tour photographer, how being kind can open doors, and so much more.

Nadia Ali

February 15, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Credentials include: ISLAND Records, Warner Records, Liz Rosenberg Media, MTV. Currently CEO + Founder of Nadia Ali PR. Full Nadia Ali bio below: Founded in 2018, Nadia Ali PR is a full-service entertainment public relations firm dedicated to developing up and coming and established artists and talent via results-driven and carefully tailored press campaigns. Founder and CEO, Nadia Ali is a seasoned music and lifestyle publicist from New York. Nadia most recently contributed her skills, c...

Brooke Simpson

January 28, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Brooke Simpson was a finalist on Season 13 of The Voice, and now stands as an Indigenous powerhouse leader for women in music. Brooke's upcoming endeavors include both Netflix and Broadway, as her past endeavors include working with musicians such as Miley Cyrus, Sia, and Taboo from The Black Eyed Peas.

Mae Muller

January 14, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MB

North London-bred artist Mae Muller has an outrageous talent for spinning her messiest emotions into wildly catchy pop songs. On the strength of her outspoken yet sensitive songwriting, she’s found incredible success with irresistibly candid tracks like “Therapist” (an early-2020 release that landed on over 45 Spotify playlists, as well as Apple Music’s A-List Pop, In My Room, Future Hits, and more).

Alexa Ace & Micayla Chandler

October 14, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Your hosts, Alexa Ace & Micayla Chandler share their stories! It's about time you get to know the voices behind the questions. Starting a podcast has been exhilarating, frustrating, anticipatory, and straight up incredible. We've loved every second of recording this season, and can't thank you enough for listening. Don't worry, this isn't the end. In fact, we already have half of next season confirmed and holy shit.. stay tuned. Women and Music by Gold Hand Girls is a music business podcast,...

Nova Twins

October 08, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Nova Twins are an English rock duo formed in London in 2014, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South! Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello calls them "the best band you’ve never heard of," while Iggy Pop notoriously adds Nova Twins to his BBC playlist. As two women of color in rock, this discussion touches on the BLM movement in music, stigma around women in rock, and the DIY London underground scene. Amy & Georgia will undoubtedly change the music industry for ...

Jenna Andrews

October 01, 2020 04:45 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Creative powerhouse Jenna Andrews has spent the large part of her outstanding career bringing out the best in the most promising talent around the globe. Jenna’s collaborated with some of the most renowned names in the market today, including heavy hitters such as Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Little Mix, Lennon Stella, Tori Kelly, Jessie J and more. Additionally, she’s taken pop singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus under her wing, A&Ring her single “July” and writing the remix featuring Leon Bridges, whic...

K.FLAY

September 24, 2020 04:45 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

K.Flay is a singer, songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. She’s also a two-time Grammy nominated artist, with collaborations including Imagine Dragons, Bishop Briggs, Louis The Child, X Ambassadors, grandson, and TONS more. Check out our favorite K.Flay songs - "Blood In The Cut," "FML," "Giver," and "Bad Vibes."

Samm Stangeland

September 17, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Samm Stangeland is a Production Coordinator/Road Crew Manager for Lady Gaga, and Live Nation. Samm has worked in the nation's most iconic venues such as The Forum, Rose Bowl Stadium, and Troubadour – to name a few! This woman knows the in's and out's of live show production, and is also the owner of Rock & Roll Candle Co. Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/goldhandgirls

Erica Campbell

September 10, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Erica Campbell is a music journalist, editor, producer, and host based in New York City. Her stories on entertainment, lifestyle, and culture have been featured in Nylon, Playboy, and The Huffington Post. Erica is also the former Music Editor of the iconic Consequence of Sound and current Managing Editor at Patreon. Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/goldhandgirls

Thunder Jackson

September 03, 2020 04:15 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

Thunder Jackson is a glitter-wearing, boundary-breaking lyricist with a bold persona and promising future. With millions of streams on Youtube and Spotify, Thunder Jackson is also from our home state of Oklahoma. Women and Music will only bring on artist’s we believe in, male, female, non-binary, and those in-between. It’s TJ’s time to shine. We believe in him, and we hope you will too. Check out his debut album Thunder Jackson everywhere October 1st.

Aysia Marotta

August 27, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MB

Aysia Marotta is a professional music photographer, videographer, and producer. Aysia has been on international tours with acts such as Lewis Capaldi, The Japanese House, and Pale Waves. In addition, Aysia is a BRIC award-winning documentary filmmaker with featured work in Billboard, Capitol Records, GQ, ID Magazine and more.

Gurj Bassi

August 19, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Gurj Bassi is the Head of Music Marketing & Partnerships at Sirius XM. From Senior Director of Artist Marketing at Pandora Radio to Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Republic Records, Gurj knows a thing or two about the music business. In her previous role as Digital Content & Marketing Coordinator at Atlantic Records, Gurj Bassi collectively developed digital marketing strategies for some of the world’s leading artists such as; Skrillex, Lorde, Pearl Jam, and more. 

Sizzy Rocket

August 11, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MB

Sizzy Rocket is a modern-day punk leader. From being valedictorian, to making sex tapes on Youtube. Sizzy shares her experiences on Women and Music as a rebellious musician dedicated to her craft. Join Alexa Ace and Micayla Chandler as they navigate their first interview with a DIY rising star.