by Bobbi Giel
Posted on April 10, 2018
Trina Shoemaker is a mixer, producer, and engineer from Illinois. She got her start in the music industry as a secretary at Capitol Records in Los Angeles. She later lived in London, working with artist Hugh Harris, and then in New Orleans, working under producer Daniel Lanois at Kingsway Studio. Her big break came in…
Posted on April 9, 2018
The year was 1965 and Genya Ravan and her rock band, Goldie & The Gingerbreads, had hit the charts with their top 10 single “Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat.” This all-girl group was the first of its kind, and Ravan’s diverse set of talents contributed greatly to the band’s success. Genya Ravan was a…
by Bobbi Giel
Posted on April 3, 2018
Though traditionally a male-dominated part of the media, podcasts are getting more diverse — both in creators and in listeners. With this in mind, there is a growing demand for podcasts with content, hosts, and production teams that represent these changing demographics, and Spotify has clearly taken note. Their response? Sound Up Bootcamp — a program…
by Bobbi Giel
Posted on April 3, 2018
Vem Kan Bli Producent — which translates to “Who Can Be A Producer” — is an organization that is spearheading gender equity and women’s empowerment in the Swedish music scene. They aim to encourage women to pursue passions for music production by giving them a supportive platform for skill development, exploration, and community. Vem Kan…