Category: The Coolest Things

New Music Friday: Sam Bruno Releases EP “I AM SAM PT.1”

by Ebonie Smith

If you happened to listen to Kanye West’s song “The One” back in 2012 off of his G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer compilation album, you might have heard the vocal stylings of a young Phoenix-based singer/songwriter named Sam Bruno. Bruno and her creative partner Lifted first caught Kanye West’s attention in 2011 while on a trip…



From Ballet Dancer To Rock N’ Roll: Get To Know Metallica’s Assistant Engineer Sara Lyn Killion

When Sara Lyn Killion first moved from Denver to Los Angeles, her plan was to join a ballet company and pursue a career as a professional ballerina. But her love for music and live performances took her life in a different direction. In a recent interview for Metallica’s online blog So What!, Killion recounts her…



Gender Amplified Announces New Web Series: 60 Seconds of Truth

In a new web series called 60 Seconds of Truth, Gender Amplified aims to broadcast the stories of a wide array of women in music production and sound engineering. In 60 seconds, these women will share their narratives from their own mouths. You’ll learn about how they became interested in music technology, what types of…



The Future is Female – Madame Gandhi at SXSW 2017!

One of our favorite music producers, Kiran Gandhi (her independent musical projects are under the stage name Madame Gandhi), has had quite the busy month… and it’s only getting started! This week alone she has performed several showcases at Austin’s annual SXSW Conference and Festival, including two DJ sets for SoulCycle and live performances at TechCrunch Day Party,…



Celebrate This Holiday Season In Style With ART GIRL ARMY!

by Ebonie Smith

This year has been one for the books for our friends at the ART GIRL ARMY, and they want to celebrate this holiday season with you in style. They’ve partnered with the fantastic New Women Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to bring you delicious food, live performances, festive drinks, an AGA pop-up shop, and more! This event…



And the winner of the “Dear Daughter Remix Contest” is…

by Ebonie Smith

Last month Gender Amplified teamed up with Halestorm for our “Dear Daughter Remix Contest” where the winner would receive $1000 and a chance to meet frontwoman Lzzy Hale! And the winner is… TMPO! Check out the mix below, it’s pretty spectacular! Congratulations and a huge thank you to all who entered! Make sure to follow…



Producer Spotlight: Kiran Gandhi Combines Music and Activism to Inspire Social Change

The ability to influence change through art is an aspiration for many professional creatives, but for producer, performer, and activist Kiran Gandhi, it’s a way of life. Gandhi made international headlines last year after free-bleeding her way through the London Marathon, a decision she consciously made to impress upon the stigmas associated with female periods.…



Producers on the Rise: Bobbi Giel Talks Impact of Humans of New York Featurette

“You’re only 22 years old? My daughter just turned 27 and she isn’t as self-actualized as you. You’re going to be fine, I know it.” That’s what a kind stranger said to me after 15 minutes of small talk and a few drinks each at the MSR Studios closing party back in July. I’m used…



Gender Amplified Presents: Studio Politics Featuring Ebonie Smith

Studio Politics

Gender Amplified is proud to present ‘Studio Politics,’ a new web series that takes you in the studio with our founder and award-winning music producer and engineer Ebonie Smith. Known for engineering work on Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) and other notable projects, each and every episode Ebonie will take you behind the scenes to talk…



Gender Amplified Presents ‘Pre Pro,’ A Web Series Featuring Joy Sandford

Pre Pro

Gender Amplified is proud to present Pre Pro, a new web series by LA-based music producer and engineer Joy Sandford! Join Joy as she recaps her days and nights working with artists and engineering recording sessions. Her journey to the top is hilarious, informative and the basis for this awesome video journal about the ups…