#women-in-music

#women-in-music

Crys Matthews stated, "I am thrice marginalized. I'm a woman, I'm Black, I am also a lesbian," highlighting the multiple barriers women of color and LGBTQ+ people face in the music industry.

Neko Case's upcoming album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, will be released on September 26th via ANTI- Records, featuring the single 'Wreck.'

The cowboy aesthetic, previously dominated by hyper-masculine figures like John Wayne, has transitioned to embrace women, as pop stars and influencers adopt cowboycore fashion.

DJ Minx has evolved into a powerful role model and an African American queer icon, significantly impacting Detroit's vibrant dance music culture.

“I was doing a panel, and someone asked what I was doing to support women in live music - and I didn't have an answer.”

In 2020, Elisa released her debut EP, Drum Love, on Heattrax, which skyrocketed to #1 on Beatport's Deep House chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Local acts of resistance like these have always been and will always be meaningful.

She has never sought the bright lights. Her chosen instrument, the double bass, means she sits at the back of the orchestra, providing harmonies and structure.

The lineup for Coachella 2025 features major headliners including Green Day, Lady Gaga, and Post Malone, highlighting a resurgence of rock in festival headliners.

L7 co-founder Donita Sparks emphasized the festival's focus on powerful female representation: "It's called Fast and Frightening because that's the kind of bands that I wanted, bands with chutzpah and style, something kind of threatening and in your face."

"Where do I even begin? There is not one person in this room, in this country and pretty much in the whole world who doesn't know who I'm here to honor tonight. So iconic, she only needs one name..... She does it all and, may I add, really fucking well." - Zendaya's introduction of Cher.