New study finds British female artists are underrepresented on UK radio
The Gender Disparity Data report is a damning glimpse into gender inequality on British radio….
Anna Meredith
takes on the music industry’s ingrained gender imbalance
Celebrated composer Anna Meredith talks to us about the residency she’s leading for young women and why female representation is of utmost importance
Boiler Room are shutting down intolerance in their comments section
Sexist, misogynist and bigoted commentary has long plagued Boiler Room’s live comments section and they’ve…
Björk accuses the music industry of being a “boy’s club”
She also pointed out sexism and ageism in the film industry at the Australian launch of…
Big Narstie promotes extremely dodgy ‘Base Babes’ online reality show
Grime’s outspoken Narstie is fronting a “free live 24/7” stream featuring “50 gorgeous babes” in…
Best Coast’s Beth Consentino writes essay on music industry sexism
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino has penned an entry for Lena Dunham’s Lenny Letter series Bethany…
Heathcliff Berru’s ex-agency jump ship to start “new venture”
The shamed publicist will have “no ties” to the new business In a statement to…
Speaking out is hard to do: why Amber Coffman‘s assault call-out is so inspiring
Crack’s Sammy Jones considers the liberating power of one woman’s courageous call-out of the music industry’s patriarchal bent
Heathcliff Berru resigns over sexual assault allegations
He has also issued a statement “about [his] alleged inappropriate behavior” Amber Coffman of the Dirty Projectors…
Glastonbury pledge to have more women on 2016 bill
Making women more visible on the festival’s lineup is a priority for the Eavises this year…
First all-female art exhibition to show at Saatchi Gallery
Champagne Life will showcase the works of fourteen up and coming female artists from 13 January…
Feminist group Collective Shout calls Tyler, The Creator’s new song “a tantrum”
“He is yet to grow up and take responsibility for what he has put out into the world”
Music critic highlights industry sexism on Twitter
“Gals/other marginalized folks: what was your 1st brush (in music industry, journalism, scene) w/ idea…
Investigating ‘the sexiest summer festival’ of 2015
Its approach to festival gender politics is certainly… interesting