Women in Music Archives

SIRMA February 26, 2024

These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.

Danny Turner February 22, 2024

The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.

Danny Turner February 9, 2024

Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.

Carolyn Shlensky February 2, 2024

Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.

Ari Rosenschein January 31, 2024

The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.

Danny Turner November 9, 2023

Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its ’80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.

SIRMA October 13, 2023

California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.

Christine Ochefu September 21, 2023

The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.

Ari Rosenschein September 12, 2023

Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”

Danny Turner June 30, 2023

Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.