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How The Resonator Awards Became Grammy Week’s Premier Event

February 19, 2026

In only three years and two events (2025 was cancelled due to the L. A. wildfires) We Are Moving The Needle’s Resonator Awards have become arguably the top Grammy week event.

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January 29, 2026

Chappell! Chaka! Inside The Resonator Awards—A Ceremony Rewriting Whose Voices Get Heard in Music

Hosted by Fred Armisen at Chaplin Studios, the evening brought together a mix of legacy artists, rising voices, and backstage power players. Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, Laufey, and Addison Rae served as presenters throughout the night, while Chappell Roan, Chaka Khan, and St. Vincent were among the honorees recognized for their cultural impact.
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January 8, 2026

Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim Among Honorees for 2026 Resonator Awards

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The Grammy Week gala, hosted by female-led nonprofit We Are Moving the Needle, will also feature appearances by Olivia Rodrigo, Sia, and Addison Rae

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November 5, 2025

We Are Moving the Needle Sets Date for 2026 Resonator Awards: ‘Music Should Sound Like the World We Live In’

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The organization, founded by Grammy winner Emily Lazar, seeks to empower women and non-binary producers, engineers, and creators.

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September 2, 2025

How mixer Amy Sergeant built her career as a music maker

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Mixer, producer and writer Amy Sergeant reflects on the skills that have shaped her career so far, and the Mix With The Masters seminar that deepened her confidence in both her instincts and abilities.

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April 16, 2025

How to apply for the SOPHIE scholarship fund

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A new scholarship from We Are Moving the Needle celebrates the late musician’s legacy by supporting women, trans and non-binary creators

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March 25, 2025

We Are Moving The Needle amplifies a safe space for overlooked audio engineers

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Ithaca College’s chapter of We Are Moving The Needle is a club that aims to create a safe and welcoming space for female and nonbinary audio engineers looking to grow in their field.

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March 31, 2025

Equalizers: Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar

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Lazar discusses her work in today’s installment of our Women’s History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production. 

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January 18, 2024

Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae & More to Be Honored at Inaugural Resonator Awards: Full List

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Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk and Jennifer Decilveo will also be honored.

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December 18, 2023

We Are Moving the Needle, Female Producer-Engineer Advocacy Group, to Present First Annual Awards

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We Are Moving the Needle, a non-profit organization that aims to empower women producers and engineers, will present its first annual awards during Grammy Week in Los Angeles. The invite-only Resonator Awards will take place Tuesday, January 30, 2024 and will showcase the top echelon of female and gender-minority producers and engineers.

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October 5, 2023

The Beatport Group announced today the recipients of its second annual Diversity + Parity Fund

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The fund will distribute grants totaling $150,000 to accelerate gender parity and diversity across the music industry. Change The Beat, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, ONE OFF TRAKS, Other Village People, Saffron, and We Are Moving The Needle are this year’s grantees

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August 15, 2023

We Are Moving the Needle Appoints Skye Landgraf as Its First Director of Partnerships and Programs

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We Are Moving the Needle, the nonprofit organization working to close the vast gender gap in the recording studio, has appointed Skye Landgraf (she/they) as its first Director of Partnerships and Programs

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April 11, 2023

Women and Nonbinary Producers and Engineers “Vastly Underrepresented” in 2022’s Top Songs, New Study Finds

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The inaugural Fix the Mix report examines gender representation among producers, engineers, and other technical recording roles in the music industry.

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Resonator Awards Press

  • Forbes

    February 19, 2026

    How The Resonator Awards Became Grammy Week’s Premier Event

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  • Chappell Roan

    Billboard

    January 28, 2026

    Chappell Roan Says ‘Anybody Who Has Money’ Has a ‘Duty to Give It Away’ at 2026 Resonator Awards

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  • Chappell Roan and Nancy Wilson

    Gold Derby

    January 28, 2026

    Chappell Roan, Chaka Khan, St. Vincent honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

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  • Chappell Roan

    Pink News

    January 29, 2026

    Chappell Roan says people with money have a ‘duty’ to give it away

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  • Roselilah and Emily Lazar

    Pollstar

    January 29, 2026

    We Are Moving The Needle’s 2026 Resonator Awards Honor Chaka Kahn, Chappell Roan & Production Artistry, Advocate For Gender Parity In Studios

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  • Chaka Khan

    Rolling Stone

    January 29, 2026

    Chaka Khan Delivers Potent Message at Resonator Awards: ‘To the Next Generation, Your Voices Matter’

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  • Chappell Roan

    Rolling Stone

    January 28, 2026

    Chappell Roan Says ‘Only Thing That Matters Is Community’ at Resonator Awards

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  • Chaka Khan

    The Hollywood Reporter

    January 28, 2026

    Long Live Women in Music

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  • Chappell Roan

    Variety

    January 28, 2026

    Chappell Roan Gives Moving Speech, Joni Mitchell Pays Tribute to Chaka Khan, Olivia Rodrigo Honors St. Vincent at Female-Forward Resonator Awards

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  • Chappell Roan

    Vogue

    January 29, 2026

    Chappell! Chaka! Inside The Resonator Awards—A Ceremony Rewriting Whose Voices Get Heard in Music

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  • USA Today

    January 30, 2026

    Chappell Roan's empowered speech talks importance of 'community'

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  • Olivia Rodrigo and St. Vincent

    Rolling Stone

    The Best of the 2026 Grammy Parties

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  • Chaka Khan

    Rolling Stone

    January 8, 2026

    Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim Among Honorees for 2026 Resonator Awards

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  • Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim

    Variety

    January 7, 2026

    Resonator Awards to Honor Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim, Amy Allen and Others During Grammy Week at Chaplin Studios

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  • Chaka Khan

    Billboard

    January 7, 2026

    Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, Haim & More to Be Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards: Full List of Honorees & Presenters

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  • Chaka Khan and Amy Allen

    The Hollywood Reporter

    January 7, 2026

    Chaka Khan, Amy Allen to Be Honored at Resonator Awards as Olivia Rodrigo, Addison Rae Join as Presenters

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  • St. Vincent

    Flood Magazine

    January 7, 2026

    Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, and More to Be Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

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  • Amy Allen

    Hits Daily Double

    January 7, 2026

    Chaka, O-Rod, St. Vincent Rally for Resonator Awards

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  • Chaka Khan

    MusicWeek

    January 7, 2026

    We Are Moving The Needle Resonator Awards to honour Chaka Khan, St Vincent, Amy Allen, Haim and more

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  • Billboard

    November 5, 2025

    We Are Moving the Needle Sets Date for 2026 Resonator Awards: ‘Music Should Sound Like the World We Live In’

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  • We Are Moving the Needle, Female Producer-Engineer Advocacy Group, to Present First Annual Awards

    Variety

    December 18, 2023

    We Are Moving the Needle, Female Producer-Engineer Advocacy Group, to Present First Annual Awards

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  • We Are Moving the Needle Presenting the First Annual Resonator Awards on January 30th

    NXTNOW MUSIC

    December 19, 2023

    We Are Moving the Needle Presenting the First Annual Resonator Awards on January 30th

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  • Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae & More to Be Honored at Inaugural Resonator Awards: Full List

    Billboard

    January 18, 2024

    Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae & More to Be Honored at Inaugural Resonator Awards: Full List

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  • Alanis Morrisette, Caroline Polachek, More to Be Honored at We Are Moving the Needle’s Resonator Awards

    Variety

    January 18, 2024

    Alanis Morrisette, Caroline Polachek, More to Be Honored at We Are Moving the Needle’s Resonator Awards

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  • We Are Moving The Needle reveals its inaugural awards winners

    Music Ally

    January 19, 2024

    We Are Moving The Needle reveals its inaugural awards winners

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  • A Complete Guide to Every 2024 Grammy Party & Even

    Billboard

    January 29, 2024

    A Complete Guide to Every 2024 Grammy Party & Event

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  • First Annual Resonator Awards To Recognize Female Producers, Engineers

    Forbes

    February 1, 2024

    First Annual Resonator Awards To Recognize Female Producers, Engineers

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  • At First Resonator Awards, It’s Not Just About Female Music Stars, but the Women Behind Them, as Producers and Engineers Get the Spotlight

    Variety

    January 31, 2024

    At First Resonator Awards, It’s Not Just About Female Music Stars, but the Women Behind Them, as Producers and Engineers Get the Spotlight

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  • Taylor Swift’s Recording Engineer Praises Superstar Singer’s “One of a Kind” Work Ethic, Calls Rerecords “An Incredible Engineering Challenge”

    The Hollywood Reporter

    February 1, 2024

    Taylor Swift’s Recording Engineer Praises Superstar Singer’s “One of a Kind” Work Ethic, Calls Rerecords “An Incredible Engineering Challenge”

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  • Boygenius Hang With Fletcher, Kylie Minogue Parties With Jelly Roll, and More Photos From the Biggest 2024 Grammy Parties

    Rolling Stone

    February 1, 2024

    Boygenius Hang With Fletcher, Kylie Minogue Parties With Jelly Roll, and More Photos From the Biggest 2024 Grammy Parties

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  • Babyface & Victoria Monet Celebrate in L.A., Plus Demi Lovato in N.Y.C., Bryan Cranston, Shania Twain and More

    Peoplemag

    February 1, 2024

    Babyface & Victoria Monet Celebrate in L.A., Plus Demi Lovato in N.Y.C., Bryan Cranston, Shania Twain and More

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  • We Are Moving The Needle’s First Annual Resonator Awards: Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek and more

    Music Connection Magazine

    January 31, 2024

    We Are Moving The Needle’s First Annual Resonator Awards: Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek and more

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  • Breaking: Caroline Polachek takes up three seats on the bus

    Dazed

    February 1, 2024

    Breaking: Caroline Polachek takes up three seats on the bus

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  • Taylor Swift’s Recording Engineer Laura Sisk Praises Singer for Her ‘One of Kind’ Work Ethic

    US Weekly

    February 1, 2024

    Taylor Swift’s Recording Engineer Laura Sisk Praises Singer for Her ‘One of Kind’ Work Ethic

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  • Grammy Week 2024: Janelle Monae, Jelly Roll, Kylie Minogue & More Stars at Events

    Billboard

    February 2, 2024

    Grammy Week 2024: Janelle Monae, Jelly Roll, Kylie Minogue & More Stars at Events

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  • Grammy Parties 2024: Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion and Shania Twain

    Variety

    February 3, 2024

    Grammy Parties 2024: Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion and Shania Twain

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  • Grammy Week 2024: All the Festivities Leading Up to the Big Day

    LA Magazine

    January 22,2024

    Grammy Week 2024: All the Festivities Leading Up to the Big Day

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  • Best star snaps of the week: Hollywood hunks Harry Styles, DiCaprio, Jeremy Allen White

    Page Six

    February 3, 2024

    Best star snaps of the week: Hollywood hunks Harry Styles, DiCaprio, Jeremy Allen White

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  • Taylor Swift’s Record Engineer Opens Up About What It’s Really Like to Work With the Pop Star

    Parade

    February 1, 2024

    Taylor Swift’s Record Engineer Opens Up About What It’s Really Like to Work With the Pop Star

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  • Taylor Swift's Work Ethic Revealed by Record Engineer: She's 'One Of A Kind'

    Music Times

    February 1, 2024

    Taylor Swift's Work Ethic Revealed by Record Engineer: She's 'One Of A Kind'

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Fix The Mix Press

  • Women and Non-Binary People Are Represented in Electronic and Americana Genres More Than Others, New Study Finds

    Variety

    April 11, 2023

    Women and Non-Binary People Are Represented in Electronic and Americana Genres More Than Others, New Study Finds

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  • Report calls out “pitifully low” numbers of women and non-binary people in technical roles in music industry

    NME

    April 11, 2023

    Report calls out “pitifully low” numbers of women and non-binary people in technical roles in music industry

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  • Women & Non-Binary People Make Up ‘Pitifully Low’ Percentage of Producers and Engineers in Recording Studios, Report Finds

    Billboard

    April 11, 2023

    Women & Non-Binary People Make Up ‘Pitifully Low’ Percentage of Producers and Engineers in Recording Studios, Report Finds

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  • Women and Nonbinary Producers and Engineers “Vastly Underrepresented” in 2022’s Top Songs, New Study Finds

    Pitchfork

    April 12, 2023

    Women and Nonbinary Producers and Engineers “Vastly Underrepresented” in 2022’s Top Songs, New Study Finds

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  • Women and non-binary audio professionals “vastly underrepresented” in 2022’s top tracks, finds study

    MusicTech

    April 11, 2023

    Women and non-binary audio professionals “vastly underrepresented” in 2022’s top tracks, finds study

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  • Women and Non-Binary People Are Represented in Electronic and Americana Genres More Than Others, New Study Finds

    Yahoo

    April 11, 2023

    Women and Non-Binary People Are Represented in Electronic and Americana Genres More Than Others, New Study Finds

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  • The Future of Music Production: Why Representation Matters

    Boardroom

    April 11, 2023

    The Future of Music Production: Why Representation Matters

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  • Según un informe hay pocas mujeres y personas no binarias en puestos técnicos de la industria musical

    Metro 95.1

    April 11, 2023

    Según un informe hay pocas mujeres y personas no binarias en puestos técnicos de la industria musical

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  • A New Study Confirms Entire Music Industry Lacks Women & Nonbinary Representation - EDM Maniac

    EDM Maniac

    April 11, 2023

    A New Study Confirms Entire Music Industry Lacks Women & Nonbinary Representation - EDM Maniac

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  • Fix The Mix Unveils Its First Annual Report On Gender Representation In Audio Production & Engineering Roles

    VanDigital

    April 11, 2023

    Fix The Mix Unveils Its First Annual Report On Gender Representation In Audio Production & Engineering Roles

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  • Women Underrepresented in Technical Field, Metal Genres, But High on Americana, Electronic: Study

    MusicTimes

    April 11, 2023

    Women Underrepresented in Technical Field, Metal Genres, But High on Americana, Electronic: Study

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  • New report details low numbers of female and non-binary people in music production

    Far Out

    April 11, 2023

    New report details low numbers of female and non-binary people in music production

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  • Key Takeaways from Lost in the Mix Study

    247 News Around The World

    April 11, 2023

    Key Takeaways from Lost in the Mix Study

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  • Women and non-binary producers ‘vastly underrepresented’ in 2022’s top songs

    the Guardian

    April 12, 2023

    Women and non-binary producers ‘vastly underrepresented’ in 2022’s top songs

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  • Fix The Mix Report Finds Representation of Women In Studio Roles Remains ‘Pitifully Low’

    The Music Network

    April 12 2023

    Fix The Mix Report Finds Representation of Women In Studio Roles Remains ‘Pitifully Low’

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  • How is diversity in audio production and engineering? Not great…

    Music Ally

    April 12, 2023

    How is diversity in audio production and engineering? Not great…

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  • Are women, non-binary in-studio creatives still 'moving the needle' to growth?

    The Tennessean

    April 12, 2023

    Are women, non-binary in-studio creatives still 'moving the needle' to growth?

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  • Are women, non-binary in-studio creatives still 'moving the needle' to growth?

    Knoxville News Sentinel

    April 12, 2023

    Are women, non-binary in-studio creatives still 'moving the needle' to growth?

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  • New report shows that women and non-binary people are still massively underrepresented in production and engineering roles

    MusicRadar

    April 12, 2023

    New report shows that women and non-binary people are still massively underrepresented in production and engineering roles

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  • New report shows number of women and nonbinary producers and engineers still “alarmingly low”

    The Fader

    April 12 2023

    New report shows number of women and nonbinary producers and engineers still “alarmingly low”

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  • New report stresses severe gender gap in music production

    Hotpress

    April 12, 2023

    New report stresses severe gender gap in music production

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  • Irish Producers Making Waves in 2023

    Hotpress

    April 12 2023

    Irish Producers Making Waves in 2023

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  • Women and Nonbinary Producers 'Vastly Underrepresented' in 2022’s Top Songs

    Advocate Channel

    April 12, 2023

    Women and Nonbinary Producers 'Vastly Underrepresented' in 2022’s Top Songs

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  • Productoras e ingenieras subrepresentadas en la música

    Indie Rocks!

    April 12, 2023

    Productoras e ingenieras subrepresentadas en la música

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  • LOST IN THE MIX

    HITS Daily Double

    April 13, 2023

    LOST IN THE MIX

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  • Women and non-binary folks grossly under-represented in music production

    Women's Agenda

    April 13, 2023

    Women and non-binary folks grossly under-represented in music production

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  • Aún falta representación de mujeres y personas no binarias en la industria de la música

    Rolling Stone en Español

    April 13, 2023

    Aún falta representación de mujeres y personas no binarias en la industria de la música

    Read More
  • Lack of women and non-binary people working in music tech highlighted by new report

    Mixmag

    April 14, 2023

    Lack of women and non-binary people working in music tech highlighted by new report

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  • New report shows glaring gender disparities in audio production and engineering

    Resident Advisor

    April 14, 2023

    New report shows glaring gender disparities in audio production and engineering

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  • "Pitifully low" numbers of women and non-binary people in audio production and engineering roles, report finds

    DJMag.com

    April 14, 2023

    "Pitifully low" numbers of women and non-binary people in audio production and engineering roles, report finds

    Read More
  • New Report Reveals Low Number Of Women And Non-binary In Technical Roles In The Music Industry

    VOI

    April 14, 2023

    New Report Reveals Low Number Of Women And Non-binary In Technical Roles In The Music Industry

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  • Fix The Mix exposes lack of women and non-binary people in music industry

    The Playground

    April 17, 2023

    Fix The Mix exposes lack of women and non-binary people in music industry

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  • ‘A male-dominated team does not reflect society’: why are only 5% of music producers women?

    the Guardian

    April 25, 2023

    ‘A male-dominated team does not reflect society’: why are only 5% of music producers women?

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  • Un informe denuncia el "lamentablemente bajo" número de mujeres y personas no binarias en puestos técnicos de la industria musical

    Cultture

    April 11, 2023

    Un informe denuncia el "lamentablemente bajo" número de mujeres y personas no binarias en puestos técnicos de la industria musical

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  • These music technology organisations are pushing women and non-binary producers forward

    MusicTech

    July 6, 2023

    These music technology organisations are pushing women and non-binary producers forward

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  • Kris Kaiser addresses harmful stereotypes of husband and wife duos in manufacturing: “I was told that wives just do the business side of things”

    MusicTech

    July 5, 2023

    Kris Kaiser addresses harmful stereotypes of husband and wife duos in manufacturing: “I was told that wives just do the business side of things”

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  • Female producers on the fears around self-identification: “I’d always recorded my own music but never really credited myself as a producer”

    MusicTech

    July 5, 2023

    Female producers on the fears around self-identification: “I’d always recorded my own music but never really credited myself as a producer”

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  • Emily Lazar explains data on gender in music industry could be improved by tracking freelancers: “Tracking who does what and letting people self-identify is important”

    MusicTech

    July 5, 2023

    Emily Lazar explains data on gender in music industry could be improved by tracking freelancers: “Tracking who does what and letting people self-identify is important”

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  • The music production industry has a gender problem – here’s how we can fix it

    MusicTech

    July 3, 2023

    The music production industry has a gender problem – here’s how we can fix it

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  • Fix The Mix Report: Women & NB Producers Are Lost

    TheatreArtLife

    May 15, 2023

    Fix The Mix Report: Women & NB Producers Are Lost

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