Electronic Empresses: 20 Chicks With Decks You Must Know
The entire world watched President Barack Obama take his leading lady, Michelle Obama, for a spin across the dance floor at the Inauguration Balls on Monday, January 22. As he said to the world, while everyone may not like him, there’s no dispute that every person on the planet loves his leading First Lady.
It’s nearly impossible to measure the impact that women have had on politics, art, music, and DJ culture in the last few years. Thanks to the ladies increasing presence, longevity, and diversity, it no longer matters if statisticall
Originally this list was supposed to spotlight 10 women in EDM. Then 10 became 15. And then 15 became 20. Surely, that’s some measure of success. →
It’s nearly impossible to measure the impact that women have had on politics, art, music, and DJ culture in the last few years. Thanks to the ladies increasing presence, longevity, and diversity, it no longer matters if statisticall
Originally this list was supposed to spotlight 10 women in EDM. Then 10 became 15. And then 15 became 20. Surely, that’s some measure of success. →
Ellen Allien
Berlin-bas
Berlin-bas
Kim Ann Foxman
New York’s Kim Ann Foxman grew up in Hawaii, wanting to be Ya Kid K from Technotronic
New York’s Kim Ann Foxman grew up in Hawaii, wanting to be Ya Kid K from Technotronic
DJ Heather
Like DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter and many of Chicago’s finest, Brooklyn born DJ Heather Robinson cut her chops at Chi-town staples the Red Dog nightclub and Gramaphone Records shop. In the past few years, her blend of hard house and funky disco has made her one of the breakout talents from the latest wave of Chicago greats.
Like DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter and many of Chicago’s finest, Brooklyn born DJ Heather Robinson cut her chops at Chi-town staples the Red Dog nightclub and Gramaphone Records shop. In the past few years, her blend of hard house and funky disco has made her one of the breakout talents from the latest wave of Chicago greats.
Lauren Flax
Detroit’s Brooklyn-bas
Detroit’s Brooklyn-bas
Maya Jane Coles
British-Japanese Maya Jane Coles plays futuristic house under her own name and dubstep as Nocturnal Sunshine. She is also half of dub act She Is Danger with Lena Cullen. Coles has won industry praise from Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Beatport and VIBE here and here. Capping off her cachet, she’s recorded an Essential Mix for BBC and a DJ Kicks set for K7!’s hallowed series.
British-Japanese Maya Jane Coles plays futuristic house under her own name and dubstep as Nocturnal Sunshine. She is also half of dub act She Is Danger with Lena Cullen. Coles has won industry praise from Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Beatport and VIBE here and here. Capping off her cachet, she’s recorded an Essential Mix for BBC and a DJ Kicks set for K7!’s hallowed series.
Bea Tricks
Spanish progressive and hard house DJ Bea Tricks has been a longtime collaborator with iconic electronic producer Mr. C, a staple on the Ibiza and London circuit, a solo artist, and half of female DJ duo Dollz at Play. Most recently she collaborated with beatboxin' Beatmaster G for the EP "Bea at Risk."
Spanish progressive and hard house DJ Bea Tricks has been a longtime collaborator with iconic electronic producer Mr. C, a staple on the Ibiza and London circuit, a solo artist, and half of female DJ duo Dollz at Play. Most recently she collaborated with beatboxin' Beatmaster G for the EP "Bea at Risk."
Annie Mac
Irish DJ and BBC host Annie Mac has turned her experiences DJing in clubs like Fabric into TV and radio shows, and music compilations that showcase breakthrough artists. She started hosting her namesake show in 2004 when she was 26. Since then, the words “Annie Mac Presents” have become synonymous with groundbreaking music.
Irish DJ and BBC host Annie Mac has turned her experiences DJing in clubs like Fabric into TV and radio shows, and music compilations that showcase breakthrough artists. She started hosting her namesake show in 2004 when she was 26. Since then, the words “Annie Mac Presents” have become synonymous with groundbreaking music.
Cassy
Globetrotting Austrian-Caribbean UK DJ and singer Cassy (Catherine Britton) travels extensively, fueling her internationalist electronic sound. She’s produced tracks for Luciano and Matthew Jonson, and collaborated with Ricardo Villalobos, Steve Bug, Kirk Degiorgio, and Swayzak. When she’s not touring she runs her own lable Cassy, and DJ’s at Berlin’s notorious Panoramabar.
Globetrotting Austrian-Caribbean UK DJ and singer Cassy (Catherine Britton) travels extensively, fueling her internationalist electronic sound. She’s produced tracks for Luciano and Matthew Jonson, and collaborated with Ricardo Villalobos, Steve Bug, Kirk Degiorgio, and Swayzak. When she’s not touring she runs her own lable Cassy, and DJ’s at Berlin’s notorious Panoramabar.
Emika
Emika (Ema Jolly) is a Czech musician and DJ living in Berlin. In the early 2000’s while living in Bristol, she got turned on to drum and bass, and dubstep, attending some of the early parties thrown by Pinch. In addition to producing music and spinning, she’s a sound designer. Inspired by Berlin’s Berghain nightclub, she compiled a collection of field sounds into a release on the club’s label, Ostgut Ton. Her eponymous debut album was released last year on Ninja Tune.
Emika (Ema Jolly) is a Czech musician and DJ living in Berlin. In the early 2000’s while living in Bristol, she got turned on to drum and bass, and dubstep, attending some of the early parties thrown by Pinch. In addition to producing music and spinning, she’s a sound designer. Inspired by Berlin’s Berghain nightclub, she compiled a collection of field sounds into a release on the club’s label, Ostgut Ton. Her eponymous debut album was released last year on Ninja Tune.
Miss Kittin
Caroline Hervé is a French musician and DJ, best known for her collaborations in the early 2000’s with The Hacker, Felix Da Housecat, Golden Boy, and Steve Bug to name a few. Her style has continued to evolve, encompassing techno, acid, electro and newer styles. Her album Calling From The Stars drops in April.
Caroline Hervé is a French musician and DJ, best known for her collaborations in the early 2000’s with The Hacker, Felix Da Housecat, Golden Boy, and Steve Bug to name a few. Her style has continued to evolve, encompassing techno, acid, electro and newer styles. Her album Calling From The Stars drops in April.
DJ Colette
California-based Colette Marino came up in Chicago’s early 90’s house scene, playing at clubs like Smart bar. She was part of SuperJane along with DJ Heather, DJ Dayota and Lady D. Colette set herself apart by singing over her DJ sets, and producing albums as an artist. In the early 2000s, she hosted the radio show “Maximum Rotation” produced at L.A.’s KIIS-FM. She’s successfully licensed her music to Motorola and funny flick, “The Devil Wears Prada.” Like fellow Chicago ex-pat Mark Farina, she landed at San Francisco’s OM records.
California-based Colette Marino came up in Chicago’s early 90’s house scene, playing at clubs like Smart bar. She was part of SuperJane along with DJ Heather, DJ Dayota and Lady D. Colette set herself apart by singing over her DJ sets, and producing albums as an artist. In the early 2000s, she hosted the radio show “Maximum Rotation” produced at L.A.’s KIIS-FM. She’s successfully licensed her music to Motorola and funny flick, “The Devil Wears Prada.” Like fellow Chicago ex-pat Mark Farina, she landed at San Francisco’s OM records.
TOKiMONSTA
L.A.’s TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) is the first female to join the ranks of Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label. Her indie R&B productions have landed her guest spots on BBC Radio1, NPR, and KCRW. She’s been named among the top female DJs by Pitchfork, LA Times, Rolling Stone and LA Weekly. Check out her VIBE debut here.
L.A.’s TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) is the first female to join the ranks of Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label. Her indie R&B productions have landed her guest spots on BBC Radio1, NPR, and KCRW. She’s been named among the top female DJs by Pitchfork, LA Times, Rolling Stone and LA Weekly. Check out her VIBE debut here.
Hannah Rad
Originally from Pittsburgh, Hannah Rad is a New York City-based DJ. She has played gigs for MTV, Armani as well as 2012’s Ultra Music Festival in Miami. She presently hosts Belly of the Beast on EastVillageRadio.com every Thursday from 6-8pm ET. Going on four years, the show spotlights of mix of electro, Hip Hop, R&B and synthpop and has been visited by DJs as diverse as Junior Sanchez and Flume.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Hannah Rad is a New York City-based DJ. She has played gigs for MTV, Armani as well as 2012’s Ultra Music Festival in Miami. She presently hosts Belly of the Beast on EastVillageRadio.com every Thursday from 6-8pm ET. Going on four years, the show spotlights of mix of electro, Hip Hop, R&B and synthpop and has been visited by DJs as diverse as Junior Sanchez and Flume.
DJ Rap
European-Asian Charissa Saverio made her mark as a British drum and bass and progressive DJ and producer in the late 90s but her style has evolved to cover a wide range of the EDM spectrum. She founded the labels Propa Talent and Impropa Talent, and has successfully produced music for the Wii gaming system and the movies "Mission Impossible" and "Run Lola Run." Rap also knows how to deck out.
European-Asian Charissa Saverio made her mark as a British drum and bass and progressive DJ and producer in the late 90s but her style has evolved to cover a wide range of the EDM spectrum. She founded the labels Propa Talent and Impropa Talent, and has successfully produced music for the Wii gaming system and the movies "Mission Impossible" and "Run Lola Run." Rap also knows how to deck out.
Sandra Collins
West coast veteran Sandra Collins came up in L.A.’s formative 90s rave scene and went on to hold a residency at NYC’s Twilo with Sasha & Digweed and Paul Van Dyk. She’s famously played marathon sets for thousands at festivals including Woodstock 99 and Coachella. Collins has been a favorite for almost two decades, travelling the world as an ambassador for progressive house music.
West coast veteran Sandra Collins came up in L.A.’s formative 90s rave scene and went on to hold a residency at NYC’s Twilo with Sasha & Digweed and Paul Van Dyk. She’s famously played marathon sets for thousands at festivals including Woodstock 99 and Coachella. Collins has been a favorite for almost two decades, travelling the world as an ambassador for progressive house music.
Billie Ray Martin
Berlin’s Billie Ray Martin is a singer, artist, DJ and producer. She sang on the acid house classic “Superfly Guy” by S’Express, and two of dance music’s enduring classics, Electribe 101’s “Talking With Myself” and her solo smash, “Your Loving Arms”. She’s continued playing clubs in Europe, as a solo artist and as part of The Opiates, one of her several side projects.
Berlin’s Billie Ray Martin is a singer, artist, DJ and producer. She sang on the acid house classic “Superfly Guy” by S’Express, and two of dance music’s enduring classics, Electribe 101’s “Talking With Myself” and her solo smash, “Your Loving Arms”. She’s continued playing clubs in Europe, as a solo artist and as part of The Opiates, one of her several side projects.
Mary Anne Hobbs
One of Mary Anne Hobbs’s biggest contributions to dance music has been her BBC Radio1 show Breezeblock. It has been key in launching or solidifying the careers of talents like Skream, Kode 9, Burial, and Loefah. In addition to Breezeblock, the former NME journalist has championed some of EDM’s key players, including Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer, Roska and Joy Orbison through her signature compilations, radio shows, TV specials and work with the Sonar Festival.
One of Mary Anne Hobbs’s biggest contributions to dance music has been her BBC Radio1 show Breezeblock. It has been key in launching or solidifying the careers of talents like Skream, Kode 9, Burial, and Loefah. In addition to Breezeblock, the former NME journalist has championed some of EDM’s key players, including Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer, Roska and Joy Orbison through her signature compilations, radio shows, TV specials and work with the Sonar Festival.
DJ Dani Deahl
Chicago’s Dani Deahl is DJ, producer, and writer. The former contributor to Urb and Time Out magazines has interviewed artists including David Guetta, played Lollapalooza three times and continues to run her own EDM blog.
Chicago’s Dani Deahl is DJ, producer, and writer. The former contributor to Urb and Time Out magazines has interviewed artists including David Guetta, played Lollapalooza three times and continues to run her own EDM blog.
Dani Deahl feat. Oh Snap! - Diplo Hates You (Official Video - HQ) from Dani Deahl on Vimeo.
Sister Bliss
Sister Bliss (Ayalah Deborah Bentovim) is a classically trained musician, producer, DJ, and singer best known as part of British 90s electronica act Faithless, along with Rollo Armstrong (Dido’s brother) and Maxi Jazz. Aside from Faithless and DJ residencies at Pacha in Ibiza and Ministry of Sound in London, Sister Bliss has established herself as a composer in theater and film.
Sister Bliss (Ayalah Deborah Bentovim) is a classically trained musician, producer, DJ, and singer best known as part of British 90s electronica act Faithless, along with Rollo Armstrong (Dido’s brother) and Maxi Jazz. Aside from Faithless and DJ residencies at Pacha in Ibiza and Ministry of Sound in London, Sister Bliss has established herself as a composer in theater and film.
Nicole Moudaber
London based, Nigerian born and Lebanese raised, Nicole is one of EDM’s truly internationa
London based, Nigerian born and Lebanese raised, Nicole is one of EDM’s truly internationa
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