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In a world thatâs always online, how do we stay true to ourselves as artists? This week on Girls Twiddling Knobs, we tackle this question with the fiercely original electronic music producer Maria Uzor.
Growing up as a Black artist in a predominantly White area of the UK, Maria often felt like an outsider. But she turned that feeling into a sound thatâs bold, raw, and unmistakably hers. Join us as we explore how Maria channels her unique experiences into a blend of basement grittiness and cosmic vision.
In this episode, youâll discover:
⨠How Maria creates from an authentic place despite social media pressures
đď¸ An inside look at her production process for her album, Soft Cuts
đ¤ Why live performances help her reclaim space as a Black female artist
đď¸ The highs and lows of going solo versus releasing on a labelItâs an inspiring chat about resilience, authenticity, and creating art that truly matters.
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What unique facets of our existence and identity does sound allow us to explore as women and gender diverse artists? This is one of the big questions that emerges inside this conversation with three of the five 2024 Oram Award winners.
The Oram Awards >>xname >>The Silver Field >>Lola De La Mata >>Dr Mariam Rezaei >>Girls Twiddling Knobs >>Isobel Anderson >>
Whether it be through choreography, performance art, hacking or design, Lola De La Mata, xname and The Silver Field are all artists who have come to sound through alternative pathways. Inside this episode, youâll learn about the role that sound and experimental music plays in their practice, how they harness technology to express deeply personal and sensitive experiences and weâll also listen to some of their work too.
Youâll also learn more from one of the 2024 judges Dr Mariam Rezaei about the Oram Awards themselves, including the judging process and how you can apply for the next round.
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Join Isobel for all the juicy details on what you can expect to find inside of Season 06 of the podcast, dropping on October 24th.
Listen and subscribe to the podcast: https://femalediymusician.com/podcast
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Join us for the first ever Live Girls Twiddling Knobs episode, recorded at Towner Gallery on August 2nd, 2024.
inside, Isobel talks with sound and lino artist, Daisy Stewart-Darling about her new project Lino Waves: Soundscapes of the Living Coast, which documents the changing East Sussex coastline through field recordings and large scale lino works.
We touch on critical acoustic ecology, recording non-human voices, combining sound with visual mediums and how to present this democratically in a gallery context all with sound examples from the project. We also take a tour of one of Towner's current exhibitions, Rising Tides, Melting Ice by Emma Stibbon, and discuss the synergies between this and Daisy's project.
This epsiode is sponsored by our fabulous Knob Twiddler merch, of which all proceeds go towards us making and sharing the podcast. Get yours here >>Ready to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >>
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Following last weekâs epic binaural finale episode, Isobel is back for one last music tech chat to bring Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs to a close.
This final wrap up episode is the perfect way to get a whistle stop tour of any episodes you might have missed and glean any final little golden nuggets from the last few weeks.
This season, we've had some of the most amazing guests including NYX, DJ Paulette, Cathy Lane, Josephine Zwaan and many more, and they've all shared their skills, expertise, music and immense amounts of personal vulnerability and insight.
We've also covered some really important topics through my solo deep dive episodes, including the power of community over confidence when it comes to women using music technology and choosing the right software for you.
All together, these episodes make a powerful statement of women taking control of their own path in music and sound.
And while this is the end of another season of Girls Twiddling Knobs, this final wrap up episode also reflects on 2023 coming to a close, and our intentions and hopes for the New Year ahead.
Thank you for listening to Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs, we have some really exciting plans being hatched for the podcast next year, and we're looking forward to sharing more with you soon.
See you in 2024!
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Ready for a binaural sound adventure?
Weâre wrapping up S05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs with an extra-special episode where, together, we take an immersive binaural deep dive into the ecosystem that is NYX.
NYX are often described as an electronic drone choir and are a group of women and non-binary vocalists and non-vocalists who use music technology to create dense, musical creations and performance experiences with artists such as GTK alumni Gazelle Twin, amongst many others.
Recorded live at Hidden Notes festival in September, Isobel accompanied the collective over two days to document not just their use of music technology, but also how this is informed by a deep personal connection and somatic practices.
This episode also required a different editing approach than usual, so expect to hear lots of sound design and soundscape composition throughout!
Weâve got an hour of immersive sonic goodness waiting for you - which is of course, what weâre all about here at Girls Twiddling Knobs - so sit back, relax and remember to grab some headphones for the best audio experience.
You can check out NYX here >>
You can check out Hidden Notes festival here >>
Featuring the voices of NYX: Sian OâGorman, Philippa Neels, Alicia Jane Turner, Ruth Corey, Phoebe Pimlott, Shireen Qureshi, Cecilia Morgan (Cil) and Laura Misch
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Have you ever questioned the way that music technology software is designed? And how the tech tools and gear we use might look and feel completely different if they were designed by different humans (i.e. not just predominantly white, cis, heterosexual men living in the West). Well, this question didnât just bother todayâs guest, producer and researcher, Josephine Zwaan. It led her to write a masters thesis that totally reimagines how a DAW could behave through the lens of African philosophy, exploring ways to âdecolonise the loopâ.
Josephine is a multifaceted, creative force who uses research as a tool to challenge and rethink existing frameworks and practices and creates music under the moniker of Suzooki Swift. She also co-founded rosetta, a Netherlands based initiative supporting female and nonbinary music producers, with an emphasis on education and community building.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{03:25} Josephine on her alter-ego, SUZOOKI SWIFT
{06:06} Josephine on her track SWIMMINâ
{12:56} Josephine on discovering her strengths in collaborations
{15:49} What brought Josephine into music production?
{20:15} Josephine on setting up her platform rosetta.
{22:15} Inside Josephineâs research on decolonising the loop
{57:10} Episode Summary
Check out Josephine's Website >>Connect with Josephine on Instagram >>
Check out Josephine's platform rosetta >>
rosetta on Instagram >>
Suzooki Swift on Instagram >>
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Feeling overwhelmed by all the recording software choices? Been using the same DAW for a while and feel like itâs time to switch it up? Havenât started recording your music because you donât have the right gear? If so, this episode is a MUST LISTEN because weâre breaking down the pros and cons of a variety of recording softwares and demystifying this often overwhelming decision.
If youâre curious what software Isobel uses, you also wonât be disappointed because inside youâll learn her top favourite 3 DAWs and why, when and what she uses them for. And if youâre not even sure what a DAW is, donât worry! Weâre breaking all of this down, and more :)
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{02:31} What is a DAW?
{04:37} Why does it feel so hard to choose a DAW?
{13:24} Isobel's run-through of 7 popular DAWs
{36:58} Isobel's Top 3 DAWs
{39:21} Episode Summary
Check out Ableton Live >>Check out Logic Pro X >>
Check out Pro Tools >>
Check out FL Studio >>
Check out Cubase >>
Check out Cakewalk >>
Check out GarageBand >>
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Itâs not easy growing a career in the arts but itâs down right tough if youâre living with a disability too. In this episode, Isobel is joined by journalist, digital producer and disabled rights activist Meg Fozzard to discuss the challenges disabled artists can face, the things the industry can do better and strategies Meg has developed over the years to grow her career whilst having a disability.
Inside, youâll gain some really practical knowledge on things like access riders and funding but also hear how it felt for Meg to become disabled right after sheâd graduated from university and was starting her career in the arts. Whether youâre a disabled artist, temporarily able artist or working to make music and the creative arts more inclusive, this episode is a must listen.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{00:00} Intro
{05:02} Megâs experience as a Producer
{06:51} The importance of recognising disability as being fluid
{10:16} Megâs story of becoming disabled after graduating university
{19:18} Meg on how becoming disabled has impacted her work
{22:36} Megâs advice to freelancers navigating the creative industries
{30:06} What is an access rider and how to write one
{33:57} ââWhere are the creative industries getting things right in relation to disability access?
{35:24} Meg on her experience producing the podcast Equal Too
{39:28} How can able-bodied individuals support their disabled peers?
{42:16} Meg on the Access to Work scheme
{44:08} Organisations helping people with disabilities in the creative sector
{46:35} Episode Summary
Find out more about Meg Fozzard >>Check out the charity Drake Music >>
Find out more about the UK governmentâs Access to Work scheme >>
Check out the Disabled Artists Networking Community >>
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If youâve ever wondered what music mastering is, how to get your music mastered or even get into mastering yourself, this podcast episode is for you because Isobel is joined by Weird Jungle mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Izzy McPhee. Between them, theyâve racked up credits with We Are Scientists, Bloc Party, Frankie Morrow, Ash, Waverly, Arlo Parks and so many more.
But whatâs also interesting about Katie and Izzy is that they met through the amazing Saffron studiosâ mentoring scheme. So, not only will you hear them demystifying the mastering process in their discussion with Isobel, but also their experience of mentoring and how itâs enriched both their lives and their practice.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{04:15} What is Mastering?
{08:31} Why is Mastering so mystifying for so many people?
{11:14} Izzy takes us through her Mastering chain
{15:22} What brought Katie and Izzy to Mastering?
{29:27} Izzy on the benefits of having a music-industry mentor
{32:07} Katie on the importance of being a mentor to others
{36:40} Katie on setting up her group 2% Rising with musician Rookes
{39:22} Being the âtoken womanâ in music technology spaces
{49:14} How do you go about getting your music mastered?
{52:23} How should musicians work with mastering engineers?
{58:43} Izzyâs advice for budding mastering engineers
{1:01:55} Katieâs advice for those wanting to get started in Mastering
{1:04:13} Episode SummaryFind out more about Weird Jungle Mastering >>
Check out Katie Tavini >>
Check out Izzy McPhee >>
Check out Saffron Music >>
Listen to Episode 61: Art, Activism and Music Production: In Conversation with Rookes/Jenny Bulcraig >>Ready to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >>
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Itâs common to hear people make the case for initiatives and spaces that help women become more confident with music tech. And many women will say they wished they had more confidence when it comes to music production, mixing and the whole recording process. But what if this pursuit for more confidence was actually further sabotaging the progress of women with music technology? What if, instead, we need to be questioning the whole focus on confidence itself?
In this solo episode, Isobel explores some of the reasons she doesnât focus on confidence when it comes to her unique approach for teaching women recording and production and she draws from wider theories and research to help better understand concepts such as confidence in the context of gender. This episode asks what else might we need to change if not womenâs confidence if more women and girls are to truly thrive in music technology spaces.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{02:28} Previous episodes and resources relating to confidence vs assertiveness
{04:33} Is confidence really the missing link towards music tech spaces becoming more inclusive?
{10:01} Why has confidence become so highly valued in music tech spaces?
{12:58} Isobel on why community is more important than confidence in music tech
{15:13} Student testimonials on the strength and importance of the community inside
Home Recording Academy
{17:46} Why itâs important to re-evaluate community culture as a whole, rather than help individual women to become more confident with music tech
{19:37} Episode SummaryListen to Episode 18: Gender and Music Tech Education with Dr Eddie Dobson >>
Listen to Episode 56: Being Assertive In Music Tech Spaces >>
Listen to Teaching Women Music Technology [Pt1] Why Have We Failed (So Far)?? >>
Listen to Teaching Women Music Technology [Pt 2] My Unique Approach >>
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If youâve ever felt stumped as to what to do with all those field recordings youâve been making⌠Or like experimental music sometimes lacks a human touch⌠this episode is a must listen because Isobel is joined by Cathy Lane, an artist, composer and academic inspired by everyday experiences and, in particular, how âhidden historiesâ can be investigated from a feminist perspective. Inside, Cathy shares so many gems from her vast experience and knowledge as one of the most highly regarded artists and academics in her field.
Cathy has worked with composed sound for the last three decades and has developed a practice that combines oral history, archival recordings, spoken word and environmental recordings in formats ranging from gallery installations to books, essays and concert presentations. A Professor of Sound Arts at University of the Arts London and directs Creative Research in Sound Arts Practice (CRiSAP), Cathy shares how this work is also deeply influenced by her beginnings in grass-roots community-run learning spaces.
This episode is a real treat so get comfy and plug in!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{05:08} How Cathy got started using music technology
{09:29} Cathy on the women-only groups she was involved in, and the acceptability of these spaces.
{14:55} Her PhD and access to technology
{18:59} What is electroacoustic music?
{27:06} Cathyâs PhD thesis, on using space in composition
{34:47} Using field recordings in composition to convey meaning
{38:37} Her discovery of field recording
{45:07} Cathy on her piece, Am I Here?
{51:43} Cathy on her piece, Here We All Are
{59:41} Using field recordings as part of the compositional process
{01:09:09} Cathyâs technology setup
{01:16:05} Episode Summary
Check out Cathyâs Website >>Cathyâs CRiSAP profile >>
Find Cathy on Facebook >>
Say hello to Cathy on Instagram >>
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Have you ever recorded in a studio and felt like time just slipped away? Or maybe you wished youâd felt more comfortable or like you were using the time better? If so, this episode is not to be missed because Isobel is joined by Brighton based producer and engineer, Phoebe Bentham, whoâs sharing her top tips on preparing like a pro for your next recording studio session.
Inside, Phoebe also discusses her route into production and engineering, her love of microtonal music, how she went about recording a choir, live drums and guitar in just one day and her advice for any trans listeners wanting to work in recording studios.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{03:43} How Phoebe got started in sound engineering
{15:43} Phoebe explains her love of microtonal music
{20:40} Phoebeâs advice on how to prepare for a studio session and how to effectively work with an engineer
{26:31} Her definition of a producer vs an engineer
{34:04} More tips on how to prepare for a studio session
{43:20} How Phoebe engineered and mixed a live performance of Lambrini Girlsâ track Help Me Iâm Gay
{56:50} How Phoebe recorded an 18-person choir for Angel Maxineâs track Be Yourself
{01:09:58} Phoebeâs advice for trans women forging careers in sound engineering
{01:17:09} Episode Summary
Connect with Phoebe on Instagram >>
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? We totally get it - it can be easy to put off recording your music out of the belief that every single element of it needs to be perfect. It can also be tricky to find time to dedicate solely to making music; so perfectionism combined with limited time can make it really difficult to actually sit down and get the music made.
Inside this episode Isobel discusses the importance of taking âimperfect actionâ when making music, and explains how using the âassignment methodâ helped her ditch the perfectionism and spend meaningful time making music. Remember, done is better than perfect!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{02:39} Why Isobel started using the assignment method
{05:29} What is the assignment method?
{13:18} How you can start using the assignment method in your music-making
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DJing is still a pretty white, male industry, but when this weekâs guest, DJ Paulette, first began spinning vinyl in Manchesterâs nightclubs in the 90s, black women DJs were few and far between. Winner of the DJ Magâs Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award, DJ Paulette's career has spanned over two decades and multiple locations. But inside this candid conversation, Paulette also shares the personal path sheâs trodden along the way.
Paulette shares the real sense of threat she felt DJing as a black woman in the clubs in 90âs Manchester, her time doing PR for some of the 90s and 00s most influential dance music artists and setting Paris on fire with her iconic flavour of House music selections. But perhaps just as interesting is Pauletteâs experience of losing her mojo with DJing, packing it all in and moving back to Manchester and how sheâs rebuilt her career and reconnected with the DJ artform.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{04:26} Pauletteâs early memories of music and introduction to DJing
{10:50} Her experience as a black woman DJ in the early 90s
{13:17} Inside DJ Pauletteâs first gig
{17:16} What it was like being one of the only female DJs in the 90s UK club scene
{24:30} Pauletteâs experience working in music PR alongside DJing
{36:23} Moving to Paris to pursue her DJing career
{46:03} Losing her mojo for dance music and DJing
{01:04:43} How moving back to Manchester helped Paulette fall back in love with DJing
{01:08:05} The importance of speaking out against discrimination in order to help the younger generation
{01:11:11} The meaning and inspiration behind her track âSheroesâ
{01:26:47} Episode Summary
DJ Pauletteâs Website >>DJ Paulette on Instagram >>
Listen to âSheroesâ >>
Pre-Order âWelcome to the Clubâ >>
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With Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs dropping on August 17th, Inside this trailer Isobel gives you a teaser of what you can expect inside each episode over the next few weeks.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and don't forget to enter our Season 05 competition where you could win an audio interface and some of our exclusive Girls Twiddling Knobs merch line too.
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What if fame and commercial success weren't as great as the industry leads many artists to believe? This weeks guest, Kate Nash, had to face this question from an early age after her debut album found overnight success during the naughties. Because, even though there were good times and a few great people, burn out, industry sharks and misogyny were in abundance too.
Kate was dropped from her label and, while many artists might understandably call it a day, Kate picked herself up and entered a new phase as a independent musician. And, as Kate shares inside this BONUS Special episode, while it's meant making music on her terms, it's also brought new challenges - between negotiating terms, building a trustworthy team and balancing the books - it's been far from an easy ride.
But as you'll hear in this candid conversation, Kate has passion, courage and oodles of heart and has created a career encompassing music, acting and activism. This one's a must listen for any independent women in music!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{03:52} Introducing Kate Nash
{12:44} Kateâs journey to signing a record deal
{27:23} Maintaining a work-life balance as an independent artist
{34:48} Her personal experience as a woman in the industry
{43:06} The meaning behind her track 'Conventional Girl'
{46:41} Kate's experience of music technology and working with producers
{01:00:30} Kate stars in new film 'Coffee Wars'
'Kate Nash: Underestimate The Girl' Documentary >>
Watch the Official Trailer for 'Coffee Wars' >>
Follow Kate on Instagram >>
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[Headphones Advised] Listen to the shifting, singing Antarctic sea ice in mesmerising binaural audio to mark the end of another incredible season of Girls Twiddling Knobs. For this Season Finale, Isobel travels to University College Londonâs Bartlett Sch. of Architecture to meet composer and lecturer Emma-Kate Matthews.
Follow Emma and Isobel on a binaural tour of this incredible hive of architectural and engineering exploration and deep into The Sound Lab. There, Emma shares her journey into sound, music and academia and gives us a binaural sneak peak of her incredible new composition, Conversations at the Edge of the World. In this electroacoustic delight, Emma Kate shares how the sea ice recordings inside âappear to breathe and singâ and we think they provide the perfect finale to Season 04.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{03:36} A binaural tour of the University College Londonâs Bartlett School of Architecture
{23:50} Exploring how sound and space work together
{44:46} Emma-Kateâs journey into sound, music and academia
{01:16:58} A binaural preview of her work 'Conversations at the Edge of the World'
{01:38:54} Episode Summary
Emma Kate Matthews Website >>
More info about Conversations at the Edge of the World >>
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Orla Gartlandâs career started out as a DIY artist on Youtube and has since seen her music rise in success and synced on both the hit TV shows Normal People and Heart Stopper. Inside this episode, she shares why recording and production has become integral to her creative process, especially in the creation of her debut album, Woman On The Internet.
Over the last 5-10 years, recording and production gear has become affordable and intuitive enough that many musicians and songwriters have started integrating it into their creative process. Inside this weekâs episode, Isobel is joined by one of the most exciting artists to have emerged from the UK and Ireland in recent years, Orla Gartland, and hears how she has adopted this approach herself. Orla joins us from her studio space in London where she is writing a new album.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{03:30} Orlaâs experience as a DIY artist
{15:15} Creating her artistic world
{20:02} Orlaâs journey into recording and production and the moment she began to take more control of the process
{29:00} Owning the title of âproducerâ and investing in her skills in recording and production
{34:40} The process of creating her debut album, Woman on the Internet
{45:00} Writing and recording her track âYouâre Not Special Babeâ
{53:14} Why Orla preferred the process of recording to tape for her track âLeft Behindâ
{01:07:34} How her recording process has changed for her next album
{01:16:12} Whatâs coming up for Orla in 2023
{01:19:00} Episode Summary
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Whether youâre in a band, have a team or are a totally DIY, solo musician, youâll likely need to work with other people from time-to-time to get your music out into the world. But it doesnât always feel easy or rewarding and, even worse, sometimes â especially if youâre a woman in music â collaborative relationships can be disrespectful.
So, inside this episode, Isobel shares three steps you can take to ensure your collaborative relationships are respectful, rewarding and successful. Isobel also shares her own past experiences of disrespectful collaborations and how destructive they can be, not only to our self-esteem, but also our enthusiasm for following a career in music. This episode will show you how to make collaborating in music feel awesome.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{03:34} What Forms Does Collaboration Take In Music?
{05:32} Why Collaboration Can Be Tricky (Especially For Women In Music)
{10:48} Isobelâs Experiences Of Disrespectful Collaborations
{15:26} 3 Steps To Respectful Collaborations As A Woman In Music
{35:39} What To Do When A Collaboration Turns Sour
{38:11} Why You Donât Need To Collaborate With An Ar*E H*Le, Even If They Say You Should
{40:22} Episode Summary
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SUPPORT FOR UK MUSICIANS
Musicianâs Union Bullying and Harassment Helpline: 0800 088 2045
Help Musicians Music Minds Matter Support Line: 0808 802 8008
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