In celebration of Women’s Music News’ first birthday, this month we’ve created a WMN Loves playlist showcasing a selection of talented women in music. Since launching last year, we’ve been lucky enough to interview artists including Romina Johnson, Emma McGrath, … Continue reading WMN Playlist: Women’s Music News celebrates first birthday
The Hyundai Mercury Prize 2018 winner is to be announced tonight, Thursday 20 September. Over the last 10 years, three of the winning acts have included female artists: Speech Debelle (2009), The XX (2010), PJ Harvey (2011). This year’s shortlist … Continue reading WMN Playlist: Mercury Prize 2018 shortlist
21 June saw the winners of the Kerrang Awards 2018 announced. We know that the rock and metal genre is quite male dominated, but only two of the winners were bands with a woman in the line up (Best British … Continue reading WMN Playlist: Women who rock
Thursday 21 June sees Isle of Wight Festival return for its 50th anniversary. Their website describes the festival as ‘Europe’s equivalent of Woodstock.’ In 1970, the festival featured established musicians such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. The Isle of Wight … Continue reading WMN Playlist: Isle of Wight Festival 50th anniversary
