Razor Braids releases “Nashville, Again” today. Brooklyn’s Razor Braids is a queer, all-female/non-binary rock band combing the vulnerable self-awareness of indie rock with dynamic instrumentation anchored in a 90s alternative ethos. Through soaring harmonies and a driving rhythm section the band has honed a magnetic sound that is a testament to the healing power and […]
Read MoreWhat is the Arts Lead Sheet? It is a resource for finding grants, jobs, opportunities in the arts. It started as an ad-hoc e-mail list a few years. We are now bringing it back as a feature on FEMMUSIC. It is not restricted to music but encompasses all of the arts. Miss something? Look at […]
Read MoreWhat is the Arts Lead Sheet? It is a resource for finding grants, jobs, opportunities in the arts. It started as an ad-hoc e-mail list a few years. We are now bringing it back as a feature on FEMMUSIC. It is not restricted to music but encompasses all of the arts. Miss something? Look at […]
Read MoreAs winter slowly fades to spring, Alysia Kraft reminds listeners of those glistening moments of warmth and connection under the summer sun. Detailing that whimsical and freeing moment when love finds you, Kraft’s “Hamilton Pool” is a candid indie-pop reflection of the unexpected beauty of life. Kraft explains that the track is “about meeting Staci […]
Read MoreALEX THE ASTRONAUT is thrilled to announce her sophomore album How to Grow A Sunflower Underwater, out July 22, 2022 via Nettwerk. The follow up to her widely praised 2020 debut album The Theory Of Absolutely Nothing is an intimate exploration of post-traumatic growth, and a body of work affirming Alex as a truly essential […]
Read MoreMelbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and accomplished stage actor Grace Cummings just released her self-produced sophomore album entitled Storm Queen, out now on ATO. The artist will finally hit North America beginning with a line-up of performances and showcases at this year’s SXSW. Following her week in Austin, she’ll hit the road supporting Ezra Furman. Today, […]
Read MoreMay 18-21, 2021 https://cmw.net/ Allydice – Mississauga, Ontario – This hip-hop group of twin sisters Kayla & Kayle Allydice graduated in 2018 with degrees in Criminology. Their single “White Tears” is a call to action in the age of Black Lives Matter. They are working on their first EP. https://www.instagram.com/allydicetwinz/ Dope Earth Alien – Toronto, […]
Read MoreUnfinished Mail – April 2021 It’s April. It’s Spring. We’re heading towards 25% of 2021 being done and there are signs of re-opening. SXSW had its first online festival and we’re looking forward to Canadian Music Week doing the same. I’m hearing of national shows coming in October, or earlier where you are. […]
Read MoreMarch 14-20, 2021 https://www.sxsw.com/festivals/music/ This year SXSW is online. The line-up is still impressive. Featured speakers include Queen Latifah, Chiquis, Mark Mothersbaugh, Wyclef Jean, Andrew Bird, Mary J. Blige, Carole King, Demi Lovato to name a few. Showcasing artists come range from K-Pop, punk rock, rap and more. Here are some of our recommendations. Awich […]
Read MoreLetter From The Editor Welcome to Women’s History Month. For FEMMUSIC, it is just another month. February flew by so quickly I felt like I was constantly trying to catch up. Now the marathon begins. SXSW starts in 2 weeks. You will find some SXSW artists featured this month as we work towards […]
Read MoreSXSW – Austin, TX – March 13-19, 2017 SXSW is the festival everyone strives to be at. Last year it had over 2200 performing artists from 67 countries. This year it is expected to be at least as big. For info visit https://www.sxsw.com/festivals/music/ Ami Dang – Dang is a vocalist, sitarist and composer with experimental and world […]
Read MoreShowcases to See at SXSW 2017 Boston and Beyond – March 17, 2017 – Friends Bar – 12-6 Berklee & Vanyaland Present the 12th Official Boston and Beyond. Berklee College of Music & Vanyaland are back again with a slate of new artists. This year’s line-up includes dream pop, folk, surf & more. https://www.berklee.edu/ […]
Read MoreShowcases to See at SXSW 2017 PURR Moods: An Official SXSW Showcase March 14, 2017 – The Sidewinder -7pm-2am Presented by Riot Act Media + Father/Daughter Records – http://riotactmedia.com & http://www.fatherdaughterrecords.com/ This showcase includes everything from feminist punk to dreampop. Artists performing include: Pill – http://pillpop.cool/ Hiccup – https://www.facebook.com/HelloHiccup Forth Wanderers – […]
Read MoreTuesday-Sunday March 15, 2016 – Austin, TX – www.sxsw.com ARTISTS This year’s SXSW includes a number of faces we’ve seen before including: Diet Cig, Dana Falconberry, Chinah, Powers, Slothruth, Pure Bathing Culture, Moving Panoramas, Oh Pep!, and recently signed to Charli XCX’s label, RIVRS. FEMMUSIC does not like to tread on familiar ground, so we give […]
Read MoreWords from the Editor’s Desk If you can’t already tell, March is a big issue. In honor of SXSW we went out of our way to make one of the biggest issues. As I write this in mid February I’m still daunted by just how much is in here. The goal is to showcase […]
Read MoreWords from the Editor’s Desk March is the BIG month in the entertainment industry. March is when the recording that happened during the Fall/Winter is revealed. It is also SXSW. In the 15 years I’ve done FEMMUSIC, I’ve never gone. In many ways I don’t need to. The artists going to and from Austin […]
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