Feminist Friday : A Weekly Round Up for July 1, 2016

"I've worked in the music industry for 30 years. In that time, my boobs have gotten me into serious trouble. Stacie Huckeba shares her experiences via Huffington Post.

Oklahoma City is getting a music festival this August that is a celebration of women artists and musicians called AMP.

Francesca Allen photographed a few up and coming ladies in music for Noisy.

The Le Sigh site is my kindred spirit.

Loving this episode on The Future of What about the daunting world of trying to book shows - including the difference between booking agents and talent buyers. Interviews include Josh Brinkman (booking agent), Velena Vego (talent booker at Athen's, GA 40 Watt venue and hopefully we will have our own interview with her here soon), and Eric Gerber (Doug Fir Lounge portland venue). Booking shows is maybe my least favorite aspect of being a musician so I truly appreciate this 101 on booking.

Dozens of sexual assaults were reported at Swedish music festivals.

Music is bringing new life to female prisoners.

Vancouver has a new all-female chamber orchestra because Canada is the coolest.

Global Goals are making people rethink the Spice Girls' message and what we really, really want. Equality, safe spaces. an end to violence, equal pay, and you know, that sort of thing.

There are two documentaries highlighting the musical genius of Delia Derbyshire, pioneer of electronic music.

The Blake Babies' music has been a huge inspiration to me over the year. I am super excited to own this new Earwig demo collection (out today!) and wish I lived closer to Boston or Chicago to catch one of their reunion shows. Member John Strohm has also written a smart piece about making peace with moving making music from a career to a pleasurable hobby.

I can't even handle it. We lost another historical landmark in the world of American records stores. Good-bye Aquarius.

Cult legend Laura Nyro deserves your attention and you probably don't even realize all of the reasons why.

Singer Kelis has turned up in a London kitchen.

On a personal note, I am placing my record label on hold for now. My full explanation can be found here.

The highlight of the week goes to Neil Becton, owner of Som Records in DC bought some photos of Betty Davis live performing back in the day at a flea market of all places. Stunning stuff! Plus Light in the Attic also happened to have recently released The Columbia Years collection (produced by then husband Miles Davis) so thanks Neil for celebrating this awesome score with friends.

Wonder Women in Music

Standard Issue Magazine has a cool list of female trailblazers behind landmarks in music.

Here is a look and listen to the women among this list.

Electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire with the Doctor Who theme.

The CEO of Sugar Hill Records Sylvia Johnson, also a singer, songwriter, record producer, and the list goes on and on. 

Managing Ozzy can't be easy no less being married to the man but he did write this song about Sharon Osbourne so there is that.

All hail the artists like photographers Annie Leibovitz and Pennie Smith who gave us iconic images in music (including record covers for The Boss and The Clash).

What didn't Carol King write? 

And speaking of Wonder Woman, did you know about this comic's mindblowing history that includes a love triangle marriage and feminist icons?