Women and Their Role in the Music Industry

The music industry doesn’t just seem to have a gender imbalance, it is male dominated. As a young woman that can be a scary thing to try and break into. While it is recently becoming more mainstream, female musicians with ‘loud’ opinions are commonly seen as obstructive or difficult because of their gender identity and…

The 1975 Fights for Gender Equality in the Music Industry

The music industry has been becoming more inclusive everyday; however, inequalities are still seen. Although women are encouraged to speak up for themselves, it is also important for men within the industry to acknowledge their privilege and try to promote positive change.. The 1975 have committed not only to solely playing gender-balanced music festivals, but also to being allies of women everywhere, and especially women in the music industry, fighting to be heard.