Women Rewriting Electronic Music

In the 90s, electronic music was a boys’ club—tech was seen as a male domain, and women were sidelined, even as they quietly DJed in Dublin clubs. But by 2017, things flipped: Dublin Digital Radio hosted a groundbreaking International Women’s Day event, sparking a wave of female and non-binary DJs. Ellen King and Laura O’Connell launched the Gash Collective, booking gigs and releasing music to build real opportunities. Soon, more collectives, nights, and labels emerged, all championing underrepresented voices—and festivals started taking notice. Now, 2FM’s four-part series “Control” celebrates iconic Irish women like Mariah Carey, Kate Bush, Enya, and Sinéad O’Connor, honoring their sonic legacies and the activists who made space for them. It’s a powerful reminder of how far the scene has come—and how far it’s still going. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6aa3a668ee3f7a21