Turning, this episode, to the mammoth topic of gender, Liv looks at the place and representation of women, transgender and gender-fluid creators in a continually male-dominated business. Welcoming music producer Aubrey Whitfield – whose career experience includes working with Little Mix, Simon Webbe and Kelly Clarkson – to discuss why only 2% of producers are women, we also hear from Carli Jefferson (of folk duo Lunatraktors) on the place and role of gender in the industry. Liv then looks at the music itself, highlighting songs tackling misogyny in the business, and bringing attention to some exciting but lesser-known trans and nonbinary artists, including Jackie Shane, Claud and Ryan Cassata.

EP 3 Spotify playlist available here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZKEQQnYiH6hhqringujey?si=fe9f2d90646d43da