Unboxing Women - the untold truth behind the entertainment industry

Unboxing Women - the untold truth behind the entertainment industry

By Dana Rexx and Maika RoseSociety & Culture
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Unboxing Women - the untold truth behind the entertainment industry episodes

  • UW #62: Deep dive into Gender Surveys by Keychange and Spotify

    Interesting results that opened our eyes and made us get into some really profound discussions on the patriarchy and misogyny in the music bizz and beyond.

    Keychange survey 2022: https://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/files/weitere_unterseiten/Keychange/Ergebnisbericht%20Keychange%202022-en_gb%20.pdf

    Keychange survey 2021: https://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/files/mediathek/Keychange%202021_en-GB.pdf

    Keychange website: https://www.keychange.eu/

    Spotify survey: https://assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inclusion-recording-studio-jan2023.pdf

    Tiktok about Lilith Fair: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJaavP8B/


    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram ⁠⁠instagram.com/unboxingwomen⁠⁠ or an email to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    1 hr 7 min
  • UW #61: Viral Tiktoks & Activism in Songwriting with Morgan St. Jean

    Morgan went viral with #notallmen on Tiktok and has since used her voice and songs to move the needle on controversial feminist topics. Growing her fanbase both in the US and in Europe, she tells us about the journey and what's next.

    Find Morgan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/morganstjean/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morganstjeanmusic

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kAyoGhVlC6PFg0FvMqmFB?si=CXZOkr_UT9aytHd0PgYgpQ

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram ⁠instagram.com/unboxingwomen⁠ or an email to ⁠[email protected]⁠

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    30 min
  • UW #60: The Aftermath of Touring with Anastacia

    Dana speaks about secrets she learned from touring with Anastacia, meeting new fans and what comes next.


    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram ⁠⁠instagram.com/unboxingwomen⁠⁠ or an email to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    36 min
  • UW #59: Not even Rihanna gets paid for the Superbowl Halftime Show

    What is behind a Superbowl Show and why don't artists get paid for it? Our thoughts on Rihanna's performance: did she sing live or not..?

    Referenced Article by Yahoo: https://sports.yahoo.com/much-did-rihanna-paid-super-065048083.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ5CIae1bhWpqj0xi0Dr8wR-kZk-sr2VfTkp6KxWLtGf7on6Vn2VnVm-zSzvE1q52PHQbXaGr9QJIdU3Do1sUXnMjNcCwQdvWlpCIhgfhaKuL4oqMlbysVkVir0qo4-HRT_ohAMa7W4XPFJRnnljqv1rV7sQUugbw46bwU86l_cl


    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram ⁠instagram.com/unboxingwomen⁠ or an email to ⁠[email protected]⁠

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    25 min
  • UW #58: Finding yourself with Michaela D. Jordan

    Michaela catches us up on their music career since episode 14, as well as the growth of Golden Poppy Music, their Artist Management company. On top of that they have released their newest album "Come Home To Yourself" as the artist "The Sea Tease".

    Find Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseatease
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeaTease  
    New album "Come Home to Yourself": https://linktr.ee/theseatease
    And Golden Poppy Music: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenpoppymusic
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenpoppymusic

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    37 min
  • UW #57: Why P!nk is still a huge success

    Discussing the documentary "P!nk - Staying True" and looking back at her origins as well as analysing how she's stayed on top of the game. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQaYqB6NFBQ

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    29 min
  • UW #56: Is Disney finally changing its misogynistic ways?

    Has Disney changed with the times?  Find out as we discuss new wave Disney movies (from 2010 to now) and compare them to the classic princess movies Disney is known for. 

    SPOILER ALERT - we chat in-depth about storylines and scenes from the movies.

    Catch our previous (and controversial) episodes: Ep 43: "Part I: The evolution of Disney Princesses", Ep 44: "Part II: Who are the real Disney Heroes?" and Ep 45: "Part III: How Disney perpetuates homophobia through their Villains".

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    48 min
  • UW #55: Unboxing Day Holiday Special

    'T is the season to analyse the success of certain Christmas songs and bring some very misogynistic lyrics to light.. your xmas will never be the same.

    Link to the article "A Composer Breaks Down The Music Theory Behind Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”." (Not from the Spotify Blog as mentioned in the audio, but from Stereo Gum): https://www.stereogum.com/2208354/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-music-theory/columns/in-theory/?utm_source=Stereogum&utm_campaign=7996097726-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_06_11_07_32_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5d9c816fab-7996097726-387730742&mc_cid=7996097726&mc_eid=713406dc47

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.


    26 min
  • UW #54: Shania Twain: The Unbelievable Story Behind the Legend

    Shania Twain is the best-selling country artist of all time.  What you probably don't know if you're not a hardcore fan is that she grew up poor in an abusive family situation, hunting wild animals for food.  Against all odds, she did not let anything deter her from her dream!  Find out about Shania's history together with us.

    Link to an interview of ABC news with Shania: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/shania-twain-opens-difficult-childhood-heart-wrenching-divorce/story?id=13529925

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    29 min
  • UW #53: What you didn't know about Autotune

    Who uses Autotune? Why is it frowned upon in certain genres, while it is glorified in others?  We divulge a couple of secrets well-known in the industry, but that most music fans have no clue about.

    We mention our Episode 25: "Vibrato in Pop Music", Episode 32: "Exploring Imposter Syndrome" and Episode 23: "Women Supporting Women - Vocal & Communication Coach Angela Durrant".

    This is the link to the Full 2019 Eurovision Show on their official YouTube channel where Madonna sang 'Like a Prayer' with Autotune tuned to the wrong note: https://youtu.be/Dsx4pVjUth0?t=10575 (the link will make the video start just before she comes on)

    This is the link to the video on Madonna's YouTube channel where they corrected her performance as best they could.  You can clearly hear extra vocals were added on the parts that they couldn't re-tune due to too much audience noise: https://youtu.be/VG3WkiL0d_U

    If there is anything you would like us to talk about send us a DM on our Instagram instagram.com/unboxingwomen or an email to [email protected]

    Use the hashtag #SUCHABITCH to let us know about your personal experiences.

    41 min

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The music and entertainment industry hides behind fame, glitter and chart-toppers, but what if you knew the ugly truth? Hosts Maika & Dana rip open the box on sexism, gatekeeping and power dynamics with raw, unapologetic talk and fearless guests. No filters, no excuses, exposing the industry's dirty little secrets.