Women in Music with Millie Cotton

Millie spoke with Toolroom’s Community Manager Victoria Smith for this week's episode.

Toolroom Records, a label by renowned DJ and producer Mark Knight, is helping to combat the gender imbalance in the music industry through a new platform dubbed #WeAreListening created by Victoria in 2018. Whether women are just starting to learn how to write music or already have managers, the platform is open to women at any level in the industry.

Victoria’s role at Toolroom is so varied, every day is different and somehow she still manages to take time to create change within the industry. 

You can find her on Instagram @victorianicole__

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Hello and welcome back to women in music, the podcast sharing the tales of brilliant minds in music, they all just happen to be female. 

I’m your host, Millie Cotton and for this week’s episode, I spoke with Mae Muller 

To date, the 23 -year old artist has amassed over 100 million streams globally. She’s also stormed her way through the live world, selling out a headline tour of the U.K. and earning an adoring worldwide following who’ve come to rely on her uncompromising self-expression.

Find Mae online @maemuller and listen to her music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BEUkE2CSUgHTLSBMZdnFB

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Welcome back to Women in Music with Millie Cotton. On this week's show, we have Radio 1's Emma-Louise.

Emma-Louise started in radio on a BBC production trainee scheme, which also saw her working on CBeebies, Music TV and in documentaries. Fast-forward five years and Emma Louise has produced the Official Chart, launched the all-new 1Xtra rap show and currently produces Future Sounds with Annie Mac.

She’s been named as one of the Radio Academy’s 30 under 30, Best Music Producer (bronze) at the Audio Production Awards 2020 and awarded Best Radio Show, by DJ Mag, 2020.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the behind the scenes of radio, this is the episode for you. Emma-Louise is one of the best and the insight and advice she offers throughout this episode is unparalleled. 

Find Emma-Louise on Instagram @iamemmalou_

You can find us @womeninmusicpodcast, @millie_cotton, @lilyfulviomason if you want to reach out.

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Hello and welcome back to women in music, the podcast sharing the tales of brilliant minds in music; they all just happen to be female. 

I’m your host, Millie Cotton, and for this week’s episode, I sat down with Olivia Dean.

You might have seen Olivia Dean roaming the country in an open yellow van this summer - a summer without live music wasn’t an option for Olivia.

Her yellow truck tour was a way to maintain the momentum she’s been building ever since her poignant debut single, ‘Reason To Stay’, caught the eye of London Label AMF and since, Olivia has amassed over 8 million streams on Spotify alone.

An emotional and confessional songwriter, her musical journey started at a very young age, resulting from parents who encouraged her natural talents before recognising them herself. 

From her ingenious truck tour to her dulcet tones to her role-model potential, Olivia Dean is fast becoming a household name and an artist who knows exactly how to draw a silver lining from even the darkest of clouds. I know I say this every episode, but it was a real pleasure to chat with Olivia Dean for this episode, and here it is….

Olivia's latest single, 'Be My Own Boyfriend,' is out now. You can find Olivia on Instagram @oliviadeano.

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Nadia Khan has been working in the music industry for nearly 20 years and has been on AIM’s board since 2017, and more recently was appointed AIM chair after nominating herself for the role. 

Nadia’s own label CTRL Records is focused on spotlighting female talent, releasing artists including Lady Lykez, Laughta and Lisa Mercedez. As a passionate activist for diversity, equality and inclusion, last year, she launched ‘Women In CTRL’ – a platform to empower and connect women and minority genders across the industry, with over 2000 members and growing. 

About Jägermeister Presents: The Meister Series

The Meister Series is Jägermeister's new project celebrating some of the most unique individuals and organisations in the entertainment industry. After untold challenges the industry has faced recently, this new series shines a light on these behind-the-scenes heroes while looking to the future with optimism.

The brilliant Nadia Khan of Women In CTRL and AIM stars in the third episode of The Meister Series, as they continue to celebrate some of the most unique individuals and organisations in the entertainment industry.

Women in CTRL is Nadia Khan’s not for profit organisation providing support and a network for women, minorities and underrepresented groups in the music industry. During this third episode, Nadia Khan is joined by London music artist, songwriter, and mental health advocate Laughta, and key members of Women in CTRL - Community Manager Claire Rose and Diversity Advocate Jess Kangalee. Find the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi-eqSAhGRE&t=446s

About AIM 

AIM is the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market. Now in its 23rd year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most-respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. AIM promotes and supports this exciting and diverse sector globally and provides a range of services, commercial opportunities and practical help to members; enabling them to innovate, grow and break into new markets. 

Find Nadia @nadiactrl @womeninctrl

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Welcome back to women in music, the podcast sharing the tales of brilliant minds in music, they all just happen to be female. 

It is SO good to be back for season three of the podcast, which has been supported by the Arts Fund Council, so a huge shout out to them for their support.

Our first guest of the season is singer-rapper Ashnikko, who is on an astronomical rise. She’s just released her hotly anticipated DEMIDEVIL mixtape which has gained critical acclaim from the Observer to NME. She’s been named as one to watch by Vogue, Elle and the Sunday Times Style Magazine for her acerbic lyrics that swing punches at the patriarchy as well as promoting sexual liberation. 

Since the release of her Hi, It’s Me EP in 2019, Ashnikko has gained nearly 2 million followers on TikTok, with Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish stating their fans too. Her new mixtape is heavily inspired by naughties icons like Avril Lavigne and Kelis and sees her collaborate with the ethereal pop star Grimes and underground New York rapper Princess Nokia too. 

Thanks for listening to the episode, and don’t forget to rate and review on iTunes. Find us on Instagram @womeninmusicpodcast

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Chelcee Grimes is a Singer, songwriter and Tranmere Rovers LFC footballer. She’s currently successfully straddling a career in both music and sports. 

Chelcee featured several times in the writing credits for Dua Lipa’s self-titled first album and also for her more recent, grammy nominated ‘Future Nostalgia’ album. She’s also written for the likes of Kylie Minogue and Little mix to name a few and her debut single ‘Just Like That’ landed in Spotify UK’s New Music Friday Top 10 also.

Chelcee presented during the BBC’s Women’s World Cup coverage and is now one of the anchors of Match of the day x!

Chelcee Grimes is not only inspirational in the way she manages her multi-hyphen career but also online. You only have to spend a short while on her instagram stories for her positivity to rub off on you.

A huge thanks to Chelcee to coming on WiM and you for listening. We're taking a short break until season three in March.

Find Chelcee - @chelceegrimes, WiM @womeninmusicpodcast and Millie @millie_cotton

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Tipped as “one to watch” by NME, Mixmag, Billboard, DJ Mag and BBC R1’s Pete Tong, TSHA is a London based producer who is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young artists around. Her forthcoming EP “Flowers”, without doubt her most ambitious and accomplished body of work so far, was released by Ninja Tune in October and featured collaborations with Gabrielle Aplin and Malian griot music group Trio Da Kali.

Entirely self-taught, TSHA released her debut EP “Dawn” in 2018, setting out her stall as an artist with an ear for warm, groove-laden basslines and bright, melodic hooks. Her follow-up single “Sacred” - released in 2019 - immediately caught the ear of Simon Green aka Bonobo, who included it on his “fabric presents” compilation album.

TSHA wrote her track ‘Sister’ during lockdown after she found out she had an older half sister. Since, she’s been selected as a BBC Radio One Future Artist and has featured on notable playlists on both Apple and Spotify, and also appearing on a billboard in Times Square for the latter! 

In this episode of Women in Music, Millie speaks to TSHA about getting started as a producer, collaborating, DJing everything from weddings to corporate events to festivals, female collectives and loads more.

Find TSHA @tshamusic, the podcast @womeninmusicpodcast and Millie @millie_cotton

Thanks for listening!

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Most commonly found in the comfort of capturing London's live music scene, Isha Shah has displayed a unique view to the sights and sounds that pass this busy city's streets daily.

While being one of London's most established photographers, Isha also delves into many of the creative fields such as radio, events, podcasting, videography, social media, expanding her craft and defining herself as a creative than a single label bracket.

While immersed in the music scene, some of Isha's regular clients include, Mahalia, Jax Jones, Mr Eazi, Lewis Capaldi, Maya Jamma, Miguel,  Oh Wonder, Interscope, Nike, Adidas, Apple Music, Durex.

Being heavily engaged in London's culture, Isha set up her own creative networking hub called Root Creatives where creators all over the UK, come together and collaborate on projects while networking and expanding their empire via personal projects. 

Find Isha @Ishashahphotography, us @womeninmusicpodcast & @millie_cotton

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Hello and welcome back to Women in Music, the podcast sharing the tales and careers of modern singular voices in music, they all just happen to be female. 

For this week’s episode Millie spoke to singer/songwriter and poet Arlo Parks.

Growing up in South West London, half Nigerian, a quarter Chadian and a quarter French, Arlo Parks learned to speak French before English. 

She has always been introspective; as a child she’d write short stories and create fantasy worlds, later journaling and then obsessing over spoken word poetry, reading American poets such as Ginsberg and Jim Morrison and watching old Chet Baker performances on YouTube. 

Fast forward to 2020 and Arlo Parks has announced the release of her debut album - Collapsed in Sunbeams, which is to be released on transgressive records on 29th jan 2021. She has graced the cover of Evening Standard Magazine, NME and Dork Magazine as well as being included on the 2020 Dazed 100 List. 

Arlo Parks has performed stand-out shows for COLORS and NPR's Tiny Desk series and was one of only three artists to perform at Glastonbury this year. She was recently asked by Phoebe Bridgers to accompany her for a Radio 1 Piano Session, where the pair performed a cover of Radiohead's 'Fake Plastic Trees' 

Arlo Parks is, without a doubt one, of the most exciting new artists at the moment and it is such a privilege to have her on the podcast.

I hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! 

Find Arlo Parks @arlo.parks, the podcast @womeninmusicpodcast and Millie Cotton @millie_cotton

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