Championing Female Indie Artists
News, interviews, reviews, and free MP3 downloads — celebrating women in indie music across every genre.
Insights
- Five Indie Albums by Women Mixed Entirely on HeadphonesA great headphone mix can make a modest recording setup feel remarkably intimate. Instead of relying on a large control room, nearfield monitors and a treated…
- When the whistle takes the leadA whistle is usually treated as a flourish: a bright little turn at the end of a chorus, a playful sound between lyrics, or a trace of childhood carried into a…
- The Montreal Venue That Let Women Set Their Own Ticket PricesFor one night in Montreal’s independent music circuit, the usual question of what a show should cost was handed to the women performing it. Rather than…
- How a Female Indie Rocker Learned Guitar Through YouTubeFor a young independent musician, the first guitar lesson may arrive through a cracked phone screen rather than a music shop or private tutor. A search for…
- Album Review: A Dreamy Electro-Pop Record Built Around a Vintage SynthesizerMara Vale’s Static Bloom arrives wrapped in soft-focus glamour: glassy keyboards, close-miked vocals and drum machines that seem to pulse from a bedroom at…
- How a 2013 Free MP3 Found Its Way Into a Short FilmIn 2013, a free MP3 could travel further than a band’s tour van, press budget or carefully planned release campaign. A download posted by a small music blog…
- A Bright Bluegrass Playlist For Cleaning The HouseCleaning the house is easier when the soundtrack has movement. Fast banjo rolls, handclaps, fiddle runs and close vocal harmonies can turn washing floors,…
- The 2015 Indie Compilation Curated by Women in MusicThe 2015 indie compilation curated by a collective of women in music captures a particular kind of musical energy: intimate, independent and community-minded.…
- Why This Artist Pressed Her Album On Recycled VinylWhen an independent artist chooses recycled vinyl for an album, the decision reaches beyond coloured wax and attractive packaging. It touches manufacturing…
- Five Montreal Songs That Let the Street Into the MusicMontreal has a recognisable acoustic personality: brakes hissing at a bus stop, voices spilling from a bar doorway, bicycle bells near the Plateau and the…
What You'll Find Here
Every corner of LADY INDIE is built around one mission: putting female indie artists in the spotlight.
Music News
New singles, videos, and artist announcements across indie rock, electro-pop, folk, bluegrass, and more.
Interviews
In-depth conversations with female indie artists about their music, influences, and creative journeys.
MP3 4 U
Free track downloads from featured artists — a discovery tool for finding your next favorite song.
Compilations
Curated playlists and featured compilations bringing together standout tracks from across the indie spectrum.
Indie Rock
Coverage of guitar-driven female-fronted bands and solo artists making waves.
Electro & Dance Pop
Synth-heavy, beat-driven tracks from emerging and established female artists.
Montreal Scene
A dedicated spotlight on the vibrant Montreal indie community and its standout female talent.
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