As we wrap up the last day of Women’s History Month, we want to put you onto some of our favorite female DJs that are making history every day with their innovative sounds, perseverance in a male-dominated space, and activism towards making the industry more inclusive.
While there is an abundance of female and non-binary talent in music, the industry still remains male-dominated and many obstacles arise for minority acts because of this. In fact, in 2017, only 26% of acts at major US music festivals included women or non-binary musicians; in 2022, all-male acts make up 64% of major US music festival lineups. Though there has been a shift in the right direction in recent years, there is still much more that can and should be done towards making the industry a more equal and safe space for women and non-binary artists.
Continue reading to learn about ten of our favorite female DJs that you should check out!
10 Female DJs You Should Know
LP Giobbi
LP Giobbi is an Oregon-born, Los Angeles-based artist/DJ that broke into the dance music scene in 2018 and has quickly become one of the fastest-rising EDM artists in the world. Alongside making ground-shaking house music and performing live, she is also a label owner, music director, entrepreneur, badass feminist, and an advocate for gender equality. She is the founder of FEMME HOUSE, an educational platform that empowers women through resources that teach them how to create music and navigate the industry.
Deserved is an understatement when it comes to LP Giobbi’s success. The boundary-warping, electrifying creative earned every drop of it.
A Hundred Drums
Thunderous, ground stomping sounds make up A Hundred Drums’ music and live sets. The Denver-based DJ/producer cultivates a meticulously crafted sound, blending hip-hop, psychedelic bass, and indigenous hand drums together, creating a cohesive yet explosive cadence. A Hundred Drums brings underground music to main stages, spreading modern innovative sounds to the masses. She recently took on the main stage at BUKU and has many other festivals under her belt and lined up.
Last year, A Hundred Drums released her Enough is Enough EP under Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats label. This politically potent project “outlines the struggles of being Black in America, set against the backdrop of police violence, systemic racism, and the protest movement still pervasive in a world one year removed from the death of George Floyd.” While electronic music doesn’t typically contain such strong messages, A Hundred Drums goes beyond just computer noises, bringing much-needed substance and activism to the scene.
NotLö
One of the most exciting emerging names in bass music right now is Denver-based producer/DJ NotLö. RMR first came across the budding artist at Firefly Music Festival, who wrapped up the whole festival with an intoxicating, weighty deep bass set. We then caught her at Suwannee Hulaween for a b2b set with VEIL, full of dark and distorted sounds. Then again at Okeechobee Music Festival for not one, but two sets, including another with VEIL. NotLö seems to be endlessly touring as well as consistently engaging with her fans and the industry online. Both of which have helped her build not just a large fanbase, but an incredibly loyal one.
But don’t just trust our word. Respected names in EDM, including GRiZ and CloZee, have cosigned her, further solidifying NotLö’s place in the electronic music landscape.
VEIL
VEIL is a fast-rising dubstep DJ with a dark and mysterious, yet intoxicating, bassy sound. Previously touring globally under her former project spacegeishA, she pulls from her past experiences which influence her current sound and explosive performances. VEIL is a true representation of creative progress and an artist who has found their sound.
On top of multiple releases over the past few years, including an EP with NotLö, the rising DJ has performed around the country at various festivals and venues. This includes Firefly, Infrasound, Electric Zoo, Lost Lands, Suwannee Hulaween, GRiZMAS, and more. Further, she is currently on the road with Liquid Stranger on his headlining tour.
Rezz
Rezz has taken the EDM scene by storm with her mind-rattling original music and invigorating live sets. The Ukrainian-Canadian DJ/producer is known for her moody and innovative production style that has brought her around the world, performing at some of the best venues, on main stages, and even headlining multiple festivals. Sneaking into nightclubs at a young age inspired her to start making music; now, about a decade later, Rezz is one of the top names in electronic music.
Rezz is currently in the middle of her headlining North American tour. This set of shows is in support of her latest studio album, Spiral, which has been well-received by both underground and mainstream fans.
HoneyLuv
HoneyLuv began her DJ career at clubs around LA but quickly went on to playing in venues around the country. The LA-by-way-of-Cleveland artist made her festival debut in 2020 and has since formed a strong, lasting identity in the American EDM scene. HoneyLuv has performed at large festivals, such as Desert Hearts, EDC Las Vegas, Audiotistic, and more.
Further, she showcases her talent worldwide and has a strong online presence by participating in live streams such as House Nation and others. Additionally, HoneyLuv hosts her own radio program called House of Honey on iLL Donuts Radio, which focuses on techno and house music.
PENNYWILD
PENNYWILD is more than just a musician; and we’re not just talking a triple-threat, either. The LA-by-way-of-NYC artist is a producer, DJ, choreographer, and digital marketing director. Though she may not be playing main stages (yet), PENNYWILD has choreographed for those that do, including Zedd, Rich The Kid, Marian Hill, Weird Al, Gucci Mane, and more. Further, her intoxicating music and skills on the deck have brought her around the country, playing at festivals like Coachella, SXSW, Lightning in a Bottle, HARD Summer, and BUKU.
Her latest EP, NIGHT PEOPLE, is a “love letter to underground drag, rave, ball, and club culture.” The lead single, “DOLLARS, DOLLS, DRUGS,” is a perfect place to start when diving into PENNYWILD.
Lucii
Out of every EDM subgenre, bass music seems to be the most popular right now, as well as the most morphed and evolved. One artist contributing to the evolution of bass music is producer/DJ Lucii. The rising DJ creates otherworldly, hair-raising sounds, dubbed “Space Bass.” Lucii has taken stage at EDC, BUKU, and Lost Lands, as well as venues all across the country on her Metamorphosis Tour. Moreover, she has seen support from other sound-benders like Liquid Stranger, CloZee, Yheti, and more.
CloZee
CloZee is a renowned and constantly traveling DJ from France. The international producer inspires a sense of wonder and awe through her lucid and atmospheric electronic sounds. She pulls from her travels, mixing classical sounds with a more freeform and experimental cadence. Her genre is described as “world bass.” CloZee has performed on some of the biggest stages at festivals like Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Life is Beautiful, Hulaween, and more.
HerShe
HerShe is another female artist that proves women can be good at way more than just one thing. At the young age of 11, HerShe began beatboxing. Then at 14, she began spinning, and five years later she became an independent music producer. Now, she is widely known for all three, blending both beatboxing and DJing into her live sets. She has also won multiple competitions for beatboxing.
HerShe’s strong online presence has amassed her tens of thousands of fans and millions of views. Holding such skills, HerShe is a strong force that will continue to see success.
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