Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Girls Twiddling Knobs
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| EP#107: Music Tech & Gender Today: Live from Strongroom Studios | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:19:47 | |
The room glowed with warm orange light, a full house gathered to celebrate five years of Girls Twiddling Knobs and to witness a bold closing chapter. We brought a live panel to the stage to ask a deceptively simple question: are music technology skills truly crucial for women and gender-diverse artists? What followed was honest, funny, and disarmingly practical—stories about safety in studios, DIY learning, pricing your worth, and the power of choosing collaborators who actually listen. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#106: Documenting Time Loops with Shiva Feshareki & Sarah Angliss {S06 Finale Special} | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:03:04 | |
🎧 Listen on headphones 🎧 Some of this episode is recording in binaural audio. What does it really take to compose a work for a 12-piece post-minimalist ensemble—using vintage synths, robotic bells, and tape echoes? In this immersive episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, we go behind the scenes of Time Loops, a bold and experimental project for Science Museum Group. Follow Isobel as she documents Shiva Feshareki and Sarah Angliss' compositional journey writing new commissions for Icebreaker Ensemble and vintage instruments like the EMS VCS4 synthesiser and Watkins Copicat. You'll journey from early rehearsals at Wysing Arts Centre to a spellbinding presentation at London’s Science Museum. 🎧 Expect binaural recordings, tape loops, behind-the-scenes conversations, and honest reflections on what it means to create—and be left out of—musical history. 🔗 Links To Go Deeper Goldsmiths Electronic Music Studio >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#97: Burnout, gender and music technology with Denise Devenish | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:14:47 | |
Luckily, there’s far more conversations happening about musicians’ mental health these days. But how might gender impact our experience of things like depression and anxiety? And how might this differ in a music technology setting, specifically? Because, while this is something that’s often touched upon in wider conversations around gender and music technology, it’s rarely fully explored in its own right.
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| EP#26: Playing With Sound: in conversation with NikNak, Part 1 | 06 May 2021 | 00:49:24 | |
NikNak is a true renaissance lady spanning turntablism, radio presenting, live performance, sonic arts and more but underneath everything she does is a playful approach to sound. Inside part 1 of 2, Isobel chats with her about how she got started DJing and learning turntable techniques, how she’s learnt to trust her creative intuition and why she believes it’s best to let go of the word ‘should’ when it comes to music tech. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#25: Using Field Recordings in your Music | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:29:59 | |
Much of the time, music recording and production takes place inside the studio, which we’ve covered a lot on the podcast already. But inside today’s episode, Isobel shares why field recordings - recordings made outside the studio - became so important to her own production style and how you can get started with these more experimental recording techniques to transform your sound in multiple, exciting ways. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#24: Sensing Sound In Space: Prof. Gascia Ouzounian shares her fascinating new book Stereophonica | 08 Apr 2021 | 01:10:42 | |
In modern music technology, we take for granted our ability to and appreciation of hearing sound spatially. Stereo recording and reproduction has been especially embedded in our listening practices, whether it be through headphones or speakers. But inside this week’s episode, Isobel chats with Prof. Gascia Ouzounian about her new book, Stereophonica, where she explores how this wasn’t always the case and that how we hear sound spatially is constantly evolving and changing. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#23: Why Create If No-One’s Watching? | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:42:48 | |
Creativity is undoubtedly an innate human process. We exist because we were created, we are perpetually making new experiences, stories and even cells, and even when we die our matter goes into new creations, whether animal, mineral or vegetable. But a creative practice? This involves some kind of intentional commitment, and sharing this work? This involves opening a dialogue with others around our creative practice. But what if no-one’s paying attention? Inside this week’s episode, Isobel asks whether it’s all ‘still worth it’. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#22: Weaving sonic tapestries with recycled epic sounds: In conversation with Hannah Peel | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:58:32 | |
Composer and producer, Hannah Peel, is fast becoming one of the most inventive, multidimensional and prolific artists in UK electronic music. Inside this episode, Isobel sits down to chat with Hannah about her creative practice, her new album Fir Wave and the realities of being a contemporary, independent musician working in experimental music today. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#21: 3 Mistakes I Made When First Releasing My Music (and how you can avoid them!) | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:21:19 | |
There’s a part of the recording process that can often feel overwhelming to musicians, and that’s self-releasing music. For a totally DIY artist, Isobel’s success with sharing her music is impressive, but she’s also had to learn everything through trial and error. Luckily, you can side-step three of the most common mistakes Isobel has made herself and observed from other musicians with her invaluable advice for self-releasing your own music right here in this week’s episode. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#20: Tackling Diversity in Post Production Sound: In conversation with Emma Butt | 11 Mar 2021 | 01:06:06 | |
In this week’s episode Isobel chats with post-production audio engineer Emma Butt about a fascinating piece of research she published recently into lack of diversity within the field of post-production sound in UK television. Emma shares why and how she took on this important project, her career to date and her ambitious plans for creating more diversity in her industry moving forward. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#19: The Dyslexic Experience of Music Tech: a personal account | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:42:09 | |
The link between dyslexia and creativity is widely agreed, so it’s no surprise that many musicians are dyslexic. So far, so good. But could this form of neurodiversity change musicians’ experience of music tech, both in negative and positive ways? This isn’t a widely explored area of research, but inside this episode, Isobel explores if and how her dyslexia may, in fact, have had a profound impact upon her own music tech journey and why this might be the case for other musicians too. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#18: Gender and music tech education with Dr Liz Dobson | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:50:24 | |
NOTE: Since recording this episode, Liz has changed their name to Eddie, and their pronouns to they/them. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#17: Experimenting with Sample Packs with Neeta Sarl | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:48:24 | |
When I mention sample packs, who do you think they’re made by? Are you picturing a male producer, busting out some beets in his LA studio? Just me? This week, Isobel speaks with composer / producer Neeta Sarl about her work making sample packs for major music software brands, like Ampify, and how you can get started using these powerful, creative tools in your own music too. The best bit? You can start on your phone and you DON’T have to be an expert. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#96: The Art Of Authentic Production In A Post-Internet World: In conversation with Maria Uzor | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:00:34 | |
In a world that’s always online, how do we stay true to ourselves as artists? This week on Girls Twiddling Knobs, we tackle this question with the fiercely original electronic music producer Maria Uzor. Growing up as a Black artist in a predominantly White area of the UK, Maria often felt like an outsider. But she turned that feeling into a sound that’s bold, raw, and unmistakably hers. Join us as we explore how Maria channels her unique experiences into a blend of basement grittiness and cosmic vision. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ How Maria creates from an authentic place despite social media pressures It’s an inspiring chat about resilience, authenticity, and creating art that truly matters. Once you’ve listened, share what you thought of the episode in a review wherever you're listening. We’d love to hear from you! 🌟 Maria’s live performance gear: --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#16: I Did A Jackie Weaver (and it felt gooooood!) | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:34:57 | |
It’s hard enough being an underrepresented group within any field. It’s even harder when your creation of alternative spaces for these groups to come together is questioned, or even trolled. Inside this week’s episode, Isobel shares the overall backlash to the premise of her recent free live, female only, workshop from a small minority of strangers on the internet, and why she even had to ban one of them all together. She also shares why she believes femxle-only spaces are crucial in making music technology more inclusive in the long-term. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #15: Overcoming Your Music Tech Gremlins: PART 3 With Mayfair Lady | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:36:52 | |
In this final episode in our 3 part series on overcoming your Music Tech Gremlins, Isobel is joined by Mayfair Lady (AKA Grace). Inside, Grace shares the discomfort she used to feel around music technology and the difficult situations she found herself in trusting other people to record her music for her. Now, she’s surprising herself and other people with the recordings she is making herself, from her own home studio. But how did she turn the corner and overcome her inner music tech gremlins? Find out inside... --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #14: Overcoming Your Music Tech Gremlins: PART 2 With Laura Loft | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:48:22 | |
We continue our Music Tech Gremlins 3 parter with a fascinating conversation with Laura Loft, a musician who has re-defined her career and launched a trail-blazing new project Big Emotions, made possible through her own home recording and production skills. But as Laura tells Isobel, music tech used to be the last thing she wanted to do as a musician. Now? She’s opened up a whole new world both musically and career-wise too. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #13: Overcoming Your Music Tech Gremlins: PART 1 With Paula Stevenson | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:41:30 | |
How are your music tech gremlins these days? We’ve all got them: that nagging little voice telling us we should give up when our DAW decides it won't bounce out our track; that inner judgemental sneer when it takes us more than half an hour to work out what that plugin does. In this 3 part, Music Tech Gremlins special, Isobel chats with three Home Recording Academy alumni about how they’ve learned to make bold moves recording and sharing their music, despite their initial struggles with self-confidence. This first conversation is with the Belfast based musician, Paula Stevenson. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #12: Feeling Fear & Recording Your Music Anyway | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:35:03 | |
We all feel fear from time-to-time; it’s part of being human. But what if fear was stopping you from sharing parts of yourself that are integral to your own growth and development as a musician and a woman? Inside this week’s episode, Isobel explores this tricky but important emotion, in a bid to gain some insight into how we can feel fear AND still share our voice and make our mark as female musicians.
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| #11: Start Recording Your Music For Under £100 | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:24:09 | |
Does making pro sounding home recordings require an expensive, fancy home studio? While a girl can dream (#studiogoals), there’s always more than one way to skin a cat… or recording. Inside this week’s episode, Isobel breaks down the equipment for under £100 that will get you recordings you’re proud of. Yes Cinderella, you shall go to the DIY recording ball! --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #10: Overcoming Doubt & Killing It With Live Electronics With Una Monaghan | 14 Jan 2021 | 01:11:50 | |
Do you ever look at other musicians who seem to know exactly what they’re doing with music tech and think “I wish I knew what I was doing like THEY do”? To look at the amazingly talented electronic musician, Una Monaghan, you might think exactly that. But inside this incredibly honest conversation, we learn that even someone at the top of their game like Una, has these niggling, and universally human, inner thoughts. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #09: Making Bolder, Bigger Moves with your Music in 2021 | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:28:00 | |
Marking achievements, learning from mistakes and setting goals you can feel truly excited by for 2021. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #08. NYE Special: Celebrating Women of Music Tech History with Prof. Gascia Ouzounian | 31 Dec 2020 | 01:30:19 | |
What better way to welcome in the New Year than raising a glass to the unsung heroines of music technology, past and present? And there’s no-one better to do this with than Oxford Professor, Gascia Ouzounian. So, join Gascia and Isobel for a New Year’s tipple and a natter about some of the amazing ladies that have paved the way in music tech and get inspired for what you could achieve in 2021. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #07. Recording in Analogue (and Much, Much More) with Julie McLarnon | 24 Dec 2020 | 01:02:24 | |
Inside this special Christmas Eve episode, the GTK podcast gives you the gift of analogue. Or to be specific, Isobel sits down with engineer and producer Julie McLarnon and finds out how the creativity and magic of analogue recording enticed Julie to create a 100% analogue studio set within Northern Ireland’s beautiful Mourne Mountains.
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| EP#95: Pushing the Boundaries of Sound: Oram Awards Special | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:58:09 | |
What unique facets of our existence and identity does sound allow us to explore as women and gender diverse artists? This is one of the big questions that emerges inside this conversation with three of the five 2024 Oram Award winners.
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| #06. Making your Music AND Making A Difference | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:20:32 | |
2020’s been quite the year and there’s no denying the challenges many of us have faced. Between the global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and the devastating impacts of climate change, it could feel like making music is just too self indulgent and trivial in comparison. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #05. From Small Town Welsh Girl to Pro LA Producer with SJAE | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:59:25 | |
What kind of producer’s repertoire stretches from Rod Stewart to UK Garage? Not everyone can answer that question, but SJAE certainly can. Inside this week’s episode, Isobel talks to the LA based Welsh producer about her career to date, how lockdown has affected her music and her pro production tip - you’re going to love this episode. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| #04. Behind the Scenes of a Home Studio Set-Up | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:21:18 | |
With so many options out there to start recording your music, but it can be hard to know where to start. Inside this week’s episode Isobel pulls back the curtain on her own home recording space and breaks down the key components you want to consider when you’re self-recording your music.
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| #03. Why You’ll Never Get This Recording Thing ‘Right’ (And Why You Shouldn’t Even Try) | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:22:21 | |
If you’ve ever felt totally overwhelmed by all the techniques and tools there are to master in order to record your own music, this episode is for you. Inside, Isobel shares why striving for ‘getting it all right’ may be exactly where you’re going wrong.
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| #02. Composing for Film & TV (and shamelessly breaking the rules) with Victoria Wijeratne | 26 Nov 2020 | 01:05:47 | |
Ever wondered about the process of scoring for film and TV? Inside this 2nd Episode of the podcast, Isobel talks to self taught film and TV composer Victoria Wijeratne about her career to date. We also hear her top three tips for writing to picture so this is a MUST listen for any budding film composers.
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| #01. How Learning to Record My Own Music Launched A DIY Career I Could Never Have Predicted | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:25:33 | |
What does a two hour daily commute across London, the break of the internet and a quarter life crisis have to do with recording and releasing music? Inside this first episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, Isobel shares her own journey into taking back control as a womxn in music. All you have to do to enter is:
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| Trailer | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:07:46 | |
Girls Twiddling Knobs has dropped! If you’re a female identifying musician itching to get creative and independent recording and producing your music, you’re in the right place. Inside this podcast trailer, GTK host Isobel explains exactly what can you expect from all the wonderful episodes coming up and how to enter our special launch competition too. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Season 06 Trailer | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:20:11 | |
Join Isobel for all the juicy details on what you can expect to find inside of Season 06 of the podcast, dropping on October 24th. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#94 {BONUS EPISODE} Live in Conversation with Daisy Stewart-Darling at Towner Gallery | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:54:39 | |
Join us for the first ever Live Girls Twiddling Knobs episode, recorded at Towner Gallery on August 2nd, 2024. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Season 05 Wrap Up | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:26:58 | |
Following last week’s epic binaural finale episode, Isobel is back for one last music tech chat to bring Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs to a close. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#93: {Binaural S05 Finale} Embodying Electronic Music with NYX at Hidden Notes Festival | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:02:59 | |
Ready for a binaural sound adventure? --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#92: Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:00:33 | |
Have you ever questioned the way that music technology software is designed? And how the tech tools and gear we use might look and feel completely different if they were designed by different humans (i.e. not just predominantly white, cis, heterosexual men living in the West). Well, this question didn’t just bother today’s guest, producer and researcher, Josephine Zwaan. It led her to write a masters thesis that totally reimagines how a DAW could behave through the lens of African philosophy, exploring ways to ‘decolonise the loop’. Josephine is a multifaceted, creative force who uses research as a tool to challenge and rethink existing frameworks and practices and creates music under the moniker of Suzooki Swift. She also co-founded rosetta, a Netherlands based initiative supporting female and nonbinary music producers, with an emphasis on education and community building.
Connect with Josephine on Instagram >> Check out Josephine's platform rosetta >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#91: How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks) | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
Feeling overwhelmed by all the recording software choices? Been using the same DAW for a while and feel like it’s time to switch it up? Haven’t started recording your music because you don’t have the right gear? If so, this episode is a MUST LISTEN because we’re breaking down the pros and cons of a variety of recording softwares and demystifying this often overwhelming decision. If you’re curious what software Isobel uses, you also won’t be disappointed because inside you’ll learn her top favourite 3 DAWs and why, when and what she uses them for. And if you’re not even sure what a DAW is, don’t worry! We’re breaking all of this down, and more :) EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#90: Navigating a Freelance Creative Career as a Disabled Artist with Meg Fozzard | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:48:58 | |
It’s not easy growing a career in the arts but it’s down right tough if you’re living with a disability too. In this episode, Isobel is joined by journalist, digital producer and disabled rights activist Meg Fozzard to discuss the challenges disabled artists can face, the things the industry can do better and strategies Meg has developed over the years to grow her career whilst having a disability. Inside, you’ll gain some really practical knowledge on things like access riders and funding but also hear how it felt for Meg to become disabled right after she’d graduated from university and was starting her career in the arts. Whether you’re a disabled artist, temporarily able artist or working to make music and the creative arts more inclusive, this episode is a must listen.
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Check out the charity Drake Music >> Find out more about the UK government’s Access to Work scheme >> Check out the Disabled Artists Networking Community >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#105: Looping, Improv & Breaking The Classical Rulebook with Rebekah Reid | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:12:51 | |
🎙️ What if classical music wasn’t meant to stay in its box? In this episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, we meet violinist, composer and loop pedal artist Rebekah Reid, who’s pushing the boundaries of what classical performance can be. Blending classical, jazz and electronic music, Rebekah uses live looping and improvisation to create layered, genre-defying performances that feel both ancient and futuristic. 🎻 We explore how she carved out her own artistic identity, the joy and vulnerability of solo performance, and how to stay creatively free in a world that often expects musicians to stay in their lane. ✨ If you’re a musician, composer or creative who’s felt the pressure to “stick to the rules,” this episode will inspire you to start breaking them—with intention. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 🔗 Connect with Rebekah: 🎛️ Beginner-Friendly Gear Links
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| Ep#89: The Art of Music Mastering w/ Katie Tavini & Izzy McPhee | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:06:41 | |
If you’ve ever wondered what music mastering is, how to get your music mastered or even get into mastering yourself, this podcast episode is for you because Isobel is joined by Weird Jungle mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Izzy McPhee. Between them, they’ve racked up credits with We Are Scientists, Bloc Party, Frankie Morrow, Ash, Waverly, Arlo Parks and so many more. But what’s also interesting about Katie and Izzy is that they met through the amazing Saffron studios’ mentoring scheme. So, not only will you hear them demystifying the mastering process in their discussion with Isobel, but also their experience of mentoring and how it’s enriched both their lives and their practice. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro Find out more about Weird Jungle Mastering >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#88: Why Community is More Important Than Confidence for Women Learning Music Tech | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:20:35 | |
It’s common to hear people make the case for initiatives and spaces that help women become more confident with music tech. And many women will say they wished they had more confidence when it comes to music production, mixing and the whole recording process. But what if this pursuit for more confidence was actually further sabotaging the progress of women with music technology? What if, instead, we need to be questioning the whole focus on confidence itself? In this solo episode, Isobel explores some of the reasons she doesn’t focus on confidence when it comes to her unique approach for teaching women recording and production and she draws from wider theories and research to help better understand concepts such as confidence in the context of gender. This episode asks what else might we need to change if not women’s confidence if more women and girls are to truly thrive in music technology spaces. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Listen to Episode 18: Gender and Music Tech Education with Dr Eddie Dobson >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#87: Adventures in Sound, Voice & Field Recording with Cathy Lane | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:10:42 | |
If you’ve ever felt stumped as to what to do with all those field recordings you’ve been making… Or like experimental music sometimes lacks a human touch… this episode is a must listen because Isobel is joined by Cathy Lane, an artist, composer and academic inspired by everyday experiences and, in particular, how ‘hidden histories’ can be investigated from a feminist perspective. Inside, Cathy shares so many gems from her vast experience and knowledge as one of the most highly regarded artists and academics in her field. Cathy has worked with composed sound for the last three decades and has developed a practice that combines oral history, archival recordings, spoken word and environmental recordings in formats ranging from gallery installations to books, essays and concert presentations. A Professor of Sound Arts at University of the Arts London and directs Creative Research in Sound Arts Practice (CRiSAP), Cathy shares how this work is also deeply influenced by her beginnings in grass-roots community-run learning spaces. This episode is a real treat so get comfy and plug in! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Say hello to Cathy on Instagram >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#86: Maximising your Recording Studio Time with Phoebe Bentham | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:20:24 | |
Have you ever recorded in a studio and felt like time just slipped away? Or maybe you wished you’d felt more comfortable or like you were using the time better? If so, this episode is not to be missed because Isobel is joined by Brighton based producer and engineer, Phoebe Bentham, who’s sharing her top tips on preparing like a pro for your next recording studio session. Inside, Phoebe also discusses her route into production and engineering, her love of microtonal music, how she went about recording a choir, live drums and guitar in just one day and her advice for any trans listeners wanting to work in recording studios.
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| Ep#85: How I Use 'Assignments' to Take Imperfect Action and Make Music with Limited Time | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
Do you struggle with perfectionism? We totally get it - it can be easy to put off recording your music out of the belief that every single element of it needs to be perfect. It can also be tricky to find time to dedicate solely to making music; so perfectionism combined with limited time can make it really difficult to actually sit down and get the music made. Inside this episode Isobel discusses the importance of taking ‘imperfect action’ when making music, and explains how using the ‘assignment method’ helped her ditch the perfectionism and spend meaningful time making music. Remember, done is better than perfect! --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Ep#84: The Life & Times of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:29:14 | |
DJing is still a pretty white, male industry, but when this week’s guest, DJ Paulette, first began spinning vinyl in Manchester’s nightclubs in the 90s, black women DJs were few and far between. Winner of the DJ Mag’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award, DJ Paulette's career has spanned over two decades and multiple locations. But inside this candid conversation, Paulette also shares the personal path she’s trodden along the way. Paulette shares the real sense of threat she felt DJing as a black woman in the clubs in 90’s Manchester, her time doing PR for some of the 90s and 00s most influential dance music artists and setting Paris on fire with her iconic flavour of House music selections. But perhaps just as interesting is Paulette’s experience of losing her mojo with DJing, packing it all in and moving back to Manchester and how she’s rebuilt her career and reconnected with the DJ artform. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Pre-Order ‘Welcome to the Club’ >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| Season 05 Trailer | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:12:29 | |
With Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs dropping on August 17th, Inside this trailer Isobel gives you a teaser of what you can expect inside each episode over the next few weeks. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#83 {BONUS Special} Kate Nash Talks Music, Feminism and Coffee | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:11:10 | |
What if fame and commercial success weren't as great as the industry leads many artists to believe? This weeks guest, Kate Nash, had to face this question from an early age after her debut album found overnight success during the naughties. Because, even though there were good times and a few great people, burn out, industry sharks and misogyny were in abundance too. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#82: {S04 Finale Special} Binaural Sea Ice at UCL’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture w/ Emma-Kate Matthews [Headphones Advised] | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:44:04 | |
[Headphones Advised] Listen to the shifting, singing Antarctic sea ice in mesmerising binaural audio to mark the end of another incredible season of Girls Twiddling Knobs. For this Season Finale, Isobel travels to University College London’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture to meet composer and lecturer Emma-Kate Matthews. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||
| EP#81: Making Production Part Of Your Songwriting Process w/ Orla Gartland | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:22:23 | |
Orla Gartland’s career started out as a DIY artist on Youtube and has since seen her music rise in success and synced on both the hit TV shows Normal People and Heart Stopper. Inside this episode, she shares why recording and production has become integral to her creative process, especially in the creation of her debut album, Woman On The Internet. --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here. | |||