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Title New book 'Minor Keys' investigates gender inequality in electronic music Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Resident Advisor Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 12/08/25 Description A new book coming out this autumn will explore gender inequality in electronic music, with a focus on how female and gender nonconforming survive—and thrive—in an often male-dominated space. Minor Keys, written by DJ, producer and University of Portsmouth professor Samantha Parsley, is the result of a six-year research study by the author. (Parsley is also the founder of In the Key: a directory championing women, trans and non-binary electronic music producers.) She describes Minor Keys as "the first research-led book to focus on gender inequality in electronic music production." Producer/Author Anu Shukla URL https://ra.co/news/83363 Persons Samantha Parsley
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Title Breaking Barriers: Women in Electronic Music Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet MPW Podcast Media type Web Duration/Length/Size 50 minutes Country/Territory Australia Date 18/09/25 Description Why are there less women in electronic music and why do we hear less electronic music made by women? In this episode, Xylo chats to university professor, producer and DJ, Sam Parsley on her research and findings on the systemic barriers that women encounter and offers practical advice for aspiring musicians and industry gatekeepers alike. Producer/Author Xylo Aria (MPW) URL https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e5kxCXT4WX0YpZORExFZh?si=LKeZLCjEQNi5nVHxR_zB2Q Persons Samantha Parsley Title Local Interviews Express FM Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet Express FM Media type Radio Duration/Length/Size 15 minutes Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 19/06/25 Description Ian James is joined by Samantha Parsley, professor in the School of Organizations Systems and People, at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss her role at the about her upcoming book 'Minor Keys', which examines gender inequality and work in electronic music, on Express FM. Producer/Author Ian James URL https://www.expressfm.com/podcasts/local-interviews/episode/professor-samantha-parsley-of-the-university-of-portsmouth/ Persons Samantha Parsley