Ep#106: Documenting Time Loops with Shiva Feshareki & Sarah Angliss {S06 Finale Special}
Send us a text🎧 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 DeeperShiva Feshareki >>Sarah Angliss >>Thelma Rose >>Gavin Bryars >>Icebreaker Ensemble >>Science Museum Group >>Goldsmiths Electronic Music Studio >> Hugh Davies’s ShoZyg >>Digitana Electronics >> Asa Bennett >>Aris Solomon >>Ed McKeon >>Cathy Lucas >>Wysing Arts Centre >>---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>
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Ep#105: Looping, Improv & Breaking The Classical Rulebook with Rebekah Reid
Send us a text🎙️ 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:Website >> Instagram >>🎛️ Beginner-Friendly Gear LinksBoss RC-1 Loop Station >>TC Electronic Flashback 2 Delay Pedal >>Roland SPD::ONE Percussion Pad >>Korg microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder >>Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano >>Logic Pro (Mac DAW) >>Valhalla Supermassive (Free Delay/Reverb Plugin) >>TAL Reverb 4 (Free Plugin) >>If you loved listening to this week's episode of the podcast, leave a review wherever you're listening now and let me know 💜💜💜 Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>
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Ep#104: Music PR Made Simple: DIY Strategies for Independent Artists with Rachel White
Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by music PR, you’re not alone! In this episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, Isobel chats with Rachel White, music PR expert and founder of BRIC and House of DIY, to break down the real, actionable steps independent artists can take to promote their music effectively—without the stress.🌟 Inside You’ll Learn: ✔️ What PR actually is and why it’s different from advertising ✔️ The biggest mistakes DIY artists make when pitching their music ✔️ A step-by-step guide to building your own music PR campaign ✔️ How to research the right blogs, playlists, and press outlets for your genre ✔️ The art of writing a pitch that gets noticed (and when to follow up!) ✔️ Why consistency is the secret to PR success—even if you don’t get immediate resultsRachel’s insights, practical advice, and no-nonsense approach make this a must-listen for any independent artist looking to cut through the noise and get their music heard.🎧 Hit play now and take control of your PR! 🎵LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE📌 Brick London >>📌 House of DIY >>📌 Rachel’s FREE PR resources for DIY artists >>📌 Connect with Rachel on Instagram >>If you loved listening to this week's episode of the podcast, leave a review wherever you're listening now and let me know 💜💜💜 Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>
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Ep#103: What Makes Something Jungle? With Jungalist Historian, Julia Toppin
Send us a textWhat happened to jungle music? How did a genre born from Black British culture, reggae sound systems, and 90s rave scenes become dominated by white, male audiences—and where are the women who helped shape it?In this episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, Isobel explores these questions with Julia Toppin, a lecturer, music entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “Junglist Historian.” Julia takes us through jungle’s vibrant origins, its evolution into drum and bass, and the systemic challenges that sidelined both women and Black voices in the scene.They discuss trailblazers like DJ Rap and EQ50, the barriers women faced breaking into male-dominated spaces, and the exciting resurgence of jungle led by a new generation of diverse artists. Along the way, you’ll discover the unique sounds that define jungle and the enduring impact of reggae sound system culture.Tune in for an eye-opening exploration of jungle’s history, its cultural shifts, and its bold future—plus a playlist of tracks that showcase its iconic legacy.Listen to the What Makes Something Playlist (specially curated for GTK by Julia) >> Find out more about Julia’s research >> Connect with Julia on X >>Nzinga Sound >>EQ 50 Collective >>If you loved listening to this week's episode of the podcast, leave a review wherever you're listening now and let me know 💜💜💜 Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>
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Ep#102: Co-Producing An Album With Fran & Flora
Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be a producer, and why do so many women hesitate to claim the title?In this episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs, we sit down with Fran & Flora—an innovative violin and cello duo blending Yiddish, Romanian, and Transylvanian folk music with improvisation, electronics, and sound experimentation. We dive into their co-production journey on Precious Collection, navigating self-perception as producers, and the evolving landscape for independent artists. Expect candid insights on gender in music, creative collaboration, and the art of crafting immersive soundscapes. A must-listen for musicians, producers, and folk music lovers!Stream and download Precious Collection >> Fran & Flora website >>Connect with Fran & Flora on Instagram >>If you loved listening to this week's episode of the podcast, leave a review wherever you're listening now and let me know 💜💜💜 Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>
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