On this last day of women’s history month, here are fifteen of the best new indie electronic tracks recently released from female music artists. Representing a small minority of producers and music artists in the global music market, the talent represented on this month’s indie electronic playlist is both inspiring and undeniable. The tracks contained in this playlist represent an eclectic around of captivating sounds from incredibly talented women from across the globe.
Artists featured on the playlist include main stage festival artists such as Nora En Pure and Sofi Tukker as well as producers just below the radar such as Montreal based producer Sinca and Istanbul based producer Elif. Ranging from drum and bass to melodic house to soulful indie electronic, this playlist provides a musical memento and soundtrack for this month’s empowering women’s history month.
1. “THE PARALLEL” – SINCA & EDUARDO MCGREGOR
Montreal based producer Sinca powerfully showcases her production prowess on her latest single “The Parallel.” Supporting artists such as Ben Böhmer and Sasha and releasing on labels such as Ajunadeep, Sinca’s melodic production style could best be described as hypnotizing and ethereal. Released on TRYBESof, it’s undeniable that “The Parallel” is one of the best indie electronic tracks to be released thus far in 2023.
2. “IF LOVE IS A SKILL” – LP GIOBBI & SOFI TUKKER
This new collaboration from LP Giobbi and Sofi Tukker shows the blending of two incredible female talents coming together to produce some vibey magic. The wonderful dance tune dynamically melds LP Giobbi’s masterful piano playing with Sofi’s subtle yet mesmerizing vocals. Out now on Counter Records, “If Love Is a Skill” is sure to be heard far and wide in 2023.
3. “TIGHTEN IT UP” – DRAMA
The latest from duo DRAMA features Via Rosa’s soulful vocals and an undeniable groove. The track loudly preaches that confidence is key. As DRAMA stated on their Instagram the track “is inspired by what it’s like to meet someone on the dance floor and share a moment of electric feisty energy.”
4. “ALL THE GIRLS” – J. WORRA & Shift K3Y
This loud yet fun four on the floor banger is undeniably larger than life. With lyrics such as “all the girls in the place with glitter on your face” this track is sure to get dance floors shaking their tail feathers around the globe in 2023. Moreover, it showcases the next level of J. Worra’s production abilities as she continues to rise the ranks of dance music stardom.
5. “WHAT I’VE ALWAYS WAITED FOR” – FLAVA D. REMIX (NU:LOGIC)
One of England’s most talented producers and DJs, Flava D. continues to impress with her ingenious production and her ability to effortlessly switch between styles of music such as drum and bass, grime, U.K. garage, and R&B. Her new remix of Nu:Logic’s drum and bass tune “What I’ve Always Waited For” maintains the integrity of the original while giving it a modern day twist. Out now on Hospital Records, Flava D’s remix of “What I’ve Always Waited For” is sure to gravitate drum and bass listeners far and wide.
6. “INTENTIONALLY” – NICOLE MOUDABER
One of dance music’s most exciting names today is certainly Nicole Moudaber’s. Her new dark techno single “Intentionally” hits hard in all the right places. Moudaber continues to impress the world with her musical releases. Meanwhile, her record label Mood has also been hosting stages across some of the world’s premier festivals. Last weekend, Moudaber hosted a Mood record label takeover for the Resistance stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami. On the bill for it were fellow female talent such as Maya Jane Coles, Juliet Fox, and Ida Engberg.
7. “INDULGENCE” – NORA EN PURE
Globally renowned for her cinematic soundscapes and ethereal performances, Nora En Pure recently dropped her first single of 2023 titled “Indulgence.” The melodic and ethereal house music tune powerfully continues Nora’s musical legacy as she entrances listeners with her dreamy sonic arrangement. Nora will continue to win over the world with her beautiful music and high vibe live sets.
8. “JSYK” – PAULINE HERR
Carving out her own lane, Pauline Herr is without a doubt one of the most talented up-and-coming producers in dance music today. Producing, writing, and recording all of her own tracks, Pauline’s production fuses synthwave, pop, and trap for a unique and cutting-edge sound. Her latest hard hitting single “JSYK,” out now on RL Grime’s Sable Valley Records takes listeners on an emotional and riveting musical journey.
9. “GEORGIA” – LP GIOBBI
LP Giobbi’s other new tune “Georgia” presents a harder side of the producer than most of her listeners are used to seeing. Experimental and riveting, the exhilarating and cinematic dance tune demonstrates LP’s multidimensional and multi-genre production style.
10. “REMIND ME” – BOOKASHADE REMIX (JOPLYN)
Multi-talented and dynamic house music producer Joplyn recently released a remix compilation of some of her tracks titled Saint Jordi 02 – Remixes. One of the most exciting remixes featured is from renowned house music duo Booka Shade. The duo offers an interesting perspective of Joplyn’s 2022 single release “Remind Me” while also maintaining the integrity of the original and her ethereal vocals.
11. “SPORTS” – YUNE PINKU
19-year-old London-based Malaysian-Irish producer, singer & songwriter Yunè Pinku continues to impress far and wide with her unique musical flavor and ethereal voice. Her new single “Sports” melds indie pop and IDM for a groovy and unforgettable musical treat.
12. “LET GO” – ELIF + STIL & BENSE
Istanbul based producer Elif is taking the world by storm with her cutting-edge production and compelling live sets. Kick-starting her new EP Letting Go with the attention grabbing Let Go, Elif joins forces with German producers Stil & Bense. The three producers each bring their unique musical talents resulting in a hard-hitting, intricate techno musical treat replete with layers of industrial synths, intermittent vocals drops, and rolling basslines which later leads up to a mind-bending breakdown.
13. “YOU & I” – HOTLAP & SHELLS
In recent years, Shells has developed a reputation as one of the best vocalists in house music today. Collaborating with the likes of Dombresky and Sonny Fodera, Shells recently dropped an invigorating house music tune with HotLap titled “You & I.” Shells steals the spotlight with her super smooth and soulful vocals on the ultra groovy single.
14. “FALLING” – ANJA SCHNEIDER REMIX (JOPLYN)
Another gem from Joplyn’s new Saint Jordi 02 – Remixes, Anja Schneider delivers a harder electronic edge to Joplyn’s original. It’s exciting to see two of the most exciting house music producers today, who also both happen to be women, come together for this prolific remix that was made for the dance floor.
15. “ON MY OWN” – ELIF
The last track of three featured on Elif’s new EP Letting Go, “Own My Own” shuffles rhythms and warped synthesizers for an innovative and future forward leaning single.
