How to Be a Woman in Music

On this week’s episode of The Waves, what’s it like to be an indie musician? Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by singer and songwriter Dessa . They dig into her newest album and how she has benefited from and been hurt by being a woman in the music industry. Later in the show they explore the breakup song - and all the gendered expectations that go along with writing one. In Slate Plus: What do a dentist, neuroscientists, and puppeteers all have in common? They’ve worked with Dessa. If you liked this episode, check out: Penis Politics Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com . Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to Be a Woman in Music is an episode from Double X Gabfest.

This episode is 35:44 long.

This episode was published on Nov 9, 2023.

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