We love seeing more women at the helm of pressing plants. This week we met Farah the owner of Violet Vinyl a small record pressing plant specializing in artistic color pressing and low minimums out of Daytona Beach, Florida. Violet Vinyl was created to make it easier for musicians and indie labels to create, record… Continue reading Farah Amir | Owner, Violet Vinyl
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Nosha Nercher | Vinyl DJ, Nosha Luv
This weekend as we close out November, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Chicago DJ, Nosha Luv. Nosha DJs multiple genres at different venues around the city but has residencies with Bronzeville Winery and The California Clipper. When not at her turntables Nosha is also the culinary specialist for Mutha Earth. She spends… Continue reading Nosha Nercher | Vinyl DJ, Nosha Luv
Syreeta Garcia-Psyche | Vinyl DJ, Psyche Prissy Pie
Have you noticed a theme emerging? All month we've been featuring some of the talented women of Chicago we met this summer. Today we get to introduce you to Syreeta Garcia, Rita/Reeta for short. She describes herself as a fun-loving, nerdy, often misunderstood, free spirit who loves to dance. She works a variety of odd… Continue reading Syreeta Garcia-Psyche | Vinyl DJ, Psyche Prissy Pie
Catina Robinson | Vinyl DJ, Queen B
Free spirit at heart, art teacher by day and vinyl DJ by night meet Catina Robinson, known as DJ Queen B. Mom of two teenage girls, and Visual Arts Educator for Chicago Public high schools her ability to create a vibe on the decks is a passion she's carried for some time. Her main focus… Continue reading Catina Robinson | Vinyl DJ, Queen B
Nicole Gonzalez | Packaging and QC, Smashed Plastic
Meet Nicole Gonzalez who works in packaging and QC at Smashed Plastic. We had the pleasure to meet her and some of her wonderful colleagues at our 5 year Anniversary party this year in Chicago. Nicole is originally from SoCal but now calls Chicago home. Her job at Smashed Plastic includes QC'ing records off the… Continue reading Nicole Gonzalez | Packaging and QC, Smashed Plastic