Women in Vinyl

For our first feature of the year we're thrilled to introduce you to Daiva, a press operator at , a vinyl pressing plant located in the capital of Lithuania. Currently on a journey of self-discovery, Daiva is exploring personal likes, dislikes, passions, and values. Known for being artistic and highly sensitive, Daiva harbors big aspirations for the future and is dedicated to producing high-quality records for music enthusiasts and artists.

Sunshine Vinyl in Austin TX is run by owner Luca Kisielius. As a queer-owned record store Luca has created a space for minorities to connect through music and events. Sunshine Vinyl focuses on contemporary music, amplifying queer artists and artists of color. Beyond records, they offer local art, custom turntables, and a wide range of community events, from live music to drag shows and more.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Kourtlyn Immel, the Chief of Staff at . Kourtlyn plays a pivotal role in aligning departments, overcoming challenges, and advancing the mission of crafting the best vinyl records in the industry. Passionate about people and culture, she’s dedicated to fostering a collaborative and empowering environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

In this group interview, we meet Lucy, Hanora, and Sharon. Lucy plays a key role as a production operative, contributing to the creation of high-quality stampers, mothers, and fathers that uphold Stamper Discs' commitment to excellence. Hanora manages responsibilities in Customer Service and Accounts while pursuing an ACCA qualification, showcasing dedication to both professional growth and customer satisfaction. Sharon, as a customer services administrator, ensures seamless communication and support for clients, helping the company maintain its industry-leading reputation.

Meet Los Angeles born, witchy dark wave sister Susana Segura, aka . Currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area she works in customer service by day and is a vinyl collector, music lover, and vinyl selector DJ in the rest of her time. She currently holds a residency at with her Vinyl & Tarot nights which she co-founded.

This week we are taking it back to Chicago where we started the year of posts, with an introduction to , as she's gone by for the last 30ish years. Kat came of age in the 80s in the Chicago Mod, punk, suedehead era. She considers herself a Mod and a Chicagoan at heart. She has recently come back to DJ-ing joining the wonderful group of .

We love seeing all types of record stores, from online to brick and mortar to... a shipping container! Meet Jenna Anderson, the owner and operator of , pursuing her dream of owning a record store. Way Cool Goods is a pre-loved record shop at the Langford Station in Langford, BC Canada.

Meet Maude Vôs, a producer, educator, sound designer, DJ, Live artist and founder of . Maude's passion is curating music from under represented artists and cultivating community through education, mutual aid and resourcing. Sonically, she produces a body of work that spans genres and encompass field recordings, modular synthesizers, and collaborations with vocalists.

The more people in this industry we interview, the more we recognize how busy we all keep ourselves and how all consuming vinyl is for those of us who caught the bug. One such person is Tanja Händel a Berlin-based house / deep house DJ who also works at , a vinyl pressing plant in Oberschöneweide. She doesn't stop there though, Tanja also co-runs , a deep house label, and is part of the crew, where the group manages a house and disco label and host monthly parties in Berlin.