Playlist: Fresh Off the Press - International Women's Day (March 2025)
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting incredible artists who’ve recently pressed records at Precision Record Pressing. This playlist highlights their unique voices and the energy they bring to the music community.
By Julia Girdharry
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women whose music shapes and challenges the musical landscape.
But beyond celebration, we also recognize the disparities they navigate; inequities in opportunity, representation, and recognition. Music is a space where stories are told, emotions are shared, and perspectives are amplified. It thrives on diversity, not just in sound but in the lived experiences that shape it. These artists bring their full selves to their craft, offering perspectives that make our music community richer, more complex, and undeniably more alive.
Simone Porter – Ad Tendo
Seattle-raised prodigious violinist and composer Simone Porter is redefining classical music with her bold interpretations and emotive playing. Having performed with top orchestras across North America, she brings a fresh, deeply expressive approach to the orchestral world.
Nicky Lawrence – Ugly Black Woman
Toronto-based and multi-faceted, Nicky Lawrence tells soulful, deeply honest stories of Black womanhood. Her powerful vocals and storytelling challenge stereotypes while honoring the lineage of inspiring female artists who paved the way for herself and for those have yet to share their voices.
Stress Dolls – Queen of No
Fronted by Chelsea O'Donnell, Stress Dolls channel raw emotion through a fusion of alt-rock and power pop. With unfiltered lyrics about mental health and resilience, her music is cathartic, anthemic, and deeply truthful.
Janette King – Incantation
Montreal-based R&B artist Janette King fuses sultry vocals with dreamy beats and rich synths. Her music weaves themes of love, self-discovery, and empowerment into a nostalgic yet forward-thinking sonic collage, making Incantation her most immersive work yet.
Naya Ali – We Did The Damn Thing
Naya Ali is a powerhouse in Canadian hip-hop, blending inventive production with live instrumentation while weaving in subtle nods to her cultural roots. Her latest album, We Did The Damn Thing, is polished yet raw, ambitious yet Intensely personal. Lyrically sharp, Ali hannels spirituality, resilience, and self-assured flex into every track, creating a sound that is as intentional as it is electrifying.
Hannah Glavor – Hold On, Hold Tight
Hannah Glavor crafts lush indie-folk with intricate harmonies and introspective lyricism. Her music is a bright, beacon of hope, navigating themes of healing, faith, and perseverance through rich, cinematic soundscapes.
Bee Taylor – Twenty Seven
Bee Taylor infuses blues, rock, and soul with an old-school swagger and modern edge. Her gritty, playful energy and sharp storytelling make her a standout voice in roots music.
Marina Fages – El Mundo Pequeño
An Argentinian powerhouse, Marina Fages fuses indie rock, folk, and art-pop with poetic lyricism. Her work often explores identity, nature, and transformation, making her a key figure in Latin America’s feminist music movement.
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