"My dream would be to balance my touring with my producing gigs," Halifax singer-songwriter and producer-powerhouse Erin Costelo told The Coast back in 2018, when we put her on the cover to celebrate her landmark album Sweet Marie—an Americana-yet-R&B effort that not only revived a career she was ready to send off, but also became one of the year's best records. This month, that dream became a stride closer, as Costelo was selected as one of six producers nation-wide for the prestigious Women in the Studio program.
Costelo—a scene vet who's been releasing records since 2007—produced Sweet Marie, but she's also produced the likes of
Costelo—a scene vet who's been releasing records since 2007—produced Sweet Marie, but she's also produced the likes of
Appalachian-tinged Kaia Kater (a Rolling Stone favourite).
It's considered by industry estimates, though, that Costelo's in slim company: The latest numbers indicate that only three percent of music producers identify as women, a ratio that's one woman for every 38 male producers. This accelerator program—which provides networking opportunities and skill development—aims to even the score.
It's considered by industry estimates, though, that Costelo's in slim company: The latest numbers indicate that only three percent of music producers identify as women, a ratio that's one woman for every 38 male producers. This accelerator program—which provides networking opportunities and skill development—aims to even the score.
