Beats by Björk

Beats by Björk

Music production is still very much a boys’ club. In fact, a 2018 USC Annenberg study revealed that only 2 percent of music producers and 3 percent of audio engineers are women.

But if you think it’s tough now, imagine what it was like 20 or 30 years ago — when Björk was making music. Although she took a very active role in producing her records, she often didn't receive full credit for her work.

That’s why I want to spend some time with a record that shows Björk's painstaking attention to detail as a producer: Vespertine. My sister Natalie and I will examine it in detail to show why Björk isn’t just a talented vocalist or composer, but a pioneer in music production.


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My top 10 Björk remixes

My top 10 Björk remixes

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How Björk succeeds in business without really trying

How Björk succeeds in business without really trying

In 2022 Björk released her 10th studio album. Considering how many artists have stopped after five or fewer, it’s a big accomplishment. But it’s even more significant when you consider how experimenta...

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En una entrevista en 2016 con Another Magazine, Bjork dijo: “...alguien hizo una encuesta online sobre dónde estaban mis fans... ¡y aparentemente mi típico fan es un chico gay mexicano de 20 años! ¡Me...

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Why is Björk's average fan a Mexican gay guy?

Why is Björk's average fan a Mexican gay guy?

In a 2016 interview with Another Magazine Björk said: “...some guy did an online survey of where my fans were… and apparently my typical fan is a 20-year-old Mexican gay guy! I was really proud!” Last...

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How Bjork almost lost her voice

How Bjork almost lost her voice

Bjork's shrieks, rasps, and growls… are what make her voice her own. But they also have consequences on her long-term vocal health. Here I’ll talk about the advantages and consequences of Bjork’s uniq...

1 Dec 202226min

Digging into Fossora (Part 2)

Digging into Fossora (Part 2)

This is part 2 of my track-by-track review of Bjork's new album Fossora. In this episode I’ll cover “Fagurt Er I Fjordum” through “Her Mother’s House” and I’ll share my overall impression of the album...

17 Nov 202230min

Digging into Fossora (Part 1)

Digging into Fossora (Part 1)

On September 30th, Bjork released Fossora — her 10th studio album. In contrast to the airy sounds of Utopia, Fossora features heavy bass clarinets and deals with different subject material — including...

3 Nov 202230min

The "original" Björk podcast returns ;)

The "original" Björk podcast returns ;)

It seems like everyone is dropping a Björk podcast these days. But I, like Björk, have been underground, quietly working on new material. Season 3 of Björk Unravelled will premiere this fall.

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