Ellie Goulding highlights the impact of the MeToo movement on the music industry, emphasizing improved protections for young artists. She notes that the industry has since seen significant changes in support of emerging talents.
The singer says there are stronger protections in place for young artists starting their music journey out today.
During her guest editing on Radio 4’s Today programme, Goulding shared her discomfort while working with male producers in studios. She noted a shift in the industry, especially post the MeToo movement, and mentioned that her own record label now provides chaperones for young artists.
Reflecting on the impact of MeToo, Goulding highlighted its importance in encouraging individuals to share their stories and break the silence on prevalent issues. She mentioned that many incidents were going unnoticed or unspoken of before.
When asked about her own vulnerability in recording studios, Goulding admitted to normalizing certain uncomfortable experiences, like instances where a producer would suggest going for a drink post-session, which sometimes turned into a situation she didn’t intend or expect.
The singer expressed that walking into a studio dominated by just a few men often brought a sense of unease, even though she didn’t intend for it to be romantic. Initially questioning if it was her own perception, she later realized through similar stories from other female musicians that she wasn’t alone in feeling this discomfort. She described unwanted advances as an unspoken expectation, almost like a form of “currency” in the music industry at the time, a notion that she finds surreal to acknowledge aloud. However, she noted a positive shift, especially among younger artists at her label, who now have support mechanisms in place, such as chaperones and access to counseling, recognizing the vulnerability of being in a studio writing music. Elllie Goulding, known for hits like “Starry Eyed” and “Love Me Like You Do,” acknowledges changes in the industry since her debut in 2010.
Source: BBC News
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