She Creates Noise

Send us Fan Mail What happened to artist development—and can careers still be built the right way in today’s music industry? In this episode of She Creates Noise , veteran A&R executive Lee Dannay—Recording Academy New York Chapter President—shares lessons from more than three decades helping artists grow from potential to lasting careers. With over 30 years at Sony Music, Warner Chappell, and...

Send us Fan Mail How does a city help shape music, culture, and opportunity behind the scenes? In this episode of She Creates Noise , Sarah sits down with Shira Gans, Senior Executive Director for Policy and Programs at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, to discuss how innovative public policy can create real change across music, nightlife, film, and entertainment. She shares the s...

Send us Fan Mail How do songs actually get chosen—and who’s making those decisions in today’s music industry? In this episode of She Creates Noise , A&R executive Michelle Fantus shares insights from over 20 years across publishing, distribution, and streaming, offering a rare look at how music is discovered, developed, and brought to audiences today. From her beginnings as a receptionist at S...

Send us Fan Mail Who really powers the music industry? She Creates Noise spotlights the women shaping music on stage and behind the scenes—artists, producers, executives, managers, and changemakers whose stories deserve center stage. Hosted by a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, manager, and mentor, the show goes beyond surface success to reveal how careers are built, songs are made, and cult...