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Girls Twiddling KnobsAuthor: The Female DIY Musician
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EP#109: Why I'm Closing Girls Twiddling Knobs: Isobel spills the tea with special guest Rosie Bans
Episode 109
Thursday, 25 December, 2025
Send us a textIn this deeply honest and reflective conversation, Isobel Anderson is joined by musician, educator and Radical Songwriting founder Rosie Bans to talk openly about the full journey of Girls Twiddling Knobs, from its beginnings as The Female DIY Musician to the decision to close the project after five years.This episode exists because this story was too complex, emotional and important to unpack alone. Rosie has been part of Girls Twiddling Knobs as a student, collaborator, team member and peer support, making her uniquely placed to hold this conversation with care, insight and challenge.Together, they explore:Why Girls Twiddling Knobs was started in the first placeChronic illness, disability, precarity and survival as a musicianBuilding a business with no capital, no safety net and no investorsGender inequality, anger, activism and the limits of individual changeBurnout, parasocial relationships and emotional labourWhy ethical online education is so hard to sustainThe pressure to scale, promise outcomes and commodify creativityWhy Isobel chose to step away rather than compromise her valuesWhat she would do differently if she started againReconnecting with artistic practice after years awayWhat comes next, and what success now meansThis is not a takedown or a farewell filled with regret. It is a clear-eyed reflection on care, sustainability, integrity and choosing yourself.If you’ve ever run a creative business, worked in the music industry, supported women in marginalised spaces, or wondered why so many meaningful projects struggle to survive, this episode will resonate deeply.📣 📆 Mark Jan 5-12 in your diary because that's when you can grab our "life changing" online programmes for the very last time and with a whopping 60% OFF (or more) in the Girls Twiddling Knobs CLOSING DOWN SALE 🤩 🎉 ---------------------------------------------------Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey.Watch this episode on YouTubeExplore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.
