The Women Redefining the Rave at Miami Music Week

When you talk about electronic dance music, the first thing that comes to mind is its peak in the 2010s, ruled by neon, fishnets, and the artists who cultivated the scene—Avicii, Skrillex, Clavin Harris, David Guetta, and Martin Garrix, to name a few.

While this era of EDM is arguably one of the best things to come out of that decade, it was dominated by men. In 2012, only 9.2% of festival artists were female.

Since then, EDM popularity has fluctuated, but as society pushes more young adults to find sanity in escapism, festivals are selling out, and the genre is back on its rise—so are female DJs and producers.

While equality in the dance scene is far from found, in 2025, 32% of DJs are women. Although they’re still the underdogs, the females are not only killing it, they’re redefining the genre—and captivating all lovers of EDM along the way.

And the thing is—they don’t miss. Every set brings chills, every song is a banger, their styles are unmatched, and their vibe is electric. Because women are working so tirelessly to compete with their male counterparts, they are producing music that is not only up to par but arguably better—and they’re finally starting to get the recognition they deserve.

The long-awaited Miami Music Week (MMW) is almost here. March 25th will be the start of five days of non-stop EDM provided by DJs and producers from around the world. Highlighting the week is the iconic Ultra Music Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Lineups from this year’s shows are stacked, so here are the must-see women on the rise and ready to throw down in Miami.

ALLEYCVT

Dubstep DJ/producer ALLEYCVT is on a swift come-up, captivating audiences with her sultry pop vocals and heavy bass drops. Her music has an ethereal quality with meticulously crafted drops and buildups, taking listeners on enchanting journeys. This, combined with her electric, high-energy performances, is sure to fast-track her to EDM stardom. You do not want to miss her Sunday set at Ultra, where she will be going back-to-back with another dubstep queen on her rise, Jessica Audifred.

Charlotte de Witte

Belgian techno DJ/producer Charlotte de Witte's music has a dark, driving techno sound that has captivated an audience worldwide. Charlotte de Witte began her career under the alias Raving George to avoid female DJ bias, but after gaining popularity, she dropped the front. In 2022, she became the first woman to close out the main stage at Tomorrowland and ranked 14th in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll. Catch her Wednesday and Thursday night at M2 in Miami and Friday night at Ultra.

Jessica Audiffred

Known as Mexico City's "Queen of Bass," Audiffred has become established as one of the best female artists in the dubstep scene, pushing boundaries and redefining the genre with every move. She has a unique, explosive production style, her tracks often featuring earth-shattering drops and heavy beats. After her b2b set with ALLEYCAT, catch her later Sunday night at the OUTRO MMW closing party at Mana Wynwood.

Level Up

While she may be tiny, her stage presence is massive. Dubstep DJ/producer Level Up is a bass princess who has carved out a distinctive style, blending heavy dubstep, trap, and experimental bass. Although she is married to genre legend Subtronics, she hardly lives in his shadow, often snagging his spotlight. Her stage presence is electrifying, and you'll be sure to feel it at Deadbeats vs. Cyclops Recordings at MANA Wynwood on Thursday and then again on Saturday at Ultra.

Mary Droppinz

Inspired at a young age by her seasoned drummer father, Mary Droppinz is dynamic in her style, combining elements of bass, electro, house, techno, and drum and bass. Her music is perfectly self-described as "vibey, booty, groovy, transcendental." She is a barrier breaker, prioritizing energy over genre and speed. Experience her dreamy sound at Deadbeats vs. Cyclops Recordings at MANA Wynwood on Thursday, Dirtybird Vs. Noir Fever at ZeyZey on Friday and at the Miami Music Week Pool Party at Highbar Miami on Saturday.

Miss Monique

Ukrainian artist Miss Monique is a prominent DJ and producer renowned for her contributions to the electronic music scene. Her style is a seamless fusion of melodic techno and progressive house, creating atmospheric melodies, driving rhythms, and emotive soundscapes. Miss Monique's sets are seamless and immersive—listen for yourself on Wednesday and Saturday night at M2 and Friday night at Ultra.

OKAYVAL

Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, OKAYVAL has a diverse sound, ranging from dance to tech house and deep house. Her production style blends big room inspirations from early Martin Garrix with modern tech house influences from artists like Mau P and Dom Dolla. Don't miss her energetic performance at BLNK CNVS & Prodigy Artists presents: Prodigy Welcome Party at MAD Club Wynwood on Wednesday.

Sara Landry

This hard techno princess is quickly becoming a legend in the genre, becoming the first hard techno artist to perform on Tomorrowland's main stage. Sara Landry's music carries a divine feminine sound, delivering a dark, driving, and industrial techno style. Landry will be at The Femmy Awards at Palm Tree Club on Thursday and presenting "HEKATE" at Factory Town on the same night.

These women are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to talented females in the genre. Listen to their music and show up to their sets—supporting your EDM queens helps close the gender gap and makes it easier for women to break their way into the scene. See you on the dancefloor!

Strike Out,

Morgan Harms

Boca Raton

Morgan Harms is the Senior Editor for Strike Magazine Boca. She’s a student journalist and creative writer who enjoys taking an artistic approach to her pieces. Her work ranges widely, from the hottest news stories, to college relationship drama, and even some sappy poetry. You can reach her by email at morganjharms@gmail.com or on Instagram @morganjharms and @morganjharmswrites.

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