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 Welcome to the online companion to ROCKRGRL Magazine! How was ROCKRGRL different from other music magazines? Does a magazine for women musicians discriminate? Who's idea was this? Intrigued? Find out more about ROCKRGRL. How is ROCKRGRL different from other music magazines? Women playing music is neither a "trend" nor "genre" and ROCKRGRL proved that in every issue from 1995-2005. For more than a decade, our readers got the inside track of success secrets from the most inspirational women in music. We talked to everyone from Kathleen Hanna and Ani DiFranco to Brody Armstrong and The Donnas and got the real scoop on how they made it. Music trade and fan publications are intended for a MALE audience. ROCKRGRL presented an important, independent and alternative voice reflecting female musicians' diverse points of view. We pride ourselves on INTELLIGENT interviews — a real departure from the condescending and patronizing tone found in other "women in music" magazines and web sites. (No beauty tips or guilt trips here — just shop talk with fascinating artists.) We were also the #1 resource for musicians and provide useful information on industry news, starting your own label, juggling music and motherhood, booking your own tour, publicity, getting on the radio, legal issues, gear, studio tips and more. It was for us, by us! Sassier than Seventeen and more rockin' than Rolling Stone, ROCKRGRL was more than a magazine — it was a MENTOR!! Does a magazine for women musicians discriminate? We don't think so. Just as More provided a voice for women over 40 and Essence brought together the African-American community, ROCKRGRL was a haven where women who play music could discuss our commonalities, our differences and our own unique perspective. Who's idea was this? ROCKRGRL was founded by former musician, Carla A. DeSantis. After a long career as a bass player, DeSantis was frustrated and disillusioned by magazine articles about women musicians that seemed to mention everything about the person (dating, shopping, sex) EXCEPT how they create their art. One Rolling Stone "Women in Rock" issue, for example, asked the artists about their favorite perfumes but nothing about their music. So, to level the playing field, DeSantis created a positive alternative where music — not perfume — was the main issue. Intrigued? Find out more about ROCKRGRL. Although we no longer sell subscriptions, many back issues of ROCKRGRL are still available through eBay. We are attempting to make some back-issues available here through PayPal as well but that has not quite happened yet. Rock on! And thank you for the many years of support.  Carla A. DeSantis Publisher/Editor-In-Chief ROCKRGRL
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