Draft talk:Janet Azimuth

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Notability Discussion

Article justification / Notability

This article is proposed based on the subject's established notability in the field of electronic music, with multiple verifiable indicators:

Music releases and label ownership

• Janet Azimuth has released music for over two decades across multiple genres of electronic music, including drum and bass, halftime, gothstep, and ambient.
• She operates her own independent record label, Rogue Dubs, with global distribution through Virgin Music. The label has released over 40 records on vinyl and digital formats, which is an uncommon level of sustained output in this space.

Critical reception and public performance

• Azimuth’s music has been described as innovative and genre-pushing in online coverage and in liner notes for various label releases. Her unique sound has drawn comparisons to leading figures such as Trent Reznor and Amit.
• Under the alias FSTZ, she was nominated for Best DJ in Kansas City by *The Pitch Weekly* from 2009 to 2011—demonstrating public recognition of her work in a competitive local scene.
• She has performed at major national venues and festivals, including:

 * The Metro Theater (Chicago)
 * The Midland Theater (Kansas City)
 * Multiple stages at South by Southwest (SXSW), a well-documented and internationally known music and cultural festival.

Secondary sources

• The subject’s work is documented in:

 * Spotify artist pages
 * Apple Podcasts listings
 * Beatport artist pages
 * Threads and Instagram presence with significant engagement from an international audience.

• Additional third-party reviews and interviews can likely be sourced from local press, festival programs, and interviews in niche electronic music publications.

Cultural impact and diversity of work

• In addition to club-oriented music, Azimuth curates a popular ambient music podcast (Ambient Sounds by Janet Azimuth) which has a growing following on Apple Podcasts and other platforms.
• She openly represents marginalized identities in the electronic music scene, identifying as an AfroGoth and a neurodivergent artist, which further contributes to cultural diversity and representation within the field.

Summary

In summary, Janet Azimuth satisfies Wikipedia’s notability guidelines for musicians:

• Multiple published works with verifiable distribution through recognized labels.
• Ownership and operation of an independent label with global distribution.
• Documented live performance history at notable venues and festivals.
• Coverage and recognition in independent media (nominations, podcast features, playlist placements).
• Cultural relevance and influence in both the electronic music scene and related subcultures.

RD358 (talk) 20:55, 6 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]