3 Trans & Non-Binary Artists You Should Know About

Trans Awareness Week (November 13th - 19th) is celebrated each year in the lead-up to Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20th) to broaden understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. This Trans Awareness Week, we’ve partnered with HE.SHE.THEY. - the pioneering record label and global events collective which operates at the intersection of music, fashion, and culture. To mark the occasion, we're spotlighting three trans and non-binary artists pushing boundaries in electronic music today. 

Ryussi (she/they)

Producer, DJ & Radio Host • Deep & Progressive House | Instagram | Bandcamp

Photo by @ftne__

Bedford-based music producer, DJ, and Loose.fm host Ryussi approaches music with a clear ethos: "to hear is one thing, to feel is another." Skillfully navigating the space between ambient dreamscapes and raw club power, their productions thrive on juxtaposition - melodies converse with one another while lush pads collide with gritty basslines to create a "euphony of euphoria".

Named one of DJ Mag’s 8 emerging artists you need to hear in 2023 and backed by millions of streams, Ryussi’s trajectory has been defined by standout career milestones. Among them are opening Amnesia Ibiza's terrace for HE.SHE.THEY. on their very first trip to the island alongside QUEST and Overmono, making their French debut at Goûtez Électronique, and recording a Headliner Mix for HE.SHE.THEY.’s BBC Radio 1 Dance show built entirely from 100% original productions, creating a strong foundation for their ongoing music journey.

"Surround yourself in community to nourish your soul and sit with yourself in silence to remove the noise. Things won't always be clear, and they're not meant to be, but you have to trust in your ability to grow over obstacles on your path." – Ryussi

Go-To Plugins: iZotope Music Production Suite (especially iZotope Iris 2 for painting frequencies onto spectrograms to craft alien, robotic textures).

I. JORDAN (they/he)

Producer / DJ • Rave-Infused Euphoric House | Instagram | Spotify

Photos by Prishita Eloise

Since their 2019 debut, Doncaster-born, London-based DJ and producer I. JORDAN has become a pivotal force in UK dance music culture, making their mark with rave-infused house and techno steeped in Northern heritage. Known for a euphoric sound that transcends the club and speaks straight to the human spirit, they have remixed music from Bronski Beat, Metronomy, Romy, Fred Again, and Planningtorock, and launched their live show format in 2024.

Over the past five years of sold-out global touring across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, I. JORDAN has racked up major accolades - including DJ Mag Breakthrough Producer of the Year, Resident Advisor Track of the Year, a landmark BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, and a BBC 6 Music Album of the Year nod for their acclaimed Ninja Tune debut, I AM JORDAN. Following 2026 releases on Armada Music, Boudica, and Peach Discs, they continue to treat art and activism as inextricable - championing queer empowerment through community workshops and their signature Jordan & Friends residency at London’s FOLD.

"Pay trans people, book us, platform us, stop watching f***ing Harry Potter." – I. JORDAN

I. JORDAN will be going b2b with Samantha Togni in Bristol on 4th Dec (tickets here) and hosting the Jordan & Friends Xmas Steam Room Party at FOLD, London on 18th Dec (tickets here).

Baby Weight (she/her)

Producer / DJ / Label Boss • Chunky Tech House | Instagram | Spotify

Photo by Baby Weight

Washington, D.C.-based producer and DJ Baby Weight makes dance music "for the misfits, romantics, and beautiful weirdos". Blending house, breaks, indie dance, and left-of-centre pop sensibilities, she has earned co-signs from The Blessed Madonna, Pete Tong, LP Giobbi, Justin Martin, and Claptone for her emotionally charged productions and unpredictable, high-energy sets.

A DJ Mag nominee for North America Breakthrough DJ of the Year, Baby Weight has brought her signature sound to major stages including Coachella, EDC, and SXSW, alongside two viral Book Club Radio sets that have amassed over 100k+ streams on YouTube. Her standout catalogue spans the Calvin Klein Pride campaign anthem "House Princess", the BBC Radio 1-supported HE.SHE.THEY. release "Slay 4 Me", and her EP Where the Light Shines on TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art imprint - cementing her status as one of contemporary club culture's most distinctive voices.

"The darkness is important because it makes the light that much brighter. Despite everything happening in the world today, we will persevere." – Baby Weight

Go-To Studio Tools: Output Arcade (for textured, intuitive sound design), Wavesfactory Trackspacer, Output Thermal, and Waves J37 tape saturation.

More about HE.SHE.THEY.

Founded by Sophia Kearney and Steven Braines, HE.SHE.THEY. has grown from an underground club night into a global record label, events collective, and fashion house built on a simple yet vital ethos: creating "a place without prejudice". With a footprint spanning more than 60 cities and 26 countries - from residencies at Amnesia Ibiza and London’s fabric to their show on BBC Radio 1 Dance - the brand is dedicated to cultivating inclusive "brave spaces" where people of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds can express themselves freely.

Since launching HE.SHE.THEY. Records in 2020, the label has surpassed 100 releases - celebrating the milestone with its 25-track 5 Years of HE.SHE.THEY. Records compilation - while championing trans, non-binary, queer, and BIPOC artists who are too often overlooked by the mainstream industry. Beyond the dancefloor, their work drives systemic change across nightlife and music culture, including co-launching The Global Trans Charter for Music & Entertainment to establish safer, more equitable standards across the industry.

As we mark Trans Awareness Week, dive into the catalogues of Ryussi, I. JORDAN, and Baby Weight, add their tracks to your sets and playlists, and catch them on a dancefloor near you. If you work in music - whether as an artist, producer, promoter, or label - consider reading and signing The Global Trans Charter to help build safer, more inclusive spaces across the industry.