Lisa Kocay is a journalist specializing in electronic dance music, known for in-depth interviews, trend analyses and amplifying diverse voices. As a Forbes contributor, Lisa explores the personal journeys, creative processes and cultural impacts of influential and emerging dance music artists.
A champion of representation, her work highlights women, BIPOC folks, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and marginalized groups, ensuring their stories are told authentically. She also covers the evolution of live events, record labels and the business dynamics shaping the industry.
Lisa is a member of The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards. She has been named one of the seven most influential women in dance music journalism by Gray Area, selected as a guest speaker for an Emerson College entertainment journalism course, featured on the “On Top of the Covers” podcast and interviewed for academic research papers. She has moderated high-profile panels, including a conversation with Coco & Breezy at Beatport Presents: IMS Connect NYC, a discussion on how women are shaping the music industry at SHIFT during Miami Music Week, a private sit-down with Purple Disco Machine on his Grammy-winning journey and a session at the Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas on innovative audience engagement strategies.
Lisa’s thoughtful storytelling bridges culture and commerce, offering valuable perspectives for both fans and industry insiders.