Disability representation in music
Torina Gedler is a musician who is also known as DEĀ EX MACHINĀ, which means "Goddess from the machine" in Latin. With their lush synth-pop sound, DEĀ EX MACHINĀ promotes harmony and inclusion in society through authentic Disability representation in music.
DEĀ EX MACHINĀ advocates for the arts, LGBTQIA+ rights and Environmental and Disability Justice. Their debut EP, APO/THECARY, comes out on July 29, 2026.
During this episode, DEĀ EX MACHINĀ discusses:
- Their work as a musician before and after being disabled by a brain injury
- Why it's important to have disability representation in music
- The main themes of their debut EP
- How joining RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) influenced their work as a musician
- Their EP release party on July 29 in Des Moines, Iowa
Learn more about DEĀ EX MACHINĀ at www.DeaExMachina.music and listen to their music on Subvert, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
Learn more about Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD) at RAMPD.org.
Listen to other Beyond 6 Seconds episodes with neurodivergent musicians:
- Adin Boyer (episode 227): https://www.beyond6seconds.net/227
- Kaishawna (episode 187): https://www.beyond6seconds.net/187
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Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=IldZ1PQYP4E
Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/dea-ex-machina
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