Digital DJ Tips
- Podcast #44: Ben Stowe, The DJ Tech Genius Who Just Loves to TeachBen Stowe got his love of the geeky side of audio and visual gear from kicking around a TV shop as a kid. But his growin…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Friday Five: Big Fish, Little Fish, Cardboard Box…“Never underestimate the power of a good DJ,” say the editors of How Stuff Works, reporting on an underwater “rave…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 1:31pm - - 3 Reasons To Use Vinyl Mode On Your ControllerMost controllers with jogwheels on the market today have two modes: “CDJ” mode and vinyl mode. CDJ mode allows you t…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 5:01pm - - Video: How To Use Audio Tracks & Slicer In Serato Studio 1.4Serato has just updated its music production software Serato Studio to version 1.4 and it includes a major new feature t…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 7:00pm - - Look! $25,000 Free Prize Draw – Enter The Global Digital DJ Census 2020 Now…The Global Digital DJ Census from Digital DJ Tips is the biggest annual DJ survey in the world, and is back again! This…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 1:14pm - - Friday Five: 120 Best Tracks Of The DecadeIn this week’s Friday Five, we’re leading with a long list of the biggest tunes from the 2010s according to Mixmag.…
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- Podcast #43: Brandon Block – His Journey From Infamous Party DJ To Life CoachAs well as being a wicked DJ, Brandon Block was seen as one of the biggest party animals of the 90s in the UK rave and c…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Serato Studio 1.4 Now Lets You Edit Audio TracksSerato just announced an update to its Serato Studio production software. This latest version 1.4 includes a few new fea…
- 10 days ago 4 Dec 19, 8:00pm - - Your Questions: How Should I Approach DJing A Kids’ Party?Laidback Luke’s Creative DJing Course student Tyrone asks: “Do you guys have any experience DJing for and with kids?…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 10:23am - - 7 Easy Ways To Record Your DJ SetsEvery DJ should record his or her DJ sets. There’s a very simple reason: there is only one person in the whole world w…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 2:21pm - - Beatgrids Have Arrived In Serato DJ LiteSerato just announced Serato DJ Lite 1.3.2, the latest version of its entry-level DJ software. The update includes beatg…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 6:47am - - Friday Five: What Life’s Like As A Touring DJIn this week’s Friday Five, we’ve got a piece from DJ Mag that takes a look at what it’s like to be a real working…
- 16 days ago 29 Nov 19, 5:00pm -
DJ Techtools
- Sonarworks Reference 4: Can A Plugin Improve Your Mixdowns?As a music producer, there are few parts of your process more crucial than your mixdown phase. No matter what genre you…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 6:36pm - - Review: Kali Audio Mountain View Bluetooth Input Moduleif you’d like to add Bluetooth audio compatibility to your existing setup, Kali Audio has a low-cost dedicated module…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 7:21am - - Go inside Richie Hawtin’s DJ booth with his CLOSER appRichie Hawtin’s new DJ app brings you into the mix and gives you control. But does it matter?The post Go inside Rich…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 2:30am - - Tagging Tracks: Ean’s Organizational System For His DJ LibraryEan is back with another episode of DJ Fundamentals – this time looking specifically at DJ music library organization…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 6:33pm - - DJ Techtools’ Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale 2019Looking for a great Black Friday deal on DJ gear or production hardware? You’ve come to the right place. At DJTT, we…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 8:01am - - Is virtual reality the future of DJing?The next era of DJ technology is being built, one that exists in a new, interactive online world. But what impact will…
- 24 days ago 21 Nov 19, 3:52am -
- When Things Go Wrong: How to Recover from Your Worst DJ FailsIt’s comforting to think that with the right amount of preparation you can avoid making mistakes in front of other pe…
- 26 days ago 18 Nov 19, 8:24pm - - Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-XZ: Two Decks Standalone, Two Other Channels As InputsWe’ve been staring down the barrel of a new Pioneer DJ piece of gear for the last few weeks. Today we finally are get…
- 33 days ago 12 Nov 19, 8:44am -
Serato Blog
- Learn To DJ With DJ TLMIf you're looking to enter the DJ game or wanting to upskill and progress from the current stage of your DJ career look…
- 21 Feb 18, 8:54pm - - In The Mix With Anthony SomebodyThere are only a handful of people that can literally live up to their name. Anthony Somebody FKA quiteHYPE is quite hyp…
- 20 Feb 18, 8:22pm - - Roland Releases Major Update for DJ-808/505/202If you're a current or future owner of the Roland DJ-202/505/808 checkout the impressive list of improvements Roland has…
- 15 Feb 18, 1:24am - - Red bull 3Style - Grand Final RecapBlakey our Artist Relation rep was in attendance of this year's Red Bull 3Style Grand final and supplied us with a detai…
- 14 Feb 18, 8:19pm - - Red Bull 3Style - 4th Qualifying Night RecapQualifier number 4 of this year's red bull 3style world final this evening takes place in the largest venue so far. We a…
- 14 Feb 18, 8:06pm - - Serato Sample Challenge Winner AnnouncedIt's been a long time coming. But we have ourselves a winner.
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- Red Bull 3Style - 3rd Qualifying Night RecapBlakey from our Artist Relation team arrived in Poland on the night of the Red Bull 3Style 3rd Qualifier. It wasn't all…
- 11 Feb 18, 8:24pm - - Watch The Sound - Our Favourite RoutinesThe Beat Junkies not only contain the world's best turntablists but also invite some of the best into their HQ. Watch Th…
- 8 Feb 18, 12:57am - - Happy Birthday J Dilla!February 7th is the day James Yancey aka Jay Dee or J Dilla was born. Heralded as one of the greatest hip hop producers…
- 7 Feb 18, 9:43pm - - In The Mix: DJ Suga ShayA Philly and LA club favourite, Suga Shay is known in many circles for her fun open-format sets. She recently came by…
- 7 Feb 18, 8:09pm - - Our Favourite Red Bull 3Style SetsThis article shares our favorite routines from the past 8 years of Red Bull 3Style, that helped shape the competition to…
- 25 Jan 18, 2:49am - - SeratoCast 71 - Nick Hook & DJ EarlOff the back of Nick Hook & DJ Earl releasing a joint album and touring the states, they've given us this mix to share w…
- 23 Jan 18, 8:24pm - - Serato Sample Challenge FinalistsThe results are in! (Kind of) Here's what's happening with our Top 10 Serato Sample Challenge contenders.
- 17 Jan 18, 10:47pm - - SeratoCast 70 - Bella FiascoBella Fiasco - An in-demand club DJ from L.A gets down on this SeratoCast. Listen in for a mix of funky and soulful edit…
- 11 Jan 18, 12:53am - - SeratoCast 69 - Nick BikeListen to Canadian Redbull 3Style finalist and everyone's favorite edit maker, drop a mix that covers a wide array of ge…
- 14 Dec 17, 8:56pm - - The Youngest IDA Champ Ever - DJ K-SwizzWatch the IDA World Championship winning set from 14-year-old DJ K-Swizz.
- 5 Dec 17, 9:14pm - - The Youngest IDA Champ Ever - DJ K-SwizzDon't let the age fool you, 14-year-old DJ K-Swizz is not only among the best battle DJs in the world but has now been c…
- 5 Dec 17, 9:14pm - - How to Win the Serato Sample ChallengeSo, you've entered your beat in the Serato Sample Challenge. What next? Here is the low-down on how to give yourself the…
- 5 Dec 17, 9:01am - - The Art Of DJing - Dave ClarkeTechno legend Dave Clarke sat down with Resident Advisor last year and talked in detail about his 30-years inside the DJ…
- 5 Dec 17, 4:06am - - The Mixfitz Win IDA ChampionshipBelgium super team The Mixfitz took home the IDA Show category gold in last year's battle. Watch below as the 3 nail a f…
- 4 Dec 17, 9:46pm - - Announcing the Serato Sample ChallengeEntries are now open for the Serato Sample Challenge. Make a beat, film it and share it with the world for the chance to…
- 4 Dec 17, 9:00pm - - Denon DJ Prime Series in Serato DJWe've now got support for the game-changing Denon DJ Prime Series.
- 4 Dec 17, 1:59am - - Recording your sets with Serato DJShare your set with friends, maybe the world, or just listen back to it yourself with Serato DJ's Record function. Our A…
- 30 Nov 17, 9:48pm - - UKF On Air x Serato - KrakotaHospital Record's own Krakota throws down over an hour of Drum & Bass.
- 30 Nov 17, 2:12am - - Where Can I Learn To DJ?We've compiled a list of educational resources we recommend for learning to DJ, so you can jump straight in and save you…
- 28 Nov 17, 10:18pm - - How To Make A DJ RoutineKnowing where to start when making a routine can be the most frustrating part of your DJ life. We've found a bunch of wa…
- 28 Nov 17, 9:41pm - - How To Use Serato DJ's Sampler - DJ TechToolsIf you only use Serato DJ's Sampler for dropping air horns between tracks take a moment to learn it's true potential.
- 28 Nov 17, 9:00pm - - In The Mix With DJ KenzheroDJ Kenzhero is a veteran DJ from Johannesburg, South Africa. He recently visited our LA studio and threw down an exclusi…
- 28 Nov 17, 3:48am - - Serato Sample 1.1 is HereOur first free update to Serato Sample is available. Now with Cue Output Routing, Undo/Redo functionality, Pad Number/MI…
- 27 Nov 17, 9:00pm - - How A-trak Creates A RoutineStep into A-Trak's studio, see his ideas and thoughts before they materialize into the polished performances we regularl…
- 17 Nov 17, 2:43am -
DJs: A Reddit for DJs
- newEND OF THE YEAR PARTYYo guys how are you? I hope good,i will play at a new year party with Dutch people in Italy(people not young 50 y/o for…
- 23 mins ago 15 Dec 19, 7:20am - - newWhen the transition is perfect!submitted by /u/djnemesis305 [link] [comments]
- 27 mins ago 15 Dec 19, 7:16am - - newPut up or shut upYa’ll should have to put your mix link next to your troll commentary. I expected our sub to have more practician advis…
- 5 hours ago 15 Dec 19, 2:36am - - newWhat kind of secondary DJ equipment could I buy for my uncle for Christmas? He is set with his controller, headphones, Serato, etc. What else could be of use to a club DJ like him.submitted by /u/KPines [link] [comments]
- 6 hours ago 15 Dec 19, 2:03am - - newMEGA Hex Par Not RespondingHey, everyone! Sorry if this should be posted elsewhere, I’m not overly familiar with this sub. I do minor lighting w…
- 8 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 11:50pm - - newFELLOW DJS I NEED YOUR HELP! :)For many years my stage name has been, Breezy. As I have discovered over the years it's a very common name amongst the m…
- 8 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 11:15pm - - newRekordbox freezing ever 1 to 5 minutesThis never used to happen, I noticed the problem a few weeks ago and it hasn't stopped. I'll be playing on my Pioneer DD…
- 9 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 10:21pm - - newHow to connect my DJ setup made up from 2 CDJs 850 and a two channel mixer to a laptop?What cable do I use?Thanksssubmitted by /u/dankeshn [link] [comments]
- 10 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 10:07pm - - newStrange issue with Serato/ControllerI'm hoping someone here might be able to help with an issue I've been having with Serato and my Roland DJ-202 controller…
- 11 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 9:01pm - - newSerato Won’t Analyse New TracksGot some new tracks today. I load them into my Serato library and analyze them. It goes through the process and writes t…
- 11 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 8:50pm -
- newAnyone know what this mixer is? Looks like theres some isolator down there too. Unique mixing deck!submitted by /u/macbook-amateur [link] [comments]
- 11 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 8:29pm - - newShout-out to all the DJs out there who can read a room and adjust volume accordinglyYou know who you are (and if you don't, you probably aren't one of them). I respect the craft, I get that you put a lot…
- 13 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 6:13pm - - How do i capture audio from serato to use for live streaming?My goal is to capture the audio directly from my serato and my dj controller so when i stream it online my viewers hear…
- 19 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 12:55pm - - Thoughts on the new 16 inch macbook pro for Djing?Don't know much about laptops and have heard a lot of bad things about the new macbooks in general about things like the…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 6:04am - - Rane MP2015 Rotary Mixer & Traktor Compatibility (USB Interface Support)Hey everyone, I am curious to know if anyone is familiar with the current support for the Rane MP2015 rotary mixer & Tra…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 5:57am - - Warmed up for Erick Morillo tonight - his set up is 4 CDJ2000NXS2 and thissubmitted by /u/Santero [link] [comments]
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 2:28am - - I'm at a holiday party right now, and I feel like it is textbook what not to doThe DJ is singing over every song and dancing and acting like he is a star on a stage. Don't do this. Nobody likes it. J…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 2:14am - - New controller???Hi guys, I am currently using the Numark NS7 iii. Fantastic controller, however it takes up a hell of a lot of space whi…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 12:30am - - Do you ever wish that pioneer would make custom controllers?I know it's unrealistic. But it would be so sweet. Like I always look at products pioneer are selling and wish I could r…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 11:17pm - - DJing an Outdoor Party in the WinterI’m going to be playing outside in Canada for a gig in a few weeks. I’m thinking of bringing a little space heater I…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 9:53pm - - New Years Eve DropsWhere does everyone get their NYE countdown drops? submitted by /u/FsuNolezFan [link] [comments]
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 8:14pm - - Turn of a decade: 2020, where do you think DJing will be in the next decade?Decades aren't really the best indicator of where humanity and society is in life, but I wanted to entertain the idea: w…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:45pm - - Why do trance/progressive DJ headshots always look like a doctor's office pamphlet for depression?submitted by /u/PowerPCGamer [link] [comments]
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 3:37pm - - I wanna play this tune from Jennifer Cardini's set so much but cannot find it, does anyone know the title?https://soundcloud.com/jennifercardini/garbisz-2019 Tune begins at: 4:36 submitted by /u/hi_sigh_bye [link] [co…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 1:46pm - - Biz Markie spins on Rap City (1992)submitted by /u/Manns15 [link] [comments]
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 6:39am - - Weekly Gig photos/stories/discussion post - December 04, 2019How was your gig last weekend? Talk about it here! submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 11:06am - - **/r/DJs NEW RULES** Please read before postingNew /r/DJs Rules. Top rule - BE NICE. Please try to be polite, friendly and helpful when commenting. Trolling, slapfight…
- 76 days ago 30 Sep 19, 6:41pm -
DJ Setup: Reddit
- newHappy holidays!submitted by /u/ImLateForWork [link] [comments]
- 15 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 4:49pm - - Christmas mix incoming!submitted by /u/daedrob [link] [comments]
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 6:20pm - - New room, everything finally out of storage.submitted by /u/Nam3 [link] [comments]
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 3:45am - - Starting to run out of room for records.submitted by /u/schmood [link] [comments]
- 2 days ago 12 Dec 19, 8:35pm - - Starting to get bigger gigs, figured I'd upgrade my home space (2 XDJ1000MK2's and a XONE PX5 with EV speakers)submitted by /u/MRguitarguy [link] [comments]
- 4 days ago 10 Dec 19, 10:08pm - - 2xPLX-1000; 2xXDJ-1000mk2; DJM-750mk2; MBAir; 300+ records... all floating on a houseboat.submitted by /u/completerevolution [link] [comments]
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 6:24pm - - Holy cable managementsubmitted by /u/TugonmaNutz [link] [comments]
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 6:23pm - - 2x Sl1200's, 2x CDJ800MK2, 2x Xone:1D, DJM600 and 2x Mackie CR3.submitted by /u/AmenBrother303 [link] [comments]
- 5 days ago 9 Dec 19, 8:42pm - - Current set up - These 800's are indestructible!submitted by /u/daedrob [link] [comments]
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 2:15pm - - My set up!!! Limited space in college apartment but this is what I have so far.submitted by /u/monejahblack [link] [comments]
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 12:59am -
- my setup last nightsubmitted by /u/KingCXP [link] [comments]
- 6 days ago 8 Dec 19, 10:33pm - - Xdj-700 + S4 MK3.... One of the most powerful potential compact setups. 4 deck control when using with laptop, or 2 decks in standalone in a footprint smaller than a traditional 4 deck mixer +2 cdj2k. Units are the scale.... Does anyone have this setup irl? Couldn’t find any pics online.submitted by /u/wingbandit3 [link] [comments]
- 6 days ago 8 Dec 19, 9:00pm - - Temporary Poolside Setupsubmitted by /u/rustyrupp [link] [comments]
- 8 days ago 7 Dec 19, 6:48pm - - Party Setup VCI-100 with surface book running djay prosubmitted by /u/eclipse85k [link] [comments]
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 4:39pm - - The DDJ-1000 is the elder wand of controllerssubmitted by /u/aweeeezy [link] [comments]
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:25am - - Newer newer newer setupsubmitted by /u/daft-punk- [link] [comments]
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 2:45am - - Bought the bottom part on a garage sale last summer, my prime did arrive tuesday and it fits perfect on the cupboard!submitted by /u/zauberwuerfel [link] [comments]
- 9 days ago 5 Dec 19, 10:00pm - - My compact setup for school sports gamessubmitted by /u/mynammaactuallyjeff [link] [comments]
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 12:41pm - - Treating myself for my birthday this year, not much but it’s a start!!submitted by /u/AlLanky [link] [comments]
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 9:56am - - My Black Friday set up. I posted it in the wrong sub this morning so I deleted it.submitted by /u/gtg922e [link] [comments]
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 12:33am - - My Playgroundsubmitted by /u/LasherDeviance [link] [comments]
- 11 days ago 3 Dec 19, 8:36pm - - I need a bigger desk for my other 1200, aside from that I'm more than happy!submitted by /u/djzelous [link] [comments]
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 2:59pm - - The happy placesubmitted by /u/pervertedpapaya [link] [comments]
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 4:43pm - - It’s messy but it’s mine.submitted by /u/BigNa5ty [link] [comments]
- 15 days ago 30 Nov 19, 5:19pm - - Swapped out a 1200 for a 1210submitted by /u/Vleds [link] [comments]
- 15 days ago 30 Nov 19, 11:38am -
Traktor Blog
- Four-deck DJing: A beginner’s guideWe asked some of our favorite four-deck DJs, to give us an insight into the art of mixing across four channels.Source
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 10:50am - - Meet SAMA’ – Ramallah’s world-class techno exportGet to know a key figure of the Palestinian underground scene who's fast becoming one of the freshest and most exciting…
- 81 days ago 25 Sep 19, 2:39pm - - Converting vinyl to digital with Alex Barck from JazzanovaFind out how Jazzanova's Alex Barck converts his vinyl records into digital to play with TRAKTOR PRO. Source
- 97 days ago 9 Sep 19, 10:00am - - Nik Nowak: Sculptures made from soundDystopic, artistic and loud. Find out how German artist Nik Nowak created an array of mobile, sound-weapon installations…
- 21 Aug 19, 8:41am - - The art of DJing on the go with TRAKTOR DJ 2Learn how to create your own portable DJ setup to play in whatever location you want.Source
- 7 Aug 19, 7:57am - - Behind the setup with DJ LucianoOne of the game's biggest DJ globetrotters visited the Native Instruments headquarters to show and discuss his current T…
- 5 Aug 19, 8:44am - - AJ Christou: Right here, right nowFind out how Manchester's AJ Christou uses TRAKTOR and MASCHINE to create his pumping productions.Source
- 1 Aug 19, 8:00am - - Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beatsDiscovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael. Source
- 18 Jul 19, 12:49pm - - Harmonic mixing rules (and how to break them)Learn how to employ harmonic mixing into your next set.Source
- 16 Jul 19, 8:41am - - Eomac and Kyoka are Lena AnderssonRead up on the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka. Source
- 20 Jun 19, 10:24am -
Electronic Beats
- Louis The Child, Naomi Wild & Couros Unite For “Here Comes A Feeling”With their unforgettable The Here For Now tour coming to a close and the release of their recent single “Free,” Loui…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:25pm - - Dillon Nathaniel Reveals 5 Tips For Making House HeatersQuickly becoming one of the hottest names in the game with hard-hitting house being the genre of choice throughout the e…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - 25 Ways to Bring People Together at Your Holiday Party This WeekendYou know you’ve done your job as a DJ at a holiday party when everyone goes home stoked and feeling as if they had exp…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 4:27pm - - Tiësto Returns With Infectious New Single, “Blue”It is certainly no secret that Tiësto has evolved over the years since dominating the electronic music scene as a true…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 4:02pm - - [Premiere] Axtone Unveils ManyFew & Marcus Santoro’s “For You”Looking to close out the decade with a bang, Axtone has unveiled its final label release of the decade coming courtesy o…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 7:00pm - - DJing the Holiday Party: From Ho-Hum to Wow With These TipsIt’s Christmas season and many DJs are in full party mode — and exhausted. But there are plenty more days to go in t…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 6:25pm -
- Winter Music Conference Reveals First Round Of Programming, Partners & Curated EventsIt’s never too early to start thinking about Miami Music Week, especially with Winter Music Conference (WMC) revealing…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 5:15pm - - K?d Revisits Daft Punk’s “Doin’ It Right”Well before he became the globetrotting talent that he is today, it was k?d‘s groundbreaking rendition of Daft Punk‘…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 7:00pm - - New Independent Music Venue Radius Chicago Set to Open in 2020The word is officially out, Chicago has a new independently owned and operated music venue coming to town in early 2020…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 6:30pm - - Dr. Fresch & BIJOU Reunite For Bone-Rattling Collaboration, “Get Back”It’s been quite some time since these two gave their newest collaboration a test run during Electric Daisy Carnival, b…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 4:08pm - - Duke Dumont Shares Full Set From Escape: Psycho CircusWhile festival season may be behind us, Duke Dumont‘s set from Escape: Psycho Circus is guaranteed to teleport listene…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 3:44pm - - Get Bigger Reactions with Your DJing by Recognizing This Mixing RutIf you’re a working DJ — whether in clubs or the private event space — chances are you’re passionate about what…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 6:23am - - Midnight Kids Strike Again With New Single, “Run It”After having themselves quite the breakout 2019, blossoming duo Midnight Kids close out their unforgettable year with th…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 5:39pm - - Upstate New York DJ Business Owner Learns Lesson from Pricing ExperimentSince 1994 Jimmie Malone has been running a single-op DJ business in Binghamton, NY. Of course, the load-in is a lot eas…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 5:29pm - - Stream Kaskade’s Full Redux Set From CRSSD Spring 2019With all the festival lineups being revealed for 2020, it’s safe to say we’ve all got the festival season on our min…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 4:30pm - - BUKU Music + Art Project Shares Diverse 2020 LineupThe word is out, New Orleans’ BUKU Music + Art Project today announced the artist lineup for the two-day festival, and…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 4:15pm - - How To Make Sure Your Photographer Gets Iconic Shots — Like This One at DJ ExpoAfter Artem Lomaz was announced as the Entertainer of the Year at the 2018 DJ Expo at Haven nightclub in the Golden Nugg…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 6:35pm - - Redlight Enlists Flava D & Shanique Marie For “Show Me”As we prepare to bid farewell to 2019, many artists look to close out their year saving their best for last when it come…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - “Mobile Mix Top 20” DJ Set List for Holiday Parties — Kaskade, Kurtis Blow & BingThis month, the wedding music mixologists at Ambient DJs in East Windsor, New Jersey provide a curated and annotated sel…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 5:39pm - - 3LAU Makes His Anjunabeats Debut With “Tokyo”Looking to make a lasting first impression on the eve of Anjunabeats‘ 20th anniversary, 3LAU has made his debut on the…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 4:22pm - - The Chainsmokers Finally Release “World War Joy” In Its EntiretyThe wait is finally over, The Chainsmokers‘ highly anticipated World War Joy album has been released in its entirety.…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:55pm - - Jason Ross Reunites With Seven Lions For “Known You Before”The dynamic duo is at it again, Jason Ross and Seven Lions have reunited for “Known You Before” featuring Emilie Bra…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:36pm - - Allegra – All About Us – Phase 2Click Here For FREE Tracks Track / File Listing All About Us (Remixes) All About Us (Cristian Poow Club Mix) All Abou…
- 9 days ago 5 Dec 19, 8:08pm - - Giving Back: The 12 Days of GRiZMASDetroit – Multi-talented DJ/musician/producer GRiZ returned to his hometown this week to spread holiday cheer and help…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - Vinyl Fetish: Ortofon’s Concorde MK2 SeriesFor DJs, playing vinyl has become a niche market at this point. Whether it’s Brooklyn, Berlin or L.A., spinning vinyl-…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:45pm - - The Wedding Guest Who Believes They’re a Better DJ: What Would You Do?“What Would You Do” is written by Jam On Sound Productions’ Mike Kindlick, where each month he offers insights, ti…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:39pm - - Mobiles Merge for Bigger BusinessHopewell Junction, N.Y. – Joshua Lask started DJing when he was 14-years old. About two years later, he decided to “…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Time Warp’s 25th Anniversary Celebration In New York: Techno NirvanaIn a time where many believe the electronic dance music festival circuit has become a bit saturated, Time Warp has prove…
- 10 days ago 4 Dec 19, 9:00pm - - CRSSD Unveils Spring Lineup Featuring Gesaffelstein & Rüfüs Du SolAs festival lineups continue to pop up, CRSSD decided to get in on the action with the reveal of its Spring lineup. Retu…
- 10 days ago 4 Dec 19, 8:35pm - - Two Friends Reveal Their Secrets To Mixing Multiple GenresWhile these Two Friends prepare to hit the road for their biggest tour to date alongside Matoma, we took the time to pic…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 5:41pm - - Relive Black Tiger Sex Machine’s Full Set From EDC Orlando 2019Looking for your festival fix? Well, Black Tiger Sex Machine’s recorded set from EDC Orlando should certainly do the t…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 5:14pm - - Tchami Announces 2020 North American TourAfter lighting up the festival circuit all summer long, Tchami has announced his 2020 North American “Elevation” tou…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 4:39pm - - UZ: TrapadelicSince popping onto the scene back in 2012, French DJ/producer Guillaume P has become a driving force in a variety of ele…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 4:16pm - - At DJ Expo, This Multi-Op Surveyed the Exhibitor Booths and Found Ideas to Transform His BusinessKevin Ramaley of Rockin’ Ramaley in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, has been attending the DJ Expo since 2007. Like many DJs,…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 2:21pm - - Electric Forest Reveals Artist Lineup For 10th Anniversary CelebrationToday is the big day, Electric Forest (EF) has just announced who will be making their way to Rothbury, Michigan the wee…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:46pm - - REZZ Joins Forces With Yultron To Create “Hell on Earth”
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:07pm - - Krewella Announces Sophomore Album With New Nucleya CollaborationAfter much anticipation surrounding the release of their collaboration with Nucleya, “Good On You,” Krewella has dec…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:29pm - - DJ Business Growth Strategies: When To Begin Adding DJs“The Tipping Point: Lessons from a Multi-Op” will be regular feature, where DJ Mike Walter, owner of Elite Entertain…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:28pm - - Above & Beyond Unveil Complete Lineup For New Year’s Eve EventIt’s official, Above & Beyond has finally revealed who will be joining them to welcome in 2020 at New York Expo Center…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:16pm - - Sweet Spot: iLoud MTM MonitorsThe demands of the modern DJ have evolved to a point where, for many, DJing alone is no longer enough to thrive in today…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Deadmau5 Stays Hot With Release Of Gritty New Single, “FALL”While his cubev3 proceeds to leave attendees in awe as he continues to tour North America, deadmau5 looks to ride the ho…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 6:15pm - - The Reign Of Habstrakt Continues With “Real”French producer Habstrakt has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on 2019 with a barrage of high-octane release, but h…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:57pm - - Midnight Kids Take On San Holo’s “Right Here Right Now”After emerging onto the scene with a steady stream of ’80s-inspired retro remixes, Midnight Kids have returned to thei…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:19pm - - Is Your Snazzy-Looking Website Actually Sabotaging Your DJ Business?Speaking on all things Digital Marketing at the DJ Expo for the past three years now has been an eye-opening experience…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - Yotto: Production PowerhouseSince appearing on the scene in 2015, Finnish talent Yotto has been a production powerhouse. The Helsinki-based DJ/produ…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 4:26pm - - How to DJ a Wedding: Use This Technique to Win The Crowd at Your OpeningWith few exceptions, most of us got into this business because of a love of music, but it’s that very love of music th…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 2:34pm - - [Premiere] Thomas Gold & Teamworx Unite For “We Remember”Don’t worry about brewing up another cup of coffee as we get the day started, Thomas Gold and Teamworx’s new collabo…
- 16 days ago 29 Nov 19, 3:30pm - - [Exclusive] Sacha Robotti Reveals His “All Night Long” EssentialsStill buzzing off the release of his recent The Kitty EP on his very own Slothacid imprint, Sacha Robotti is currently s…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 6:00pm - - EDM DJs and Artists Will Be Replaced by Machines — Unless They Adopt This MindsetIt’s Scott Cohen’s job as chief innovation officer at Warner Music to look for “what is next.” “When I look…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 5:50pm - - Whethan Finally Releases Highly Anticipated “Pumped Up Kicks” RemixAfter months of anticipation, Whethan has finally released his remix of Foster The People’s timeless classic, “Pumpe…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 4:42pm - - Growth Stories: When It Makes Sense for Your DJ Business To Take on DebtBob Morgan started his DJ business, BME Event Group, from his house in Vineland, New Jersey in 2003. He went full time i…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 6:52pm - - Modern Machines Connects With Kastra For Uplifting Single, “Issues”For all those waiting on some new Modern Machines, the day has finally come! The New York native has returned in a big w…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 5:38pm - - Felix Jaehn Teams Up With VIZE & Miss Li For “Close Your Eyes”The reign of Felix Jaehn continues! After serving up a steady stream of single with his recent releases “Love On Mysel…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 5:08pm - - Secrets of the MCs, RevealedFor nearly a decade at DJ Expo in Atlantic City, N.J., the “All-Star MC Secrets” seminar, helmed by Steve Moody of t…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 4:32pm - - DJ Times Magazine Winter Issue 2019Mark Knight: Knight Life By Keeping It All in the Family, DJ/Producer Mark Knight Has Raised Toolroom Records to the Top…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 4:00pm - - Introducing “Mitzvahs — Beyond the Booth” & Learn How To Master This Lucrative MarketBy Adam Hirschhorn The Mitzvah has changed dramatically in the last several years, in these 3 key ways: 1. They’re now…
- 19 days ago 25 Nov 19, 8:58pm -
DJWORX
- REVIEW: Fonik Audio Innovations Volca standNeed ergonomic access to your gear as well as a stylish way to protect it? An equipment stand like Fonik Audio's triple…
- 12 Feb 19, 11:11am - - BOOK REVIEW: Ortofon’s “A Century of Accuracy in Sound”A century in business is quite a milestone, and gives great material to tell a story. Thus Ortofon has a made a book to…
- 6 Feb 19, 5:25pm - - INDUSTRY: New blood and musical chairs at inMusicIt's not just hardware and software that matters in the DJ world — it's the people too. And there are moves afoot in…
- 4 Feb 19, 10:38pm - - That Thud Rumble mixer with the screen gets a name — The InvaderA second UFO sighting has been made at NAMM 2019. The Thud Rumble Invader mixer has been spotted again at NAMM 2019. But…
- 27 Jan 19, 2:56pm - - So yea, that Technics SL1200mk7… oh boyOur ProfessorBX went to NAMM 2019 to prod, poke, and play with the new Technics SL-1200 MK7, which makes him more qualif…
- 26 Jan 19, 12:21pm - - NAMM 2019: So about that new version of Traktor…There has been vague talk about a new version of Traktor. Now NAMM 2019 brings some confirmation. Presenting Traktor DJ…
- 24 Jan 19, 8:52pm -
- NAMM 2019: The story of the 7PS… so farIt's been a long journey for the 7PS. But at NAMM 2019, it'll be put in front of the world's best DJs and the industry t…
- 24 Jan 19, 2:58pm - - NAMM SPY SHOTS: Gemini’s new standalone thingyThe bits we haven't seen at NAMM 2019 are slowly being unwrapped and placed on stands. And here's some spy shots of Gemi…
- 23 Jan 19, 11:02pm - - The Denon DJ Prime 4 — cat meet pigeonsDenon DJ continues to leap over the lines drawn by other manufacturers and delivers the Prime 4, a full four channels of…
- 17 Jan 19, 3:56pm - - That thing you saw — it’s called the Akai ForceLooks like grid controllers are expanding to fill the space available. And Akai Pro's Force (not the Force) is certainly…
- 17 Jan 19, 3:18pm - - #10YearChallenge and the Vestax mixer that never wasMy version of the #10YearChallenge has thrown up a lost gem from NAMM 2009, namely the Vestax PMC 08Pro2 that sadly neve…
- 16 Jan 19, 2:39pm - - NAMM 2019: Denon DJ is such a pic teaseFirst Technics, and now Denon DJ. They've gone all mysterious pre-NAMM, and have released a couple of images that demand…
- 14 Jan 19, 4:18pm - - FRIDAY FUN: Got 1210 and MK7 envy? We’ve got you coveredI bet you're looking at your ancient 1200s while suffering GAS and craving those new 1210 MK7s right? Start throwing mon…
- 11 Jan 19, 3:47pm - - TEASER VIDEO: Akai Pro is up to somethingShow time means teaser time. And kicking us off ahead of NAMM is Akai Pro who in seven seconds manage to tell us nothing…
- 10 Jan 19, 4:03pm - - Let’s just file this under because why the hell notAll work and no play... but why not combine them and see what happens? Let's just call this research and not in any way…
- 10 Jan 19, 2:33pm - - Wireless DVS Phase delayed again until the end of MarchPhase preorderers were mad at MWM for delays in shipping. But... wait for it... MWM has announced yet another, this time…
- 10 Jan 19, 11:16am - - Turntable Tuesday and the polarising power of technology Turntable Tuesday saw Technics and Reloop bust out there opposing takes on what DJs want. But these are for different pe…
- 9 Jan 19, 3:44pm - - The Reloop Elite/ELITƎ mixer — the glue that bindsThe new RP-8000MK2 turntable is GAS-worthy enough. But when the Serato sandwich filling is the new Reloop Elite mixer, i…
- 8 Jan 19, 3:20pm - - The Reloop RP-8000 MK2 — another day, another black turntableYesterday Technics played safe with the launch of the SL-1210 MK7. Today, Reloop has gone balls out with the Serato DJ P…
- 8 Jan 19, 1:21pm - - NAILED IT: Here’s the official word on the Technics SL-1210 MK7While others slept, we'd posted two different stories about the teased Technics turntable. Now the SL-1210 MK7 is offici…
- 7 Jan 19, 8:37pm -
DJ Forums
- newmy first keyboardSo after decades without touching a keyboard, I'm getting an Oxygen 61 for Xmas. I realise it is hardly pro gear, but j…
- 9 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 10:47pm - - newExperienced Amateur Musician/Producer New to TurntablismForty five (yes, 45) year old experienced amateur musician/producer finally getting around to wanting to invest some tim…
- 11 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 8:31pm - - Have you guys heard of Benny The Butcher and Westside Gunn?Hey guys, just wanted to post some Hip Hop I heard I thought was good. Check it out. Q bert does some scratching on West…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 10:50pm - - Mister Kool ii vs QTX QTFX LF-900 Low foggerI’m looking at buying my boyfriend who is a mobile DJ a low fogger for Christmas, the ones in my budget are the MISTER…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 9:08pm - - Not DJ related but this......Image:...
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:27am - - Used old Technics 1210 or new Reloop 8000 or new Stanton T.150Hi djs, I have a dilema. is it better to buy old and used Technics 1210 mk2 or new Reloop 8000 (no MK2) or new Stanton…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 4:23pm -
- Hi all - New to the forum and from the UKHi everyone, thought I would introduce myself and say hello. My name is Simon and I am a Progressive Trance producer…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 3:19pm - - Traktor Pro 3 - EQ mixer - killHi All, I'm hoping someone can help with this one, I have an S4Mk3 controller running Traktor Pro 3.2.1, when I am ad…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 1:47pm - - Dj turnable for beginnerHi DJs, I would like to buy a dj turnable for learning mixing and scratching at home, maybe sometimes some party with f…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 8:16am - - How about Top Tunes of 2019 (so far)?So i saw that post about the Top Techno Tunes of 2018. How about 2019? I'm rather a Minimal fan, so the Top 5 fo…
- 5 days ago 9 Dec 19, 10:19pm - - Hi everyone!Hello guys, it's David here. I'm hungarian but I live in Vienna. I started to dj 3 years ago, mostly Drum&Bass, on…
- 5 days ago 9 Dec 19, 10:03pm - - Need Help Putting a Rig TogetherHi, This is my first post here. Let me offer a little background -- I started on vinyl back in 2000. Then I added…
- 7 days ago 8 Dec 19, 3:28pm - - Sound qualitySo,we all know that the Behringer Mixer DJX750 is junk (I know I wouldnt use it at a gig) but,what about SOUND QUALITY…
- 7 days ago 8 Dec 19, 7:55am - - PA Setting UpHi Guys I have a pair of Mackie Thump 15A's and a Behringer B1200D. Question i have is, Do i connect from the mixe…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 2:08pm - - Turntables or CDJ's? Decent turntables?Hello, I am trying to get back into home DJ'ing after a 20 odd year break. The last decks I owned were Gemini's. I never…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 12:25pm -
Mixcloud
- Select Success: 3 golden rules for building a community of supporting fansIn this article, we explore the three key elements of every successful Select channel. Select isn’t just a special fea…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:19pm - - Mixcloud Security NoticeWe received credible reports this evening that hackers sought and gained unauthorized access to some of our systems. Our…
- 15 days ago 30 Nov 19, 12:48am - - Select Success: 5 ways to inspire your listeners to support youBy now you’ve probably noticed the purple [Select] badges dotted around Mixcloud. Thousands of creators are now using…
- 24 days ago 21 Nov 19, 5:30pm - - A message from your friends at MixcloudAs a London-based company, we’re urging everyone in the UK to register to vote for the snap general election this Dece…
- 32 days ago 13 Nov 19, 2:55pm - - Regenerating the art of rave at Horst Festival“Our generation is getting ready, preparing itself, getting armed for the coming fall. Of the ecosystem, of capitalism…
- 38 days ago 7 Nov 19, 2:56pm - - Select Success: How top creators are using Select Exclusives to get closer to listenersBy now you’ve probably noticed the purple [Select] badges dotted around Mixcloud. Thousands of creators are now on Mix…
- 44 days ago 31 Oct 19, 11:22pm -
- Celebrating UK Soundsystem Culture with Sir Coxsone, Reggae Roast, CAYA and The HeatwaveIn celebration of the past, present and future of soundsystem culture, just in time for Notting Hill Carnival 2019, meet…
- 3 Sep 19, 5:05pm - - How to record your audio show like a proYou don’t need an engineering degree to make your shows sound professional.
- 3 Sep 19, 12:30pm - - 7 ways to get heard on MixcloudGet the most out of Mixcloud with these simple tips and tricks.
- 17 Jul 19, 4:28am - - Celebrating Pride with Jasmine Infiniti📍 New York, USA Celebrating Pride month, we caught up with a series of artists on what’s happening in and aroun…
- 25 Jun 19, 12:07pm -
Ableton Blog
- Drop It: The Kick in Electronic MusicIf you listen to electronic music – especially dance-oriented genres – then you’ve felt that moment of being one w…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 1:38pm - - MIDI, CV, Link & Sync: The Many Ways of Connecting Modular Gear with LiveAbleton and your modular synthesizer can be a great combination. With CV Tools, included in Ableton Live Suite 10, you c…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 6:58pm - - Composing Infinity: Max Cooper on his New AlbumPhoto: Alex Kozobolis Electronic producer and visual artist Max Cooper has never lacked curiosity and ambition. By now,…
- 20 days ago 25 Nov 19, 1:21pm - - Tutorial: Sound design tips for Live’s Frequency ShifterLive’s Frequency Shifter effect is a useful, but often underutilized sound design tool. By moving the frequencies of a…
- 34 days ago 11 Nov 19, 4:17pm - - Anna Meredith: The Shape of Music"I don't remember any moment of thinking ‘Yes, I'll be a composer.’ It's just an evolving thing . . . you just deal…
- 34 days ago 11 Nov 19, 2:49pm - - Beat recipes: Learn drum patterns for nine different genresWhether you work within one genre or your music is less easily defined, inspiration can come from anywhere. To bring you…
- 46 days ago 30 Oct 19, 9:40am -
- Smooth Operator: Watch a sound design specialist work Live’s FM synthMastering any instrument takes dedication, but the rewards are considerable. When it comes to synthesisers, the payoff i…
- 53 days ago 23 Oct 19, 9:04am - - Teaching Yourself to Make Music Software: Steve Duda in ConversationPlug-ins are a staple for just about all music producers these days. Whether you are using the built-in instruments and…
- 54 days ago 22 Oct 19, 2:50pm - - Lafawndah: Closing the Gap Between Artist and AudienceWe often say of a powerful live show that the person giving it is a ‘natural’. But where Lafawndah is concerned, thi…
- 54 days ago 22 Oct 19, 2:19pm - - Sakura Tsuruta on PushTokyo-based producer and DJ Sakura Tsuruta is the subject of our latest Push performance movie – filmed and played all…
- 62 days ago 14 Oct 19, 3:44pm - - Loop 2020 first artist names revealedWe are excited to reveal the first artists joining us for Loop 2020, our three-day summit for music makers in Berlin, Ge…
- 65 days ago 11 Oct 19, 9:45am - - 10 tips for making unique sounds in LiveWith so much music released everyday, one of the biggest challenges of making music is finding your own unique sound. To…
- 65 days ago 11 Oct 19, 8:54am - - Telefon Tel Aviv: Shifting TimeWhen the last Telefon Tel Aviv record came out, the band already had a tangled legacy behind them. Originally hailing fr…
- 74 days ago 2 Oct 19, 2:51pm - - Sowall: From Jazz Chops to Finger DrummingSome artists lay all their sounds and tricks on the table, then subtract and add things back in to complete a track. Oth…
- 80 days ago 26 Sep 19, 1:04pm - - Tom Cosm: Variations on a ThemeIt’s a well-worn saying but still worth repeating; variety is the spice of life. As it applies to music, numerous stud…
- 80 days ago 26 Sep 19, 12:26pm -
Point Blank
- PB Recommends #52: Djrum, Om Unit, Tim Tama & moreBack for another monthly instalment of Point Blank Recommends, we have amassed a list of some of the tracks that have b…
- 9 Jul 18, 5:02pm - - Mumbai Students – Exclusive Partner DiscountsEvery student loves a discount. So, with that in mind, why not check out some of the best offers available to you from o…
- 9 Jul 18, 9:00am - - Student Opportunity: Percussionist at Wilderness FestivalPoint Blank strives to keep our students and graduates linked with the best music industry opportunities, so with th…
- 8 Jul 18, 10:00am - - Track Deconstruction at Sonar Barcelona: Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.Last month, Point Blank returned to take part in the programming of Sonar +D, the daytime tech showcase that accompani…
- 7 Jul 18, 9:00am - - Composition Tips for Strings w/ Spitfire Audio’s ‘Chamber Strings’ – Part 3Welcome back to another series of compositional tips and tricks using instruments by Spitfire Audio, this time ‘Chambe…
- 5 Jul 18, 2:09pm - - Point Blank Ibiza is Back with Two New Courses – Places Available in July!5Summer in Ibiza… for lovers of dance music and club culture what better place is there spend the hot months than the…
- 5 Jul 18, 2:00pm -
- Logic Pro X Tutorial: Overview of ChromaVerb ReverbWith the release of the Logic 10.4 update at the beginning of the year, Apple added a host of new features, one of which…
- 3 Jul 18, 4:53pm - - Meet the Winner of the Point Blank x Loopcloud Competition: DazRightBack in May we launched the Point Blank x Loopcloud competition along with Loopmasters and Plugin Boutique. The competi…
- 3 Jul 18, 4:09pm - - Join us for a Guest Masterclass from Machinedrum in LA on July 24One of the best things about running a music school in Los Angeles is that, since so many incredible artists call the ci…
- 2 Jul 18, 5:05pm - - Point Blank Mumbai: Next Term Starts July 2018. Free Software Worth Rs.66K!With a few terms under our belts, our Mumbai school is well and truly established now as one of the best equipped and pr…
- 2 Jul 18, 2:00pm -
Your EDM
- newNitti Gritti & Ookay Pair Up For Absolutely “Loko” New SingleNitti Gritti is back again with the second single off his forthcoming What A Time To Be Alive EP entitled “Loko,” fe…
- 12 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 8:12pm - - newBaauer, Channel Tres & Danny Brown Team Up for Unexpected CollabDanny Brown hosts his own radio channel for Grand Theft Auto V, along with Skepta — but that’s not even the best…
- 13 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 7:08pm - - new#BanSunburn Protest Emerges Ahead of Major Indian FestivalComing up on Sunburn‘s hopeful return to Goa, #BanSunburn has been trending in India. It seems there are many protest…
- 13 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 6:24pm - - newNicki Minaj Sets the Record Straight About Retirement from MusicNicki Minaj is setting the record straight about her retirement from music. Back in September, Nicki first expressed her…
- 13 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 6:20pm - - newGood Times Ahead Leak 40-Track Edit & Remix Pack, Including Skrillex CollabMatt and Julio from Good Times Ahead, pka GTA, hopped on Reddit for an AMA yesterday to celebrate the formation of their…
- 14 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 6:01pm - - newWATCH: The Chainsmokers Prank 5SOS On ‘World War Joy’ TourThe Chainsmokers and 5 Seconds of Summer have been tearing it up on their World War Joy Tour — and pranking each oth…
- 14 hours ago 14 Dec 19, 5:57pm - - Justice Department Preparing Legal Action Against Live NationNew information from sources in the Justice Department suggests that the US government is preparing legal action against…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 2:50am - - Run The Jewels, A$AP Rocky, Grimes & more confirmed for official Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrackCyberpunk 2077, easily one of the most anticipated games of 2020, just announced its official soundtrack featuring Run…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 2:48am - - Marshmello Just Dropped His First Mix In Four Years, A 2019 End Of Year MixIt’s hard to believe, but, to the best of our searching skills, Marshmello has only ever dropped one mix before: a Dip…
- 1 day ago 14 Dec 19, 1:15am - - Zeds Dead x Subtronics “Bumpy Teeth” Out Next Week [PREVIEW]The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally (almost) upon us… Zeds Dead and Subtronics have teamed up for a muc…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 11:34pm -
- Four Tet Offers New Remix Of Skrillex, Boys Noize, & Ty Dolla $ign Collab, “Midnight Hour”Skrillex, Boys Noize & Ty Dolla $ign dropped their collab “Midnight Hour” earlier this year, and now have released a…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 10:03pm - - Seven Lions, Excision, Wooli, & Dylan Matthew Release Acoustic Version Of “Another Me”Seven Lions, Excision, Wooli, & Dylan Matthew released their mega collab “Another Me” a little over three months ago…
- 1 day ago 13 Dec 19, 8:28pm - - Dillon Francis Dedicates New Maroon 5 Remix To His Best Friend Who Died Of CancerFirst teased earlier this week, Dillon Francis’s remix for “Memories” by Maroon 5 is officially out now. Easily on…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 7:07pm - - The Chainsmokers’ Music Video For “Family” With Kygo Features Rory Kramer’s Struggle With Mental HealthThe Chainsmokers released their newest album, World War Joy, in full last week, including a new collaboration with Kygo…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:39pm - - UK Official Singles Chart Reveals 100 Biggest Songs Of The DecadeThe latest end-of-the-decade list comes courtesy of the UK Official Singles Chart, which has revealed the 100 biggest so…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 2:38am -
DJ Times
- Louis The Child, Naomi Wild & Couros Unite For “Here Comes A Feeling”With their unforgettable The Here For Now tour coming to a close and the release of their recent single “Free,” Loui…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:25pm - - Dillon Nathaniel Reveals 5 Tips For Making House HeatersQuickly becoming one of the hottest names in the game with hard-hitting house being the genre of choice throughout the e…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - 25 Ways to Bring People Together at Your Holiday Party This WeekendYou know you’ve done your job as a DJ at a holiday party when everyone goes home stoked and feeling as if they had exp…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 4:27pm - - Tiësto Returns With Infectious New Single, “Blue”It is certainly no secret that Tiësto has evolved over the years since dominating the electronic music scene as a true…
- 2 days ago 13 Dec 19, 4:02pm - - [Premiere] Axtone Unveils ManyFew & Marcus Santoro’s “For You”Looking to close out the decade with a bang, Axtone has unveiled its final label release of the decade coming courtesy o…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 7:00pm - - DJing the Holiday Party: From Ho-Hum to Wow With These TipsIt’s Christmas season and many DJs are in full party mode — and exhausted. But there are plenty more days to go in t…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 6:25pm - - Winter Music Conference Reveals First Round Of Programming, Partners & Curated EventsIt’s never too early to start thinking about Miami Music Week, especially with Winter Music Conference (WMC) revealing…
- 3 days ago 12 Dec 19, 5:15pm - - K?d Revisits Daft Punk’s “Doin’ It Right”Well before he became the globetrotting talent that he is today, it was k?d‘s groundbreaking rendition of Daft Punk‘…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 7:00pm - - New Independent Music Venue Radius Chicago Set to Open in 2020The word is officially out, Chicago has a new independently owned and operated music venue coming to town in early 2020…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 6:30pm - - Dr. Fresch & BIJOU Reunite For Bone-Rattling Collaboration, “Get Back”It’s been quite some time since these two gave their newest collaboration a test run during Electric Daisy Carnival, b…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 4:08pm -
- Duke Dumont Shares Full Set From Escape: Psycho CircusWhile festival season may be behind us, Duke Dumont‘s set from Escape: Psycho Circus is guaranteed to teleport listene…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 3:44pm - - Get Bigger Reactions with Your DJing by Recognizing This Mixing RutIf you’re a working DJ — whether in clubs or the private event space — chances are you’re passionate about what…
- 4 days ago 11 Dec 19, 6:23am - - Midnight Kids Strike Again With New Single, “Run It”After having themselves quite the breakout 2019, blossoming duo Midnight Kids close out their unforgettable year with th…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 5:39pm - - Upstate New York DJ Business Owner Learns Lesson from Pricing ExperimentSince 1994 Jimmie Malone has been running a single-op DJ business in Binghamton, NY. Of course, the load-in is a lot eas…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 5:29pm - - Stream Kaskade’s Full Redux Set From CRSSD Spring 2019With all the festival lineups being revealed for 2020, it’s safe to say we’ve all got the festival season on our min…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 4:30pm - - BUKU Music + Art Project Shares Diverse 2020 LineupThe word is out, New Orleans’ BUKU Music + Art Project today announced the artist lineup for the two-day festival, and…
- 5 days ago 10 Dec 19, 4:15pm - - How To Make Sure Your Photographer Gets Iconic Shots — Like This One at DJ ExpoAfter Artem Lomaz was announced as the Entertainer of the Year at the 2018 DJ Expo at Haven nightclub in the Golden Nugg…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 6:35pm - - Redlight Enlists Flava D & Shanique Marie For “Show Me”As we prepare to bid farewell to 2019, many artists look to close out their year saving their best for last when it come…
- 6 days ago 9 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - “Mobile Mix Top 20” DJ Set List for Holiday Parties — Kaskade, Kurtis Blow & BingThis month, the wedding music mixologists at Ambient DJs in East Windsor, New Jersey provide a curated and annotated sel…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 5:39pm - - 3LAU Makes His Anjunabeats Debut With “Tokyo”Looking to make a lasting first impression on the eve of Anjunabeats‘ 20th anniversary, 3LAU has made his debut on the…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 4:22pm - - The Chainsmokers Finally Release “World War Joy” In Its EntiretyThe wait is finally over, The Chainsmokers‘ highly anticipated World War Joy album has been released in its entirety.…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:55pm - - Jason Ross Reunites With Seven Lions For “Known You Before”The dynamic duo is at it again, Jason Ross and Seven Lions have reunited for “Known You Before” featuring Emilie Bra…
- 9 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:36pm - - Allegra – All About Us – Phase 2Click Here For FREE Tracks Track / File Listing All About Us (Remixes) All About Us (Cristian Poow Club Mix) All Abou…
- 9 days ago 5 Dec 19, 8:08pm - - Giving Back: The 12 Days of GRiZMASDetroit – Multi-talented DJ/musician/producer GRiZ returned to his hometown this week to spread holiday cheer and help…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - Vinyl Fetish: Ortofon’s Concorde MK2 SeriesFor DJs, playing vinyl has become a niche market at this point. Whether it’s Brooklyn, Berlin or L.A., spinning vinyl-…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:45pm - - The Wedding Guest Who Believes They’re a Better DJ: What Would You Do?“What Would You Do” is written by Jam On Sound Productions’ Mike Kindlick, where each month he offers insights, ti…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:39pm - - Mobiles Merge for Bigger BusinessHopewell Junction, N.Y. – Joshua Lask started DJing when he was 14-years old. About two years later, he decided to “…
- 10 days ago 5 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Time Warp’s 25th Anniversary Celebration In New York: Techno NirvanaIn a time where many believe the electronic dance music festival circuit has become a bit saturated, Time Warp has prove…
- 10 days ago 4 Dec 19, 9:00pm - - CRSSD Unveils Spring Lineup Featuring Gesaffelstein & Rüfüs Du SolAs festival lineups continue to pop up, CRSSD decided to get in on the action with the reveal of its Spring lineup. Retu…
- 10 days ago 4 Dec 19, 8:35pm - - Two Friends Reveal Their Secrets To Mixing Multiple GenresWhile these Two Friends prepare to hit the road for their biggest tour to date alongside Matoma, we took the time to pic…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 5:41pm - - Relive Black Tiger Sex Machine’s Full Set From EDC Orlando 2019Looking for your festival fix? Well, Black Tiger Sex Machine’s recorded set from EDC Orlando should certainly do the t…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 5:14pm - - Tchami Announces 2020 North American TourAfter lighting up the festival circuit all summer long, Tchami has announced his 2020 North American “Elevation” tou…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 4:39pm - - UZ: TrapadelicSince popping onto the scene back in 2012, French DJ/producer Guillaume P has become a driving force in a variety of ele…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 4:16pm - - At DJ Expo, This Multi-Op Surveyed the Exhibitor Booths and Found Ideas to Transform His BusinessKevin Ramaley of Rockin’ Ramaley in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, has been attending the DJ Expo since 2007. Like many DJs,…
- 11 days ago 4 Dec 19, 2:21pm - - Electric Forest Reveals Artist Lineup For 10th Anniversary CelebrationToday is the big day, Electric Forest (EF) has just announced who will be making their way to Rothbury, Michigan the wee…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:46pm - - REZZ Joins Forces With Yultron To Create “Hell on Earth”
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:07pm - - Krewella Announces Sophomore Album With New Nucleya CollaborationAfter much anticipation surrounding the release of their collaboration with Nucleya, “Good On You,” Krewella has dec…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:29pm - - DJ Business Growth Strategies: When To Begin Adding DJs“The Tipping Point: Lessons from a Multi-Op” will be regular feature, where DJ Mike Walter, owner of Elite Entertain…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:28pm - - Above & Beyond Unveil Complete Lineup For New Year’s Eve EventIt’s official, Above & Beyond has finally revealed who will be joining them to welcome in 2020 at New York Expo Center…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:16pm - - Sweet Spot: iLoud MTM MonitorsThe demands of the modern DJ have evolved to a point where, for many, DJing alone is no longer enough to thrive in today…
- 12 days ago 3 Dec 19, 4:00pm - - Deadmau5 Stays Hot With Release Of Gritty New Single, “FALL”While his cubev3 proceeds to leave attendees in awe as he continues to tour North America, deadmau5 looks to ride the ho…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 6:15pm - - The Reign Of Habstrakt Continues With “Real”French producer Habstrakt has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on 2019 with a barrage of high-octane release, but h…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:57pm - - Midnight Kids Take On San Holo’s “Right Here Right Now”After emerging onto the scene with a steady stream of ’80s-inspired retro remixes, Midnight Kids have returned to thei…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:19pm - - Is Your Snazzy-Looking Website Actually Sabotaging Your DJ Business?Speaking on all things Digital Marketing at the DJ Expo for the past three years now has been an eye-opening experience…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 5:00pm - - Yotto: Production PowerhouseSince appearing on the scene in 2015, Finnish talent Yotto has been a production powerhouse. The Helsinki-based DJ/produ…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 4:26pm - - How to DJ a Wedding: Use This Technique to Win The Crowd at Your OpeningWith few exceptions, most of us got into this business because of a love of music, but it’s that very love of music th…
- 13 days ago 2 Dec 19, 2:34pm - - [Premiere] Thomas Gold & Teamworx Unite For “We Remember”Don’t worry about brewing up another cup of coffee as we get the day started, Thomas Gold and Teamworx’s new collabo…
- 16 days ago 29 Nov 19, 3:30pm - - [Exclusive] Sacha Robotti Reveals His “All Night Long” EssentialsStill buzzing off the release of his recent The Kitty EP on his very own Slothacid imprint, Sacha Robotti is currently s…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 6:00pm - - EDM DJs and Artists Will Be Replaced by Machines — Unless They Adopt This MindsetIt’s Scott Cohen’s job as chief innovation officer at Warner Music to look for “what is next.” “When I look…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 5:50pm - - Whethan Finally Releases Highly Anticipated “Pumped Up Kicks” RemixAfter months of anticipation, Whethan has finally released his remix of Foster The People’s timeless classic, “Pumpe…
- 18 days ago 27 Nov 19, 4:42pm - - Growth Stories: When It Makes Sense for Your DJ Business To Take on DebtBob Morgan started his DJ business, BME Event Group, from his house in Vineland, New Jersey in 2003. He went full time i…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 6:52pm - - Modern Machines Connects With Kastra For Uplifting Single, “Issues”For all those waiting on some new Modern Machines, the day has finally come! The New York native has returned in a big w…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 5:38pm - - Felix Jaehn Teams Up With VIZE & Miss Li For “Close Your Eyes”The reign of Felix Jaehn continues! After serving up a steady stream of single with his recent releases “Love On Mysel…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 5:08pm - - Secrets of the MCs, RevealedFor nearly a decade at DJ Expo in Atlantic City, N.J., the “All-Star MC Secrets” seminar, helmed by Steve Moody of t…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 4:32pm - - DJ Times Magazine Winter Issue 2019Mark Knight: Knight Life By Keeping It All in the Family, DJ/Producer Mark Knight Has Raised Toolroom Records to the Top…
- 19 days ago 26 Nov 19, 4:00pm - - Introducing “Mitzvahs — Beyond the Booth” & Learn How To Master This Lucrative MarketBy Adam Hirschhorn The Mitzvah has changed dramatically in the last several years, in these 3 key ways: 1. They’re now…
- 19 days ago 25 Nov 19, 8:58pm - - i_o Shares “ACID 444” As Part Of Three-Part Album SeriesOne of the new-age techno titans has decided to switch things up with i_o unleashing “ACID 444.” This four-track off…
- 20 days ago 25 Nov 19, 6:46pm - - DJ Sophia: Electric YouthIt seems that you can never be too young to start playing records. Case in Point: Sophia Clayton, an 11-year-old from Do…
- 20 days ago 25 Nov 19, 5:59pm - - Destructo Unleashes Hard-Hitting New Single, “Twisted”Solidify his place as one of the true bonified party-starters in the dance music realm, Destructo looks to ignite dancef…
- 20 days ago 25 Nov 19, 5:23pm - - Mark Knight: Knight LifeChicago – It’s raining in the Windy City on the last weekend in September. And it’s Chicago-style rain: torrential…
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- That Time Sturgill Simpson Gave Me His Door MoneyOne cold night in Nashville, a quiet local with a ten ton voice made a gesture we’ll never forgetIt was chilly, the t…
- 14 Dec 18, 12:00pm - - How It Feels to be CatcalledWe recorded vicious verbal harassment to inspire men and to empower womenRituals of Mine lead singer and activist/artis…
- 29 Sep 17, 8:17am - - Finding My Strength to Conquer Body Insecurity16-year-old lead singer of The Regrettes learns to feel good in her own skinHello there, my name is Lydia Night. I am 1…
- 7 Aug 17, 5:11pm - - Ticket to RIDE: Memorable Moments from Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Music FestUp close and personal with energetic performers, deep inside the RockiesYear-after-year, the annual batch of festivals…
- 23 May 17, 7:21pm - - Biggie Smalls Made Hell A Little More Tolerable‘Ready to Die’ was my salvationBack in the day the only nine-to-five on Craigslist was on the corner of Governors an…
- 5 May 17, 6:18pm - - Aging Out of Coachella, in Five Easy StepsUnwilling to deal with the mishegoss, I mourned the loss of my youth in Las VegasTim Booth of James.“Who the fuck is…
- 1 May 17, 4:26pm - - How Long Can I Listen to The White Stripes Without Losing My Mind?A playlist experiment teaches me why Jack White is so blueMonday, 4:40 pmI’ve been listening to the same playlist fo…
- 27 Apr 17, 8:57pm - - Producer Boi-1da Distills Dancehall Vibes for the Hip-Hop MassesHow the Kingston-born, Toronto-raised hitmaker keeps Drake and Rihanna at the top of the charts🎨 Artwork: Autis Van…
- 28 Mar 17, 7:49pm - - Bruce Springsteen’s Rock & Roll Salvation.My desire to see Bruce perform is a yearning to be young—tonight he returns that loveFilled with mixed, strange feel…
- 27 Mar 17, 9:16pm - - Infinite Music ∞ Makes It Last ForeverYou’ll have to wait hundreds of years to hear the end of these ‘deep-time’ songsGIF by David SzakalyAmbient music…
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