DJ tips A digital DJ’s guide to vinyl ripping Often thought about enjoying your record collection digitally but never got around to it? Here's a step-by-step process for converting your vinyl into club-ready files.
DJ tips 9 common DJ issues and how to deal with them From conflict with other DJs and venue staff, to equipment failure and being treated like a jukebox, we outline strategies for overcoming some of the job's biggest challenges.
DJ tips How to find (or change) your DJ style Defining your music and performance style is both the most exciting and the most important step in building a lasting DJ career.
DJ tips A complete guide to building a DJ career From press photos, biographies and logos, to your online presence and long-term vision, we begin an in-depth look at "everything else" when it comes to DJing.
DJ culture Your top 5 articles from our blog this year Managing your music like a pro, building a DJ booth at home, and mixing on “dumb DJ gear” were among your favorite topics in 2024.
DJ culture Managing your mental health as a DJ What is status anxiety? How does social media negatively affect DJs? How do we find balance? We look at these questions and more with the music industry therapist and DJ Matt Cantor.
DJ culture Why are “no phones” policies becoming increasingly popular? With Pikes and Hï in Ibiza encouraging clubbers not to use phones on the dance floor, we spoke to nightlife figures around the world to learn how these policies work and what people think of...
DJ culture A DJ’s guide to better sleep How do we navigate a profession that has a notoriously bad relationship with sleep? The sleep science coach and DJ Tom Middleton offers us a comprehensive guide to the best practices and advice....
DJ culture Boris Brejcha on his unique approach to DJing We hear how every aspect of the German artist's craft, from the music he plays through to his fondness for rubber ducks, is designed to stand out from the crowd.
DJ culture Why do some DJs love rotary mixers so much? What is it about rotary mixers that has created such a passionate community of users? We asked 11 DJs to share their thoughts and experiences.
DJ culture 7 lessons from the BBC’s fantastic disco documentary Disco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution shows how most of modern DJing and club culture can be traced back to the creativity and struggle of marginalized communities in 1970s New York.
DJ culture A DJ’s Guide To The World Of Corporate And Private Events Looking to broaden your bookings? Successful DJs and agents share their advice and experiences, helping you to navigate a world that works much differently from the club scene.
