OCT 23, 20262 MIN READ

Gig Life
Why Open-Format DJing Is Harder Than It Looks
Open-format DJing means playing hip-hop, country, and throwbacks in one night. Here's why it takes more skill than most people realize.

Open-format DJing means playing hip-hop, country, and throwbacks in one night. Here's why it takes more skill than most people realize.

DJ backup gear checklist: spare cables, a second copy of your music, power, and the small stuff that saves a gig when something fails.

Dead dance floor? Here's how to figure out what's wrong and get people dancing again without wrecking your set.