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DJ Devious
Looking to be an even better DJ? Here’s your chance. DJ Mag and DJ Danny Avila have created a series of videos that will cover a variety of DJ techniques. In…
Ever wonder what makes a great DJ? I have. Every time we practice DJing, we’re all probably wondering how to improve. But, what standard of greatness are we reaching for?…
A little while ago, I told you about Edjing, an app for DJs by DJiT. Well, the tech company has just released its 6th iOS version. This latest instalment features…
Here’s a fun one for a Tuesday afternoon. Tell us which 5 records or songs you always have on hand. They might be the songs you always start your sets…
One of the most disappointing parts of working as a DJ is looking forward to a paying gig only to find out that it’s been cancelled. What do you do…
Have you ever really messed up while you were playing a set … like ejecting the wrong disc or dropping the headphones? Yeah, go ahead, admit it. We’ve all been…
DJs learn a lot from each other. That’s the great thing about being part of a DJ community. We share techniques that we’ve just figured out. We share tips on…
By now you’ve probably heard of Facebook Live. Now, DJs want to make use of that accessible format to showcase their mixes. The difficulty is that as soon as you…
I’ve written before about DJ techniques, some definitely definitely overused. Now, how about looking at one DJ technique that’s underused? Beat Jump. Are you familiar with it? Basically, beat jumping lets the…
Calvin Harris’ split with Taylor Swift didn’t seem to sideline him at all. Though maybe his relationship did provide him with lots of fodder. Should we be making connections between…