Welcome to the August 2020 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs.…
2020 may have been a year riddled with a steady barrage of bad news but Pioneer DJ has just delivered…
In the DJ industry, we are always looking for new ways to stand out and market ourselves so we can…
Following up their recent album single “Back To You” featuring Sara Diamond, Adventure Club strikes again with “High Like This”…
Wasting no time after unveiling “Somewhere” with Shallou featuring Woven In Hiatus, Slow Magic has teamed up with Manila Killa…
Already considered one of the most talented producers in the world of electronic dance music receiving high praise from Porter…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
As we all know, DJs around the world are hurting from canceled gigs and loss of income due to COVID-19.…
Coming as somewhat of a surprise, Armin van Buuren has announced he had teamed up with JBL becoming an integral…
After much speculation following AEG Presents beginning furloughs and cutbacks in spending due to COVID-19, AEG/Goldenvoice has made it official…
Welcome to the June edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each…
Still buzzing off the release of “Nobody Like You” with Vera Blue in addition to announcing the release date for…
If you’re an EDM fan scanning the web, you’ve probably already seen the question posed on several platforms: Who is…
Following the enormous success of the first Digital Mirage Festival, Los Angeles based independent electronic music brands Proximity and Brownies…
When the coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
For many years, John Walter, father of Elite Entertainment’s Mike Walter, occupied a crucial role in the DJ Expo ecosystem:…
A lot can change in nine years. And if you listen to Amtrac’s much-loved 2011 debut, Came Along, and then…
When the coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
When the coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
With tour and festival dates canceled for the foreseeable future due to the devastating coronavirus pandemic, DJs from across the…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
After continuing to tug at fan’s heartstrings with the release of the acoustic version of “Potions,” SLANDER and Said The…
Gather around Night Bass fans, Flava D has taken the time to work her magic on AC Slater and Chris…
Welcome to the second edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help DJs build wedding playlists. Don’t miss…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
We all know how damaging the spread of COVID-19 has been to our businesses. But now is the perfect time…
When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
Things just aren’t the same without Miami Music Week leading into Ultra Music Festival to open dance music fan’s beloved…
In my last column, we talked about DJ marketing — creating a go-to-market strategy. The first order of business is…
At time when bass music’s popularity is showing no signs of slowing down, the genre’s more melodic side has begun…
SXM Festival has finalized its 2020 lineup and will open its gates this March 11-15 for an impressive fourth edition…
Take about the ultimate one-two punch, J. Worra has officially made her debut on Gorgon City’s Realm Records in addition…
By Dan Blankowski My “Dano’s Monday Funnies” weekly DJ newsletter has it roots in the ’80s when I had a…
At the start of October 2017 I was blissfully unaware of the fact that I was critically ill. I was…
Wedding toasts need not be a crapshoot. The tipsy Maid of Honor who drops the F-bomb; the Best Man who…
Everyone can benefit from a company logo review. It’s the first point of reference a client will encounter. That’s the…
Just in time for the Love Regenerator himself has struck again with the one and only Calvin Harris unveiling two…
On the eve of what can easily be considered the biggest day of his young career with this release of…
There’s an old saying when it comes to competitor analysis: Average people learn from their mistakes, but smart people learn from…
These first dance wedding songs come courtesy of the Music Mixologists at Ambient DJs in East Windsor, New Jersey. Owned…
If you’re one who has their finger on the pulse of the world of electronic dance music, you’re quite familiar…
Choosing school dance songs requires lots of research. While the kids are still familiar with the top 40 / top…
Effective talent recruitment is among the most important aspects of any DJ company — but especially for Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ…
Gather around bass music lovers, Canada’s Ever After Music Festival has just unleashed its colossal lineup for 2020! Returning to…
Looking at the Pioneer DDJ-200, it reminds me that as DJs, we live in time when DJ controllers seem to…
Here’s a wedding DJ tip: A bride asks “What is a good alternative to the traditional father-daughter dance?” We tend…
Yesterday, Tracy Young won a Grammy in the category of Best Remixed Recording for the Tracy Young Pride remix of…
Wedding industry 2020: the beginning of the end? That was the gist when Mike Fernino, owner of Music in Motion…
Anaheim, Calif. – The annual Winter NAMM 2020 show filled the Anaheim Convention Center with more than 115,000 attendees. A major…
Las Vegas – It’s an afternoon Elrow Party at Sin City’s Encore Beach Club. Fisher’s finishing up his set, but…
Unless you started your DJ career working for a polished-up multi-op, we’ve all had embarrassing DJ setups — you have…
Previously, Kurtus Nichols, owner of K-Sound Entertainment in Crooksville, Ohio, wrote about how to build rapport at weddings. This month, he…
Getting a song added to an editorial or algorithmic playlist on Spotify can help boost streams and lead to more…
Dan Quinn recently returned from his first “DJC” Experience in Scottsdale, AZ. This is part 2 of his experiences at…
The DJ mixer is a centerpiece in your setup. It’s the key to your programming, your instrument, and therefore the…
In advance of your New Year’s Eve parties, it’s difficult to anticipate your crowd — you don’t know how old…
While there only a few days that remain in the wild year that was 2019, when the clock strikes midnight…
Continuing to add to his evergrowing discography, Oliver Heldens has unleashed his latest dancefloor weapon to close out the year…
You know you’ve done your job as a DJ at a holiday party when everyone goes home stoked and feeling…
It’s been quite some time since these two gave their newest collaboration a test run during Electric Daisy Carnival, but…
Looking for your festival fix? Well, Black Tiger Sex Machine’s recorded set from EDC Orlando should certainly do the track!…
French producer Habstrakt has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on 2019 with a barrage of high-octane release, but he isn’t…
With few exceptions, most of us got into this business because of a love of music, but it’s that very…
Still buzzing off the release of his recent The Kitty EP on his very own Slothacid imprint, Sacha Robotti is…
It was Allegra’s obvious passion for music and her desire to create fresh and honest music that initially caught the…
Here’s the misconception about millennials that I keep hearing from DJs: they have a bad rep for not wanting to…
The wait is finally over; this weekend Time Warp returns to New York as the house and techno powerhouse continues…
In this series of posts, “How to DJ a Wedding,” we’ll go through the intricacies and attributes of a flawless…
In our “DJing Passport” series, we’ll offer a global perspective of the DJ scene — city by city. This first…
The reign of GRiZ continues. While he has made a name for himself for always bringing the funk, GRiZ has…
Mike Wieder, owner of Ultimate Sounds Entertainment in New Jersey, has DJed at thousands of events over the years, with…
In 2001, I created a training system for wedding and event DJs called The 1% Solution. Over the years, as…
Fresh off the release of her enchanting Homebound EP, Nora En Pure has returned with a remix of one of…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Held this past Oct. 16-20, the 24th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event delivered plenty of daily…
There is simply no hiding from Dillon Francis these days. Just a week after unveiling the hilarious music video for…
Pioneer DJ has released the DDJ-1000SRT, a professional CDJ-and-mixer unit developed specifically with Serato users in mind. The 4-channel unit…
By Erik V. Miller When DJs, producers, and audio enthusiasts think of studio monitors they often consider worthy brands like…
Atlanta – The 6th annual Imagine Music Festival took over the Atlanta Motor Speedway this past Sept. 19-22. The independent…
It’s official, DJ Shadow has revealed he has a new album on the way with the release of its single,…
After lighting up the festival circuit all summer long with this refreshing style of production, Noizu follows up his recent…
It’s official, Armin van Buuren’s seventh artist album on its way! The Dutch icon has revealed his new album Balance…
While most people prepared to enjoy a sun-soaked Labor Day weekend with traditional activities such as backyard BBQs, taking a…
If you’re looking to get a headstart on updating your favorite party playlist for this weekend, Kaskade has just made your…
Chauvet DJ will once again lead the way in event lighting by introducing a series of innovative and dynamic new…
Two of electronic music dance music’s big names have joined forces with The Chainsmokers and Illenium coming together for their…
Surprise, surprise! Skrillex has just dropped to of his most anticipated tracks coming in the form of his new Show…
Just in time for another wild weekend, Southern California production duo Niiko x SWAE have dropped their newest party anthem!…
The wait is finally over, the timeless collaboration between Thomas Bangalter, Alan Braxe and Benjamin Diamond, “Music Sounds Better With…
This weekend Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) will be invading its new home at the Northwest Chicago suburb of Hoffman…
Most people believe that being a “mobile DJ” or “entertainer” is all about creating a particular atmosphere for the couple…
After building a profile since 2011 that saw him release five albums and headline festival stages all over America, GRiZ…
SLANDER’s hot streak continues! While the electronic dance community is still buzzing over the release of “Love Is Gone” and…
By Jerry Bazata Each year thousands of entrepreneurs take the leap of faith. You did, remember? Dropping the full-time employment…
The biggest music festival (and most diverse) of the United States’ circuit prepares to invade the Empire Polo Club in…
Photo Credit: Gilbert Sanchez Coming off what was undoubtedly the biggest year of her career, Alison Wonderland looks to pick…
While a majority of the electronic dance music community is still trying to get back into the swing of things…
Spring has sprung so it only seems right that the blossoming Norwegian duo KREAM strikes again with their first release…
After what was undeniably a breakout year for Antwerp producer Taska Black in 2018, the blossoming talent battled quite a…