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We want to introduce you to our guest writer today, Chicago’s own Greg #Feelgood. These are his words. As a…
Yes, “Revenge of the Nerds” may be a cult-film classic from the ’80s, but it’s a title that’s also quite…
By Kat Bein For Deorro, in life and in art, struggle seems to be par for the course. In fact,…
By Bethany Weems & Joylyn Phoenix Rothbury, Mich. – The Electric Forest Festival lit up Michigan’s picturesque west coast these…
It’s graduation time again… meaning plenty of ceremonies and parties on tap for mobile entertainers to play. So we decided…
One of the sure highlights heading into this year’s Movement Detriot was Joel Zimmerman’s TESTPILOT solo debut, but unfortunately, Mother…
For those who tuned into the latest edition of Pete Tong’s weekly Essential Mix series, you may have witnessed what…
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In being careful to remain relevant and appealing to younger generations, mobile jock Kevin Porter in Rock Hill, S.C., says…
In the Midst of a Genre Resurgence, Berlin’s Ellen Allien Gets Back to Basics & Takes the “Techno Bros” Back…
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Many events have stemmed from Burning Man and blossomed into gatherings and eventually into larger events and festivals. Some of…
Steve Moody has owned his own DJ business in the greater Baltimore area for more than a decade. With the…
It’s every mobile DJ’s nightmare, but suddenly Mike Mahoney realized he was not dreaming. The father of a bride for…
Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklöw may not be household names, but if you’ve been anywhere near the main stage of…
Miami – Once again, Bayfront Park got lit up by three days of electronic-music craziness in the form of Ultra…
Staten Island, N.Y. — Like many in the New York metropolitan area, Mike Kazis’ path to the DJ profession ran…
The iHeartRadio Lounge at W South Beach is set to make its return to Miami Music Week on March 23-24,…
Last August, Mark Haggerty had a groom from hell. “What made him a Groomzilla is that he wanted all the…
Studio Boom: KRK’s sub family.
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Anaheim, Calif. – My annual trek to Southern California for the Winter NAMM show with DJ Times editor Jim Tremayne…
Here are some tips from business owners — both iconic and otherwise — to provide some inspiration for the coming…
The latest mixing plug-in from iZotope is Neutron and, in some ways, it picks up where Ozone—the Boston-based company’s mastering…
In the percolating world of electronic-dance music, a young artist can make the jump from learning the ins and outs…
At the moment, Alfie Granger-Howell and Nick Harriman are spending most of their studio time in a somewhat distracted manner.…
Sioux Falls, S.D. — Good thing Chris Hintz’s high-school principal knew he loved music. Otherwise, Hintz might have another career.…
Every couple of years or so, Spectrasonics comes out with a new virtual instrument that I know I must have. Keyscape…
The DJ career of Dean Goninen began when he was in high school, before he had a driver’s license. “Thankfully,”…
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It’s not every day that a world-conquering recording artist personally texts you to confirm an interview—but as the appointed time…
At the DJ Expo in Atlantic City this past August, dozens of seminars designed to educate and inspire attendees did…
At the moment I’m writing this article, I find myself just weeks away from making January travel arrangements for Anaheim,…
We asked several mobile jocks throughout the country about the best DJ gig for which they ever performed. Not necessarily…
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As I’ve noted before on these pages, it truly is a great time to be a musician or producer. Not…
Since moving from Bangladesh to California in his childhood, Sanjoy has turned music into a universal language. After getting his…
Jacob Plant teamed up with Stylo G to release their dancehall heater “Bike Engine” to massive success across the radio…
Since its debut in spring 2015, San Diego’s CRSSD Festival has become a semi-annual fixture on the SoCal electronic scene.…
After making the rounds in many a booty-tech set over the past 12 months, Will Clarke & DJ Funk’s top…
Boys and beats in the hills of West Virginia: The Honcho Summer Campout 2016 has come and gone, leaving a…
Hercules has been making efficient and affordable DJ gear for nearly two decades now. And the French brand, owned by…
iZotope VocalSynth Plug-In Since the 1970s, artists and producers have been looking to create interesting vocal treatments using various technology…
Given John Digweed’s considerable impact on electronic-music culture, there really is no better fitting name for his label than Bedrock.…
Brian Buonassissi, managing partner at B-Boy Productions, has been in the mobile business long enough to have an opinion on…
As fast as technology seems to move, from time to time I’m reminded about how slowly some seemingly obvious ideas…
In today’s digital age of click-and-drag, many believe that American copyright law is outdated and, according to David Gunkel, a…
As befitting a guy who’s spent over a quarter of a century making and playing various strains of machine-tooled,…
It was just over two years ago that the seemingly always-growing, Rhode Island-based inMusic Brands added Denon DJ to its…
Dirtybird’s annual summer set of BBQ tour stops kicks off in just a few weeks, and the lineups for each…
As everyone knows by now, Prince Rogers Nelson passed away this past April 21. He was 57. When you consider…
Call it fate, but Lee Foss’ perfect alignment in the universe of dance music may as well have been written…
Anaheim, Calif.—After 10 years DJing at a club—Lechuga’s Hacienda, back in the day when DJs had their own parking spots—and…
Michigan-based DJ Corey Rusch has a familiar story. His dad, a member of a band, saw the popularity of live…
Like moths to a flame, thousands of ravers once again flocked to Miami for the annual party pilgrimage of Miami…
While techno’s origins may lie in the dark crevices of dingy clubs, this past weekend’s SXMusic Festival in Saint Martin…
Waterloo, Wis.—To get to the beginning of Scott Quimby’s DJ journey, one has to go back to the summer of…
If anyone hit the rising EDM scene at the right moment, it was Joey Youngman. Releasing energetic electro-house tracks as…
This past New Year’s Eve, a stampede of New York’s finest headed down into the Bushwick underworld for BangOn!’s brain-melting…
Two of dance music’s most iconic and enduring entities come together for Naples #GU41: James Lavelle, he of UNKLE and…
Over the past few years, Croatia’s Hideout Festival has become one of Europe’s most revered events, and its newly announced…
Los Angeles – “Duke Dumont Live Sold Out,” the marquee at the Hollywood Palladium reads on a sweltering October evening…
In last month’s issue of DJ Times, Part 1 of my annual DJ Expo Wrap-Up included useful tips from “All-Star MCs”…
Beyond BKN: Garry Rothstein’s Trio DJs has expanded. Brooklyn, N.Y. – Garry Rothstein started DJing at the ripe old age…
Hot on the heels of the event’s fifth anniversary earlier this summer, the lineup for Hideout Festival’s 2016 installment has…
Top takeaways from popular Expo sessions benefit Pro DJs in Atlantic City and beyond. DJs eager to improve their skills and learn new tricks flocked…
Friday, October 2. 3:45 PM PST It’s been 45 minutes since we’ve parked our car and my tent has just…
DJ Bob Carpenter of Main Event Weddings in Greenville, R.I., recently said that he might just eat at McDonald’s from now…
New York City – While some people spend their entire lives searching for their place, Andrew Rayel managed to find…
On the title track of her latest LP Rebel Heart, Madonna smugly quips, “I’ve spent some time as a narcissist…
The ladies of Mini Viva left their hearts in Tokyo, but it was impossible for me not leave a part…
For Roland Klinkenberg, there’s no better means of exploration than the spirit of techno. On his latest LP Construct, Klinkenberg…
In The Studio With The Orb The Orb has been making music for 25 years now, with group co-founder Alex…
Ten Ways to Make Your DJ Expo a Rewarding Experience That You Can Take to the Bank DJ Times and…
Chauvet DJ will kick off DJ Expo 2015 with a bang next week with the debut of its new D-Fi…
There isn’t anyone quite as deserving of the title Rave King as HARD Events founder Gary Richards. After cutting his…
By Bethany Weems, Joylyn Phoenix & Kayla Bultema Rothbury, Mich. – This past July 25-28, Electric Forest brought nearly 40,000 fans…
He may playing in Brooklyn, but there’s an air of “Uptown Funk” anywhere Mark Ronson lays his head. Currently behind…
At the heart of electronic music (and for that matter, numerous other modern music genres) is the venerable synthesizer. And…
When it comes to generating leads for his business, Kevin Porter of Elite Entertainment in Rock Hill, S.C., says that DJs who…
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Call it a second wind, reinvention, or new life; but however you slice it, Dubfire has built a dance legacy…
Tiësto has partnered with Your Shot USA to give aspiring US DJs the chance to perform with him in Las…
Living off the music industry is a commitment, and anyone who has drunk the Kool-Aid knows the struggle is real.…
Phoenix, Ariz. – A dozen of America’s top spinners will vie for a national championship this weekend in the Red…
This month’s column finds Boston’s Paul Dailey taking on Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol S8 MK2 controller and Atlanta’s Reed Dailey…
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It’s no stretch to call Matthew Koma the voice of EDM. Over the past few years, the Brooklyn-born artist has…
San Diego – Just when you’d think there were too many festivals in America and, worse, they were all starting…
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