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American music industry analyst and critic Bob Lefsetz has repeatedly stated that streaming services are the new radio. Youtube, Spotify and Soundcloud are increasingly putting people on to new music. Personally, I agree. I probably haven’t turned on a radio for over a year. It’s predictable, generic and not exactly representative of what’s really going on in the new electronic music scene. While the algorithms aren’t perfect, streaming services get an idea of your preferences/taste and cue up songs that you might be interested in. While terrestrial radio is telling you should listen to, web-based streaming sites like SoundCloud seem to suggest music you might want to hear. Recently while posting up on Luxxury’s new “Night Fever” download, I was led to some really great tunes that I otherwise might have missed. I stopped at five, but I could have gone on for hours more. (Note: Because of my starting point, this list is nu-disco centric, but I’ve had similar experiences with most genres. HERE’S WHERE I STARTED: Bee Gees “Night Fever” (Luxxury Re-Edit) https://soundcloud.com/luxxury/bee-gees-night-fever-luxxury AND HERE’S WHERE I WENT 1. Bryan Ferry “Don’t Stop The Dance” (Todd Terje Remix) I had not heard this before, definitely a good find. https://soundcloud.com/toddterje/bryan-ferry-don-t-stop-the 2. Copyshop_The Entertainer (LTJ Xperience remix) Haven’t really heard this since it dropped. It’s fire though. https://soundcloud.com/fredberthet/c 3. Escort – Makeover (JKriv Remix) Heard this before, but whatever- I’m jammin again to the 90s disco house vibes. https://soundcloud.com/deepanddisco/escort-makeover-jkriv-remix 4. Goldroom feat. Chela – Fifteen (Final DJs When We Were Young Remix) Been sleeping on Gold Panda. Heard good things, now I’ve finally heard them. And it’s a free download! https://soundcloud.com/finaldjs/goldroom-feat-chela-fifteen 5. Kris Menace Presents Stars On 33 – Something You Can Feel (Reverso 68 Remix) I don’t know how I haven’t heard this before. It’s like “Get Lucky” but not “Get Lucky”. I need it now. https://soundcloud.com/eskimorecordings/kris-menace-presents-stars-on Not bad for one run! My memory was refreshed on two tracks, I discovered three more, and one of them was a free download. And no commercials! I’d just be mad if I turned on the radio. Bonus: When writing up this post I discovered this https://soundcloud.com/leftside-wobble/masters-in-france-playin-with Source: magneticmag.com

gotta love Korg

nah they don't, thats why i reckon they'll just get a hot chick to do it

A lot of DJs out there are reluctant to start seriously producing. They all know that’s what they “should” do to get to the next level, but many put it off as something they can get to “tomorrow”. Beatport recently published a link to London’s Point Blank production school’s “Five Reasons DJs Need To Produce”, which we’ve sourced for you to read below. Here’s an excerpt of what Beatport had to say about it: This makes quite a bit of sense. Think about it – Today, everybody essentially has access to the same music library. How do you separate yourself from the herd? Instead of having rare records in your sets these days, you now need original content to really make you stand out. Production may be the new investment in your DJ career that collecting records once was. Here are Point Blank’s Five Reasons Why DJs Need To Produce Music: 1.) You need to understand production to be able to remix other people’s tracks. Remixes are common currency to getting noticed as a new producer. You may not get paid for delivering your first remix but if it is released on a decent label or respected artist it will give you a valuable degree of exposure and kudos. 2.) In order to be able to secure regular gigs and take your DJ career to the next level you need an agent and/or manager. As a new DJ an agent won’t consider taking you on unless you have a decent following on social media and regular releases coming out. 3.) While it’s true that most established artists are making the lion’s share of their income through gigs and shows (versus recording income), you need releases out to ‘tour’ in the same way as a live act. 4.) Through amazing developments in products and digital DJing, barriers to entry have been lowered and now everyone knows someone that DJs. Being able to create original material and re-edits that no one else has for your mixes and developing a creative live show that you can ‘perform’ enable you to stand out from the crowd. 5.) Learning how to produce gives you flexibility and a pathway to progression with huge potential. i.e. you might start off as an electronic producer releasing on underground labels but in 10 years time be producing pop acts and working with other artists. Owning recording and publishing copyright’s is also your retirement plan as, as strange as it might sound to you now, the reality is you probably won’t feel like DJing in clubs when you’re over 50. So what are your thoughts on this? Do DJs need to produce in order to break out of their local bars and into the major new electronic music scene? Is production the new collecting records? Source: magneticmag.com

You can usually tell a lot about about a DJ by looking at the equipment they use- genre of music, experience level, mixing style, etc. But you can also gain perspective on the DJ’s more personal characteristics like socioeconomic status, social anxieties and IQ. One quick glance at a DJ’s set up can be more revealing than hacking their twitter account. So take a look at the equipment thumbnails below, and learn some valuable insight on your favorite DJs. 1. DJ NOT SO MUCH Turntables and an old beat up battle mixer are this DJ’s weapon of choice. He thought he was going to be the next Q-Bert until he discovered medical marijuana and drum & bass. He’s over thirty, has no idea who Avicii is, and weeps at Bassnectar shows. 2. DJ BLACKDEVIL THUMBDRIVE Simplicity and minimalism are this DJ’s themes. He wears a black leather motorcycle jacket, dates models, and remixes Lana Del Rey all day. His regimen is rigid- surf in the morning; Pilates in the afternoon. He drinks precisely one vodka soda per month and visits bondage clubs to let off some steam. Bed-wetting is an issue and gray hair is mandatory. 3. DJ THIS GUY Don’t let the color coordination trick you into thinking this DJ is African-American. He’s either Persian or Orange County white. He learned how to DJ on iTunes. Virtual DJ is now his life, but when he was a teenager he was Eminem’s number one Stan. 4. DJ SERATOHOLIC Genre jumping, party rockin’ and mash ups are this DJs specialty. Every party is closed out with Journey or Sinatra’s “New York, New York”. They have a slight drinking problem, but chalk it up to being ‘part of the scene’. January 1, 2012 was the last time they gigged. 5. DJ RICH DAD He’s got every piece of modern DJ equipment in his rig and his residency is his fraternity. His Dad doesn’t buy him tickets to festivals, he buys him set times. After the EDM bubble bursts, he’ll invest his gig money in Halliburton and start a war in a small third world country. Hip hop terrifies him. 6. DJ NOT A DJ This laptop exclusive DJ type first discovered music in biology class trying to figure out how human cheek cells react to noise. He looks like he’s crying during his DJ sets because he’s struggling with the concept of rhythm. His dream is to rescue the Krewella sisters from an evil dragon. 7. DJ SUPREME REDUNDANCEE These DJs put CDJ-2000s, a DJM-900 nexus, and a SL4 on their talent rider but really only need 2 channels and their laptop. Expect to hear A LOT of filter effects, the one feature they know how to operate. Midi controllers are a no-no because one USB port is dedicated to charging their iPhone so they can facebook and take selfies. Electro was their first genre; now they say they play tech-house, meaning they still play electro. Source: magneticmag.com

DJs often forget that they are booked first and foremost to do a job- play great music. You’re not there to party, get laid, or take cool selfies on Instagram. The digital age has rushed in an increasing amount of jokers to EDM culture- all who want to be rock stars without learning how to rock. Success is hard fought, and your card can get pulled quicker than you can say “Serato”. So in case you need some help increasing the suck, here are five great ways to tank your DJ career: 1. ACT UNPROFESSIONAL The quickest way to get fired from a gig is by being unprofessional. Clubs and bars are businesses, and they are hiring you to do a job- that includes being on time, prepared and treating co-workers with respect. Word travels fast, and if you show up late, demand drinks on arrival and always forget your music library, well . . . goodbye next gig. 2. GET WASTED Having a few drinks at a gig is one of the perks of being a DJ, but never get wasted. Stay in control! Your job is to DJ, read the crowd and make people lose their minds with your tunes mixed to perfection (yes, even if you DJ in Ableton). The end of the night is also a good time to network with promoters (especially if you killed it!). You’re not going slur your way to success. 3. PLAY THE SAME SET EVERY NIGHT Any DJ is going to have his or her “go to” mixes and tracks that can really get the crowd hyped. But remember, you are managing space and time with your music. Every night is different, your set should be to. Promoters and fans will catch on to “DJ Same Set Sammy’ with a quickness- guaranteed you’ll be begging for a job at a local sports bar within a month. 4. DEVELOP AN EGO The great DJ AM always said “Starve the ego, feed the soul”. Nothing is worse then a cocky dickhead who shows up thinking he’s God’s gift to music. Not to get all spiritual, but remember you’re usually playing music made by others- channel their creative processes, feed off the energy of the crowd. Only when you develop your humility will greatness come. 5. BE A DOUCHE The DJ game is cutthroat, but patience is key- Don’t buy social media followers, under cut DJ’s rates, or book gigs by blackmailing promoters (it happens). People will know what you’re doing, and your reputation precedes you. Let your career evolve naturally. Work hard and people will notice. And by now we shouldn’t need to say this- don’t take your shirt off during sets! Source: magneticmag.com

Im actually not suprised by this is all it takes to get a set these days, they'll probably end up going with the hot chick that looks good behind the decks This, times a million, I think its close to being at peak "the in thing to do" so hopefully within the next 6-12 months something else will come along and take its place am also looking forward to this as well ^ and i agree with what eggs has said, looks like we will be going through that stage again sometime soon

100% correct. i wouldn't for a second think that this is because of the dj / dance community unfortunately No, but they have kept it going since it was supposed to be all but dead a few years back. Vinyl still doing nicely in the underground too. I'm doing my part

i actually dont know half of that list, i see the usual punters on their, but yeah, dont half a lot of it

i mainly use beatport, if i cant find something on their, ill check iTunes, usually pretty good for it

bout time, haven't much from this guy in a while

Garts bro, good to see you moving on up

you're never too old to produce EDM

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

everybody should join, and get ready for FNCP

OH YEAH BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna be the 1st to announce right here that my plane tickets are BOOKED!!!!!!!!!! Get into Melbourne around 12.20pm on Thursday March 20th

Welcome dude, we like to keep this section for introductions only, be sure to post your set in the trance section of the forum if you want people to comment on it, and a lot of us will have our soundcloud links in our signatures, enjoy your stay

Yea I guess the soundcloud idea is making more sense, big ups to Gandy and caps. Will the live streaming still be functioning and we just get rid of the radio loop?

I FNCP it every week, I know for a fact I use it all the time for streaming, these days it's the only source of streaming that I have, I wouldn't want that to go

Re listen to the 1st minute, it's there

Just confirmed with work that I'll be taking time off from march 20-27th of next year, whether I'm still at this job or not, nothing is keeping me from le meat

Few samples are as entertaining or memorable as Porter Robinson’s “100% in the bitch”, Skrillex’s “Call 911 Now” from First Of The Year (Equinox) is one of them. While not particularly new, I felt it was definitely worth sharing as until recently I actually didn’t know where Sonny got that surprisingly fitting and particularly disturbing sound bit. So here you go, now you know, this crazy lady yelling at skaters is more famous than you. I wonder if she knows that Skrillex made her famous. Source: youredm.com

I've been lucky enough to see daft punks, etienne de cresy and justices live shows, pretty dope

unfortunately Sol, this is one of those situations like everyone else has said, your just gonna have to put up with it, either that or find somewhere else to dj, i would bet for a fact that there isn't 1 dj out there that hasn't had this problem before