If you’ve spent any time digging into the roots of house music, you’ve come across the name Ron Hardy. And if you haven’t — well, you should. Because without Ron Hardy, the music we love sounds a whole lot different. Possibly doesn’t exist at all in the form we know it. This is the story […]
Some names just keep coming up when you talk about where modern music came from. Afrika Bambaataa is one of them. Born Kevin Donovan in the South Bronx in 1957, he went from running with one of New York’s most notorious street gangs to becoming one of the most important figures in the history of
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Electronic dance music didn’t emerge fully formed from a vacuum. It was built track by track, night by night, by a relatively small group of DJs who understood something about music and community that the mainstream hadn’t caught up with yet. This is a look at ten of the most important figures in that story
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EDM is a broad label that gets applied to a lot of different things, not all of which sound anything like each other. That’s because it’s less a single genre than a shorthand for a sprawling ecosystem of electronic music styles, each with its own history, culture and sonic logic. This guide covers the ten
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DJing a house party is a different skill set to playing a club. The crowd is closer, the vibe is more personal, and you can’t hide behind production value — it’s just you, the music and the room. Get it right and you’ll be the reason people are still talking about the night a week
Ableton Live has become an indispensable tool for DJ producers worldwide. With its powerful features and intuitive interface, this software has revolutionised the way DJs and producers create and perform music. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the ins and outs of Ableton Live, providing you with the knowledge and skills to
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Whether you’re picking up a controller for the first time or looking to tighten up skills you’ve already developed, the fundamentals are the same: learn your equipment, build a library worth playing, master the technical basics, and develop the instincts that come from playing in front of people. This guide covers all of it in
The world of music is a highly competitive industry, and making it as a DJ requires more than just a passion for music. It takes hard work, dedication, and an understanding of the industry’s ins and outs. As a DJ, you need to stay ahead of the curve, always looking for ways to enhance your
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If you’ve been in the DJ game for even a short while, you’ve likely heard of Ableton Live. A powerhouse in the world of music production and live performances, Ableton is equally potent when it comes to creating DJ mixes. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of Making DJ Mixes in Ableton,
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Updated for 2026 Rotary mixers are still one of the most misunderstood parts of DJ culture. To some people they look like stripped-back boutique toys for house DJs with expensive records. To other DJs they’re the most musical way to mix, full stop. The truth sits somewhere in the middle — and if you’re thinking
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