Breaking Down The Avalanches Since I Left You: A Track-by-Track Guide Since I Left You came out in 2000 and it still sounds like nothing else. The Melbourne duo — Robbie Chater and Darren Seltmann — built the entire album from samples. Not a few samples. Thousands of them, stitched together so carefully that the […]
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If you’ve ever built a track around a sample and wondered whether you need permission to release it — you do. Sample clearance is one of those things producers put off until it becomes urgent, and by then it can derail a release completely. This guide breaks down the process in plain terms so you
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Sampling is one of the most powerful tools a DJ or producer has. Done well, it can completely transform a track — pulling something from the past and making it feel urgent and new. This guide covers what sampling is, where it came from, how to actually do it, and what tools to use when
In an age where music streaming has seamlessly integrated into our daily routines, the demand for tailor-made and captivating music experiences has surged exponentially. Recognizing this evolving need, Spotify, a prominent music streaming platform, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation – the Spotify AI DJ. This pioneering feature is set to revolutionize the way users explore,
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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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What is EDM? The 10 main genres every DJ should know Editorial · Understanding the music “EDM” isn’t a genre — it’s an umbrella over dozens of them. Knowing the difference is the difference between guessing and building a set that actually flows. By The DJ Mixtape · Updated July 2026 · 9 min read
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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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