EDITORIAL Updated May 2026

Technique. Culture.
Career.

For working DJs, by a working DJ. Thirty years behind the decks — technique guides, music culture, and the honest realities of life as a professional DJ. No algorithms. No sponsored content.

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Culture

History, scenes, the music that matters

Career

Gigs, promotion, the working reality

01Essential reads

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Harmonic mixing, beatmatching, EQ, effects, reading a room, building a set from start to finish. The craft of DJing — explained properly.

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Culture

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Culture

The scenes, the sounds, the stories. Chicago house, drum and bass, UK garage, techno — the history behind the music that fills DJ boxes worldwide.

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Career

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Career

Getting gigs, promoting yourself, B2B DJing, residencies, building a following. The practical side of making DJing work as a profession — from someone who’s done it.

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03The archive

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Every technique guide, cultural deep-dive, and career piece we’ve written — updated regularly.

September 20, 2023
How to Clear a Sample: A Comprehensive Guide for DJ Producers
September 20, 2023
A DJs Guide To Sampling Music
August 24, 2023
Embracing the Era of Spotify AI DJ: Personalized Music Discovery Redefined
August 5, 2023
Ron Hardy – From Disco to Acid House
August 2, 2023
Afrika Bambaataa: The Pioneer of Hip Hop and Electronic Dance Music
August 1, 2023
The World’s Best DJs who Shaped the Electronic Dance Music Landscape
July 15, 2023
What is EDM? An In-Depth Exploration of the 10 Main Genres of Electronic Dance Music
July 13, 2023
How to be a House Party DJ
June 9, 2023
Behind the Turntables: Pro Djing Techniques
June 8, 2023
Spinning Success: Essential Tips for Making It as a DJ in the Competitive Music Industry