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.

Technique

Mixing, reading rooms, building sets

Culture

History, scenes, the music that matters

Career

Gigs, promotion, the working reality

01Essential reads

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02Browse by topic

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Technique

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Technique

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

The working reality

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

All articles.

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

February 8, 2023
Elevate Your DJ Mixes with These Proven Techniques
December 23, 2022
Life Hacks for the Touring DJ
March 14, 2022
DJ Tips – Top 10 Questions Beginner DJs Ask.
March 14, 2022
DJing For Beginners
February 11, 2022
How To Get More DJ Bookings
October 22, 2021
How Much Do DJs Earn?
October 21, 2021
A guide to the best listening bars around the globe.
October 14, 2021
Where to buy vinyl records online – A 2021 store guide
September 15, 2021
How to promote your DJ mix online – Complete guide
August 17, 2021
Chicago House DJs- the 10 most influential DJs from the birthplace of House music.