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Podcast #15: Olga Heijns, Laidback Luke’s Manager, Shares Her Journey

Olga Heijns drifted into the music industry just by virtue of going out and getting to know people, at a time when there was no real career path in dance music. Yet even before her current role (which includes managing Laidback Luke), she held positions at Sony Music, SoSoDef and Mushroom Records, forging a unique … Continued The post Podcast #15: Olga Heijns, Laidback Luke’s... »...

Friday Five: “No, You Can’t Bring Your Phone To The Dancefloor!”

Imagine nobody Shazaming your tracks when you DJ, nobody filming you unannounced or unasked, nobody thrusting their phone in your face and asking you to play a track from it. That is now becoming a “thing”, as some clubs start to ban phones… Read about it below, along with other stories that caught our eye … Continued The post Friday Five: “No, You Can’t Bring... »...

Festivals Grow As Clubs Continue To Decline, Says Report

More people than ever are attending live music events, with festivals showing the biggest increase in 2018 – however, the decline in nightclub venues is accelerating, with a number of high-profile closures around the world. This is according to a report issued by IMS, the International Music Summit, at the start of its annual IMS … Continued The post Festivals Grow As Clubs Continue... »...

SoundSwitch 1.9 Now Works With Denon DJ Prime Gear

Users of Denon DJ’s Prime 4, SC5000 Prime and SC5000M Prime hardware can now add lighting control software SoundSwitch to their DJ performances, thanks to version 1.9 of the app that has just been announced. SoundSwitch allows users to choreograph lighting displays with tracks in their collections, and have the light show automate during a … Continued The post SoundSwitch 1.9 Now... »...

4 Ways To Make Time For DJing (When You’ve Got A Day Job)

You know what gets in the way of DJing success Life, that’s what! You love DJing, but you know the truth… which is that your number one enemy is time. Are you making the mistake of not managing this situation, yet somehow expecting your DJing to improve anyway If so, it doesn’t matter how much … Continued The post 4 Ways To Make Time For DJing (When You’ve Got A... »...

Reloop Groove Blaster BT Is A Speaker For Wireless Partying & Portable DJing

Reloop has announced the Groove Blaster BT, a portable floor-standing Bluetooth speaker with high volume, an emphasis on bass, and a battery onboard, making it the kind of speaker that should prove ideal for off-grid, wireless partying. Two speakers can be paired via Bluetooth for a bigger party or even multi-room coverage, and remote control … Continued The post Reloop Groove Blaster BT... »...