Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader Ep.90 Where To Get Music & How To Know What Genre A Track Is.
Mar 7, 2024
Learn where to find music as a DJ in 2024 - DJ Pools, Streaming, Email lists? Play the new game 'Add to Playlist' and guess genres of tracks. Discover benefits of DJ pools, local music storage, and strategies for using streaming services. Dive into track genres, energy levels, and engaging with listeners.
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Lower Expectations for Mixes
- Lower your expectations when creating mixes, especially for recorded content meant for social media.
- Step back, sleep on it, and come back fresh to improve your mixes and regain motivation.
Streaming Tops DJ Music Sources
- Streaming is now the top music source for DJs in 2024, overtaking DJ pools for the first time.
- This shift illustrates how digital consumption habits influence DJ music sourcing more than traditional downloads.
Use DJ Pools for Ownership
- Use DJ pools to download music you actually own and can transfer between devices.
- DJ pools offer DJ-friendly edits like extended intros ideal for mixing and are made by DJs for DJs.