Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

The podcast covers topics such as DJ skills, attending an inspiring talk by Stephen Bartlett, dealing with annoying clubgoers, ranking favorite teenage songs, casual conversations and nostalgia, and favorite songs and artists.

In this entertaining podcast, Nico, CEO & Founder of Mixcloud, shares how DJs can use Mixcloud to grow their fanbase. Paul, founder of Inflyte, discusses the challenges of promo delivery for DJs and the impact of GDPR on promotional emails. Evan, CEO of 1001 Tracklists, talks about future plans for their platform and the importance of user contributions. Overall, the podcast offers valuable insights into the DJ industry and the role of these platforms.

Teedee, a DJ who went from local gigs to 84 million streams by age 22, discusses his rise to success, starting from DJing at age 16. He gained major label interest after a viral video and has since built a global audience. Teamed up with Bugzy Malone for a UK Top 10 track with 50 million Spotify streams. Has a major record deal, plans to release music with top house producers, and has launched his own label and events company.

Annabel, an experienced DJ, shares her journey of persistence and authenticity in building her brand. Topics include DJing on Twitch, the challenges of the industry, the importance of social media, and the reality of making money as a DJ. The hosts also discuss the game Crossway, finding favorite tracks, travel experiences, and the benefits of working independently.

A DJ shares their experience of landing a residency at a major club with the help of the podcast hosts. They discuss the importance of embracing the unpredictable nature of DJing and learning from failures. The podcast also covers topics such as building a portfolio, networking, and the stress involved in being booked for a main stage gig. The DJ's preparation for their first residency is discussed, including concerns about music genre and seeking advice. The podcast ends with the DJ sharing their journey of gaining confidence and receiving praise from renowned DJs.

Coco Bevan, a singer turned DJ, shares her journey from music to DJing, discussing the difficulties and opportunities she encountered along the way. She emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and talks about her aims going forward, including releasing songs in different genres, creating more DJ content, and performing more gigs.

DJ Joe Lobel shares his inspiring journey from driving a van to DJing with French Montana. He discusses how he utilized the pandemic to create consistent content and network in the hip-hop scene. Joe has gained a global following of over 350k, played shows in 15 countries, and supported world-class artists. The podcast explores his strategies during COVID, maximizing opportunities from sold-out shows, the benefits of specializing in hip hop, creating engaging DJ videos, and landing a gig with French Montana.

The podcast discusses the future of DJing and the challenges and opportunities that arise from technology in the industry. They also talk about their recent trip to London, the product development process at Pioneer DJ, and the impact of songs on DJing.

A DJ named Chapter & Verse shares his incredible journey of becoming one of the biggest tech house DJs in the world in his 40s. He talks about facing judgment, collaborating with famous DJs, and headlining shows globally. The importance of persistence and determination in the music industry is emphasized. The speakers also discuss ranking and discussing tracks, utilizing social media for market research, and the process of getting tracks signed and released.

Learn important DJ rules, how to handle club payments, and a hilarious Reddit drama. Discover the importance of getting paid upfront for gigs and navigating DJ fees. Rank hip hop songs and memories, explore the impact of hip hop, and discuss DJ courses and hardware updates. Gain insights into sharing mixes on social media, transitioning to house gigs, and the impact of Pioneer buying Serato.