Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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.

The hosts return to discuss music library management, including a new course. They also talk about the beef between Pioneer DJ and Denon. A game ranking the tracks from Disclosure's new album is played, and upcoming songs and events are discussed.

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This podcast discusses the exciting news of Pioneer DJ acquiring Serato DJ. They delve into the implications, concerns, and potential advancements resulting from this acquisition. They also touch on bad DJ advice, the importance of networking and social media, selecting dance anthems, experimenting with different genres, and the use of sync in DJing. They address the speculation and uncertainty surrounding the acquisition and emphasize the importance of supporting other DJs.

In this episode, Lawrence provides practical advice on how to prepare for a DJ gig. They also discuss Meta's new THREADS feature, the potential of a new social media platform for networking, the debate of whether DJs should play music they don't like, and DJ courses offered by Crossfader.