Read the Remix article on Channel 4 Radio DJ and son of the legendary BBC radio DJ John Peel, Tom Ravenscroft. Ravenscroft talks about digging for the great unsigned bands and having those “ah ha” discovery moments....
For more than 20 years, Junior Vasquez has been one of the most prominent figures on the global dance-music and clubbing scene. Growing up around New...
Last month, we covered some basic questions and concepts about using Ableton Live 6 as a DJ tool. If you missed that issue, you can always read it and...
Read the online-only exclusive Remix article in the “32 Sure Things for 2007” feature on up-and-coming DJ, Aaron LaCrate. He talks about his signature “gutter music” and the Baltimore music scene....
People probably think that we listen to just metal, says Frank Delgado, whose black beanie, black coat, black goatee and black Chuck Taylors with black...
In recent years, many people have predicted that DJing and live music would get back together after a long, nasty divorce. Besides several notable exceptions,...
Although this is the Digital DJ column, and there are loads of things to cover about the digital realm, it's time to get back to basics. Regardless of...
Visually speaking, good stage lighting can make or break a show. A well-designed lighting system and expertly programmed lighting cues can make your performance...
Unless you've been hiding in a cave for the past several years, you've certainly heard of Ableton's groundbreaking live-performance loop software, Live....
Radio has always been very important to me as an equal-share aspect of what I do in the music world, so that being a DJ in clubs or playing at parties...
Welcome to the first in a series of columns dedicated to the emerging digital DJ field. This is a very exciting time to be involved in music. Many of...
Each month, this column tackles a different issue or topic relevant to turntablists and DJs, but, often, you readers have questions of your own and, rightly...
Unlike your studio or rehearsal space, where you have complete control of how your band sounds, when you play at a club (especially a small financially...
For every DJ, having the ability to flawlessly mix records and maintain clean transitions between tracks is what it's all about. Whether it's a short...
I was lucky to grow up in a household that had a lot of music going on all the time. My dad was always listening to music, and he was an avid hi-fi electronics...
Most DJs learn to scratch by observing others. As a budding turntablist, I obsessively watched video footage of scratching, eager to pick up some new...
With a laptop music system and a portable P.A. package, it's possible to play almost any type of venue. Unfortunately, that means you're still tethered...
Since the early '90s, I've been listening to mixtapes by DJs such as Ron G., Chill Will, Triple C, Doo Wop, Kid Capri and Buckwild, the people who really...
Beat-mixing skills are the foundation of any great DJ. Subtract the ability to beat-match songs, and you are nothing more than a human jukebox. But as...
There are many wonderful locations to play out and have your music heard besides the clubs for example, park festivals, boardwalks, house parties, college...
With so many great bands champing at the bit to play decent venues, club owners have little incentive to actually pay a band to play. In fact, in cities...
In my experience, only one thing truly sets a DJ apart: programming! The way a set is put together is crucial to a great night. Many times, new DJs are...
The turntable is an instrument? But you're just playing records! So goes the claim of the naysayer of turntablism as an art. DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies...
For musicians, few things are worse than playing to an empty room. People don't want to practice long hours and spend time setting up for a show only...
Given the many ways to exploit a good live recording, not recording your set is like flushing cash down the toilet. For example, a live recording can...
From the Technology Partner exhibits to the daily Beatport Pool Parties, RHMIA reached new heights—and attendance of more than 10,000 throughout the weekend! And stars such as Richie Hawtin, A-Trak, Francois K, Mark Farina, Talib Kweli and others all stopped in to be part of the action. See it all—including show reports, photos and exclusive Guitar Center Sessions at Remix Hotel videos—at remixhotel.com!
TREASURE HUNT
JUNIOR VASQUEZ
EASY AS 1, 2, 6!
FRANK DELGADO
CHANCE MEETING
LIGHTING THE WAY
