Below are my favourite dance music radio stations, it’s a very subjective topic, so for now start by checking out my suggestions below which are all quality sites I spend a lot of time on but don’t be afraid to search for more sites that are tailored to your own music tastes.

When you are learning how to become a DJ it is important that you keep your finger on the pulse with regards to the latest music being played, often you will hear tracks before they are released to the public which puts you in the prime position for Read More…

A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music.

Dance music is divided into many genres in many different ways. These genres can be closely related styles and can often overlap. There are new styles, genres and subgenres appearing all the time. The beauty of dance music is there are no boundaries or set limitations, because of these new styles, genres and in particular sub-genres are appearing all the time. This is exactly why dance music genres Read More…

When I began Djing, the best way to find the latest DJ music was by trekking halfway across Melbourne to my record store on a Tuesday afternoon to meet the weekly shipment from overseas.

I would then spend literally the next couple of hours sorting through the “new releases” trying to find my next big tune before the guy next to me, or the guy next to him (it was first in best dressed) beat me to the punch. At the time it was a thrill but looking back now it seems like such a mission considering the widespread availability Read More…

A demo is the most important tool for your self-promotion. It demonstrates your style and ability to the masses. Once you really get going it is a good idea to do a new demo as often as possible to keep your sound and style fresh and up to date.

Make your demo as long as possible to keep it interesting and to demonstrate you can mix seamlessly for as long as required. Also, don’t load your demo with all the most popular tunes of the time. Instead, you need to be a step ahead finding the tunes that will Read More…

I often get asked what makes a good DJ; this can be difficult to answer as there are so many variables to consider.

As a general description I would say good DJs are perfectionists; no matter how good they are they thrive to be better. They want to be the best and are prepared to do whatever it takes to become the best!

For the purpose of this post I have tried to break down and list the top five things in no particular order that I consider important to becoming a good DJ.

What makes a good DJ   Read More…

Every DJ dreams of the glory of playing in front of thousands of screaming fans, but often the best opportunities for getting a foot in the door is through warm up sets before headliners.

There are very few DJs who understand the art of warming-up, and indeed, it is an art.

Understanding crowd psychology, human behavioural patterns and timing is just as important as track selection and mixing skills.

Sweedish DJ and producer Joel Mull has been warming up dancefloors all over North America  for Adam Beyer and his drumcode tour.

Below Joel shares his knowledge and tips on Read More…

In recent years there has been an influx of digital download stores popping up all over the internet. In this post I will rank my personal favourites and give you a little insight on each.

Before we get started, I should mention that when you are learning how to DJ and you begin to build your music collection, the last thing you want to do is source your music from the one place, you need to be spreading your wings as far as possible searching high and low for hidden gems. BUT be careful because it is highly addictive!Read More…

Dave Seaman

“Practice makes perfect, really. It is like learning to drive. First you practice DJing in your room, but when you get out on the road its a whole different thing. Being able to do it in front of a Read More…

Paul van Dyk

“When I started, DJs weren’t in the media, electronic music wasn’t in the sales charts, and a DJ was the freak in the corner that provided the music while other people had fun. So to do it, you must have been a freak and a Read More…