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How To Promote Yourself As A DJ In Your Local Market

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Imagine how many DJs are out there right now wanting the same things that you want? How many hardworking musicians are competing just to get recognition and be known both in their local market and globally? There are a lot, as a matter of fact there are more than you may even imagine. So what makes you standout? How are you able to promote yourself as a DJ in your local market?

Well, it takes more than just great talent to stand out and get noticed in the music business these days. That is why in order to be successful, it is important for you to know that no matter how great you are, you need to be able to come up with a substantial and steadfast marketing strategy.

Here are some techniques to help you efficiently promote yourself as a DJ in your local market:

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Best New Year’s Eve Parties of 2016

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Planning on where and how you and your friends can spend New Year’s Eve can be pretty challenging, so we have decided to pick some of the best NYE parties in the United States, giving you options and recommendations on on how to start your 2017 with a bang. We have listed them in alphabetical order by city:

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10 Of The Best DJ Groups In Underground Dance Music

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Two heads are certainly better than one, and the dance music circuit is surely no stranger to duos and trios who work great together both inside the studio and out in front of a crowd.

We decided to scour the vast selection of underground dance music acts to list 10 of the best DJ groups in the industry, listed below in alphabetical order:

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How To Balance A Day Job And A DJ/Producer Career

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The clock strikes 5 and everyone’s heading out for a good rest. Everyone but you! Well, you have to gather what’s left of your energy and get ready to go back to work for the rest of the night.

Nowadays, having multiple jobs is not unusual. Whether it’s for financial aid, gathering more experience, or working for the sake of doing what you love — spending most of your hours per day working can crack you up and trigger breakdowns.

Look at it this way: a nine-to-five job is already stressful enough so how much more energy does it take if you add DJing and music producing to the list? It can sometimes almost seem impossible to maintain your sanity. So how do you balance a day job and a DJ/production career?

We spoke to artists who have juggled day jobs and their music career when starting up and compiled a series of tips to bear in mind if you’re doing the same:

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6 Things You Should Know When Planning Your First Party

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Event planning can be stressful when done the wrong way, and sometimes stressful even when doing all the right steps. It is no surprise to us that Forbes listed “Event Coordinators” as the number 5th most stressful job for 2016, due to the number of logistics involved and things that could go wrong at any moment.

A single mistake can cause major setbacks and jeopardize your name or worse — your brand name. That is why it is essential to keep your ducks in a row and to know your basics before throwing your first party. These are tips based on experience curating events of all sizes and shapes for the better part of the last decade, ranging from club nights to festivals and warehouse parties to private events.
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Premiere: CJ Jeff Remix of Eddie Amador’s “6AM” Out On Yoshitoshi September 26th

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The Yoshitoshi journey back in time to revisit some of its best classics continues, this time going back ten years to 2006 for a remix of Eddie Amador’s aptly titled “6AM.”

In charge of revisiting the track and giving it a brand-new twist is none other than Greek producer and DJ maestro CJ Jeff. As the title may suggest, the original is an ideal late night/early morning tune packed with the essential groove that makes it an ideal weapon for any after-hours arsenal. CJ Jeff’s signature is clearly audible throughout his new rework, beginning with an imposing 808 kick that carries the mix forward and continuing with the smooth melodies and contagious vocals that saturate the track throughout.

The result is exemplary Yoshitoshi material – the type of strong release that has elevated Sharam’s imprint into one of the most eclectic and sought-out labels in today’s electronica industry.

The remix is part of a double A sided package that also contains an Ardalan remix of Eddie Amador’s “Psycho X Girlfriend.” Scheduled for vinyl and Beatport release on Monday September 26th, the digital package will also contain both remastered original mixes.

Enjoy an exclusive preview of CJ Jeff’s Remix of “6AM” by Eddie Amador below.

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Richie Hawtin Suddenly Drops New Album

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Earlier this week, Richie Hawtin admitted he was behind the recent mysterious white labels released on Plus 8 through Berlin’s Hard Wax record store.

He specified through an interview with Electronic Beats that the tracks in those EPs – produced under various aliases such as Plastikman, Childsplay and Robotman – were part of an LP in the making. Although we were expecting the latest EP in the series to come out on Friday, it has since turned out that we are being treated to the full LP release, entitled From My Mind To Yours.

Not incidentally, the album dropping on December 11th 2015 marks 25 years of Plus 8 and contains tracks he has produced under other monikers such F.U.S.E., 80xx and Circuit Breaker.

Update: Richie has released the album for free streaming. Enjoy!

Full Tracklist:

01. Richie Hawtin – No Way Back
02. Childsplay – Stretching
03. Robotman – Simple Simon
04. F.U.S.E. – Them
05. F.U.S.E. – Close
06. Plastikman – Purrkusiv
07. Plastikman – Gymnastiks
08. Circuit Breaker – Systematic
09. 80xx – Creepr
10. Plastikman – Akrobatix
11. Plastikman – Cirkus
12. 80xx – Creatur
13. 80xx – Grindr
14. Plastikamn vs. F.U.S.E. – EXpanded
15. R.H.X. – Xtension

[Source: RA]

 

14 Free Downloads From Cause & Affect

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With dozens of great releases this past year, British duo Cause & Affect have been tearing it up both on the road and in the studio. Their sound incorporates tech house, bassline, garage, and everything in between, creating a highly eclectic yet surprisingly cohesive concoction. Blending the perfect balance of grit and soul, Cause & Affect has been tearing down musical borders and will continue  to do so in the future. If you haven’t had the chance to hear them, you’re in luck – they’ve recently made an amazing pack of free downloads available on their soundcloud. The pack includes 14 great tracks covering a plethora of styles, so there’s a little something for everyone in there!