Ep 102. Do DJ Companies Still Listen To DJs?

In this episode of Off The Record DJ Podcast, we explore how the nightlife industry is changing for DJs and how they can adapt! With high living costs, safety and people being more health conscious... how does that affect DJs in the club scene? 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 For 20% Off, Use Code: OFFTHERECORD at https://wearecrossfader.co.uk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

The recent release of Serato 3.2 (beta) has sparked frustration among many users. The update comes with several new FX that many DJs find unnecessary. This situation begs the question: Are companies like Serato, Rekordbox, and other prominent brands truly listening to their users? Also, we will explore strategies for managing your music more effectively and injecting fun into what can sometimes feel like a tedious task. Additionally, we'll share some invaluable stories from DJs about salvaging your set if you've accidentally pressed "cue" on the track that's currently playing. 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 For 20% Off, Use Code: OFFTHERECORD at https://wearecrossfader.co.uk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

All the boys are back together again. This week, we are discussing when & why you should upgrade your DJ equipment. One of our students reached out and asked for advice on tackling negative DJ energy in his city. How can he overcome his toxic peers? Jamie shares a story about the early days of Crossfader when it used to be all about the after-party! And, of course, we have five new tunes for you in ADD TO PLAYLIST! 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

This week we celebrate 10 Years of Crossfader! Each week going forward we will talk about a highlight from our Journey to get this far. The celebrations continue with the launch of our Ultimate Scratching DJ Coursehttps://wearecrossfader.co.uk/scratch-course/ We share some clips and tutorials from inside the course and talk about why scratching could transform your career as a DJ And of course, we have five new bangers for you in ADD TO PLAYLIST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this weeks episode we catch up on the Drake vs Kendrick Beef! How much new music do DJs actually need? Can you just play the classics? Lawrence drops some new heat in ADD TO PLAYLIST. 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

This week some guy called 'Jamie Hartley' is back and he has some incredible news from the International Music Summit in Ibiza Having spent a week alongside some of the most influencer brands, companies and people... we discuss what the DJ industry can expect to see in the next few years! Including the rise of Afro House, How companies are panicking about A.I and why Alpha Theta are almost 'starting again' Plus, Danny brings us some fresh bangers in 'ADD TO PLAYLIST' 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

Time for come chaos! We ask you what your unpopular DJ opinions are and some of them are WILD! Do people care who a headliner is? Do Promoters care more about followers than skills? Do we care if you have it on vinyl? We get into loads of these questions. Plus we take it back to the Crossfader chart challenge with some 2010's Hip Hop 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this episode, we get stuck into the big topic of the week - The Grimes DJ set @ Coachella. We discuss some of our biggest DJ fails and get some of yours! How can you make money from DJing? There are now more ways than ever, and we go through loads of them to give you ideas and inspiration. Finally, Danny drops some Brazillian funk, UK Funky & some garage in this week's' ADD TO PLAYLIST GAME.' 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this week's episode, we are delighted to announce our recent partnership with MIXCLOUD! We will be offering the Crossfader community insights and ways you can help your DJ career take off, grow a fanbase and earn money along the way! All the info is here: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/blog/mixcloud/ Where can you be in 12 months if you put your mind to it? The problem, we think, is that DJs aren't setting goals the right way, and we discuss how EXACTLY you should be doing it. Plus, we add even more tracks to your library.. with ADD TO PLAYLIST. 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

It's a controversial episode this week! We discuss what there is too much of and what we need more of in the DJ industry... Topics like gatekeeping, posing DJs, not enough representation, genre police, DJ cliques, and big egos... there's a LOT to get stuck into. Plus, how do you know if you're being scammed by a booker? The Reddit story takes an unexpected turn. And of course, we give you some more tunes to ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST! If you are watching before 8th April - its 35% off all DJ Courses in our Easter sale! 🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ If you are watching after... For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message