MIXMAG by Joe Muggs November 3, 2017 Not so long ago I witnessed a couple of brilliant and in-demand DJs discussing the downsides of the job. So far, so normal. But they weren’t complaining about hangovers, jet-lag, escaping the afterparty in time for the flight, or lack of saunas in their hotel. No, Terry FarleyContinue Reading
MIXMAG – Vinyl sales show strong increases as digital music sales drop
MIXMAG by Harrison Williams October 4, 2017 Nielsen Music, the information and sales tracking system, has released its Q3 report and found that this year’s vinyl sales have already surpassed 2016’s numbers with Q4 still to come, according to Billboard. After analyzing data from album sales in the United States, Nielson revealed that both physicalContinue Reading
DJ MAG – California officials reject Bill to extend opening times to 4AM
DJ MAG by Andrew Rafter September 4, 2017 Plans to extend California’s licensing rules so alcohol can be served until 4 am have been scuppered by state officials. The current limit in California means drinks can only be served until 2 am despite many establishments staying open past the cutoff point. The proposed bill failedContinue Reading
6AM – Technics unveils plans to launch new budget SL-1200 turntables for $134.99
6AM by Marco Sgalbazzini April 1,2017 The Technics 1200 has long been revered by DJs for its high-torque, direct-drive platter that ensures flawless mixes and incredibly precise scratch performances. Until last year, the latest version of the turntable, the MK6, had been released in Japan back in 2008. Then in January 2016, the brand ownedContinue Reading
6AM – The First Electronic Music Awards are coming this September
6AM Group July 21, 2017 Electronic music has evolved in recent years as a genre. Thanks to this evolution, we now enjoy hearing a wonderful mix of artistry and technology that culminate in the creation of energetic, and unique tracks that people get to party to in clubs and music festivals across the globe. We wouldContinue Reading
DJ Mag – Victor Calderone heads to San Francisco’s Halcyon for Best of North America Tour
DJ Mag by Andrew Rafter June 28, 2017 Victor Calderone heads to San Fransisco’s Halcyon on Friday 14th July for our first ever Best of North America Awards tour. Halcyon — which has been nominated for Best Venue in the western America — is described as a “sophisticated, versatile venue that offers a multi-sensory experience.”Continue Reading
MIXMAG – A guide to know when to leave the Afterparty
MIXMAG by Patrick Hinton February 13, 2017 “No thanks,” you say, politely turning down the double strength onion cider a friend has procured for pennies from a dodgy corner shop down the street that only sells out-of-date booze, “I’ll stick to Kronenbourg.” That’s at the start of the afterparty, when you’ve not long left theContinue Reading
6AM – What is the “Underground” Really?
6AM by Marco Sgalbazzini June 15, 2017 What is the “Underground” Really? We often see promoters, music fans, blogs, news outlets and artists use the word “underground” in the context of electronic music, yet the meaning of the word can vary depending on the context used. More often than not, the connotation attached to theContinue Reading
SFIST – Proposal to sell booze til 4AM clears CA Senate Committee
SFIST by Joe Kukura May 30, 2017 Late-night boozebags will be raising a toast to State Sen. Scott Wiener this week, as his proposal to move last call for alcohol to as late as 4 a.m. has successfully passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee. The Let Our Communities Adjust Late Night Act, acronymized as LOCAL,Continue Reading
6AM – The warm-up DJ dilemma: Play the room or hold back?
6AM – ArtistResources May 5, 2017 It is the dilemma every DJ assigned as the opening act faces with each booking. Must that DJ “play the room” and go all out for the crowd? Or should the DJ hold back in deference to the headlining act? There are two different thoughts about this matter. EachContinue Reading