Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

This week some guy called 'Jamie Hartley' is back and he has some incredible news from the Ibiza Music Summit... 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'

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 --- 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.'

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.

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!

On this week's episode of OFF THE RECORD, we're bringing stories from DJs worldwide. Some funny and some more serious. We're sharing how to overcome some of the most common issues DJs face when gigging. We also find out about how our own Danny James got caught up in a major trolling that went viral! Plus, it's 35% off all courses this week to celebrate easter: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

This week we talk about Open Format DJing! What is it? Why is it so popular? What opportunities come with playing multiple genres? And do you need to drop the ego to be an open-format DJ? We also discuss what DJs take responsibility for. If a fight kicks off in the club... who is to blame? Plus, we add some new tracks to your playlist!

In this episode, we discuss the release of the AlphaTheta Euphonia - the brand-new rotary mixer that comes in at almost $4k. Is it worth it & what are the features that make it so pricey? Being a DJ is the best job in the world. However, there are some really difficult issues to deal with when it comes to well-being, mental health & burnout. We try to give some advice to navigate these problems all DJs will face. Plus, we are back to build your library with our new game 'ADD TO PLAYLIST'

What is the best place to get music as a DJ in 2024? DJ Pools? Streaming? Email lists? Free Downloads? We talk about the PROS & CONS of each. We help out one of our students who needs some motivation when creating a mix for social media. Plus, WE HAVE A NEW GAME - ADD TO PLAYLIST Lawrence jumps on the decks in our shiny new DJ booth and plays some edits. Jamie & Danny decide what genre, what energy and most importantly, will they add them to the playlist or not?

Are 2 channels on your setup enough to make you a pro? We think so, and in this episode, we give you 5 reasons why! We are really excited to launch our new FLX4 Pro Course, and we talk about all of the benefits. Check the course out here: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/flx4-sales/ Plus, how can DJs deal with playing tracks that they hate?!

WE HAVE SEATS! In this weeks episode the studio has had a huge update and we finally get to sit down like a normal podcast

This week, we welcome new Crossfader team member BLAKEY! Blakey is going to be creating some incredible content and courses for us. We speak to him about his journey in DJing from being head of Serato UK to being a champion DJ and creating scratch routines in the legendary DJ hero game! Plus we get stuck into why DJ friendships are important and how you can build them over time to help your career. Prepare to feel old as the Crossfader chart challenge rewinds 20 years!

IT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK! Of course, we give our honest thoughts about what the hell is going on with AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ... Are DJ reviews controlled by the major companies? There's so much to dive into, plus we predict what's to come this year!

First of all. We want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We dive into all of the year's big releases and notable events. We also share how you can map out your 2024 for success with proper goal-setting. The Reddit drama this week is WILD! Plus, we answer your questions for the final time this year!

It's the penultimate episode of 2023 and not gonna lie, we are just chatting about a load of random DJ-related stuff at this point

The lads get STRESSED

In this video, world-famous tech house DJ Chapter & Verse answers 21 questions about his life and music. From playing in Ibiza to clearing samples with major artists, Chapter & Verse shares all the details of his fascinating career. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Q&A with one of the most famous and respected tech house DJs on the planet. Follow Chapter&Verse https://www.instagram.com/chapterandversemusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yPVuutf3WAXUt1VqDaN1t?si=dF640wzqTCSKUCsFsH6Pmw

In this week's episode, Jamie & Danny are talking about some of the things that you need to be aware of when entering the DJ industry as well as some DJ beef and a difficult chart challenge! Our Black Friday Sale is live from 21st Nov - 28th November!! Don't miss out on 50% Off ALL DJ Courses!

It's good to be back to our usual format. We want to give a big shoutout to Jamie & Katie on the arrival of Kai to the world! In this live episode, we give you 5 drills that will just make you think about how to practice better and more often. We also ask, "When is it time to leave your DJ residency?" Black Friday is here from 21st Nov - 28th November! 50% Off ALL DJ Courses!

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of DJ S.K.T, a renowned DJ/Producer in the UK club scene. From his massive hit "Take Me Away", which rocked the Official UK Chart Top 20 in 2015, to receiving BPI 'silver' certification for 200,000 sales, DJ S.K.T has made some big moves in the music industry. DJ S.K.T has performed at some of the biggest festivals around the world, including Creamfields, Glastonbury, and We Are FSTVL. As well as holding down residencies in Ibiza & Kiss FM. His signature style has earned him respect and recognition worldwide, landing releases on iconic labels like Defected, Toolroom, Ministry of Sound, and many more. Follow S.K.T - https://www.instagram.com/djskt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@djskt/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/05z4P0nQO00HG5WeErugd0?si=7aNGlYT1S8qUfzw0LQm2uw