When the Coronavirus shut us down, clubs and festivals ceased, and everyone was essentially forced inside with no definitive end…
By Dan Blankowski In most states, it feels like any kind of outdoor FUN seems to be against the law.…
Mike Garrasi from Albany-based Music Man Entertainment isn’t sitting idly during the coronavirus crisis. He booked a DJ gig during…
With all the rescheduling that’s going on in the DJ world, new questions emerge related to DJ insurance and subcontracting.…
As the DJ industry continues to hemorrhage money in the absence of income, help is on the way for DJ…
We all know how damaging the spread of COVID-19 has been to our businesses. But now is the perfect time…
At time when bass music’s popularity is showing no signs of slowing down, the genre’s more melodic side has begun…
Just days after Ultra Music Festival officially confirmed it will not be taking place in 2020, Winter Music Conference has…
Welcome to the first edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each…
After a wild few days of anticipation and speculation, Ultra Music Festival has officially confirmed it will not be taking…
I have totally rethought the interactive stuff in my performance to protect my guests as much as possible. You see,…
The floodgates have officially opened when it comes to every avid electronic dance music fan’s favorite time of year, Miami…
It was a year ago when R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago after being indicted on 10 counts of aggravated…
Still buzzing off the release of his remixes of Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott’s “Antisocial” and Alicia Keys’ “Time Machine,”…
We’ve all had mobile DJ setups we’ve regretted — you have to start somewhere. Bad DJ Setups on Facebook was…
By Dan Blankowski My “Dano’s Monday Funnies” weekly DJ newsletter has it roots in the ’80s when I had a…
At the start of October 2017 I was blissfully unaware of the fact that I was critically ill. I was…
DJ Bill France from the coal-mining town of Logan, West Virginia, recently was accorded local celebrity status when he appeared…
When it comes to the wild world of deadmau5’s mau5trap imprint, ATTLAS is one name that needs no introduction to…
By David Dallas Bryant I wish that in my younger days I was mature enough to know when DJ burnout…
By Mike Melice For many DJs looking to make the leap to full-time DJing, there exists a reluctance to make…
After months of anticipation, today Insomniac Events unveiled the lineup for this year’s EDC Las Vegas revealing artist by lineup…
Everyone can benefit from a company logo review. It’s the first point of reference a client will encounter. That’s the…
I’ve been researching the music distribution space lately and watching with interest as more pop up and margins get squeezed.…
After closing out the year with the news of his forthcoming tenth studio Guiding Light set to be released in…
Planning for seminars and workshops is underway for this year’s DJ Expo, scheduled for Aug. 10-13 at Harrah’s in Atlantic…
Here’s how to travel for free on a cruise vacation — and get paid. I get asked by DJs all…
Here’s some Valentine’s day music to play at your events. Courtesy of the mixologists at Ambient DJ Service in East…
Everyone can benefit from a review of their company logo. Regardless of whether you’re just starting your DJ company or…
“What Would You Do” is written by Jam on Sound Productions’ Mike Kindlick, where each month he explores various situations,…
These first dance wedding songs come courtesy of the Music Mixologists at Ambient DJs in East Windsor, New Jersey. Owned…
As most of you know by now, an artist in the music industry views their studio as their sanctuary, so…
By Jason Rubio “Are photo booths a fad?” is a question that comes up often. I always reply “of course…
Choosing school dance songs requires lots of research. While the kids are still familiar with the top 40 / top…
Atlantic City, New Jersey – The 2020 DJ Expo will run August 10-13 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. As always,…
Effective talent recruitment is among the most important aspects of any DJ company — but especially for Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ…
A question I get all the time about my business is how I handle DJ payment. Do my DJs get…
Now that the calendar has officially flipped to 2020, Claude VonStroke’s iconic Dirtybird imprint will be celebrating its 15th anniversary…
If you’ve caught the attention of legendary DJ/producer Eric Prydz, your name has also sent some extra ripples throughout the…
Detroit – It’s a chilly Saturday night at The TV Lounge, one of the Motor City’s grittiest havens for hometown…
It took James Zabiela the better part of a year to put together Balance 029. It’s not just that he…
Plenty of producers have initially emerged onto the electronic-music scene as remix wizards, but few talents in recent years have…
It’s not too often that we see a North Carolina-based DJ/producer rise to stardom, but Porter Robinson certainly has done…
After a string of singles and remixes that caught the collective ear of Britain’s drum-n-bass community, plus a bona fide…
Wherever Nicole Moudaber is, she changes the atmosphere, quite literally overtaking the mood. So, it is apt that “mood” is…
In the DJ world and beyond, it’s become easier than ever to become a viral celebrity, seemingly overnight. Thanks to…
New York City – In the current landscape of electronic music, many believe that, when it comes to creating new…
San Diego, Calif. – Before a packed crowd at Omnia San Diego this past Jan. 25, JAUZ was officially crowned…
As it often happens with global DJ/producers, Greg Axelrad is living a bi-continental life. Better known to drum-n-bass fans as…
New York City – He may have stolen the electronic spotlight in 2017 with his breakout single, “Light,” but San…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – I’m running a tiny bit late for the pre-arranged 4 p.m. interview with Tino Piontek –…
New York City – For the ladies from Krewella, their young career has been the kind of rollercoaster ride that…
All of Kerri Chandler’s social-media posts sound like handwritten notes he has left especially for you. At the same time…
Four weeks before the release of his debut album, My Heart, Nic Fanciulli was putting the final touches on The…
Sophie Francis only graduated high school this past summer. But not unlike fellow Dutch-teen phenom Martin Garrix, Francis—who turns 19…
Since debuting with its 2008 self-titled album, Hercules & Love Affair has crafted a trademark sound injected with classic dancefloor…
New York City – “He was a little bit nervous the other night,” Paul van Dyk’s publicist confides as she…
By Ben Gelblum Mr. C has had a lot to celebrate this year. In addition to releasing his dynamite, acid-house…
Many EDM fans got hip to NGHTMRE at Ultra Music Festival 2015 when Skrillex dropped his initial release, “Street.” But…
It seems that Maya Jane Coles lives in her own province of the dance-music world where she doesn’t realize a…
Los Angeles – The ballots are in and JAUZ has been voted America’s Best DJ 2017. The top five finishers…
The conventional trajectory for an electronic-dance music artist is to start as a producer-cum-DJ and later, maybe translate that into…
Fans of frenetic beats, four-deck DJ mixing and a sweaty dancefloor had all they could handle this summer, when the…
Though he’s known mostly for his exploits in clubland, Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen has always been a high-achiever, one with…
For years, Dutch DJ/producer Ferry Corsten has been one of the trance genre’s greatest ambassadors. With hits and remixes presented…
You’d think that Eric Estornel would be just a teeny bit tense. After all, the Miami-born, Dallas-bred and Barcelona-based artist…
Chris Page and Dan Havers of DC Breaks operate on a solid teamwork template. The U.K. drum-n-bass duo saw the…
Now entering its 10th year, America’s Best DJ fosters the growth of US DJ & nightlife culture by encouraging dance-music…
As a New York-based DJ/producer and club owner, Jack Trantides lives a double life that only a few readers of…
Yes, “Revenge of the Nerds” may be a cult-film classic from the ’80s, but it’s a title that’s also quite…
“There was a conspiracy going around that I stole the name from MF Doom,” laughs Mad Villains. “The reality of…
By Amanda Ross Dayvid Sherman doesn’t seem phased by his title – “The Godfather of Hardtrap.” If anything, the L.A.-based…
Detroit – Nearly 100,000 fans descended on Hart Plaza this past Memorial Day weekend for Detroit’s annual Movement festival. Produced…
After More Than Three Decades of DJing, Producing & Gigging, Josh Wink Keeps Making Profound Sounds “I had to make…
Today, DJ Times has announced the 100 U.S.-based DJ/nominees for its annual America’s Best DJ poll and promotion, which will…
The word is out, Amsterdam Dance Event’s day program will be changing venues this year. With major renovations to take…
Atlantic City, N.J. – International superstar DJ/producer and brand ambassador of Denon DJ Laidback Luke will present a special “Keynote…
Phoenix – Three shows into his current North American tour and nearly 15 months after a life-altering accident, Paul van…
No one throws a party in New York like DJ duo/promotion masterminds Sleepy & Boo. As founders of Basic NYC,…
After receiving “Slide” featuring Frank Ocean & Migos back in February, followed by “Heatstroke” featuring Young Thug, Pharrell Williams &…
The word is officially out, the global party series, HYTE, is returning to Governors Island Independence Day Weekend! After taking…
Wake up, get a coffee, climb a mountain, work on music for rest of the day. Back in 2013, that’s…
In the Midst of a Genre Resurgence, Berlin’s Ellen Allien Gets Back to Basics & Takes the “Techno Bros” Back…
Still buzzing off of the news that they have been voted the ‘World’s No.1 Festival’ by DJ Mag for the…
Halcyon (adj.) – denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful Recalling the Greek…
Moogfest organizers have filled out the remainder of this year’s festival programming—set to take place from May 18-21 in Durham,…
The iHeartRadio Lounge at W South Beach is set to make its return to Miami Music Week on March 23-24,…
After conquering clubland in Ibiza & beyond, Jamie Jones sets his sights on America.
Richie Hawtin and Andy Rigby-Jones’ PLAYdifferently MODEL 1 made waves in the DJ community last year with its unveiling, and…
Perk up and get ready to shake it with a brand new live set from Yousef’s recent performance at San…
Anaheim, Calif. – My annual trek to Southern California for the Winter NAMM show with DJ Times editor Jim Tremayne…
New York’s underground club elite are banding together with the release of Physically Sick, a new compilation by record label…
Atlantic City, N.J. – DJ Expo, the DJ industry’s top trade show/exhibition, is set to run August 14-17 at the…
Chandler, Ariz. – Desert ravers unite! Set for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30-31, Decadence NYE 2016 will help ring in…
With just weeks until Playa Del Carmen lights up for the 10th anniversary edition of The BPM Festival, the full…
Lace up your boots and zip up your coats, New Yorkers, as it’s time to celebrate the end of the…
Swedish pair Cazzette’s vocal anthem “Static” has been given a rushing house makeover from Mathieu Koss, and we’ve got the…
Flux Pavilion & Doctor P’s Circus Records is celebrating its evolution over the past six years with the release of…
Grab your glitter and some attitude, as the Horse Meat Disco gang is heading back to Output for the latest…
deadmau5 is finally taking the wraps off his much-anticipated new album W:/2016Album/ when he unleashes it to the world on…