Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

In this week's episode, we can finally announce the new Drum & Bass Beginner To Pro DJ Courses Have LAUNCHED! https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/dnbcourse/ Lawrence has spent the weekend with an all-access artist pass at the biggest electronic music festival in the world - Tomorrowland! Find out what goes on behind the scenes, and get some inspiration on how you can perform on the world's b...

We spoke to legendary DJ/Producer Mark Knight, owner of Toolroom label, and Miles Shackleton, founder of Toolroom Academy. Toolroom Academy has founded the largest report of its kind on discovering the issues of up-and-coming DJs and producers. We discuss how you can navigate your way through a competitive industry and make it to the top. Read the report https://toolroomacademy.com/features/from-m...

Join our new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@offtherecord-crossfader Tracklist in Discord: https://discord.gg/peTFm2bc This week we discuss the beef between Hardwell and Saga festival. How do DJs cope with nerves before a gig? We give you some advice from the Crossfader community. And we drop some DnB in 'Add To Playlist' Ps... It's coming home 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 For 20% Of...

This week, we are giving you tips, tricks and hacks to make your DJ content go viral. Having great content is essential to getting gigs and building a fanbase, but HOW do some DJs blow up? We break down 5 very different types of content to give you a step-by-step playbook and show you what you can post. Our summer sale is now LIVE! 35% Off All DJ Courses https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/summer-sale-2...

Get TIDAL free for 30 days with DJ Extension! https://offer.tidal.com/campaigns/666076a39c03c4366acad48c/ In this week's episode, we ask the Crossfader Community... What Makes DJs Happy? " That feeling when someone thanks you at the end of a set " "When The equipment actually works 😂 " " When the promoter asks you back for another set " We also discuss how to neg...

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.

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 fe...

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 y...

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...

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

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...

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/...

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 PLAYL...

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...

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...

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://wearecrossfad...

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! 🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTH...

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 pro...

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, wh...

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?! 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk...

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 😂 If you do watch this podcast on video we really hope you enjoy the new set. We discuss if getting music from other DJs is lazy or just a great way to build your library and connect over music! What would you do if you got to a DJ set and your equipment broke? Plus, this wee...

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...

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! 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD

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! 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off...

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 😂 There is a hilarious story about a woman playing 'spoons' We do give at least some advice on how to get people to dance if your gig is a bit flat. Plus 00's rock anthems? Told you it was random. 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.c...