Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

Welcome back; for all you regular listeners, you'll be pleased to know we're unofficially moving into season 4 of the Off The Record podcast. We're committed to bringing you a weekly episode throughout this season. This first episode of the series focuses on new gigs, how to prepare your music, find the right music, play to an audience and much more. We share our experiences in real-time as Lawren...

In this podcast, we are delighted and honoured to have some of the most successful working DJs from different parts of the world give insight into how they got to where they are. Please give them a follow : DJ PUFFY https://www.instagram.com/deejaypuffy/ ESKEI 83 https://www.instagram.com/eskei83/ R3WIRE https://www.instagram.com/r3wire/ PATRICK NAZEMI https://www.instagram.com/patricknazemi/ NICK...

In this weeks episode we are down at Pirate studios in London talking about nights out, software evolution and more! Use code OFFTHERECORD for a 20% discount off our Courses.

In this weeks episode we talk new tech, new equipment, new partnerships and what it's like to DJ in Ibiza. Use code OFFTHERECORD for a 20% discount off our Courses.

In this episode we chat about how to be more productive as a DJ, how to get more out of your content and answer some of your questions! Pirate Studios Discount: CF35

In this episode we dive into the world of NFTs and The Metaverse. We also introduce Crossfader team member Livsey who joined us  in 2021 as our Graphic Designer. We chat about his story of becoming a DJ, going from DJ to Artist, memorable gigs and his new label Millennium City. Towards the end of the show we also have a chat with 1001Tracklists founder Evan Sacks. 1001Tracklists is a platform that...

In this week's podcast, we chat about 2022 so far.  As well as the importance of TikTok, getting gigs, and saying farewell to Holland!

AHOY! Famous for running around the streets of the UK, spreading positive vibes & chunky beats. SUAT has become a unique brand in himself and a familiar face to everyone's social media timeline.  In this episode, we discuss how he got started, funny stories, advice for beginner DJs, and much more! If you don't already know about this guy you're definitely going to want to follow...

Recently we had the opportunity to speak with the DJ legend A-Trak about his brand new mixer collaboration with RANE. Not only that but we got to hear about his relationship with Kanye West and how to seize and create opportunities for yourself as a DJ. He was a really humble guy with lots of great advice for DJs new and old. Shout out to inMusic for arranging the interview.

In this episode of the podcast we roundup what a crazy year it has been! With COVID-19 impacting the DJ industry like never before and some huge new DJ gear drops it's time to talk about it all!

Inside this episode, Jamie and Lawrence sit down with Nico Perez from Mixcloud! As the only website that allows DJ's to share mixes and music legally,  Nico gives us an amazing insight into how Mixcloud is developing and adapting to remain the number one site for DJ's to grow their fanbase. Also in this episode Holland gives an insight into a VERY special new product and Jamie speaks abo...

In this very special episode of Off The Record, Jamie sits down with Jay Cunningham and Jason Stout from Denon DJ to learn more about this iconic DJ brand. Answering your questions and speaking about the future, Jason and Jay shed some light into how Denon DJ are shaking up the DJ industry with their latest range of players!

In this episode Jamie sits down with special guest Raj Thomas, the operations director at BPM Supreme. BPM Supreme is one of the largest record pools, supplying DJ's with a large collection of club ready music thats updated daily. We learn more about how a record pool is run, what challenges they face and how BPM Supreme are trying to improve their DJ's opportunities! Also in the episode...

In this episode of Off The Record, the usual team is joined by Katie.  Katie is an integral part of the Crossfader family and in this episode we find out what a Katie is.

In this episode Jamie speaks to special guest, Paul Hamill, the founder of Inflyte. Inflyte is a platform that DJ's use to access music sent to them by record labels. Used by almost every professional DJ, the "promo list" is a way for record labels to send unreleased music to DJ's. In this conversion, Paul and Jamie shed some light on the system, how it works and how DJ's...

In this episode of Off The Record, the team sit down and discuss their own journey in music. From early tastes to guilty pleasures, Jamie Hartley, Lawrence James, Danny James and DJ Holland reveal how they got into the music and how it influences their sets! 

We're back! In this, the first episode of the second series, we take a look back at what's just happened with the global pandemic and how it's affected the DJ industry. From live streaming to club closures, the team talk about personal experiences and take a look at what's next for the industry as it starts to recover from lockdown! 

Still being locked down here in the UK. The Crossfader team get together over the internet and take to Youtube and Facebook, answering the viewers questions live! Answering everything from music to equipment, listen in as DJ Holland, Jamie Hartley, Danny James and Lawrence James give your their opinion and advice! 

With the current pandemic affecting the entire world and DJ industry, we speak about how it's affected DJ from our community around the world. Listen as we read out stories from all corners of the globe! Welcome to 'Off The Record' . A DJ podcast hosted & brought to you by Crossfader the online DJ school. Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/crossfader Ch...

Crowd reading is one of the most important skills a DJ can have. Each and every gig has it's own particular needs and being able to adapt to different crowds can help set a DJ apart. In this episode of the podcast the Jamie, Lawrence, Danny and Holland speak about their own experiences and give advice on how to manage your crowds. Welcome to 'Off The Record' . A DJ podcast hosted &a...

Unfortunately, every DJ will encounter an issue in a gig at some point in their career! It could be that the equipment fails, a fire alarm is set off or maybe a customer has just had one drink too many!  In this episode of the podcast, Jamie Hartley, DJ Holland, Danny James and Lawrence James discuss their own mishaps and how they prevented it from happening again!

In this episode of Off The Record, Jamie and LJ travel to London to speak with Blakey, the artist relations representative for Serato. From DMC championships to Playstation games, Blakey has had an amazing career and we speak about the future for not only Serato but the DJ industry as a whole! 

In this episode of Off The Record we chat about our time in Fort Lauderdale, USA at the InMusic DJ launch event. At this event we got to test out first hand the new Denon DJ Prime gear and Rane SEVENTY battle mixer, as well as dine with the CEO and much more! It really was an incredible experience and we have to thank Denon DJ and InMusic for being so accommodating. Listen to what happened while w...

This week we look back over the year 2019, what it's meant for Crossfader personally and how the wider industry has changed. The full Crossfader team features on this podcast, including Jamie Hartley, Danny James, DJ Holland, Lawrence James and Katie Riddoch. This year has brought about many changes for Crossfader, from building a new website to moving into a new office and growing to a team...

In this episode, we speak to Dave Gardner-Chan who has over 13 years running one of the most successful events companies in UK. With his knowledge and experience, we learn exactly what promoters look for when employing new DJ's and how good DJ's keep their residencies. Welcome to 'Off The Record' . A DJ podcast hosted & brought to you by Crossfader the online DJ school. Sub...