The Passionate DJ Podcast is a weekly talk show, dedicated to the art and science of mixing music. Every Monday, we release a new episode which seeks to inspire, entertain, or educate DJs of all types. Whether it’s an exclusive interview with a seasoned DJ, an exploration of a genre, a “howto” guide, or a just-for-fun show, we’re confident that there’s something for every DJ to enjoy. Subscribe now, and never miss an episode!
For Episode 105, we landed an interview with James Araujo of the Mixed In Key marketing team. As the product that has been the leader of the key detection and harmonic mixing game in the digital DJ world, we are honored that they took some time to help explain not just what Mixed In Key is, but how their software is another tool we DJs can use to create better sets. For those who are not familiar, Mixed In Key […]
For Episode 104, David and Trip do a run down of the year’s biggest gear announcements, before the Summer NAMM event. We have mentioned some of the gear, throughout the year as it came up, but now we can revisit the highlights and put the spotlight on some of the other gear that we overlooked. Kicking things off, Pioneer introduced Rekordbox Interface 2, which is a 2 channel DVS audio interface for Rekordbox. These units will allow a Rekordbox user […]
In Episode 103, David, Trip, and Mo open the show with some banter about recent gigs and life happenings, and address a recent email where a listener gets shafted the day of a gig. Always remember: “Practice safe DJing – Always wear a contract!” For the meat of the episode, we discuss trends that aren’t necessarily directly related to DJing, YET, but that technology is definitely moving us in that direction. The trends? Automation. Artificial Intelligence. Big Data Analytics. We […]
For Episode 102, we take a dive in to Mo’s digital crates for the next iteration of our “Crate Invasion” series. Knowing he’s likely holding on to the most eclectic collection of all of us, we hold his feet to the fire, while also learning a little more about how he organizes his music. Donna Summer – Hot Stuff Crystal Waters – 100% Pure Love Daft Punk – Da Funk (E- Rock Cover) PM Dawn – Set Adrift on Memory […]
In today’s episode of the podcast, we wanted to explore some of the biggest headlines in the DJ and dance music world this summer. Of course, the hot topic right now is SoundCloud and their latest woes, so much of our time is spent speculating about the struggling streaming giant. SoundCloud July 12: TechCrunch reports that “SoundCloud sinks as leaks say layoffs buy little time.” July 13: SoundCloud responds with confidence via Resident Advisor July 14: Do they have a […]
We finally hit the triple digits! In this special episode of the Passionate DJ Podcast, you’ll hear the replay of our exclusive livestream from July 08, 2017. We were joined by previous guests Mike Donovan, Mister Shifter, and John Chapel. Not only did we have some great conversation about our struggles and successes in the realm of DJing and promoting, but we made several big announcements: We’re launching our online shop! Get Passionate DJ logo merch, exclusive t-shirt designs, and […]
It’s the last of the double-digits! In Episode 99, I (David) bring in five different mixes which I thinks that DJs should listen to. These mixes have a lot to offer, especially to DJs, because of their mixing style and programming. The first mix is Danny Howells’ Essential Mix from 2007. This mix covers a lot of ground, representing loads of different styles while somehow making it all work together. From start to finish, it’s loaded full of interesting dance […]
In Episode 98, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the United States Independence Day holiday to honor the American contributions to DJing. Find out more about the following advancements in DJ technology and culture from American innovators: Beatmatching and Slip-cueing Beat juggling (aka ‘the funk’) Scratching The invention of the phonograph, itself! The term “DJing” The classic American radio DJ/American radio And, of course, some of the quintessential genres in dance music: Hip-Hop Disco Chicago House Detroit Techno […]
In Episode 97, we investigate the worst of the worst: What can go wrong? What do you do if your computer becomes damaged, unbootable, or is stolen? What about when USB media or hard drive can become corrupt or lost? How about when you encounter user errors like accidental file deletion, occupational hazards like beer being dumped in mixer, software and firmware updates that cause unforeseen problems, or getting screwed by a promoter, employer, wedding planner, etc. We don’t always […]
Before we let loose about all of the things that aggravate us in Episode 96, first we have to let everyone know that Episode 100 is coming upon us, FAST! We will be live streaming, with guests, and interaction from YOU! So, if you’d like to be in on the fun, click here to sign up! For the next 80-something minutes, though, we’re going to go through a list of things that just plain gets our goats. Maybe you’ll connect […]
