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A lot of people ask me “Where do DJs get their music from?” and it’s a great question! Here are a few of the best places to find awesome new tunes for your next set.
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Music streaming services
DJs have a few options when it comes to where they get their music. They can buy tracks outright, lease them, or stream them from a music service. Buying music can be expensive, and leasing can be inflexible, so many DJs opt to stream their music.
There are a few different streaming services that DJs can use, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Some of the most popular ones are listed below.
Spotify: Spotify is a popular streaming service that offers both a free tier and a subscription-based premium tier. The free tier is ad-supported and has some limitations, but it’s still a good option for DJs who want to try out the service. The premium tier gives you ad-free listening, higher quality audio, and offline playback.
Apple Music: Apple Music is another popular streaming service that offers both a free trial and a subscription-based premium tier. The free trial gives you access to all of the features of the premium tier for a limited time, after which you’ll need to sign up for the premium tier to continue using those features. The premium tier removes ads, gives you higher quality audio, and lets you download tracks for offline playback.
SoundCloud: SoundCloud is a music streaming service that’s particularly popular with independent artists and DJs. It offers both free and paid tiers, but the free tier is quite limited. The paid tiers give you higher quality audio, ad-free listening, offline playback, and other benefits.
Record labels
Record labels are companies that promote and release music by recording artists. They sign deals with these artists, who then record albums or songs for the label. The label then promotes and sells the music, often through distribution deals with record stores. Some labels also produce merchandise, such as clothing, with the artist’s name or logo. Many labels are affiliated with larger companies, such as Universal Music Group (UMG) or Sony Music Entertainment (SME).
Promoters
Djs get their music from a number of sources, but promoters are by far the most common. Promoters work with artists to get their music played in clubs, on the radio, and at other events. Most promoters also have a website where they sell tickets to events and give out freebies.
Nightclubs
Most nightclubs will have a resident DJ who will play music throughout the night. The music played will depend on the genre of the club, but it is mostly commercial dance music.
The tracks played by the DJ will be pre-recorded and mixed together to create a continuous flow of music. The DJ will often use a laptop or other computer to store and play their music.
Some DJs may use CDs or vinyl records instead of a laptop, but this is less common now. DJs typically get their music from specialist online stores or from Promo pools.
Radio stations
Radio stations are a great source for DJs to find new music. By listening to the radio, DJs can familiarize themselves with the latest songs and trends in the music industry. Additionally, many radio stations have programs specifically for DJs, which can be a great way to learn about new music and get exposure to new artists.
Music festivals
One great way for DJs to get new music is by attending music festivals. At these events, DJs can check out new artists and listen to new tracks before anyone else. Many festivals also have panel discussions where DJs can learn about the latest industry trends.
Friends
Most of my friends are DJs, and I asked them where they get their music. They said that they get a lot of their music from friends, but they also use the internet to find new tracks. They mentioned a few websites that they use to find new music, and I’ve listed them below.
-Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/
-Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/
-Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/
Family
We all have that one family member who just loves music. They are always the ones dancing around the house, or making up new songs in the shower. For some people, this is their only exposure to music. But for others, this is where their love for music began.
If you have a family member who is a DJ, you may have wondered where they get their music from. After all, they seem to have an endless supply of songs to play at parties and events.
The answer is actually quite simple: DJs get their music from a variety of sources, including digital and vinyl record stores, online music services, and even radio stations. While some DJs still prefer to purchase physical copies of their music, many now use digital services such as iTunes or Spotify to build their collections.
Radio stations are another great source of new and old tunes for DJs. Many stations now offer streaming services that allow DJs to listen to their favorite shows online. This makes it easy to keep up with new releases and find tracks that will please any crowd.
Music blogs
There are a variety of ways that DJs can get their music, but one of the most popular methods is through music blogs. Music blogs are websites that offer free downloads of new and upcoming tracks, as well as older songs that have been remixed or updated. Many of these websites also offer exclusive tracks that can only be found on their site.
This is a great way for DJs to stay up-to-date on the latest music, as well as get their hands on some rare and exclusive tracks. In addition to music blogs, there are also a number of online radio stations that offer DJ sets from around the world. These sets can be downloaded and played offline, or streamed live.
Online forums
In the past, DJs would have to buy physical copies of tracks or subscribe to record pools in order to get their hands on the latest tunes. These days, however, there are a number of online forums where DJs can download songs for free. The most popular of these forums is likely to be Reddit’s /r/DJs subreddit, which has over 100,000 subscribers. Other popular options include /r/ Drum and Bass’ /r/djentrance and /r/ techno’s /r/Techno producers.
