Electronic Music – My Electro Voyage

We all have that one point in our lives where something amazing happens – this moment was when I first heard Electronic Music.

I wish I could remember the first song I heard but one that I remember clearly was The Prodigy – Breathe. I think I remember this one so well because the first time I saw it come on MTV my grandma yelled at me for listening to that “devil music”.

After that moment, I was hooked.

The Flashbulb Never Ceases To Amaze Me

I wanted to share a video I found yesterday while rummaging through the net.

If you don’t know who The Flashbulb is, I highly suggest checking out his songs. The albums are pure bliss, perfectly crafted and a perfect blend of electronic/jazz/ambient and so many other genres.

Go check out his Discogs right now. Really, do it.

What DJ Gear Would You Buy If You Had $2000?

As a bedroom DJ there are so many pieces of gear on my list that I want to buy and I’m sure you have some as well!

Let’s entertain the idea for a second that $2000 just landed in your lap. It doesn’t matter where it comes from, it just magically appeared (maybe Jeff Mills summoned it from his turntables, who knows).

Now you’re standing in front of the biggest DJ store you’ve ever seen, it has it all, everything from past and future.

What would you spend your $2000 on?

I’d love to hear what you’ve been eyeballing lately!

The History Of SynthPop in Britain – Synth Britannia

BBC Four never ceases to amaze me with the content of their programs. Just recently BBC Four release a special about the history of synthpop in Britain called: Synth Britannia.

It didn’t take long for it to pop up online (YouTube of course). I believe this is a very important history lesson for any person interested in Electronic Music.

It’s only when you explore the roots of the music you love that you’ll be able to build the future.

The Importance Of Buying Your Songs As A DJ

I wanted to touch on a subject that has been running through my mind for quite some time, DJs who spin pirated songs.

Music is something I hold very dear to me and I would never want to profit off of someones work that I didn’t pay for. Not buying the songs that you play hurts the scene in the long run, let me explain…

5 Blogs That Teach You How To DJ

There’s no doubt that blogging is one of the foundations of the current web. You can find just about anything on blogs which brings us to the point of this article: blogs that teach you how to DJ.

The best thing about blogging is being able to reach out to other bloggers and make a connection. Additionally, anyone reading this post will get the extra benefit of finding other sources for DJ tutorials other than BeginnerDJ. These blogs have been around for quite some time which means they have a lot of content to check out – perfect for the beginner DJ.

Coming Soon To BeginnerDJ

BeginnerDJ has reach a very small milestone, but a milestone nonetheless.

The blog has been going strong for 2 weeks now and it looks like there’s no end in sight.

With that being said, there are a few things that BDJ readers should keep an eye out for in the future, many great things.

Dubstep: The Music I Love

If you know what Dubstep is, it needs not an introduction; you’ll love it when you hear it.

I’ve seen dance floors go absolutely nuts when a bassline hits and not just in a hyped up, flailing scene. Imagine the entire crowd bouncing and bobbing, completely controlled by basslines so thick that it fucks up your vision. Dubstep reaches across all races, bringing together all different styles of music from jazz to grime.

Only having a history of being around for less than a decade, Dubstep is still a very new genre of music. It’s still evolving and finding its foothold on the dance floor.

The History of DJing

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that I’ve written a great blog post called The History of DJing over at a friends blog: BoyInABand.com. It’s about the humble start of DJing all the way up to modern times and where it’s going.

Be sure to head on over and check it out. Also, leave some comments <3

http://www.boyinaband.com/2009/11/the-history-of-djing/

5 Amazing Italo Disco Hits

When Disco died, rock took over… unfortunately.

But for some people, Disco lives on.

In Italy, Disco took off like wildfire. Artists continued to produce Disco even to this day. This particular style of Disco has been coined: Italo Disco.

Italo Disco mixes the disco groove with 80′s synths, creating a unique style of music that really stands out.

Here are 5 amazing Italo Disco hits…