by Ben Annand | Oct 17, 2019 | Modern DJ Musings
Now this is a hot topic, and I have some useful perspective in my experience with agents which includes sometimes being totally annoyed with them as an organizer, and hiring one to represent me as a DJ. So that does seem a bit ironic. What can be annoying about agents...
by Ben Annand | Oct 10, 2019 | Modern DJ Musings
There are a lot of threads going around from DJs who are upset about not getting booked more, and especially, as much as they used to. I’ve covered related topics but not specifically the idea of dj relevance. To stay relevant is a constant hustle and I’ve had some...
by Ben Annand | Oct 3, 2019 | Modern DJ Musings
Like many, I am taking the month of October off from drinking alcohol, and maybe beyond that too. Sober October is an extra challenge for busy djs, so we got to have each other’s backs 🙂 Why is Sober October scary for djs? Many reasons. First of all, alcohol is...
by Ben Annand | Sep 26, 2019 | Modern DJ Musings
One thing that bugs me nowadays is when djs don’t mix out of me at all. Sometimes they make a big show about giving me props, but you’ll get more props from me by showing me you know how to mix out of a track that you’ve never heard before, and blessing the dance...
by Ben Annand | Sep 19, 2019 | Modern DJ Musings
People who perceive me as mellow are sometimes surprised that I care about my DJ billing. The truth is, I’ve worked hard and consistently hard for 23 years to get to where I am, and I do care about being represented properly. Like anyone who has put in the work, I...
