Sources DJs Use for Finding Music
- DJ record pools
- Soundcloud
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Podcasts
- Digital radio
- Social media
- Online music stores
Finding Unique Tunes in the Digital Age
Download stores like Amazon and iTunes offer a wide choice of music in a convenient place, though you likely won’t find obscure underground tracks there. Many DJs are also venturing into music production. Crafting your own sound as a producer and DJ is a powerful combination with great potential in the dance music scene. It’s important to buy MP3s from stores that clearly state the music can be used publicly. For the best sound quality on powerful equipment, lossless formats like WAV and FLAC are better than compressed MP3s.
Building a Quality Music Library
There are various free and paid services DJs use to access music. Streaming provides a huge music selection but file formats tend to be lower quality and meant for personal use rather than public performance. Ultimately, finding legal sources to build a quality music library lays the foundation for DJ success.