What is progressive house? The obvious answer is that it’s a subgenre of house music characterized by it’s melodic sound, rhythmic layers, build-ups, and breakdowns. The not-so-obvious answer is that it’s a way of playing music: a method for constructing a set to “progress” through different genres — and to tell a story with music. In this article, I’ll answer … Read More
What Do DJs Actually Do? (11 Things You Didn’t Know)
What do DJs actually do? “They just press play. It’s not like they’re playing an instrument like a guitarist or drummer. They’re like a glorified Spotify playlist. Anyone can do that. Where’s their actual talent?” I hear you, my skeptical reader. If I weren’t a DJ myself, I would think the same. But having DJed myself, studying the craft for … Read More