Welcome to Beyond the Decks, your guide to mastering the art and business of electronic music DJing hosted by Robert Simoes and produced by Learning To DJ. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast explores the skills needed for building successful career as a DJ and artist.
Discover strategies for networking, finding gigs, and working with labels, all tailored to the vibrant culture of dance music, house, techno, and underground electronic music. Join us as we teach the skill and art of musical influence, dance-floor fanaticism, and great DJing.
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In this episode, Robert sits down with Mark MacLeod, a progressive house and downtempo DJ, label founder, and business strategist and coach with deep roots in Toronto’s rave scene. The conversation dives into Mark’s work taking him from the remote Isle of Lewis in Scotland to the heart of...
Published 11/22/24
In this episode of Beyond the Decks, Robert catches up with Andre Delgado, better known as Homemade Weapons—a pioneering figure in the 170 drum and bass scene. In conversation, Homemade Weapons discusses his evolution from DJing to music production, how he balances complexity with minimalism to...
Published 11/08/24