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RSS FeedDJ Industry Evolves: Competitions, Inclusion, and StreamingFestivals and OpportunitiesThe summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for DJs and the wider electronic music community. Chief...
Engine DJ 5.0 and Serato DJ 4.0 Redefine PerformanceIntroductionThe DJ software ecosystem has just witnessed a leap forward as Engine DJ 5.0 and Serato DJ 4.0 roll out game-changing updates. These...
Music Industry Pushes for AI Track LabelsBackground: The AI Music RevolutionThe ongoing rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production has prompted major music industry organizations to...
AlphaTheta XDJ-AN: The New Benchmark for Entry-Level and Intermediate DJs AlphaTheta, the company behind the industry-leading Pioneer DJ brand, announced the release of the new XDJ-AN all-in-one DJ...
Spotify Slips in Mixed Playlists for Seamless DJ-Style Transitions Spotify has quietly updated its “Mixed Playlists” feature—allowing users to create playlist experiences with smooth transitions that...
Deezer Launches A Rights-Aware Remix Tool Deezer has introduced Remix Lab, a new in-app feature that lets fans remix select songs with artist and rights-holder consent. The initial rollout is in...
TIDAL Will Label Wholly AI-Generated Music TIDAL has published a new AI Policy that gives DJs and listeners a clearer look at how the platform plans to handle fully AI-generated tracks. Beginning...
Beatport Streaming Reaches Cross DJ Beatport has expanded its DJ software footprint again, this time with a new Cross DJ integration announced on June 29, 2026. The move gives Cross DJ users access...
Twitch and SoundCloud are courting DJs againTwitch and SoundCloud teamed up for SoundCloud Sessions, an all-day DJ event held on June 26, 2026 from 9 AM to 9 PM PT. Twitch described the event as...
TIDAL draws a harder line on AI musicTIDAL has published a new AI policy that matters directly to DJs who use streaming integrations for discovery, preparation, or emergency requests. Beginning July...
DJ Software Plays Are Becoming Visible DataBeatport’s analytics language is starting to reflect how DJs actually use music in 2026. In a Beatport Greenroom support update, the company defines “DJ...
A New Crate-Digging Problem: Synthetic TracksAI-generated music has moved from curiosity to catalog problem, and DJs are right in the middle of it. Deezer has now made its AI detection technology...