Friday Roundup: “I Fooled The World Into Thinking I Was A Big EDM DJ”

Joey Santos
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Last updated 4 August, 2017

Friday Roundup
Check out who tried to “fake” their way into becoming an EDM superstar in this week’s Friday Roundup, among other pieces we’ve curated for you.

In this week’s Friday Roundup we’ve got a piece on someone who tricked everyone into thinking that she was an EDM all star, plus we’ve got the latest in the Amen Break story, a list of 10 perfect house party tracks… and what DJ tour managers really do. All that and more in our weekly muster of DJ news from around the web. Have a great weekend, folks!

  1. Top 10 Perfect House Party Tunes – Add these cuts to your next house party playlist and get your living room pumping. Mixmag has the list Read more
  2. “Amen Break” Musician Finally Gets Paid – Copyright owner of one of the most famous drum passages of all time cashes in thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. Crack Magazine has the news Read more
  3. The Unseen World Of The DJ Tour Manager – Behind every successful touring DJ is a hardworking DJ tour manager. Get a glimpse on what goes on behind the scenes in this article from DJ Broadcast Read more
  4. “I Fooled The World Into Thinking I Was A Big EDM DJ” – Check out this experiment that uncovers what it takes to be seen as a “success” in some EDM circles. Spoiler: Marketing. Thump has it Read more
  5. 12 Most Unlikely Celebrity DJs – What’s the one thing that Paris Hilton, Hulk Hogan, and a three-year-old have in common? NME has done all the research for you Read more
  6. “I DJ Funerals for a Living” – DJing entails providing entertainment for the best times of our lives, but what about the absolute worst? This DJ’s just turned funerals into an actual paying gig. Thump has it Read more

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