Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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**Off The Record – The DJ Podcast by Crossfader**

Off the record is a DJ-related podcast by Crossfader. We’re an online DJ community that reviews the latest DJ products and provides online DJ courses, tips, tricks and more to the DJ industry. Listen as we chat about all things DJ related, from beginner to advanced DJ equipment, how to get DJ gigs, the do’s and don’ts of the industry, plus much more!

Latest Episodes:

Ep 147 How I Became Toolroom's Biggest Selling DJ - Essel Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

Essel joins us to share her wild journey from dancing and cruise ships to Ibiza residencies, Beatport number ones, and touring the world. In this unfiltered conversation, she opens up about:

Starting out in Ibiza with zero plan
Why networking in the DJ industry feels fake
Buying followers to get noticed
The highs and lows of Beatport chart success
Her struggles with social media and pressure
Using strategy (and a meme page!) to break tracks

If you’re an aspiring DJ or producer, this episode is full of raw truths, laughs, and lessons from someone who’s lived i

Ep 146 The Mind behind Songstats & DONT BLINK - Oskar Eichler Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

From bedroom DJ to building platforms that power the global dance scene - Oskar (DONT BLINK / 1001Tracklists / Songstats) has transformed the way DJs and artists grow their careers.

Oskar is also half of the duo DONT BLINK, known for tech-house hits like VIBTATION and high-energy global sets.

Songstats is offering the Crossfader community an exclusive 10% lifetime discount! Use code CROSSFADER10 or the link below:

https://songstats.com/app?ref=CROSSFADER10

Ep. 145 How To Get Festival Gigs (7-Steps) Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

In this episode, we break down the real steps DJs need to take to land festival gigs — and how to make the most of them once you're booked. We start by explaining why we’re launching a DJ competition, then walk through 7 key steps every DJ must follow to level up and land on festival lineups like Tomorrowland, Creamfields, or local stages.💡

Ep 144 . How I Broke Into The Ibiza Club Scene Jul 31, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

🎧 In this episode, we sit down with DJ & producer Angel Lee to talk about her journey from the Leeds nightlife scene to playing at iconic venues like Amnesia Ibiza and beyond. We dive into how she built a sustainable career in the music industry, the lessons she learned from reading crowds, starting her own booking agency, and creating Angie’s Disco during lockdown.

From networking and industry connections to music production, label signings, and staying authentic in a competitive scene, this episode is packed with insights for aspiring DJs and music lovers.

Whether you’re looking to break into the club scene, grow as a producer, or simply get inspired by a DJ making waves in Ibiza, this conversation is for you.

Ep 143. The Man Who Built a Drum & Bass Empire - Chris Goss (Hospital Records) Jul 24, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

Join us for an electrifying deep dive into 30 years of drum & bass history with Hospital Records co-founder Chris Goss.

From humble beginnings in Leeds and vinyl shops, to global domination through Hospitality events and TikTok-fueled resurgence

What the modern label actually does, and how A&R works in 2025
The impact of TikTok, short-form culture, and why tempo matters
Behind-the-scenes of Hospitality events—booking, venues, and logistics
The label's equality mission: women’s mentorship, business schemes, and inclusion
How Hospital discovers and supports rising talent—lens, Gabrielle Bongo, Hoax
Nostalgia for vinyl and dubplate era creativity vs today's algorithm-driven world

- Their long game: aiming for timelessness and musical legacy
Subscribe for more exclusive interviews from the electronic music underground

Ep 142. How to Build a DJ Brand That Actually Grows Jul 17, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

In this episode of Off The Record, Crossfader’s Lawrence James shares game-changing advice for up-and-coming DJs and producers.

Recorded during a live session with Toolroom Academy, Lawrence dives deep into branding, social media strategy, content creation, storytelling, community building, and how to grow as a DJ in today’s digital world.

Plus, there’s a huge announcement: Crossfader has teamed up with Rise Festival to offer one DJ the chance to play a main stage set in the French Alps this December. If you’re serious about making it in the music industry,

Ep 141 : Marketing Expert Breaks Down the Business Side of DJing Jul 10, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

In this episode of the Crossfader Podcast, we sit down with Olivia Mancuso - founder of Elevated Frequencies and business coach for DJs and music creatives.

We dive deep into how DJs can build sustainable careers beyond the decks, from mastering sales skills and branding to overcoming perfectionism, rejection, and the fear of putting yourself out there.

Olivia shares her inspiring journey from TV reporting to launching her own agency and podcast, her experience supporting artists worldwide, and why niching down is the fastest path to standing out.

Ep 140 “Stop Telling DJs What Gear to Use” - DJ Angelo Jul 03, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

In this very special episode, we sit down with one of the most respected DJs and educators in the world: DJ Angelo. From humble beginnings in the UK to becoming a global ambassador for DJ culture and technology, Angelo has carved out an inspiring career that blends performance, innovation, and education.

Ep 139 Is Soundcloud Still Good For DJs? Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

Welcome back to Off The Record, the ultimate DJ podcast by Crossfader! In this packed episode, we kick things off with stories from Parklife Festival 2025 -festival sets, sound system secrets, and what makes a great live DJ performance.

Ep 138 How to get your first 10k followers as DJ Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

⁠⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠⁠

For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD

Breaking that first follower/subscriber barrier can be the toughest part of being a beginner DJ. But don't worry, we have put together an easy step-by-step guide for you to follow.

Topics covered:

➡️ How to grow your first 10,000 fans

➡️ What kind of content actually works

➡️ Why storytelling builds superfans

➡️ Advice for introverted artists

➡️ Instagram vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts

➡️ Real examples from Crossfader, Toolroom Academy, and top DJs

➡️ Why one viral post isn’t enough