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Archiving of Afrika Bambaataa’s record collection to be opened to the public One of hip hop’s most important record collections is to be archived in public at New York gallery. It’s not often you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with a record collection like this. Located at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, Johan Kugelberg/Boo-Hooray Gallery will be organizing, cataloguing, and documenting the collection publicly to give visitors the opportunity to “stop by, hear some great music and see how the cultural artifacts of this important strand of American history are preserved” before it finds a permanent home in Cornell University’s Hip Hop Collection later this year. Source: thevinylfactory.com

Passport photos at the ready, this might well be the coolest library in London. Relying on donations from members of the public, the not-for-profit enterprise hopes to stock everything from 70′s Afro Rock to UK Garage, with an emphasis on creating a space where people can come and share their musical experiences face-to-face. Promoting a love for vinyl in the community, the Vinyl Library will offer free membership to anyone who has donated records to the library to create a co-operative record collection in the heart of London’s East End, which will also host live DJ mixes and talks. Alongside fellow “unlikely librarian” Sophie Austin, co-founder Elly Rendall says, “By taking donations the library creates an opportunity for vinyl lovers to share their passion for music with others and gain access to a world of records whilst still being able to listen to their own.” The library will be open for vinyl drop-offs from Monday 1st July. Visit their Facebook page for more details or swing by in person at The Vinyl Library, Unit 1, Foulden Road, Stoke Newington, N16 7UU, London.

Over 22,000 duplicates go on sale to the public. The ultimate record sale is set to open today at the New York Public Library’s Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. Representing decades of unsolicited donations of records that are already archived in mint condition, the 22,000 LPs will go on sale for three manic days in order to raise money for ongoing expansion of the NYPL collection. A statement from the library says that “There is a great chance that someone will find more than one diamond in the not-so-rough. Many of the recordings have never been played, bear promotional stamps, and remain sealed in shrink wrap.” Expecting the rush, the statement also has some wry advice for those diggers really excited by this news: “We will do our best to provide bags. If you think you will need a box – you know who you are – we will have some on hand while they last.” It’s been a big month for vast record collections in New York, with the archiving of hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa’s astonishing collection being opened to the public. And, if you think libraries are strictly for sharing rather than selling, then the news that London’s first vinyl library was opened last month will interest you too. Source: thevinylfactory.com

You know it’s bad when you can’t find the toilet any more. Owned by a 68-year old collector, the two story house was jammed with a quarter of a million records that took 6 months to clear. Posted on Canada’s Audiophile Records blog, details of the excavation describe how the house was initially impenetrable. “It was impossible to enter the house. The Bathroom and shower were also full of Records. We didn’t know it was the bathroom until we came upon a toilet”, before concluding with some reassuring words for those collectors getting premonitory visions: “Don’t worry folks, most of you don’t have anything to worry about!” Among them were 20,000 mint condition rockabilly 45′s which are being sold off on Audiophile Records’ eBay site. Source: thevinylfactory.com More pics here: http://www.audiophilerecords.ca/hoarder ... f-records/

All that shit destroyed with the building WHY

A digger’s dream. A mythical place that will give your strained record collecting heart a flutter, this astonishing, derelict record warehouse has been documented by photographer Frédéric Thiphagne for his blog Les Mains Noires. And yet, kind enough to share his photos with us, Thiphagne was enigmatic when it came to explaining any more about them. Having been taken to the warehouse by an anonymous tipster all the way back in 2009, Thiphagne was asked to take a vow of silence in order to photograph the astonishing lock-up. The building, with its waves of musical detritus, was destroyed just two weeks later. Describing the photos, Thiphagne said: “Those pictures, which are the only one existing from that place, should be seen as the illustration of that dream, of the biggest fantasy of every record digger.” In the absence of any more context, we’ll let the images speak for themselves. See more of Frédéric’s work on his website. Source: thevinylfactory.com

The types of women that request songs 1. The Birthday Girl - Acts like just because she was born today you have to play every song she asks for most of which are songs she loved in middle school. She usually ends up passed out before closing time. 2. The Cougar - The older woman looking for a young man and sometimes the DJ, usually dressed in clothes way too small and enough makeup on to look like a clown. Always wants to hear music that was popular 20 years ago. 3. The Ghetto Girl - Regardless of her skin color she demands you play "booty" music so she can show her stripper moves usually to the dismay of others. Will call you racist if you don't play what she wants. Usually gets kicked out for starting fights with other women. 4. The Bitch- The leader of the pack of a group of women, wants you to cater to them or she will take her party elsewhere. Has no regard for other patrons and is never satisfied and wants her song next. Usually can be found in a bachelorette party. 5. The Drunk Girl - The most annoying one, She can barely speak or stand and directs her drunken dance moves that she thinks are sexy towards you. Some guy will usually drag her out if he she doesn't pass out first. 6. The Attention Whore - Wants everyone to see her and how little clothes she has on, wants to make sure the DJ is watching her and will invite herself into the DJ booth , she thinks the club will not exist without her presence. Will take at least 100 pictures even with people she doesn't know. 7. The Music Expert - Regardless of your music knowledge and experience this woman thinks she knows more than you and what you should be playing. Will intercept others by the DJ booth and tell them they want to hear as well. She has an iTunes library filled with songs you would never play. 8. The Party Pooper - The dancefloor is packed then this one wants to hear music that will clear the floor. Will ask you to turn the music down, not use as many lights or complain about others having too much fun. Usually this is an unattractive person. 9. The Owners / Managers Girl - Somehow by opening her legs to someone she thinks she is entitled to tell you what to do and what to play. Another one that gets so drunk she gets removed for being an embarrassment. 10. The Slut - Will offer sexual favors to hear songs or drinks ,most times she is a regular that you see making out with 5 different guys in the night and leaving with a different one every week. 11. The Spoiled Brat - A product of bad parenting, this one has been given everything she wants in life and expects the same in a nightclub. Will threaten to tell a manager if you don't play her song. Will usually leave pissed off or crying. 12. The Shocked One - This one really wants to hear a song you would never play and her mouth always drops open when you tell her you don't have it. Will always try to tell you why you should get the song to no avail. 13. The Next Girl - This one bugs you all night asking what is next or trying to look and see what you have cued up so that she can go tell her friends like they are going to be impressed by her acquired knowledge. Will constantly ask if her song is next. 14. The Clueless One - She has no idea what the song is called or who the artist is, but it's her favorite song. Usually asks for a song title by misheard lyrics. Even if the song is played she doesn't realize it. 15. The VIP - She knows the owner/manager/bartender/doorman she says she is there all of the time though you have never seen her but her request must be played or heads will roll.

100 Reasons the DJ hates you 1. The song you are requesting is being played. 2. You ask for a song that nobody will dance to. 3. You tell the DJ he sucks just because he won't play your song. 4. The only songs you know are line dances. 5. You want to hear every song by Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. 6. You complain that no one likes the song when the dance floor is full. 7. You think reserving a table turns the DJ into your own jukebox. 8. You ask to sing on the microphone like it's karaoke night. 9. You want to hear your song next or your leaving. 10. You declare that you just got to the club so the DJ should play all the hits just for you. 11. Your sad face does not move the DJ into feeling sorry for you and playing your request. 12. You have no concept that the DJ accepts tips. 13. You come to the booth and ask the DJ if he is the DJ. 14. You ask the DJ if he plays any good music. 15. Your requests aren't any where near the format the DJ plays. 16. You demand to hear your song because you are about to leave. 17. When we say we dont play a genre, you ask for more of that genre. 18. You keep asking what song is next. 19. You want to look at every song we have. 20. You don't dance to your request, then ask for more. 21. You think the dance floor is a portrait studio. 22. You make silly poses at the DJ like you are DJing. 23. You are part of a bachelorette party. 24. You grab or touch equipment while the DJ is playing. 25. You are so drunk you think the DJ booth is the bar. 26. You stay buy the DJ booth hoping to pick up women. 27. You keep trying to tell the DJ your life story while we are mixing. 28. You think you know what everyone wants to hear. 29. You ask for a song to be played again 5 minutes after hearing it. 30. You say you know the owner/manager in an attempt to get a song played. 31. You ask for the same song everytime you are there. 32. You take pictures of the DJ without warning him of the flash. 33. Your so drunk you keep falling into the DJ booth. 34. You spill a drink on the DJ equipment. 35. You ask that the volume be turned down. 36. You keep trying to get the DJ to dance with you. 37. You tell the DJ what songs go together that don't go together. 38. You stand by the DJ and stare awkwardly. 39. You think it's cool to just stand on the dancefloor and text. 40. You have to talk louder than the music by the DJ booth. 41. You think the DJ booth is a coat check. 42. You offer to tip but never do. 43. You run ladies off the dance floor. 44. You wear so much cologne/perfume the DJ's eyes water. 45. You ask us to play songs off your phone or download them. 46. You keep asking for a shout out all night long. 47. You want us to play a song you made. 48. You act like the DJ is your boyfriend when he is not. 49. You try to sing or hum the song you want to hear. 50. Instead of asking for a song you stick a phone in our face to show us. 51. You don't know the song just the number on the CD. 52. You get all of your friends to ask for the same song that we won't play. 53. You interrupt the DJ to get him to take your picture. 54. Your idea of good music isn't. 55. You think old school means 5 year ago. 56. You ask when do we start to playing something crunk. 57. When you hear a slow jam you think it's a signal to hump women like a dog. 58. If it isn't hip hop you just call it techno. 59. You keep asking for requests after the club closes. 60. You know the DJ and text him requests to get you in the door. 61. You know the DJ is working and you call over and over expecting an answer. 62. You ask for a song and stay at the booth until the DJ plays it. 63. You fart by the DJ booth. 64. You want something faster but are requesting something slower. 65. You keep trying to fist bump and high five the DJ. 66. You say the other DJ always plays your song when there is no other DJ. 67. You act worse than a 5 year old in the club. 68. You say you are spending a ton of money and we should play your songs regardless. 69. You want an in-depth explanation on how the equipment works. 70. Your requests are more like demands. 71. You vomit in or around the DJ booth. 72. You tell the DJ how bad the song playing is , then request an even worse one. 73. You ask the DJ to play something with a beat. 74. You threaten to get the manager to make you play a song. 75. Your song was played but you want it again because you were in the bathroom. 76. You think booty shaking music is just any hip hop song. 77. You make up a birthday so you can hear you or your friends name on the mic. 78. You give the DJ a napkin filled with requests and no tip. 79. You complain that the DJ DID play your song. 80. You hug and kiss the DJ and leave with some other guy. 81. You think after a DJ plays your song that he will play every song you want. 82. You ask for a song all night then you leave in the middle of it. 83. You want people to move off the floor so you can dance like a jackass. 84. You ask the DJ to hand out flyers to another club. 85. You tell the DJ his job is becoming obsolete because of ipods. 86. You tell the DJ that they quit making vinyl and his job will vanish. 87. You say you have a huge group there wanting a song when you only have 3 people. 88. You tell the DJ that you DJ too, when we ask where, you say your bedroom. 89. When you ask the DJ if he takes requests, then you have no clue what you want. 90. You run around the club telling people you are the DJ. 91. You think knowing the DJ is sure to get songs played for people you know. 92. You think dry humping the DJ is sexy. 93. You keep asking if you can try and spin. 94. You keep stomping on the floor just to get attention. 95. You still think it's cool to use your phone on the dance floor. 96. You spend more time updating your status online than dancing. 97. You ask the DJ to play something dirty. 98. You ask the DJ to play something you can dance to. 99. You throw up gang signs having no idea what they mean. 100. You are way too drunk to try and talk to us.

10 Tips for New DJs If anyone can tell you how to make a decent living as a DJ, it’s me. I make a good living off of music. I’ve been around for 15 years, and really honed down on my craft in that time. My sets are damn near flawless, and the scene understands my consistency. I can talk tough because I know I'm good. But I’ve had pitfalls. Hit road bumps. And made TONS of mistakes. Little things that you don’t anticipate can really fuck up a great opportunity. You can practice at home on your controller all you want, but it’s a different game when a drink spills on your setup. A shitty promoter decides that they didn’t make enough money to pay you. Or people make horrible requests. My suggestion to anyone that wants to play or make music as their full time gig is “YOU WON'T SUCCEED AT PLAYING OR MAKING MUSIC AS YOUR FULL TIME GIG." There is a 99% chance that you aren’t built for success in this life. It’s quite possibly the hardest industry to stand out in, and now that music and hardware is within the reach of anyone that wants to throw their cards in, it’ll be that much more difficult for you. I’ve been grinding for years, and only recently started to get consistent bookings at my asking price. If you’re doing this as a hobby, cool. Leave me alone. I’m in a different lane. But there are people that want to give music a real shot. Here’s a quick guide to getting started. Pick a Scene I’ve been through tons of them. I started in hip-hop, moved to drum n bass, and switched to dubstep as it started to grow in the United States. We were in AOL chat rooms in the '90s pulling jungle and drum & bass records. I was refixing dubstep tunes with rap lyrics in 2005-2006, and playing trap music on Shade45 as people were just realizing the scene existed. Not to say I’m a pioneer in ANY of these scenes. But I owned them. Cherished them. Pushed the music. And my opinion counted. The producers and DJs that I have met along the way co-sign me and my taste in music. Being known within your scene is invaluable, and it takes years of work to get to that level. Don't Let That Scene Define You Trends in music consistently change. If you don’t know how to jump from genre to genre, you’re going to have a really difficult time rocking a party. And if your playlist isn’t loaded with music that’s popular OUTSIDE of your scene, you are setting yourself up for failure. Every once in a while, I’ll dip into a house or moombahton set just to switch it up. I play trap, dubstep, and rap, but sometimes I’m in a position where that’s just not the best music to be playing. I've opened for someone playing drum & bass, saw the crowd loved it, and done complete drum & bass sets on the fly. You never know what a crowd is going to react to. As scenes fizzle, you probably want to be in a position where you can use your connects to piggyback to the next movement. Educate Yourself My music collection is shitting on yours. I know this because I’ve spent the past 10 years collecting it. It’s organized into a couple dozen folders, and I know exactly where everything is. I also keep tabs on what producers are doing. What is getting attention online. I watch YouTube tutorials on Ableton. I go to shows that I’m not being paid to play at to see who’s promoting, what the turnout is, and what records are getting a reaction. I ask DJs and producers for records that they really like, and share ones that I enjoy with a small group of people. I’m paying attention to trends in social media. Phone apps. Hardware. Software. You have to have a decent handle on the history of a scene, and most blogs don't know how to connect the dots. We’re certainly trying our best to reach back and post on Do Androids Dance about influential records, parties, and artists. The information is out there though. Know your history and know what’s going on around you. Marketing is Key Think about this. I have a website, personal Facebook page, Facebook fan page, Soundcloud, twitter, two sites that I’m working for, and six inboxes. The website ties everything together… the PDF press kit with all of my recent work is there. It has links. High-res photos are available via my website. People don’t have to look too hard to find me. There is artwork for every full release that I’ve done. Booking me isn’t difficult. Logos have been created. I have a video Electronic Press Kit. You need all of this in order to stand out. There are downloads / streams / links / views to back up the fact that I’m relevant on some level. I urge you to think about how much all of that cost me. And if you’re getting $100 a night to play music off of your iPad at your local bar, you will need to work MANY MANY nights just to catch up to my marketing. It’s a large part of the hustle. Nothing Really Matters I play on this Vestax VCI 300. I tested it out a couple of years ago and did a promo video for it, and haven’t dropped it since. There are enthusiasts that say “you MUST play vinyl," and that’s really far from true. Skrillex plays through Ableton and uses a controller to manipulate his sound. Zedd uses a S4. Munchi uses CDJs, but never with Serato. There are enthusiasts that swear by Technics 1200s, but use Traktor or Serato with it. You should use whatever setup you are comfortable with and be sure that the quality of the audio you’re playing out is pristine. I suggest practicing with CDJs and turntables, though, as you’re fucked if your setup fails for some reason and you aren’t familiar with the hardware that is standard in most clubs. You're Not Just a DJ... I do write-ups, produce, knock out video interviews, help people with bookings, and wear tons of other hats in this industry. I’m pretty good at everything I do, and certainly educated on how to get things done properly. I respond to all of my emails and truly care about the artists that are making the music that I enjoy. But if I was JUST a DJ, I wouldn’t be in this position. You need leverage. Whether it’s artwork, mixing, cinematography, or promotion, you must have something else to offer. Show money and dope content are my two favorite barganing chips. If you have either, I'm interested. There are hundreds of dope DJs playing dope records. Being of service to people on a greater level will set you apart and give you an advantage. You will also notice that most artists that are getting booked produce their own work. That's not a coincidence. Booking agencies and management look for this trait to take you seriously. If you aren’t producing your own work, or lack consistency as a DJ, don’t be surprised when the doors shut in your face. Understand the Importance of Showing Up I’m on time. To everything. So when I have meetings, meet with artists, perform at venues, write a blog post for a song that’s coming out at a certain time, or have a deadline for something, it’s met. Always. And if you ask ANY of these artists, their managers, promoters that have booked me, or anyone that’s come out to see me play, I’m where I’m supposed to be at ALL TIMES. This is largely due to my network. My manager keeps me on point. I can lean on other staff members to knock out posts in a timely fashion (and they can expect the same from me). My calendars remind me where I’m supposed to be on a daily basis. If you aren’t organized, on time, and reliable, you will find it difficult to get recommendations and gain the trust of those in the industry. It’s a small world… you never know when your reputation will come back to help (or haunt) you. Be Prepared to Put in Serious Work I field probably 100 relevant emails a day. Sift through another 100 to see if there is something that I want to respond to. I scroll through my Facebook news feed. I do write-ups here. I travel tons. I upload music for another site (with a completely different process and protocol). There are tons of text messages and phone calls. I make snap decisions literally HUNDREDS of times a day. I download a couple dozen tracks. All of my music is sorted. I also DJ shows. I don’t watch TV. A relationship is almost impossible to enter when keeping this pace. I don’t have hobbies. I sleep from 2AM to 7AM every day, and communicate with people every hour of the day except those five hours where I sleep. And have been keeping this pace for two years. If you aren’t prepared to put in this level of work, you aren’t prepared for success in this industry. Follow Up With Grace and Kindness If you send me a song, I might say “I’m not into this, but please keep sending me your tunes." There are people that seriously respond and say “FUCK YOU NAPPY YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT GOOD MUSIC IS ANYWAYS." While their opinion MAY be valid, they aren’t in the position to have an opinion. I am. And people that are gracious and thankful and helpful and kind and positive will get 100% of my attention 100% of the time. There are more assholes in this industry than I’d like to deal with, and just being APPRECIATIVE is a power move. If someone takes the time out to blog your music, shout you out, listen to your work, or respond, THANK them for it. I’m not looking for a pat on the back, but I can’t lie and say that it doesn’t feel good to get an upbeat personal email once in a while. Be Realistic You aren’t going to win. I’m counting on you to fail. I’ve seen thousands of dope DJs and producers come and go. The chances of you being able to make a living are slim. If you’re talented, follow the rules, have observational skills, know how to charm people without being cheezy, know what’s needed for marketing, have something to offer, have a realistic concept of what it means to be consistent, and realize that you need to outwork hundreds of thousands of people to set yourself apart, there is STILL a good chance you won’t make it. If you want to “make art” instead of working at this as if it were a business, or if you aren’t pushing at full steam, please know you’re in the way. Source: doandroidsdance.com

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