The Music Industry Is Speedrunning the Future

Native Instruments files paperwork, YouTube quietly admits music owns the platform, AI gets its own charts (of course), Meta launches yet another app, and will.i.am calmly explains why none of this should surprise you.

RANE Just Changed the Booth (System One Is Official)

RANE drops System One, Spotify wants another dollar, Apple bundles creator tools, an AI judges your DJ sets with zero mercy — and tonight Aaron’s giving away crates, metadata, and probably a few hard truths at the hackathon..

The Booth Is Evolving (Even When Verizon Isn’t)

Apple Music hits the CDJ, Google gives Siri a brain, DMC crowns a VR champ, Bandcamp bans the bots, and DJs reorganize their crates.....all while Verizon reminded us that even in the future, you can still lose the internet mid-set.

New Gear, New Trends, and the End of DJ Isolation?

RANE may have “accidentally” leaked a new standalone, Spotify wants your friends in your headphones, WeddingPro reveals what actually works in 2026, and Epidemic Sound says pluggnB is officially a thing. Buckle up, Future DJ.

The 2025 DJ Rewind: The Year Tech Tried to Out‐DJ Us

AI wrote songs, Spotify dropped videos, Gaga said “not today, robot,” and DJs still can’t find that one track they swear they downloaded. Let’s wrap up 2025 with one final banger.

DJ Tools, Social Media Trends & Wedding Floor Gold

Inside This Week: Spotify’s new DJ integration, djay app’s big move, the top teen apps reshaping music habits, lightning-fast playlist building—and a Hackathon packed with wedding crate cheat codes that skip the “Top 200” trap.

The Decks Just Got Smarter

From Google’s second attempt at DJ-ready glasses to VirtualDJ’s glow-up and Serato’s surprise slab, plus a festive Crate Hackathon with Mike Walter and the 2026 social trends you’ll actually care about.

Not Your Average DJ Tools Roundup

From AI collabs to sample slicing, the future of music creation just leveled up.This week: Spotify buys WhoSampled, Warner taps Suno for licensed AI tracks, Ableton 12.3 slices cleaner, and Ray-Ban x Spotify throw a no-phone concert (yes, really). Plus, we teleport into Meta’s Horizon.

Skip the Headphones—Black Friday for DJs Who Mean Business

This isn’t your average gift guide. No iPads, no speaker deals—just the game-changing software, tools, and tech every working DJ should grab before the sales disappear. Welcome to The Future DJ - Black Friday Edition

DJs, Is the Internet Even Working?!

From Serato 4.0’s official drop to Cloudflare’s epic fumble, the latest gear, AI DJ beef, and our 90s rave-flavored Hackathon are all hitting your feed. Plus: Epidemic Sound wants to be your new studio.

DJ Intelligence: From Napster’s Comeback to AI Crate Hacks

The lines between old-school and next-gen are blurring—fast. Napster launches an AI assistant, Siri gets a Gemini glow-up, Meta revamps ads, and Aaron drops 12 AI prompts every DJ needs. Plus, our Remix Hackathon hits tonight—are you in?

Pioneer Hits Pause, Sora Hits Android, Instagram Starts Snitching

Tech drama, AI expansion, and a Hip-Hop Hackathon to reset your weekend energy.

The Algorithms Are Listening (And They’re Finally Getting It Right)

Spotify’s new ChatGPT integration, TikTok’s AI auto-edit tools, and Adobe’s Project Moonlight all want to help you post smarter, faster, and with less brain drain. Plus: Aaron Strawn joins Hackathon to show how he spices up his wedding performance

DJ Software Rivals Just Teamed Up — OneLibrary Could Change Everything

Traktor goes beginner-friendly, OpenAI builds a browser to think for you, OneLibrary wants to unify your music universe, and Aaron Traylor DJed Tokyo with smartglasses like he was in Black Mirror. Plus: Rate My Crate night hits Hackathon — are your playlists ready?

Traktor, Trends & Total Takeover

Inside This Week’s Drops: Traktor’s Head-Scratching Controller, SoundCloud’s New Social Engine, Meta’s “Vibes” Feed, and Hackathon Heat from DJ Nate Acosta

Aaron Traylor Goes Global: DMC Welcomes VR to the World Stage

The iconic DJ battle steps into the metaverse — and Crate Hackers own Aaron Traylor is leading the charge at this year’s VRDJ Championships happening at the DMC's in Tokyo. Dive into how the competition evolved, what it means for DJs, and why virtual turntablism just got very real.

From Sora to Swift: The Week AI Took the Aux Cord

AI can make your playlists smarter, your videos cinematic, and maybe your competition obsolete. We’ll break down what’s next for Spotify, Meta, and the music-tech world — then join us live for Nick Nystrom’s Hackathon tonight to level up your Instagram.

Breaking (Last Week’s) News: Spotify Finally Hits DJ Software

Okay, we know—you probably saw this before we hit send. But we’ve got the full breakdown on what Spotify in your DJ software really means, plus playlist-building hacks, the evolution of DJing, Adobe Premiere on iPhone, and details on our Halloween Music Hackathon.

A Robot, An Avatar & A DJ Walk Into A Club...

AI pop stars signing deals, Daft Punk living inside Fortnite, Pioneer sneaking into VR, and YouTube arming creators with new toys. Plus, tonight’s Hot Cue Hackathon and a playlist hack video you’ll actually use.

All Eyes on DJs: Platforms Are Catching Up

Streaming shifts, software upgrades, ad power plays, and a wedding-music masterclass with Big Daddy.

From CDJs to AI Crates: This Week’s Gear & Game-Changers

Apple flexed at its launch, Amazon drops weekly AI playlists, Ableton 12.3 beta brings stems + Splice, and AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000X is here to test your rider budget. Plus: tonight’s Hackathon is a full Ladies Takeover—don’t miss it.

Streams, Specs & Smart Crates

From The Weeknd breaking records to Meta breaking into your face (literally), here’s what matters: Apple Music’s new playlist tool, IG growth tips, and Aaron’s no-BS Serato workflow. Also tune in to DJ Dynamix tonight on Twitch!

MKII Madness: Rane One Levels Up (Sort Of)

From fresh turntables to retention charts, here’s the gear, tech, and trends DJs need to know right now.

Dominick Is Coming Out Of Coaching Retirement

Tools, Tricks & Turntables

Traktor reminds everyone why it’s still the quiet innovator of DJ software, Spotify now lets you drop custom playlist transitions, YouTube’s Average View Duration could make or break your channel, and RØDE just dropped $99 headphones that don’t sound cheap. Oh, and tonight’s Hackathon with Nick Spinelli? Expect fireworks.