• Sora 2: Your new best friend

• Spotify + ChatGPT Join Forces

• Inside the DMC VR DJ Battle: The Future Just Plugged In

• Facebook is Turning Into TikTok

• Instagram Hack Cheat Codes

• Taylor Swift Didn't Make Music For DJs... (or did she)

Sora 2 — The AI Video Generator That Just Made Editors Nervous

If you blinked, you might’ve missed it: OpenAI dropped Sora 2, and it’s basically saying, “Move over, Adobe — I got this.”

The new version doesn’t just make video; it makes video with sound, real-world physics, and the terrifying ability to drop you right into the scene.

Yeah — DJs, content creators, and self-styled “visual wizards” just got a new toy.

⚡ What’s the Big Deal?

Sora 2 isn’t your average prompt-to-clip gimmick. This thing creates audio-synced video from scratch — music, dialogue, ambient sounds, the works.

It even includes a Cameo feature, so you can literally star in your own promo video without touching a camera. Just feed it a short clip of yourself, type a prompt like “me DJing a rooftop party at sunset with flying robots”, and… boom. You’re headlining the metaverse.

Remixing? Totally fair game. You can take someone’s Sora clip, tweak it, and spin your own version like it’s a remix battle

🚧 The Fine Print

• Invite-only for now (iOS and web).

• Videos max out around 10 seconds.

• Complex scenes still make it glitchy — like when you load too many plug-ins mid-set.

• All videos are watermarked and traceable. (Sorry, deepfake DJs.)

💡 Why DJs Should Care

Let’s be real — the days of waiting on your videographer are over. With Sora 2, you can:

• Make promo teasers for your next event — complete with audio and visuals — before breakfast.

• Build AI-generated visuals to match your set energy.

• Reimagine your own performance clips as stylized, cinematic trailers.

You could literally type:

“Create a 15-second video of me dropping house music at an underground warehouse while lasers sync to the beat.”And Sora 2 will hand you something close enough to post before soundcheck.

🎛️ The Takeaway

AI isn’t coming for your job — it’s handing you a new deck.

Think of Sora 2 as that overachieving intern who works 24/7 and never asks for guest list spots.

The DJs who win are the ones who learn to play with it, not fight it.

In last weeks poll about Spotify in your DJ software we asked “what’s the real killer feature you want from streaming in DJ software?” 41% responded “reliable offline mode so WiFi doesn’t ruin the party”

How DJ Nick Nystrom Grew from 798 to 11,200 Followers (and Booked More Weddings)

He went from 798 followers in April to 11,200+ today which has skyrocketed his bookings and prices... And the crazy part? Anyone can do it.

Tonight, he's going to break down exactly how he did it:

• How he captures scroll-stopping wedding content (with nothing but a tripod + phone).

• His full Instagram growth system — including how he repurposes old clips for viral reels.

• A live reel edit demo showing his exact workflow inside his fav AI tool.

If you’ve been sitting on old footage or not sure how to start posting — this session will change that.

No fluff. No “guru talk.” Just a working wedding DJ showing exactly what works in 2025.
🎥 Live on Twitch + cratehackathon.com

🗓️ Tuesday, 8PM ET / 5PM PT

Spotify + ChatGPT = Your New AI Crate Curator

Well, it finally happened — Spotify and ChatGPT just made it official. The two platforms have teamed up to create a seamless way to discover and recommend music without ever leaving ChatGPT. So yeah, your playlists might start coming from a robot that knows your vibe better than your own crowd.

🎶 What It Does

With this new integration, ChatGPT can now pull Spotify music recommendations directly into the chat — whether you’re asking for “deep house tracks for sunrise sets” or “songs that make people do the wobble at weddings.” Each recommendation links straight to Spotify, letting you preview or save it instantly.

Basically, it’s like having an AI music assistant who never rolls their eyes when you say, “Play something like Disclosure, but sexier.”

🧩 Why It Matters for DJs

Think of it as the ultimate crate-building shortcut. You can describe a mood, genre, or even a specific crowd type — and ChatGPT will hand you a Spotify playlist that fits the moment. It’s perfect for inspiration, discovering hidden gems, or rebuilding your library without scrolling for hours.

And since the data comes straight from Spotify’s recommendation engine, the quality and flow are top-tier. Whether you’re programming wedding sets, planning chill lounge playlists, or brainstorming transitions between eras — this is pure fuel for your next mix.

⚡ The Bigger Picture

This move also hints at where the future of music discovery is headed: conversational AI. Instead of digging through apps, DJs and listeners can just talk their way into better sets. It’s intuitive, fast, and—let’s be real—a little scary how good it already is.

So if you’re not already using ChatGPT to brainstorm crates, find new genres, or build crowd-specific playlists… maybe it’s time to let the robots into the booth.

Welcome to the next frontier of DJ culture — where decks meet the Metaverse. Step inside the DMC 40th Anniversary VR DJ Battle, the Olympics of turntablism reimagined inside Tribe XR, Meta Horizon, and VRChat. Watch as DJs scratch, mix, and battle it out for the Supreme VR DJ Champion crown — all in virtual reality.

Whether you’re rocking a Meta Quest or just your laptop, you can jump in and experience how VR decks respond to real hardware, how MIDI controllers connect, and how DJs are performing live in virtual clubs around the world.

This isn’t just a contest — it’s a glimpse into the future of the DJ booth.

Facebook Adds “Friend Bubbles” & Fresh Feeds — Because TikTok Said So

Meta just rolled out a new Facebook algorithm update that gives you (sort of) more control over what you see in your feed — and yes, it looks suspiciously like TikTok.

The biggest update? “Friend Bubbles.” These little circles show which of your friends liked or watched the same Reel you’re seeing. Tap one, and you can slide straight into their DMs to discuss, laugh, or complain about the video — because apparently, we weren’t social enough already.

But that’s not all:

• 🧠 Smarter AI Recs: Reels are now “tailored” to your tastes with upgraded AI search suggestions.

• 👎 “Not Interested” Button: Finally, a way to tell Facebook you don’t care about another crypto guru or bad AI mashup.

• 💾 Save Redesign: You can now neatly collect your favorite Reels and posts instead of letting them vanish into the void.

• ⚡ Fresher Feeds: Expect 50% more same-day uploads in your Reels tab — more trending content, fewer reruns.

The goal: make Reels feel less chaotic and more like something you actually want to watch. It’s Meta’s latest move to keep pace with TikTok while combatting user burnout from scammy ads and uncanny AI videos.

💡 DJ Takeaway: Between Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, short-form is still king for growing your audience. These updates mean Facebook wants back in the fight — so dust off your vertical edits and hit upload before the algorithm changes again next week.

You’ve been treating Instagram like a digital flyer. Nick Nystrom used it to go global. This week, we’re handing you five algorithm-cheating, audience-magnetizing Cheat Codes for DJs who are ready to stop begging for likes—and start owning the platform. These aren’t social media tips. These are setlist-level strategies for making Instagram work for you.

Cheat Code #1: Reels Over Everything—But Not Just Any Reel

• Instagram Reels with backward storytelling (starting with the climax, then showing the setup) get 42% higher watch time. DJs who show the crowd going crazy first, then reveal the track/build-up, are dominating.

🎯 Action Step: Reverse-engineer your next event reel. Lead with the peak moment (e.g., the confetti, the scream, the dance battle), then rewind to how you set it up.

Cheat Code #2: The First Frame is the Flier

• The algorithm only needs 0.8 seconds to decide if someone will scroll past your video. That first frame = your poster, your flyer, your handshake.

• DJs with full-screen motion text (“Wait for this drop” or “Watch the grandma steal the show”) get +32% more retention.

🎯 Action Step: Start every reel with bold, full-screen, animated text—don’t let your face or the club lights be the first thing people see. Make them stop.

Cheat Code #3: Mic Yourself = Instant Authority

• DJs with crisp mic audio clips are being perceived as more professional and relatable. Nick uses lav mics to capture crowd interaction with punchy clarity—making his content feel like a show, not a recap.

• Audio-driven reels are being prioritized over visual-only reels in the algorithm right now.

🎯 Action Step: Invest in a wireless mic for your phone or camera and mic yourself up. Capture short, hype moments (“Make some noise if you’re ready for this drop!”) to use as punchy voiceovers.

Cheat Code #4: The Caption is a Setlist

• Long captions with line breaks and callouts (“Bride wanted emo night… I delivered”) are performing 2x better than generic hashtags.

• Think of it as a mini-setlist: build anticipation, drop a punchline, then give a CTA (“Would you do this at yourwedding?”).

🎯 Action Step: Write captions that tell a story. Use 2–3 lines max before the “…more” cut-off. Put a CTA at the end that invites shares or saves—not just likes.

Cheat Code #5: Algorithm LOVES the “Surprise Track” Format

• Start with a visual mismatch, then drop an unexpected banger. Think: grandma dancing to Lil Uzi, a string quartet playing Nelly, or a wedding kiss cut into Skrillex.

• It’s pattern disruption + emotional payoff = algorithm crack.

🎯 Action Step: Create one “Surprise Track” reel per week. Use an intentionally misleading setup (slow-mo romantic moment) then deliver an out-of-pocket track (DMX, Rage Against the Machine, Britney) that lands hard.

Taylor Swift Didn’t Create Dance Music — You Did.

Here we go again — another Taylor Swift release, another wave of DJs crying into their USB sticks because “there aren’t any party tracks.” Spoiler alert: there never are. Love Story wasn’t a hype track either, yet we’ve all seen an entire dance floor of people scream that bridge like it’s their national anthem.

Here’s the thing — Taylor doesn’t make party music. She makes people music. And when half your crowd is the people, you adapt. This is where great DJs separate themselves from playlist pushers. You don’t wait for the edit — you make the moment.

You know what’s going to happen next anyway: Mike D, Scooter, or Even Steve will get their hands on a few tracks, throw a four-on-the-floor under it, and suddenly it’s a banger in your next set. But why wait?

✅ Loop that vocal hook.

✅ Layer it with a club-ready instrumental.

✅ Let it breathe into your open format transitions.

✅ Drop it into a remix crate and surprise your crowd.

The crowd doesn’t want “party songs.” They want their songs to feel like a party.

So, instead of complaining that Taylor didn’t make your job easier — do what you do best: make her music work yourway. After all, the Swifties don’t care about BPM; they care about feeling something. Your job is to turn that emotion into motion.

🎧 Think outside the box — or better yet, remix it.