Whenever you’re at a club, party, or show, you can always be sure that there will be a DJ there. They’re quite literally the life of the party- without them, what’s there to dance to? But there’s almost always something else that goes into getting that perfect set that most may not know about. That’s […]

It’s always nice to get away from the usual scene to play a gig, especially when it’s at the request of a friend. So, when Kirk Cosier called me to open up his show, I was too excited to say no! Kirk and I hadn’t played – or even seen – each other since we played at […]

Behind the Booth will be a series dedicated to showcasing gear, setups, and miscellaneous tools and accessories that have proven useful for local DJs over the years. As a 13-year-old budding DJ, I couldn’t afford much. My allowance was set at a moderate $10 per week, so I didn’t have my eyes set on the […]

The past week has been nothing short of hectic. With spring break approaching, my professors were piling on assignments, projects, and midterms, and I felt like I was being run into the ground. That is, until a celebrity DJ picked me up, dusted me off, and struck up a conversation.

What a night! Webster Hall, in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, has always held a special place in my heart. I played my first big NYC gig there, when I opened the balcony lounge for Moguai, and then came back to headline on the same stage that night. Whenever people ask me about my history as a […]