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Going Out in Seoul: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide to the Actual Scene
I’ve been DJing in Seoul since the early 2000s. Here’s the neighborhood guide I wish I had — from Hongdae’s chaos to the basement techno spots with no sign on the door.
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Daft Punk: How Two Parisians Built Electronic Music’s Most Enduring Legacy
From Discovery to Random Access Memories, how Daft Punk redefined electronic music and influenced a generation of DJs worldwide.
Seoul Scene
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Korea’s Most Unforgettable DJ Festivals: An Honest Guide for 2026
From World DJ Festival to The Air House on Nami Island — an honest guide to Korea’s 2026 festival season, who each event is actually for, and what’s worth your weekend.
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Beats & Business: Seoul’s Club Culture at a Crossroads
Seoul’s nightlife has been hit by scandal, disaster, and rising costs. Here’s the honest picture of what’s happening to one of Asia’s most exciting club scenes.
Profiles
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Fred Again: What He Actually Did to Electronic Music
Fred Again is not just hype. Here’s an honest look at why his production technique, live approach, and collaborations have genuinely moved electronic music forward.
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The Chemical Brothers: Block Rockin’ Beats & Beyond
From Manchester bedrooms to Glastonbury headliners — the full story of The Chemical Brothers, why their music still hits, and what they taught a generation of DJs about spectacle.
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The Accidental Rise of Deadmau5: From Obscurity to EDM Supremacy
How Joel Zimmerman went from finding a dead mouse in his computer to headlining every major electronic festival in the world — and why his music still stands up.
Mixes
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Feeling Factor Vol. 46: Jazzy, Deep, and Soulful House
Unwind and elevate your mood with Feeling Factor Vol. 46! This mix seamlessly blends deep house grooves with soulful vocals and jazzy influences, creating a truly captivating soundscape. Perfect for relaxing evenings, focused work sessions, or cruising through the city. Press play and let the music take you away!
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Get Down Vol. 6: Soulful House and Disco Through the Cold Months
Join DJ 4play on a sonic adventure with ‘Get Down Vol.6 House & Disco Mix’, showcasing the best in soulful house and energetic disco tunes.
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Get Down Vol. 2: A Live Disco & House Mix from Seoul’s Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in Seoul is one of the best nights to play music in this city. The Koreans, who didn’t grow up with Christmas as a solemn religious occasion, treat December 24th with a genuine enthusiasm for the purely social elements of the holiday that can feel refreshingly uncomplicated if you’ve spent too many years…
Essays
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How to Start DJing: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Building Skills, Choosing Gear, and Finding Your Sound
From your first beatmatch to your first gig — a practical guide to learning how to DJ, choosing gear, building a practice routine, and developing a sound that’s actually yours.
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Mastering the Mix: A DJ’s Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Sets
The technical side of DJing is learnable in months. Reading a room, building a narrative, managing energy over hours — that takes years. Here’s how to think about it.
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Common DJ Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
25 years behind the decks taught me most of these the hard way. Here are the mistakes that derail DJ sets, what they actually feel like in the moment, and how to stop making them.
Dance Music Genealogy
50 Years of Genre History, Mapped
From Detroit techno to Seoul’s underground — an interactive tree tracing how every subgenre connects, splits, and evolves. 56 nodes. One continuous story.
Explore the Tree →