With the inception of online music download stores, a DJ’s task of finding the right music for their sets has completely changed. Before the internet, a DJ would have to scour the record stores, thrift shops, and even retailers for that exact album or track that they were looking for.
The main problem facing DJs in this digital age is that all of the websites we use have their advantages and their shortcomings. It takes time to get to know how each one works, and how to utilise the tools available to maximise the results of each “digital crate digging” session.
Here you’ll find recommended best practices for Beatport, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, Juno Download, and QoBuz as well as the pitfalls you may encounter as a DJ looking to build their library using these platforms.
Source: DJ TechTools