Turntables and Taboos: How DJs Manage Explicit Lyrics

Cartoon DJ playing dirty music

East Idaho is full of Mormons. Lot’s of ’em. And if you know anything about Mormons, it’s likely you know that they are generally adverse to cussing. You know, swear words. The f-words, n-words, s-words, b-words, etc. They don’t like them. And, there is really nothing wrong with that. After all, not everybody enjoys hearing obscene, insulting, and derogatory language. Especially during important events like weddings and receptions.

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DIY EDM Stage Design for House Music Shows

DIY EDM Stage Design at The Awakening

One of the things people are starting to associate with my shows is the DIY EDM stage design. Not because I’ve got LED walls, massive lasers, or high-end projectors — hell, I don’t have the budget for that. But because I take cheap, everyday materials and turn them into something that looks and feels like part of the experience.

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