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This is where I get candid. Expect strong opinions, off-the-cuff reflections, and unfiltered commentary on the music scene, DJ life, and creative frustrations. Sometimes raw, always real.
Look, this one’s gonna be raw. Unfiltered. No SEO fluff, no selling shit. Just me, The Idahoan, running through Idaho Falls, dictating my thoughts into a phone mic like a madman at the Greenbelt. Because this has been bubbling up for a long time.
Continue reading “I Keep Politics Out of My DJ Brand – Here’s Why”
There’s a new water tower in Idaho Falls. You’ve probably seen it. You’ve probably got an opinion about it, too—most people do. And if you’ve lived in Southeast Idaho long enough, you already know how rare it is for change to be welcomed here with open arms.
Continue reading “The Idaho Falls Water Tower, the House Scene, and the Weight of Southeast Idaho’s Reluctance to Change”
A recent Mixmag article revealed a sobering truth: 61% of emerging DJs believe that their social media numbers are more important than their musical ability when it comes to getting ahead in the industry. As discouraging as that sounds, it reflects the digital culture we now live in—one dominated by consumption, instant gratification, and 30-second clips on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.
This is the reality: when short-form content shapes people’s perception of value, it makes sense that DJs think promoters and industry insiders will judge them based on follower counts and likes.
Continue reading “Social Media vs. Musical Skill: A Modern DJ Dilemma”