A Question I've Been Thinking About... ⭐
3 months ago·12 comments
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I've been wondering something...
Is one mix a week enough?
Or do you like having a bonus waiting for you on Saturday too?
I can keep making them either way.
I'm more interested in how you actually listen.
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Always keen for new mixes to listen to while working. I like the bonus mixes being a chance to branch out! Looking forward to a big new "New Yeah" mix 🎉
Love that! The bonus mixes are the perfect excuse for me to wander off the usual path a little. And yes a big “New Yeah” mix will definitely be on the cards! 🎉
I’m blown away that you’re able to find so many fresh tracks each week! One works for me on repeat for a week and the next one drops.. you’ve got over 300 other mixes to go back to, if that ain’t enough! Also thought, if you want those mixes to get more plays, then tell us to make a comment on an old mix for what track to ‘throw back’ to, if you’re running light one week, or do a mega-throw back mix of past bangers. If it comes, great, but don’t sell yourself, Mrs Aux or the kids short to make targets you’ve built up!
This is such a thoughtful comment, thank you! And I absolutely love the throwback idea getting everyone to dig through an old mix and nominate a track for a future mega-throwback show. There are definitely a few forgotten bangers hiding in those 300+ mixes!
And don’t worry, Mrs Aux and the kids will always come before the Mixcloud targets ❤️
Hi Dan,
Generally I find i listen mainly to my NZ mates mixes to support them (Dean, Grant, Sherilyn etc) . I also listen to artists that i followed from the beginning and who sorry me back. I try and listen to every me follower at least one, thing I appreciate many are just following everyone in order to get follows back. Personally I don't mind that only about 25p of my 1600 followers actually listen - just putting it out there!
That's a great perspective, mate. It reminds me that it's not really about the follower count—it's about building a community of people who genuinely come back week after week. Thanks for taking the time to share that. 🙌
Depends on your goal. Is it for validation, recognition, blow off some steam, extend your reach & frequency, a new type of demographic market you are aiming for. Verses what your expectations are. I don't listen to any Dj's mixes. So, I can't assist you there. Good luck. 🙏
Thanks for taking the time to reply. 🙏 Reading your profile gave me a much better understanding of where you’re coming from. I really liked what you wrote about DJing being a way of sharing a moment through music. That’s actually a big part of why I keep making mixes too. Wishing you all the best as you get back behind the decks.
@dan_aux I am 60 buddy and still in recovery from 2023's emergency spinal operation. I have many issues now. Concentration, vertigo, ears ringing 24/7. Besides not being able to take any opiates or anti inflammatory pills. It's interfering with my ex money maker when in the industry 42 years. So has been a hobby for past 10 since accident. My latest mix was very difficult. I can't help but want to dance. I wiggle and it hurts so much. It's hard to Dj well when I can't move to the rhythm. But I keep trying. Not that many people listen to my mixes. Unlike your following. I struggle with self promotion. Give me a gig, no worries. I organised and hosted Fat Freddys Drop in 2005 for a the 2024 boxing day Indonesian Tsunami. That was a privilege, I didn't want to Dj, but reluctantly opened for them. I struggle. I found 2 years ago at 58 I am on the autistic spectrum doing tests with Autism NZ. That explains so much to me now, after the support and reading material. Excuse my randomness. That is me. Carl. Nice connecting. I often used to see you and I in the charts when I had less challenges. Just waiting for next MRI results. As I now have neck vertebrae damage to sort out, a knee, a hip. I am Funked. 😄 Big ACC hearing coming up. 10 years since work accident and no income. I live a exciting life. C'est la vie. Arohanui e hoa. 🙏
@carlgoldsmithsnr Thanks for sharing that, Carl. 🙏 That’s a hell of a journey, and it sounds like you’ve had more than your fair share thrown at you.
What stood out to me most is that, despite everything, you’re still finding your way back behind the decks. That says a lot.
I really hope the MRI and ACC hearing go your way. Wishing you all the best with what’s ahead, and thanks for taking the time to share your story with me. Arohanui. ❤️
Two is all good. I was hanging out for that gym mix you did for your cobber you mentioned of Fri!
Love hearing that! 😄 That’s exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for. Sounds like the Saturday bonus has found its place. Thanks for tuning in and being part of the journey! 🙌