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With live streaming opening up a whole new world of opportunity for creators, curators and producers to express themselves and connect globally, we caught up with Samantha Togni, a DJ, producer, music educator and founder of the Boudica Music Conference, to explore how streaming brought an entirely new dimension to her event platform that aims […]
Over the last 12 months, TikTok has garnered huge success. And I’m sure many of you have participated in at least one of those viral dances during the quarantine. But the phenomenon of TikTok is that it’s become a funnel for niche creative communities. In music, everything from live violin solos to DJ videos has […]
Since Mixcloud LIVE launched last year, we’ve had a regular question from users: why doesn’t Mixcloud offer VOD of live streams? YouTube, Facebook and Twitch offer the option to archive their live streams as an on-demand video (commonly known as a “VOD”). Unlike these other platforms, Mixcloud doesn’t offer VODs. Instead, we archive live streams […]
Whether recording a podcast, music or a radio show, getting good sound at home can often be a difficult process. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to improve your setup. But before we jump into the tips, it is important to distinguish between ‘soundproofing’ and ‘acoustic treatment’. Soundproofing refers to the […]
As part of our new World Wide Vibe series, we’re spotlighting Canadian artists, DJs, and creative powerhouses that are pushing their local scenes forward. Toronto and Montreal have one of the most diverse music scenes in North America, both culturally and musically. But it wasn’t until artists like Drake or The Weekend that the world […]
We caught up with BOXOUT.FM founder DJ MoCity from his New Delhi studio, who gave us the lowdown on how Mixcloud has helped grow his flagship Motellacast radio show on BOXOUT.FM over the last few years. Read on to find out how live streaming has helped him level-up his show and grow his community, plus […]
We’ve spotted a trend amongst DJs; many like Hunee or Jyoty are prioritizing “music-adjacent” content to engage new followers and promote their mixes. And some are becoming music influencers in their own right. Creating content beyond mixes or live streams will help define your voice, brand, and authority as an industry professional. Take Crossfader or […]
Since 1991, the Ministry of Sound has dominated dance music. Today, we are celebrating that 30-year success story. What started off as a London based nightclub in Elephant Castle, became one of the most influential labels, brands, and international entertainment businesses in electronic music. Many of us discovered MOS through their long standing compilation albums, […]
Good news! We’ve just released Mixcloud posts as a social tool for all Pro users. Use posts to communicate with your followers directly and freely. Your posts are shared on your profile page and sent to your followers as notifications and emails. Unlike posts on Instagram or Facebook, no algorithm will work against you. And […]
When you come through for your community, they will do the same for you. We launched Mixcloud LIVE in early 2020 in response to a demand for live streaming; isolated Creators needed to continue creating despite this global pandemic. But we could have never predicted the cultural shift that happened alongside it. The past 12 […]