Disco to Digital – The Blog

Every remix I make starts in the same place: a memory. A song you heard in your dad’s car. A chorus that played at your first school disco. A line that hits you in the chest because you don’t just remember it—you feel it. That’s the power of musical nostalgia. And I’m...

Sometimes, the biggest moments on the dancefloor come from the least likely places. You think it’s going to be the usual banger, the obvious crowd-pleaser—and then I drop that track. The one nobody saw coming. The one that starts with a slow, crackly vocal or a...

You know the one. That slow, soul-crushing ballad your dad used to play in the car on repeat after the divorce. The kind of song that made you roll your eyes as a kid—too sad, too dramatic, too raw. Well, guess what? I just turned it into a certified club weapon....

You know the one. That synthy, neon-soaked anthem you used to cringe at in your parents’ car. Now it’s your party starter, your gym pump-up, your “add to playlist” moment. Why? Because 80s music slaps—and somehow, it hits even harder in 2025. There’s a reason the...

And why it changes the music we get. Music has always been an evolving force—shaped not just by instruments and voices, but by the way we listen to it. Over the decades, how we consume music has dramatically changed, and with that shift, so has the music itself. The...

People often ask what it’s like behind the decks—how the chaos turns into coherence, how the crowd somehow always locks in, how each remix seems to know exactly when to land. The answer? It’s part instinct, part science, and a whole lot of obsession. Behind the booth,...

Somewhere on the dancefloor, you’ll see it—a kid in sneakers throwing shapes next to their nan in heels from 1964. And they’re vibing to the same beat. That’s the power of music that bridges the gap. It transcends age, background, and taste. And when I remix the right...

Some songs are sad. Some are heart-wrenching. And some are soaked in so much regret they practically ache through the speakers. But what happens when you take those songs—and give them a beat? You don’t erase the pain. You amplify it. You put it in motion. At first,...

Not every great song makes it to the top of the charts. Some fall through the cracks. Some never get their moment. Some were released at the wrong time, under the wrong label, or into the wrong crowd. And some were simply too far ahead of their time. I call them the...

Ask anyone who’s danced to one of my sets, and they’ll tell you—genre doesn’t exist in my world. At least, not in the way we’re taught to understand it. I don’t care if it’s jazz, funk, swing, soul, disco, house, breakbeat, or techno. If it moves, I use it. Because...

Sampling isn’t just a production tool. It’s a time machine. When I drop a clipped horn from the 1930s, a vocal riff from the 50s, or a dusty breakbeat from the 70s into a modern track, I’m not just creating a sound—I’m bending time. I’m inviting the past to dance with...

Set the mood and let the music speak the language of love as you and your partner embark on a journey of shared emotions and tender intimacy. With carefully curated tracks handpicked for their ability to ignite sparks and deepen connections, I invite you to embrace...

There’s a line I walk every time I remix an old track. It’s a line between tribute and theft, homage and exploitation. Because when you take someone else’s music—especially something created decades ago—and twist it into something new, you’re not just making art....

Before playlists, before streaming, before every track was just a tap away, music had to be found. And for the early DJs trying to make a name for themselves, finding music was more about hustle than hashtags. Most of these DJs weren’t backed by money or connections....

There’s something about old music. Something gritty. Something real. Maybe it’s the crackle of the vinyl. The imperfections in the vocal. The fact that it was played by hands, not quantized to a grid. And yet, when I pair it with a modern beat—when I layer those...

Electronic Blues is a modern musical genre that blends the soul and grit of traditional blues with the innovation and energy of electronic music. It’s a genre that bridges past and future, evoking the emotional depth of classic blues while harnessing the sonic...

Before streaming, before USBs, and way before sync buttons, music was physical. It was dusty crates in backrooms and faded labels on 12-inch records. DJs didn’t just play music—they hunted for it. They scoured second-hand shops, garage sales, and forgotten radio...

He was smooth. He was smoky. He crooned about heartbreak and long-distance trains and moonlit nights. The kind of voice you’d hear in a black-and-white film, drifting from an old radio, or playing softly at your grandparents’ wedding. Not exactly the guy you expect to...

You don’t need a million-dollar studio to make a remix that moves people. You need curiosity. You need hunger. And yeah—a few plugins help. When I first started remixing, I didn’t have fancy gear or a soundproof room. I had a secondhand laptop, a free DAW (Digital...

Remixing might feel like a modern invention, but its roots go way back—like flapper dress and gramophone back. The first remixers weren’t digital producers—they were jazz musicians. Improvising, riffing, bending melodies, and flipping arrangements on the fly. Every...

Acid Jazz is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1980s, blending elements of jazz, funk, soul, disco, and hip-hop into a vibrant and danceable sound. It’s characterised by its groove-heavy rhythms, rich instrumental layers, and a deep connection to both live and...

There’s a moment at every Disco to Digital gig that catches people off guard. It’s when the beat drops and someone shouts, “Wait—is this... Frank Sinatra?” It’s not just nostalgia. It’s alchemy. Old songs weren’t made for the club—but that’s exactly why they work....

The Art of the Remix: Giving Old Songs New Soul A great remix isn’t just about slapping a beat onto an old track. It’s about reinterpreting it—digging into the essence of the original and finding something new to say with it. At Disco to Digital, we treat remixes like...

Many engaged couples want to save money on their wedding, and as a result, they often settle for their “friend who’s good at making playlists,” to be the evening’s entertainment. However, many couples don’t realize that saving money by using an amateur DJ actually...

Every crate-digger knows the thrill: flipping through stacks of forgotten records and finding a song that should’ve been massive. A tune with everything—groove, soul, hooks for days—and yet, somehow, it never made it big. That’s where we come in. At Disco to Digital,...

Electro Swing is a musical genre that fuses the vintage sounds of swing, jazz, and big band music from the early 20th century with modern electronic beats, house, hip-hop, and EDM influences. It's a genre that celebrates the energy, elegance, and rhythm of the roaring...

Using Spotify at your next party is the best way to fill the dance floor. Cross fading is when one song blends into the next, so the music does not stop.  Its the easiest way to transition from one song to another,  Here is how to set up Spotify to cross...