Where do DJs get their music from?

Record pools

By getting a monthly subscription to the record pools, DJs have access to tons ofnewmusic and original edits. To help the DJ mix tracks more easily, most pools are now offering tracks that can be optimized for popular digital DJ apps and software such as Serato, Traktor, Virtual DJ, and rekordbox. Also, some record pools require a DJ to submit a review or rate each track before downloading. This way artists and labels can get constructive feedback.

Here’s the list of the most popular Record Pools:

• http://www.djcity.com/
• http://www.bpmsupreme.com/
• http://www.zipdj.com
• http://www.digitaldjpool.com/
• http://www.idjpool.com/

Beatport

Beatport is one of the largest and most popular sources of music for DJs. This store offers a large catalog and a great selection of new releases from all major labels. Beatport allows you to download high-quality files such as FLAC. Beatport can also give you recommendations for similar tracks. If you’re into electronic music, this store can be one of the greatest options for you to find good tracks.
Another great thing about Beatport is their newly launched feature Beatport LINK that allows playing music through compatible DJ controllers. It is a great way to save time and effort.
 

Juno Download

Juno Download is another popular source for buying music. Similar to Beatport, Juno Download has a huge selection of uncompressed files. Using Beatport and Juno Download, you have a high chance of finding the track you like.
 

Traxsource

Traxsource has a large selection of the newest tracks. Besides regular updates, Traxsource offers exclusive tracks that you won’t find anywhere else!
 

Boomkat

Boomkat has a big catalog of underground music, but there’s the thing that makes this particular store special! At Boomkat you can buy vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, which, by the way, are gaining popularity again. Boomkat also has an impressive selection of unknown genres of music that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Bandcamp

A popular service where independent artists can publish their music alongside major labels. New artists often allow you to download their music for free or for a symbolic amount of money. Here you can buy downloadable music as well as vinyl, cassettes, and even merchandise.
 

Offline Stores

Offline stores are gaining popularity again, and vinyl records are gaining sales. These kinds of stores are great for DJs that love playing with records, as they can listen to the record before buying it. Many DJs spend a lot of time in these stores trying to find limited edition vinyl or rare records.
 

Ghost production music

There is a more interesting way of purchasing music tracks, which will allow you not only to buy a track from some producer to play it on shows, but own it! This option is available in specialized stores, such as I am Ghost Producer Shop. If you buy a track in this store, you receive all the rights to it and can sign it under your name.
Enter the catalog, sort the music by genre, listen to the track, and if you liked it, add it to the cart and pay. You will receive all the necessary files and license shortly. It is that simple! Now you have a cool track under your name, you didn’t even have to write! You can even send it to a label and release it under your own name. Don’t miss an opportunity to make your way into charts!

These are not all sites and services from where DJs get their music, but we’ve made a list with the most popular ones. Start with that, and make your performances more diverse and interesting.