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15 Albums That Influenced Me: Dookie by Green Day: The Album That Made Me Fall in Love with Pop-Punk

Dookie by Green Day album cover art

I Got Nominated in This Challenge, So I Am Posting 15 Albums That Heavily Influenced Me. Album 2 of 15: Dookie by Green Day There are albums that come into your life at just the right time, and for me, Dookie by Green Day was one of those. It wasn’t […]

15 Albums That Influenced Me: Starting With Alanis Morissette’s Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

Album cover of Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissette, a 1998 alternative rock album that influenced me.

I got nominated in this challenge on Facebbook, so I am posting 15 albums that heavily influenced me. Album 1 of 15:Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morisette. Why Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie Was My First Album Besides compilation albums like the NOW series, this was the first album I ever […]

My First Subside Wednesday for a Couple of Years!

Subside's Dancefloor

Just posting my setlist from last Wednesday at Subside. I was most happy to play some Vulkan, Bilmuri, The Virginmarys, Cassyette, Hot Mulligan, We Came As Romans, and even some DresdenDolls ! And some FallOutBoy, AFI, and Deftones tracks that don’t get an airing all that often. Setlist after the […]

Subside DJ Setlist: Highlights from a Night of Rock, Metal, Emo, and More

People on the Dancefloor during my Subside DJ setlist - 2-11-2024

My Subside DJ setlist on November 2nd was a showcase of diverse music that spanned rock, metal, emo, and more, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. With fans coming in from the Kids In Glass Houses gig up the road at The Crossing, the atmosphere was great. Setting […]

Alternative Wedding DJ at York House: Lucy & Nathan’s Rock and Metal-Inspired Celebration

As an alternative wedding DJ, there’s something special about creating a wedding experience that truly reflects the couple’s unique style. Lucy and Nathan’s celebration at York House in Twickenham was a perfect example of a night that embodied their personalities, from rock classics to intense metal anthems. I was thrilled […]

I Wrote a Guest Blog Post for Kate’s Clothing, Exploring the World of Gothic Fashion and Music

Moody cover image with a black lace dress, gothic novels including Dracula, a burning candle, and dark, shadowy background capturing gothic culture and the link between gothic fashion and music.

I’m thrilled to share that I recently wrote a guest blog post for Kate’s Clothing, delving into the fascinating relationship between gothic fashion and music. If you’ve ever wondered how these two powerful influences have shaped goth culture as we know it today, check out my post on her site […]

Birmingham Wedding DJ: An Incredible Night of Pop Punk, Bollywood, and Bhangra at The Old Library, Digbeth – 28th October

Sol and Houms performing their choreographed first dance at The Old Library in Digbeth, dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire, surrounded by cheering guests. Curtis Allen, a Birmingham wedding DJ, set the soundtrack for this unforgettable moment.

Now, I am a Birmingham wedding DJ, but I get to play at a lot of incredible celebrations at venues all over the country. However, there’s nothing quite like a hometown gig, and Sol and Houms’ wedding at The Old Library in Digbeth the other day was something truly special. […]

Spin Sins: Why Last-Minute Song Requests Can Be Tricky for DJs

Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "Last-Minute Song Request"

As a DJ, I love taking requests. But every DJ knows the scenario: it’s the end of the night, the dance floor is winding down, and just as I’m about to play the last song, someone rushes over with a last-minute song request. You’ve had the entire event—4 or 5 […]

Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events… Without a Song in Mind: A DJ’s Perspective

Spins Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "I Don't Know What I Want" Pic

As a DJ, one of the most puzzling moments is when someone approaches the booth to make a request—only to realise they don’t actually know what they want to hear. It’s a common scenario for DJs and often leaves me scratching my head. You’ve come up to the DJ booth, […]