![]() ![]() Performing DJ sets for artists normally in bands is a great way for them to do something different. What does a DJ set mean to artists that normally perform in bands? Think of it this way, you still get the name (i.e the XX) at a quarter of the price.Īlternatively, the artists themselves may just enjoy DJing as is the case with Jamie XX or Win Butler from Arcade Fire.Īre DJs musicians? This article will give you the arguments and the answer… Bands Who DJ This is the main reason you’ll get individual artists from a band. It is very expensive for a full band to travel and tour together and promoters often cannot afford it. There are many reasons why artists will perform DJ sets instead of with their live band. Chase & Status perform both DJ sets and live sets. And this is why you will always see “DJ set” or “live” specified under Chase and Status’ (see the examples below). If they have the drummer with them, or whether it is just C&S themselves, it needs to be clarified. So it depends on what type of show they are going to be doing. This allowed them to expand into live performances that included a drummer while they played guitars and synthesizers on stage.īecause it is still the two of them means the name Chase & Status doesn’t change depending on their performance. They actually started purely as DJs but then they exploded in popularity. What does DJ set mean for them? and why is it always specified with them? In the dance music world, a good example of this is Chase & Status. Frequently Asked Questions: What Does DJ Set Mean.What Does “DJ Set” Mean? Not always performing in front of a crowd….Wonder what DJs actually do on stage? I’ve covered that here. Simply because they were expecting to see something else. That will just lead to people not enjoying themselves, complaining and possibly giving the night or festival a bad rep. The last thing a promoter wants are people buying tickets and showing up expecting to see the full XX band. Jamie XX plays both in the band XX and as a solo DJ He often performs DJ sets under the name Jamie XX and his listing on the bill will include the term DJ set to avoid any confusion. There are some good artists that can be used to explain this further.Īn example of this would be Jamie XX from the band The XX. When they are listed as doing a DJ set it means they will be performing solo, without instruments and (probably) playing other people’s music rather than their own. They normally perform with instruments, or as part of a band for example. “DJ Set” is usually specified when the artist is more known for being a live performer. So, what does DJ set mean when it appears under an artist’s name? But that can actually mean different things in different contexts. You see it often right? On flyers for festivals or clubs an artist’s name and then the term “DJ Set”.
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