DJing on 7" vinyl with special guest Mojaxx

For this episode, we asked show favourite Mojaxx⁩ to return and to talk about a subject that might surprise some listeners: DJing with 45s. It's something that a surprising number of DJs still like to do, especially those who remember the 7" single the first time around.It's a subculture within a subculture that might be a bit geeky, but it's undeniably cool. As DJing on 7" vinyl is something we both enjoy, we thought this topic would make a good twist on the "then and now" angle that these 15th birthday podcasts have followed.If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:14 Episode overview02:21 What's special about 7" records?05:38 Creativity through restriction07:06 Why digital DJs love the challenge of 45s09:23 "You've taken it too far, Phil!"12:11 The hip-hop origins of 45s culture14:15 Do people actually care about the medium?16:03 Mojaxx's "gateway drug": DJ Shadow & Kenny Dope20:12 Building a collection: from £1 bargains to Discogs23:15 "Music was just a tool for me"29:24 Tips for finding and buying 7" records35:26 45 adapters: the technical deep dive41:05 Dr. Suzuki Donuts aka "the greatest invention ever"44:19 Organising music: from obsessive to practical49:16 Which genres work best on 45s?53:42 Who's keeping the 45 culture alive?58:59 Desert island 45s: Mojaxx's top five Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.