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Beyond the DJ Booth: How Spotify Auto Mix Changes the Game
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What if Spotify’s Auto Mix feature could actually hold its own against a live DJ? We put it to the test (sorta)...and the results might surprise you.
In this episode, Brian B and Joe Bunn break down how Spotify’s newest Premium feature blends transitions, keys, and BPM alignment in ways that feel surprisingly natural. From bar-length filter sweeps to smooth key-matched intros, Auto Mix delivers a level of polish that’s hard to ignore. But it’s not about replacement, it’s about opportunity. Learn how DJs can leverage pre-mixed playlists for cocktail hours, lounges, and branded activations, turning curated programming into scalable revenue.
Joe also shares a behind-the-booth story from a small farmhouse wedding that turned into a programming masterclass: 40 guests, no “safe” tracks, and a floor that stayed packed through genre-hopping pivots between syrupy Southern hip-hop and festival-ready EDM. The takeaway: bold musical choices reward DJs who read energy, not trends.
Later, they dive into the real-world applications of Auto Mix for working DJs:
- Where it shines (cocktail hours, ambient sets, travel playlists).
- Where it fails (crowd-reading, energy shaping, emotional pacing).
- How to build a paid, passive product from smart programming.
And because no episode is complete without a music drop, Brian reveals five fresh floor-killers you can use this weekend - from a funk-laced One Direction flip to an Anxiety x Gimme Gimme hybrid that crushes after-hours.
Whether you’re a working DJ, a tech enthusiast, or someone curious about how AI is reshaping performance, this episode hits all the right notes: part strategy, part story, and all signal. No noise.
🎧 Subscribe, share with a DJ friend, and leave a review if this helped you rethink your next set. Want early access, bonus episodes, and our weekly Top 10 bangers? Join our Patreon and step into the backroom.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Our website. Please leave a review! - https://www.beyondthedjbooth.com/
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To book Brian B: https://djbrianbofficial.com/
Joe’s Gear Finds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/djjoebunn
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Brian B's Coaching Options: Https://www.thdjscreativeedge.com
Chapters
1. Batch Day Banter & Setup (00:00:00)
2. Story: 40-Person Farm Wedding (00:02:20)
3. Music Clash: Hip-Hop vs EDM (00:06:20)
4. Dance Floor Chaos And Viral Moments (00:10:30)
5. Takeaways From A Small Wedding (00:13:50)
6. Spotify Auto Mix Deep Dive (00:16:05)
7. Is Auto Mix A Threat Or Tool? (00:23:10)
8. Programming Playlists For Revenue (00:27:50)
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