While Facebook throws ever more obstacles in the way of livestream DJs, Twitch is doing everything right. The most recent development? A catalog of over one million tracks from 30 independent labels and distributors is now available to spin as part of their new “Soundtrack” feature. The road to being a professional DJ has never been more favorable.
What’s new?
Streaming your set live on Twitch has the advantage of being able to get through your set without the plug being pulled due to copyright issues. Downside? You can’t keep the recording. But now, with the new “Soundtrack” feature, you’ll be able to draw on a million tracks across the categories of “dance”, “electronic” and “rap” - with more on the way.
Who’s in?
Basically, the publishers of certain tracks have agreed to waive their copyright for livestreaming on Twitch. Artists now available to stream include mxmtoon, Above & Beyond, Porter Robinson, SwuM, RAC, and many others. The feature was launched last week and we can expect it to be available to all Twitch users over the next few weeks.
What does this mean?
If you’re still rocking the underground, Twitch is now officially a safer place to play your set, which almost certainly includes rights-protected music. As usual, the major labels are the slowest to respond. Mainstream DJs will not experience any major changes.
Reputation is everything in this game. And Twitch is rapidly becoming the more trusted streaming platform for DJs to continue working, even if it is just for the occasional donation.The general buzz right now is to favor Twitch as a place for your live set. You know what else the general buzz is saying? Level up with a DJ course with DJ Courses Online today!