DJ for Christmas parties

Robert James Perkins provides music for your company Christmas party in Munich, from reception and dinner to the dance floor. Enquire about your date.

Almost 40 years of DJ experience: What has really changed?

From vinyl to streaming – four decades of change behind the decks. When I took my first steps as a DJ almost 40 years ago, the music world was completely different. Vinyl records, cassettes, and later CDs dominated everyday life. Music had to be bought, transported, and painstakingly cataloged. Today, a laptop or USB stick is often all it takes to access thousands of songs... Read more

Open Format DJing: Why genre boundaries are becoming less important

The days when DJs had to strictly adhere to a single music genre are long gone. While house DJs used to play house, hip-hop DJs exclusively urban music, and German pop DJs inhabited their own world, a trend is increasingly gaining traction today: open format DJing. The ability to combine different musical styles and adapt flexibly to... Read more

AI in music production: Useful tool or creativity killer?

Between Inspiration and Automation: What Role Does Artificial Intelligence Play in Modern Music Production? Artificial intelligence has permeated almost all creative fields in recent years. Music production is also changing rapidly. Tools like ChatGPT, SUNO, Udio, iZotope Ozone, LANDR, and AI-powered stem separation promise faster workflows, new creative possibilities, and professional results. But the question arises... Read more

Why live instruments make electronic music more emotional

When electronic music meets real performance. Electronic music thrives on groove, atmosphere, and energy. But despite perfect productions and modern DJ technology, many people yearn for something that goes beyond mere beats: for emotions, spontaneity, and a genuine connection with the audience. This is precisely where live instruments like saxophone, percussion, or vocals come into play. More and more... Read more

Volume at clubs, open-air events or private parties

Because as a DJ I'm always playing in different venues, and many DJ colleagues have left a trail of destruction in terms of volume, and it's really starting to get on my nerves, I feel compelled to write this blog post. So that those colleagues who are always too loud or think musical quality comes from volume... Read more

The most important tools and software for Open Format DJs

Open format DJs will be more central to event and club culture in 2025 than ever before. Whether weddings, festivals, corporate events, or clubs – the ability to flexibly switch between genres like house, hip-hop, R&B, techno, pop, or Afrobeats makes open format DJing one of the most sought-after disciplines. To enable DJs worldwide to perfectly execute their sets, ... Read more

The right sound technology

In Munich's vibrant club and event scene, choosing the right sound technology plays a crucial role. Whether in a legendary techno club, on an open-air stage during the summer, or at exclusive corporate events: a DJ set stands or falls on sound quality. For DJs, producers, and event organizers, it is therefore essential to have the best tools and systems... Read more

The perfect DJ setlist

Eine DJ-Performance lebt von der richtigen Musik zur richtigen Zeit. Doch wer glaubt, dass ein DJ einfach nur Songs abspielt, irrt sich gewaltig. Insbesondere in einer pulsierenden Metropole wie München, wo Events von exklusiven Firmenfeiern über urbane Clubnächte bis hin zu internationalen Festivals reichen, ist die Zusammenstellung der perfekten DJ-Setliste eine Kunst für sich. Der ... Weiterlesen

ITALIAN APERITIF

Anyone in Munich looking for a relaxed start to their evening can't miss one event: APERITIVO ITALIANO – the after-work party with Italian lifestyle and a unique soundtrack at the RIVA Bar in the heart of Munich. Since summer 2025, this event has been a huge hit with everyone who appreciates la dolce vita, good drinks... Read more

Challenges as an Open Format DJ

The role of the open format DJ has changed dramatically in recent years. While a broad knowledge of music and the ability to seamlessly mix different genres were once sufficient, DJs in 2025 face entirely new demands. The music industry has become more digital, faster-paced, and more complex. This raises the question: What challenges shape their daily work...? Read more

Musical inspirations

As a DJ and producer, you don't develop your own musical style in a vacuum. Every sound, every melody, and every beat is the result of influences, inspirations, and encounters with the music of other artists. In this blog post, I want to offer a glimpse behind the scenes and show which musicians shape my sound, why their work... Read more

Open Format DJing: The Perfect Set

In der heutigen Eventlandschaft, von privaten Feiern bis hin zu großen Festivals, ist eines klar: Musik entscheidet maßgeblich über die Stimmung. Während spezialisierte DJs mit Techno, Hip-Hop oder House ein bestimmtes Publikum ansprechen, bietet Open Format DJing einen entscheidenden Vorteil – Flexibilität. Genau diese Vielseitigkeit macht Open Format DJs zu den perfekten Begleitern für Events, ... Weiterlesen
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