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goldenlynx30 said:electronic music in all its various forms—plus some modern pop and rock infused with electronics and vintage gear, that sort of thing. There's plenty to choose from.
I'm just waiting for someone to hire me to spin tunes at a beachside bar in 😁Maui.
Sophia Wells72 said:I agree with what was said above, and there are some solid suggestions here too. Kuzma, man, listen 🙏
Look, any decent bar needs to have diverse music—everything from the classics to the new stuff—especially when you're running things both day and night. That’s the deal. You need a deep library of everything, and then you just have to know how to curate a good set based on the time of day.
Think about your younger crowd for a second. Don't let yourself fall into that trap most people do: playing through those incredibly boring DJs with disastrous transitions (if you're even the one spinning). It’s awful when you go out on a summer night and it's always the same worn-out repertoire. Then you end up with this endless loop of chill-out tracks that everyone thinks works, but it's honestly getting outdated, topped off by spinning about 30 of the same old hits over and over. In that scenario, you're basically just entertaining yourself (and maybe a few people you decide to buy a drink for 😬), while everyone else—especially your regulars—gets bored. On a summer coast like Maui, you'll run into all kinds of people. Trust me, man, I've run bars and cafes for years and I'm constantly out at these spots, so the key is to test a vibe, see how the crowd reacts. People are different at 10 PM than they are at 2 AM, especially during the day when there’s a massive influx of tourists.
In places like Miami, Savannah, or even the smaller coastal towns, the standard is already pretty mediocre: cafes that just try to drown each other out (😱) without offering anything actually good. Most of them just assault your ears, playing the same repetitive house or chill-out sets late at night, before eventually descending into Mickey Mouse, some basic tumba, or total trash. This has been the norm for about ten years now, though thankfully it's slowly dying out. Some places are trying to find a different niche, and you occasionally find a great DJ who can actually get people moving and onto the dance floor. 😁 Long story short: stay diverse. Watch your crowd, see how they respond, and don't just play uninspired "best of" compilations. If you do it right, you might actually create a legendary spot. 😉
Sorry for the wall of text. 🤦