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Spinning Autism and Six Years of Soul Train Live on Twitch
Read more: Spinning Autism and Six Years of Soul Train Live on TwitchSpinning Autism, hosted by Lock and Key Media Group and Studios, celebrated the annual Family Reunion with DJ Volatile, eight-time Twitch award-winning creator of t Soul Train Live, marking six years on Twitch with a purpose. The event took place April 23-26, 2026 and successfully met its primary fundraising goal of…
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Where the Music Lives
Read more: Where the Music LivesA rare collection of SoundCloud and streaming channels from DJs in the Twitch music community.
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The Mag Mob Turns 6
Read more: The Mag Mob Turns 6Screenshot: @CocoIsMusic | DJ Jazzy Jeff Twitch Livestream The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown was a weird time. But thousands of music nerds stuck in the house found community at D-Nice’s Club Quarantine on Instagram. Other DJs followed. I found DJ Jazzy Jeff. Instagram’s music strikes were making it impossible for DJs…
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Live From SoundCloud HQ. Twitch Just Added Room.
Read more: Live From SoundCloud HQ. Twitch Just Added Room.DJ Kharisma streamed live from SoundCloud headquarters in NYC. A front row seat to Twitch history.
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ROCK THE BELLS CRUISE 2026: FULL. HIP HOP ON TWITCH IS OPEN
Read more: ROCK THE BELLS CRUISE 2026: FULL. HIP HOP ON TWITCH IS OPENLast Updated: March 19, 2026 The Rock the Bells Cruise sails from Miami to Montego Bay on the Norwegian Joy, November 1 through 6, 2026. Five days immersed in the foundations of hip-hop culture. The ship is at capacity. A waitlist is open. That energy doesn’t wait for November. Boom…
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DJ Green Lantern: Mixtape Legend. Evil Genius.
Read more: DJ Green Lantern: Mixtape Legend. Evil Genius.Digging The Greats, created by Brandon Shaw, is a master class for music nerds. Each 10-to-20 minute installment delivers high-level analysis of the craft, elevated by artful illustrations that deconstruct the creative process. Brandon Shaw has been nominated for a Webby Award for the mixtape series featured in this post,…
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OutKast. Stankonia. 25 Years. Twitch Brought It Home.
Read more: OutKast. Stankonia. 25 Years. Twitch Brought It Home.Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Intro: OutKast, Stankonia (2000). Twenty-five years ago, OutKast released Stankonia and changed Hip-Hop forever. In 2025, Twitch brought the anniversary home. On October 30, 2025 sets from Selecta720, Skratch Bastid, and DJ Kharisma passed the night through a raid handoff across twelve hours of music honoring one…
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Twitch DJs Went Dark. Amazon Was the Reason
Read more: Twitch DJs Went Dark. Amazon Was the ReasonIn March 2025, Twitch DJs went silent for 10 days in protest of Amazon’s DEI cuts and layoffs. One SoundCloud channel kept the music alive throughout the blackout. Full Story: When the Music Stopped, It Was Heard
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Twitch Replay Value. A CEO Answers
Read more: Twitch Replay Value. A CEO AnswersWhat separates a forgettable Twitch DJ set from one worth watching again? CocoIsMusic caught up with the CEO of Late Night Record Pool during a live stream to find out. His answer reframes everything. Full conversation linked.
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Charlemagne: Natural Elements Mixes Twitch DJ Culture
Read more: Charlemagne: Natural Elements Mixes Twitch DJ CultureCharlemagne could sell his tracks. Instead, he gives them to Twitch DJs. The Natural Elements producer explains why sharing beats short-term sales and what he’s building in the long run. Read the conversation.
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The Boom Bap Train: Five Years, Two Coasts, One Sound
Read more: The Boom Bap Train: Five Years, Two Coasts, One SoundFive years. Two coasts. One sound. From Twitch raids to the streets of NYC, the Boom Bap Train has surpassed its five-year milestone and proven that community builds what algorithms can’t. Explore the full journey