About DJ Maggie

I started making mixtapes for friends and family way back in the early 80's on cassettes out of a love for good music from diverse sources. As I drifted further away from 'mainstream' music I discovered a taste for mostly instrumental music. This eventually led to my introduction to the world of electronic dance music, and from there into the realm of downtempo electronica, a place I happily call my community now.

Finding quality downtempo music that's well-produced can often be an overwhelming investment in time as well as money due to the proliferation of releases now available in the genre. I discover new music through many different avenues, from Internet radio stations to music-oriented message boards to social networking sites that let you connect with other chillophiles. The sites of the record labels themselves are often consulted, and tools like Discogs and Google are indispensible. It becomes a full-time hobby.

In 2005 I was invited to start playing music for friends at local parties. Many of my friends are DJs and promoters and before I knew it I was getting booked to play out, from the bar/lounge of Moonshadows to Burning Man regional events such as Fuente Eterno to divine outdoor community gatherings such as Moontribe. I play mostly from my laptop setup but also play on CDs when needed. Working with software such as Ableton Live allows me to dig deeper into the design and overall flow of my sets, often using harmonic mixing to create as seamless a flow as possible.

I'm pleased to offer this site to you, the listener, to share with you what's exciting me musically. My recorded mixes are available free for you to download. The Links section should provide you with some fabulous resources in your own discovery of quality music. And if you have any feedback or questions for me, drop me a line.