DJs Complaining

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

7) It's not what it seems.

What you see:

→ Traveling
→ Performances

What you don't see;

→ Studio
→ Networking
→ Marketing
→ Prep work
→ Management
→ Meetings

Don't let the 1% of the time lead you to believe that you have a life filled only with excitement.

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

6) It's competitive.

Newcomers are always trying to take your place.

And the second you become a has-been, it's all downhill from there.

But as long as social media and music exist, there will always be fresh talent.

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

5) It's a grind.

You're only as relevant as your last performance.

So you have to keep pushing.

Producers are in the studio nonstop, and they feel most comfortable there.

DJs are in the club nonstop, and they feel the most comfortable there.

Imagine being both.

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

4) It's unhealthy.

Late nights, long flights, alcohol, and a lack of home-cooked meals catch up quickly.

Physical and mental health deteriorate if there is no conscious effort to maintain them.

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

3) It's exhausting.

Most people don't stay up for five days straight.

Traveling from time zone to time zone, often with red-eye flights, causes major fatigue.

Then you arrive, perform, and greet fans.

You have to bring energy every night, just like the night before.

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

2) It's expensive.

It may look like loads of money coming in but it also costs a considerable amount to maintain and grow that name.

→ Flights
→ Hotels
→ Tour staff
→ Gear
→ Marketing
→ Management
→ Studio fees

[Sam Feldt @SamFeldtMusic]

1) It's lonely.

Not just on tour, but also when you get home.

This is where your friends/family are supposed to be.

But they don't fit in the lifestyle.

Everyone is out of sync: birthdays, weekends, and work schedules.

[Tony Blackburn OBE. @tonyblackburn]

Thanks so much for all of you who have wished me a happy 80th birthday today. Sorry I’ve been late answering but I’ve just finished a 6 mile run followed by two hours in the Gym and now starting a short 3 mile walk to a restaurant to have lunch with the family xx

[Taxman @Taxman_DNB]

There’s hundreds of empty seats at this airport. I found a little corner away from everyone, and people just start walking over and sitting down next me. Is this a prank or something? 😂

[Melé @ukmele]

why are airlines obsessed with them little packets of pretzels? They’re fucking shite

[Harvard Bass @HarvardBass]

I don’t need to see the lobster shell my lobster came in. Just lay the lobster on my plate please, thank you.

[Here's Troxy @sethtroxler]

I'm a crazy or has society completely fallen off the rails . Now I got a day flight with a kid all the window are closed so this kid can look out the window. There is nothing to see litterly it's an ocean and hot air for 10 hrs.

[Here's Troxy @sethtroxler]

Now I'm on a plan with a family the whole family In the middle, I'm in the middle with the father. The son is on the other side alone at the window, the father and son keep talking I offer my seat next to the father. They decline. You know what then stop talking to your kid.

[Here's Troxy @sethtroxler]

People lack of self awareness is mind boggling. In line today at the airport two infront of me, then the father comes no problem then 10 other family members. I had be like no this isn't how it works. I'll go in front of you and you can join the 10 behind me.

[dillonfrancis @DillonFrancis]

That fight SUCKED

[Tony Blackburn OBE. @tonyblackburn]

Here in Hertfordshire we have the perfect summers evening. I wish it was like this all the time.

[Richard Madeley @richardm56]

Just got stung TWICE by stupid wasp that stupidly thought I was threatening its stupid nest. I bloody well will now, though, to completion.

[Gorgon City @GorgonCity]

Thought I'd never say this but I miss airports

[Robbie Rivera @RobbieRivera]

Can’t wait to be back on the road! I miss airports, hotels and airplanes. 😂

[Harvard Bass @HarvardBass]

Catching Feelings Not Flights. 😩