Irene Mogollón

Welcome to the first post of 2024. We're kicking off the year with a burst of flavor and rhythm. Today, we have the pleasure of delving into the fascinating world of Mira Ló, a multi-talented DJ and producer from French and Spanish backgrounds.

In this interview, Mira Ló invites us into her world—a world steeped in the rich tapestry of her Andalusian roots and musical heritage. Imagine the scene: the aroma of paella filling the air, the sound of live music echoing through the kitchen, and the w

Mira Ló - Parisian Soul, Andalusian Heart, Chicago Groove

Bringing an exciting year of musical and culinary exploration to an end, The DJ Cookbook concludes with a finale that resonates with the harmonies of life—a special feature interview with New Zealand house DJ and producer Philippa McIntyre. Born into a world where music and the love for fresh, wholesome food were the very rhythms of existence, Philippa's story is a song that begins before her first breath.

Her mother, a music teacher whose piano lessons filled their home with classical resonanc

Philippa - There’s Magic All Around Us

In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music, few entities have weathered the sonic tides as gracefully as UK dance institution X-Press 2. The dynamic duo, consisting of Rocky and Diesel, known for their groundbreaking contributions since the '90s, has recently embarked on a new chapter with their fifth release, "Thee," marking their inaugural collaboration with the legendary Acid Jazz Records.

"Thee" culminates years spent refining their craft, blending powerhouse club anthems with irres

X-Press 2 - Rhythmic Tastemakers

In the heart of Wroclaw, where the echoes of its rich cultural tapestry reverberate through cobbled streets, resides a musical enchantress who seamlessly weaves sonic tales with a mastery that transcends the ordinary. Meet An On Bast, the alter ego of the city's native daughter, Anna Suda. Her journey through the electronic music circuit has been nothing short of a mesmerizing symphony, where the language of gear becomes poetry, and every performance is an ethereal odyssey.

An On Bast's live se

An On Bast - Sound is my Natural Habitat

Lady Tazz is a multifaceted force from Canada and Bangladesh—DJ, producer, vocalist, Mind Medizin record label boss, and psychologist. At the age of 16, she attended her first rave and subsequently traveled to Berlin, where she fell in love with the power of techno and created her alter ego, Lady Tazz.

Spending time between Canada and Bangladesh, she completed her psychology degree, helped run her family business, and started the first English-speaking radio station in Bangladesh. Lady Tazz won

Lady Tazz - Divine Tricks and Kinky Treats

Since moving to Berlin to finish his chemistry degree in the early 2000s, Phonique has been a constant pulse in Berlin's electronic music scene. Upon arriving in Berlin, he started organizing parties, which led to DJing. Eventually, he began producing, his tracks have been released on major labels like Bar 25 Music, Poker Flat, SEN Music, Dessous Recordings, and Stil vor Talent.

The logical progression of a career in electronic music entails that launching a record label is a must. Some opt for

Phonique - Spicing up the Beat

Quadrakey is the talented DJ/Producer duo founded by Kero and Tanja. Their journey began when fate brought them together at a club during their student days. Their encounter forged a partnership that would shape their destinies.

Fueled by their collective love and vision for house music, Kero and Tanja also helm the renowned Tooman Records, which focuses on deep, gentle and charming house music. Tooman Records provides a platform for upcoming talents and well respected artists from all around t

Quadrakey - Melodies of Love

DJ, producer, in-demand remixer, and head of Bambossa Records, Harry Romero, has produced dancefloor anthems non-stop since the 1990s.

From his early days as part of Subliminal Records, Harry has released music on Defected Records, Kontor Records, and legendary New York City labels Nervous Records and Strictly Rhythm, to name a few.

The likes of Honey Dijon and Kolsch have remixed his music. A proper house music master, Harry shows no signs of stopping.

In a candid conversation with The DJ Co

Harry Romero - Rhythm is a Fingerprint

Due to government repercussions, many Russian artists have censored themselves from speaking out against Russia's war on Ukraine. Those brave enough to voice out the injustice of the war could face 15 years in prison for challenging the government’s official line on Russia's invasion or criticizing the military.

Facing the fear of government retaliation for speaking against the war and apathy from their fellow citizens due to government propaganda, Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the Russi

Delicate Features - Escaping Russia for Creative Freedom

Get Physical, Berlin's seminal and beloved record label is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded by DJ T., Booka Shade, M.A.N.D.Y., and with Roland Leesker at the wheel, they remain determined to explore new frontiers in global house music.

Roland Leesker is celebrating the occasion with the release of 20 x Get Physical, a compilation he curated, edited and mixed. Of the 20 tracks included in this compilation, six are brand new and exclusive versions, representing 20 years of this

Roland Leesker - Music is the Most Precious Gift

Italian electronic music pioneer Alexander Robotnick has been producing music for more than four decades. With Simple Music Vol 1 - Kind of Pop, his new release in 12 years, Alexander Robotnick brings together a lifetime of influences into 8 innovative disco tracks that breathe new life into the electronic music genre.

From the southern Tuscan seaside, Alexander Robotnick shared his musical path and inspirations with The DJ Cookbook. He described the types of coffee he drinks depending the occa

Alexander Robotnick - The Melodic Approach to Dance Music

As one of the rising stars of Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife, Luuk van Dijk is bringing infectious house music to the world. A music producer firmly rooted in the old school, yet with a forward-looking mindset, Luuk is constantly striving for the best basslines and tightest grooves.

For Luuk, becoming one of the most in-demand DJs in Holland did not happen over night. While the typical fifteen year olds played video games, a young Luuk was spending his time sifting through sample packs and savin

Luuk van Dijk - The Joy of Cooking Long Recipes

Alinka, the Ukrainian born, Chicago-raised, and Berlin-based DJ and producer is no stranger to The DJ Cookbook, in November 2017, Alinka and Shaun J. Wright shared their local’s guide to Berlin.

To Alinka, Berlin feels calming and kind of like Chicago. It’s been almost seven years since she sold her things, packed up, and left her life in Chicago to start a new life in the German capital.

This is not Alinka's first transatlantic life change. As Jewish refugees, Alinka and her family immigrated

Alinka - It's the Simplest Foods that Taste the Best

Osunlade has been immersed in music since he was a child. His upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri, filled his mind with jazz, blues, and soul. At a young age, he discovered that music was his calling. He learned to play the piano at age seven and taught himself how to play the drums, bass, and guitar by the time he was twelve. Soon he found his voice and started writing his own songs.

Today, his musical style combines house music, funk, jazz, soul, r&b, and world music which has earned him worldw

Osunlade - Music is the Only Reason I Exist

Elba consists of poet, vocalist, songwriter, and experimental sound artist Amber Sawicki and Metadata Records label head, producer, engineer, and motion graphics designer Jon Bierman.

Born in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Amber grew up listening to her father’s music collection, country, folk, pop, and reggae. Singing and writing are an integral part of Amber’s life. After releasing her first album in 2011, Amber decided to enroll in Berklee College’s songwriting program and has a BF

Elba - From Folk to Electronica

Like many contemporary DJs and producers, Gregor Tresher grew up listening to 80s Synth-pop and came of age at the height of Techno clubs in Frankfurt, Germany. In true DIY fashion, Gregor taught himself how to DJ, which led to purchasing a computer where he began to learn to produce the music he loved. His DJ career started in Frankfurt’s 90s club scene. Today, Gregor Tresher is a world-renowned DJ and producer. His music productions have a distinct sound, his penchant for melody. No matter how

Gregor Tresher - Life’s Full Circle

“My idea is to make the most artificial and emotional music possible”, says Leandro Fresco from his home in San Martín de los Andes, a town in northwest Patagonia, Argentina. It is summertime in Argentina and in the background, you can hear birds chirping, Leandro’s voice is warm and calm, he immediately makes you feel at ease as if you were sitting next to him drinking mate while enjoying the Andean breeze and scenery.

In his native Argentina, he was the youngest person to ever release an ambi

Leandro Fresco - Ambient from the Edge of Patagonia

What do video games and electronic music have in common? One would say visuals, interactivity, sound, and music. Video games like Mortal Kombat, Grand Theft Auto, DJ Hero, Minecraft, and Rocket League are just a few examples of how electronic music has become the go-to soundtrack to get you hyped-up to press that controller and finish the ques; and let’s not forget the special appearances of DJs DJing in the games.

By playing video games and watching his friends produce music on FL Studio (Frui

Siphe Tebeka – Empowering South Africa and its Youth One DAW at a Time

Hi Kasper, welcome to The DJ Cookbook, we’re delighted to have you! Let’s get cooking and mixing, shall we?

Q: First things first, have you drank any Glögg to officially start the holiday season? Is there a special family recipe or secret ingredient that you would like to share with us?

A: I'm having weekly Glögg sessions with some friends during December. It's great to get a Glögg buzz on in the afternoon… There are a few restaurants in my neighborhood that make brilliant Glögg where they put

Kasper Bjørke’s Interview & Kitchen Mix

Paris-based producer and DJ, Marina Trench has been steadily making her mark on the contemporary house scene over the past few years. Racking up releases on esteemed imprints such as DJ Deep’s Deeply Rooted (where she debuted alongside a remix from the legendary Kerri Chandler) and WOLF Music amongst others.

Although having only released a few projects so far in her career, Trench has a long career and love affair with music, collecting records, and DJing since her years as a fine art student i

Marina Trench – Arts & Culture are the Food of the Soul

Time and time again musicians have said that releasing new music is like having a child. Simina Grigoriu can attest to this statement. In January of 2021, the Romanian-born, Toronto-bred, and Berlin-based DJ and producer released her single Bucuresti, aptly titled after the Romanian capital, on her Kuukou Records imprint. In February, she and her husband Paul Kalkbrenner welcomed their second daughter. She sprung into the spring season with a re-release of her first album Exit City from 20212, w

Simina Grigoriu: Home is Where the Heart Is

“South Africa is a very colorful country. As a people, we are full of culture, full of music, so much talent. Every country has its sad history. There is so much to South Africa than just Apartheid and that side of history. There is so much richness that the world doesn’t know of, not just South Africa, Africa as a whole.” Reflects Thandi Draai, speaking from her home in Johannesburg on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

The 29-year-old DJ, producer, songwriter, and vocalist has been shortlisted as one

Thandi Draai: Transcending Chaos in a Beautiful World

Before COVID-19 made its destructive entrance onto the world stage, a lot of interviews for The DJ Cookbook were in person, over coffee or tea, a drink, or a meal. A real cause for a celebration was when a DJ invited you to a homemade cooked meal. It was one of those hot and sticky summer nights when we met Isa GT for dinner. On the menu were the flavors that perfectly describe the Colombian-born, British citizen, and Berlin-based DJ, singer, and producer.

The Medellin native was in perfect com

ISA GT: Musicalia, Roots, Transformation and Bringing Queer Culture Back to the Dance Floor

Producer • Copywriter • Video Editor

Trentemøller - Come Undone Music Video

Client: Trentemøller - Berlin, Germany.

Role: Video editor for the music video Come Undone for Danish electronic music producer Trentemøller.

Lyrical: To be or not to be

Client: Music Choice - New York, NY.

Role: Promo Producer, copywriter, and video editor for Music Choice's music show Lyrical: To be or not to be.

The Cut featuring Selena Gomez

Client: Music Choice - New York, NY.

Role: Promo producer, copywriter, and video editor for Music Choice's video countdown show The Cut.

Back to School Promo

Client: Music Choice - New York, NY.

Role: Promo producer, copywriter, and video editor for Music Choice's Back to School season campaign.

Summer Hits Promo

Client: Music Choice - New York, NY.

Role: Promo producer, copywriter, and video editor for Music Choice's Summer Hits music video show.

The Harvest/ La Cosecha - Documentary

Client: Shine Global, Romano Film & Photography, and Globalvision - New York, NY.

Role: Spanish to English translator.

Every year there are more than 400,000 American children who are torn away from their friends, schools, and homes to pick the food we all eat. Zulema, Perla and Victor labor as migrant farmworkers, sacrificing their own childhoods to help their families survive. The Harvest/La Cosecha profiles these three as they journey from the scorching heat of Texas’ onion fields to the winter snows of the Michigan apple orchards and back south to the humidity of Florida’s tomato fields to follow the harvest.

From the Producers of the Academy-Award® Nominated film, War/Dance, and Executive Producer Eva Longoria, this award-winning documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of these children who struggle to dream while working 12 – 14 hours a day, 7 days a week to feed America.

This is Dropping Knowledge - The Table of Free Voices

Client: Dropping Knowledge - Berlin, Germany.

Role: Quality Control operator for the live stream of The Table of Free Voices produced by Dropping Knowledge.

The Table of Free Voices was a nine-hour discussion led by German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. A large round table was built in Berlin's historical Bebelplatz, where 112 international artists, philosophers, scientists, and human rights activists were invited to simultaneously answer 100 selected questions, recorded by 112 cameras and microphones.

Problema - The Film

Client: Mindpirates - Berlin, Germany.

Role: Assembly video editor and Spanish to English translator.

Problema - The Film, is a philosophical art experience in which more than 100 people sit together and ponder a set of questions.

Best Documentary Winner - Lucerne International Film Festival, 2011.

La Tropical - Documentary

Client: Corbis Documentaries - New York, NY.

Role: Music Supervisor, Assistant Editor, and Spanish to English translator and subtitler.

La Tropical, follows musicians, dancers, and patrons both inside and outside the Salón Rosado Benny Moré, depicting with unbiased realism the struggles of daily life in Havana, Cuba.

Best Documentary Winner - Miami Film Festival, 2002.

Best Work of a Non-Latin American Director on a Latin America Subject. Documentary Winner - Havana Film Festival, 2002.

Content Production

Design and production of talent acquisition solution content for Jobilla's various communication channels, such as emails, blog posts, websites, newsletters, social media, trade shows, press releases, presentations, and internal communications.

There are more than 2.5 million unemployed people in Germany. Meanwhile, almost 2 million skilled workers are needed in the construction, IT, healthcare, and hospitality industries. How is the labor shortage affecting German companies, and what are the reasons for it?

In recent years, the German labor market has undergone significant changes, one of the reasons being that digitalization has changed many business methods, resulting in an increased need for qualified specialists. While these skil

Germany's Labor Shortages: Causes and Effects

Conducted by Jobilla in the fall of 2022, the study Shifts in the German Recruiting Market 2022 provides valuable insights into the German labor market's changing hiring practices and employer branding strategies.

This study addresses the key factors impacting recruitment. It evaluates diverse strategies for improving hiring practices, which will significantly benefit recruiters, HR professionals, and companies, in particular, looking to gain a competitive advantage in the German labor marke

Modernizing Recruitment, Raising Salaries, and Embracing Remote Work in Germany

“In my experience, no other mobile recruiting platform can reach and access potential candidates like Jobilla” - Arturo Sanz, CEO of AREACAD

Founded over a decade ago, AREACAD is a leading audiovisual design and automation provider for homes and buildings in Madrid, Spain. AREACAD specializes in the coordination and execution of turnkey projects related to the audiovisual industry and automation.

AREACAD’s areas of expertise include designing and installing television and radio broadcast pro

Unlocking Talent Markets: AREACAD Attracts the Right Candidates with Jobilla

Imagine walking into a stuffy, cramped office space, where the air is thick with dust and chemical fumes. Your eyes start to water, your head starts to ache, and you can barely focus on your work. Now, imagine walking into a bright, open office space, where the air is fresh and clean, and lush plants are everywhere. You feel energized, alert, and ready to tackle whatever tasks come your way.

The air quality in our workplaces can have a huge impact on our productivity and wellbeing. Research h

Jobilla & Naava: Wellbeing at Work Through Good Air Quality and Plants

Canada's Tim Hortons chain was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. With its focus on quality, fresh products, value, excellent service, and community leadership, it has grown into one of Canada's largest quick-service restaurants specializing in fresh coffee, baked goods, and home-style lunches.

With more than 4000 Tim Hortons locations across Canada, demand is high and fast.

In order to meet these demands, Tim Hortons Distribution operates five distribution centers and three manufacturi

Multiple Hires and Brand Exposure for Tim Hortons Distribution

"I want to start off by saying that any prospective businesses who are interested in Jobilla, are welcome to call me and I will firsthand share the merits of the Jobilla campaigns." -Tony Ponikvar, President & CEO of Felton Brushes.

High-quality value and dependability, this is what you get from the people and products at Felton Brushes. Founded in Ontario, Canada, in 1933, Felton Brushes is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty brushes for industries such as oil and gas, food service, and domes

Successful Recruitment Campaigns Led to Multiple Hires at Felton Brushes

Generally, companies put hiring new employees on hold during the summer months; however, retail is a different story. As a major industry in the world, retail is forever hiring and is impacted by both internal and external trends.

Stockmann is known as Northern Europe's largest department store, established in 1862 in Helsinki, Finland. There are currently 8 Stockmann stores across Estonia, Finland, and Latvia.

Stockmann offers a variety of premium quality products such as home goods, beauty,

A 21st-century Recruiting Solution for Stockmann, a Renowned Retailer