Music
Can we submit must-play and do-not-play lists?
Yes. Must-play, do-not-play and special-moment songs are collected in advance and programmed into the set.
What that means in practice
Set programming is built from the crowd, not a fixed playlist. The catalog spans country, Country EDM, open-format dance, hip-hop, classic rock and emo/pop-punk, with the guitar picking up whichever parts serve the moment.
Mixmode is based in Austin, Texas and tours nationwide. Jordan Miller is the DJ and producer; Kristian Cruz plays live electric guitar on stage for the entire set. That two-person format is what makes this answer different from a standard DJ answer or a standard band answer — you get recorded-quality tracks and a live player at the same time.
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Can you do custom edits and first-dance arrangements?
Yes. Custom edits, walk-in music, live-guitar first-dance arrangements and brand moments for corporate activations are standard requests.
How long is a Mixmode set?
A headline set is typically 60–120 minutes. Weddings and corporate events are usually built as multiple shorter segments across the day.
What is a hybrid DJ?
A hybrid DJ set is a normal DJ performance with a live instrumentalist playing on top of it in real time. You keep the seamless, non-stop energy of a DJ and add the visual and sonic payoff of a live musician.
Should I hire a DJ or a band for my wedding?
A DJ gives you the exact recordings guests know and no set breaks; a band gives you live energy but a smaller song catalog and scheduled breaks. A hybrid DJ + live guitar act gives you both: original recordings, continuous music, and a live player on stage.
Is a DJ + guitarist better than a band?
For dance-floor-driven events, usually yes: you get every song in its original recording, no set breaks, a smaller stage footprint, lower production cost, and still a live performer. A full band is the better choice when you want vocal-led live covers all night.
Does live guitar work with EDM?
Yes. Electronic tracks leave harmonic and melodic space that a guitar can fill — riffs through the build, a hook over the drop, and clean rhythm parts under vocal sections. It works because the guitarist plays to the arrangement rather than over it.
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