Megan Taylor has DJ'd for national parties, opened for Samantha Ronson and works with Vera Wang, Chanel, Vogue, Intermix and is a resident DJ with Fig Media. She shares her music finds, style icons and go-to wardrobe pieces.
DJ Megan Taylor has been Djing since 2006, and is a current resident DJ and producer at Fig Media, Inc. She plays to an array of crowds, and specializes in current pop, hip-hop, electro, and indie rock. Megan frequently plays for the young hip crowds all over Chicago, but can mix it up at other events as well. She has traveled nationally to DJ, opened for Samantha Ronson, a guest DJ at the Museum of Contemporary Art's First Fridays, fashion show DJ, and is a resident DJ at Vertigo Sky Lounge (@ the Dana Hotel.) Past clients include: Vera Wang, Chanel, Vogue, Intermix, Jam Productions, Chicago Social, A'Gaci, and countless other events in Chicago and beyond.
1. What's on your ipod?
I love this question Broken Bells, Mike Posner, the Gossip, Erykah Badu, Two Door Cinema Club, Kid Cudi, Lady Gaga, and Goldfrapp. Also, usually one day a week I try and commit myself to searching blogs and finding great remixes. I love to play many genres, but love mixing in a new Miike Snow or the XX remix. I also put out a song a day on my blog to share great new finds. http://megantaylor.tumblr.com/
2. What's your go-to song that will really get a party going?
I always think "Everyday People" by Arrested Development, a bit random I know, always creates an awesome vibe and is an often go to. Lady Gaga is always another go to.
3. Best Album out right now?
That is tough question.. personally I am really impressed and into Erykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Annkh"
4. What's your favorite new gadget
I am not actually not a big gadget buyer, I always need to have a working Macbook, ipod, and blackberry on me :) but I really don't upgrade until I need to. I did however just purchase my own DJ technic tables and mixer for my apartment, which is a great new gadget for me.
5. Let's talk personal style... where do you shop?
I shop all over... favorites lately have been Urban Outfitters, Zara, and Banana.. I like dresses from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Charlotte Ronson, IRO – current obsession, and where ever my friends take me vintage shopping :)
6. Who's/ are your style icon(s)?
I follow a blog where they add photos of Alexa Chung daily http://effyeahalexachung.tumblr.com/ and am always impressed with her distinctive, quirky style. I love Cloe Sevigny’s use of vintage, and DJ Mia Moretti has always inspired to me to glam it up for a dj show.
7.How would you describe your style. How does your lifestyle and job impact your style and wardrobe choices?
My job impacts my dress quite a bit. I work for a great event/media company, Fig Media, so not only am I DJ there, but am one of the head producers for our films, photography, and design. Which ultimately means that I meet with a lot of different people for different projects, and dress differently on each occasion. So, at times I during the day I might dress a bit more classic, I love this great black wrap dress I have from Banana, and pair it with a great pair of flats. But behind the decks you can find me with a trendier look, last night it was heels, skinny jeans, and a crop top from Urban. The other great thing about my job is that I often do fashion events, so I love to wear the clothes of the brand while DJing. In the past year I have gotten some great pieces from Bebe, Intermix, Vera Wang, and A'Gaci.
8. What's one must have item from your closet
Skinny dark jeans that fit for your body
9. What about beauty... what's your one go-to make up item?
MAC's mineralize blush
Photos: Figphotos.net
