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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Jul 2

Go behind the scenes of Aerial Salad's new music video for their single, King of the Grass.

🔗: youtu.be/njCk7_0TL6s

Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · May 18

What an insane night. Thank you to everyone that made Friend Requests so special. 🫂

A crowd shot of Friend Requests at Yes in Manchester.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · May 7

Only 10 days remain until Friend Requests at Yes, have you grabbed your ticket yet? 🫂

🔗: ra.co/events/2113952

Two posters for Friend Requests in a shop window.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Apr 7

A night of house, techno, garage, electro, jungle & much more, in one of the best venues in all of Manchester.

Tickets are available now on Resident Advisor. 💛

🔗: ra.co/events/2113952

The poster for Friend Requests in yellow, blue and red. The poster details that the event is at Yes Basement on May 17th, promising "a night of music & dancing in your area!" The genres listed include House, Techno, Garage, Electro, Jungle and Gqom. Tickets are £2.50 on Resident Advisor, and the event is co-produced by Gateway Sound and Lariat.

Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Apr 7

Unkuul and Grigio dropped in to discuss our upcoming club night at Yes Basement on May 17th.

Your friendship is requested!

🔗: youtu.be/whCW9Caq4x8

Grigio and Unkuul standing next to one another, as skyscrapers stand in the background.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Mar 12

It's so exciting to have Sim Summers back on Lariat to discuss her DJ-ing journey, her unique influences, and much more.

🔗: youtu.be/GuEIZr5PUoY

Sim Summers smiling and looking at the camera, as the sun shines, and a blue skyscraper appears behind her.

Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Feb 22

Arthur "Junior" Robinson talks the origin of Autocamper, running Hyper Robin Recordings, and answers the question everyone has on their mind: Dua Lipa or Mariah Carey?

🔗: youtu.be/cNzTmIoUoro

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sam @samoddie.bsky.social · Feb 10

LOVE this. Lariat is doing amazing things across the Manchester music scene with some very exciting musicians and DJs, all in its own unique way! 🎧🎵

Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Feb 10

In our first ever artist profile, Casey Dennis talks Pearlescent, Crude Virtue, and even his experience as a professional wrestler.

🔗: youtu.be/gr7_juDO6wQ

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Feb 10

In our first ever artist profile, Casey Dennis talks Pearlescent, Crude Virtue, and even his experience as a professional wrestler.

🔗: youtu.be/gr7_juDO6wQ

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Dec 12

One hour of bangers from some of the best new DJs around.

From bass house to garage, this mix is perfect for celebrating your 2024.

🔗: youtu.be/sNAJKl3zoT0

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Nov 29

The new mix from Sim Summers features music from PinkPantheress, KAYTRANADA, and Snakehips.

It's the ultimate way to start your weekend.

🔗: youtu.be/KneuimIj0Ok

A thumbnail with bold teal text reading "Sim Summers", above LED-style writing that says "DJ set". There is a close-up of the DJ known as Sim Summers, as she stares downwards during a live set with blue studio walls and a green plant in the background behind her.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Nov 26

12 minutes of absolute bliss await in this brand new bouncy bass house set from ME Blair.

Featuring music from SOPHIE, Kelela, and more.

🔗: youtu.be/Py0tzbJKfpg

A thumbnail with bold red text reading "ME Blair", above LED-style writing that says "DJ set". There is a close-up of the DJ known as ME Blair, as they stare downwards during a live set with blue studio walls and a green plant in the background behind them. ME Blair also emits a pinkish glow.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Nov 22

We don't need to make any puns on Corner Store's DJ name to promote his awesome new electronica mix that just hit our YouTube channel.

Because it sells itself.

🔗: youtu.be/oVrJD2b-9BU

A thumbnail with bold green text reading "Corner Store", above LED-style writing that says "DJ set". There is a close-up of the DJ known as Corner Store, as he stares forward with a dark night background behind him. There is a green glow in the background.

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Lariat @dance2lariat.bsky.social · Nov 14

Lariat — our brand new digital platform for retro #DJsets — is now on Bluesky. We've never met a trend we didn't like. 🦋

If you like #dancemusic, and getting up close and personal with some of the best new #djs around, you'll want to give us a follow. ☀️

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