Varist
@varist.bsky.social
The highly unglamorous home of DJ Varist, the world's most unlikely DJ, the man with the tiny hat, dark lord of the club, and defender of disco.
For booking, contact [email protected]
All other inquiries can go to [email protected]
For booking, contact [email protected]
All other inquiries can go to [email protected]
Updates! Recent tagging activity reminded me how neglectful I've been, so here's some news:
January 8th, I'll be playing at Jupiter Disco in Brooklyn from 10p-12a. The event is hosted by sznl, who will be playing 12a-2a. Admission is free!
January 8th, I'll be playing at Jupiter Disco in Brooklyn from 10p-12a. The event is hosted by sznl, who will be playing 12a-2a. Admission is free!
December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Updates! Recent tagging activity reminded me how neglectful I've been, so here's some news:
January 8th, I'll be playing at Jupiter Disco in Brooklyn from 10p-12a. The event is hosted by sznl, who will be playing 12a-2a. Admission is free!
January 8th, I'll be playing at Jupiter Disco in Brooklyn from 10p-12a. The event is hosted by sznl, who will be playing 12a-2a. Admission is free!
So imagine... Your friend comes up to you at a party and shares that Tomorrowland used her visuals on their improvised mainstage, and you've known all along (well, since October 2023 when we met) she was incredibly talented but now the whole world got to see it.
Looking into it further, my visuals were not just used for a single isolated set but appearing on the main stage throughout the weekend even appearing for Anyma’s set. Super affirming giving me so much assurance that im heading in the right direction
July 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So imagine... Your friend comes up to you at a party and shares that Tomorrowland used her visuals on their improvised mainstage, and you've known all along (well, since October 2023 when we met) she was incredibly talented but now the whole world got to see it.
Wait. Sony released a mocopi "Sensor Data Receiver" and didn't think to send out some email about that?
Well, it's ordered now.
Well, it's ordered now.
July 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Wait. Sony released a mocopi "Sensor Data Receiver" and didn't think to send out some email about that?
Well, it's ordered now.
Well, it's ordered now.
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This lineup is for the heads!
July 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This lineup is for the heads!
As a courtesy, this is your chance to unfollow if you believe entertainers should not be political.
Every ICE "agent" chose that job knowing and supporting the cruelty inherent in the work. And in the years to come, they will claim they were "just following orders."
Sound familiar?
Every ICE "agent" chose that job knowing and supporting the cruelty inherent in the work. And in the years to come, they will claim they were "just following orders."
Sound familiar?
July 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As a courtesy, this is your chance to unfollow if you believe entertainers should not be political.
Every ICE "agent" chose that job knowing and supporting the cruelty inherent in the work. And in the years to come, they will claim they were "just following orders."
Sound familiar?
Every ICE "agent" chose that job knowing and supporting the cruelty inherent in the work. And in the years to come, they will claim they were "just following orders."
Sound familiar?
Oh no! You missed TGIVarist! Don't worry, you can watch the recording right here: www.youtube.com/live/IZJq71c...
Live House Mix | TGIVarist - July 2, 2025 - Yes Chef
YouTube video by Varist
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July 3, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Oh no! You missed TGIVarist! Don't worry, you can watch the recording right here: www.youtube.com/live/IZJq71c...
I had to learn what a parasocial relationship is this past week due to a fan who decided I was being dishonest with them and then that I pretended to not have a sense of humor when they clearly saw me wearing a Weird Al tshirt so obviously I did have a sense of humor and was deceiving them again. 😬
June 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I had to learn what a parasocial relationship is this past week due to a fan who decided I was being dishonest with them and then that I pretended to not have a sense of humor when they clearly saw me wearing a Weird Al tshirt so obviously I did have a sense of humor and was deceiving them again. 😬
While texting my wife from the airport on the way home from Lightning, the significance of the venue hit me full force.
May 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
While texting my wife from the airport on the way home from Lightning, the significance of the venue hit me full force.
@silentvj.bsky.social I finally got to see your Dial Up tour graphics on the LiB mainstage!!
May 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
@silentvj.bsky.social I finally got to see your Dial Up tour graphics on the LiB mainstage!!
Is it always this exciting when you see your name on official signage? Because it feels pretty exciting.
May 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Is it always this exciting when you see your name on official signage? Because it feels pretty exciting.
Lightning in a Bottle released the festival schedules yesterday, and I can now say pointless things to flex like, "Oh no. Subtronics' set overlaps with mine. There go my dubstep fans." I am annoyingly excited today.
May 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Lightning in a Bottle released the festival schedules yesterday, and I can now say pointless things to flex like, "Oh no. Subtronics' set overlaps with mine. There go my dubstep fans." I am annoyingly excited today.
I think it's better if I don't explain.
April 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I think it's better if I don't explain.
I feel like I should promote myself now and again, so here's the latest TGIVarist for your viewing pleasure. youtu.be/RQ5GNptpKGU
TGIVarist - April 23, 2025 - Simon Says
YouTube video by Varist
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April 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I feel like I should promote myself now and again, so here's the latest TGIVarist for your viewing pleasure. youtu.be/RQ5GNptpKGU
Ever wonder what my camera sees just after TGIVarist?
April 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Ever wonder what my camera sees just after TGIVarist?
Life is complicated. The same day I'll be inviting people to squirt me in the face in conjunction with a themed costume, I'll also be internally reliving the night my older son passed as it will be the 2nd anniversary.
April 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Life is complicated. The same day I'll be inviting people to squirt me in the face in conjunction with a themed costume, I'll also be internally reliving the night my older son passed as it will be the 2nd anniversary.
When you include a Car Wash remix in your livestream and feel the need to flash some vinyl.
April 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When you include a Car Wash remix in your livestream and feel the need to flash some vinyl.
The upside of doing a weekly livestream is that I make sure I'm not going long without some practice time. The down side is that I go on whether or not I'm in the mood, even if the set is just not that great.
April 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The upside of doing a weekly livestream is that I make sure I'm not going long without some practice time. The down side is that I go on whether or not I'm in the mood, even if the set is just not that great.
I'll probably stop doing it one day, but for now, I continue to say yes when somebody asks me to review their set. Mostly because I'm flattered anyone would ask.
April 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I'll probably stop doing it one day, but for now, I continue to say yes when somebody asks me to review their set. Mostly because I'm flattered anyone would ask.
Had a fantastic time going b2b with @beckett.media at Dancescape 2: Electric Rebellion (you thought I was going to say Boogaloo). Can't wait for Dancescape 3!
April 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Had a fantastic time going b2b with @beckett.media at Dancescape 2: Electric Rebellion (you thought I was going to say Boogaloo). Can't wait for Dancescape 3!
Instead of hosting TGIVarist this week, I drove 3 hours to see Kraftwerk. To make up for this, I've posted a psy-trance set I made *before I was Varist*. Enjoy! Or not. I tried. youtu.be/uUq9tj6Hjvg?...
TGIVarist Rewind: Hackathon
YouTube video by Varist
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March 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Instead of hosting TGIVarist this week, I drove 3 hours to see Kraftwerk. To make up for this, I've posted a psy-trance set I made *before I was Varist*. Enjoy! Or not. I tried. youtu.be/uUq9tj6Hjvg?...
@bookclubradio.bsky.social is meeting at the Lightning In A Bottle festival this year and asked me to come along! The Librarian's Manifesto is in full effect for this sojourn. See you there!
March 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
@bookclubradio.bsky.social is meeting at the Lightning In A Bottle festival this year and asked me to come along! The Librarian's Manifesto is in full effect for this sojourn. See you there!
A friend just sent this over. Here I am making sure the decks and mixer are ready for a recent night, prepping for sound check, and sneaking rabbits onto the gear. Anybody looking for a roadie? 😆
February 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A friend just sent this over. Here I am making sure the decks and mixer are ready for a recent night, prepping for sound check, and sneaking rabbits onto the gear. Anybody looking for a roadie? 😆
The TGIVarist trance set is up!!! youtu.be/3JFWpBTh0n0?...
TGIVarist - February 21, 2025 - A State of Varist
YouTube video by Varist
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February 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The TGIVarist trance set is up!!! youtu.be/3JFWpBTh0n0?...
Sooooooo... Today's TGIVarist will not be available on YouTube for later viewing. They yoinked me mid-stream, about 2 hours in. This means it will also not return as a Rewind. I do have the nearly 3 hour set recorded, so it'll pop up... somewhere.
February 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Sooooooo... Today's TGIVarist will not be available on YouTube for later viewing. They yoinked me mid-stream, about 2 hours in. This means it will also not return as a Rewind. I do have the nearly 3 hour set recorded, so it'll pop up... somewhere.
Wait, TWO Varist Rewinds for Friday?! Yes, but be warned, drums and bass lie within. youtu.be/LSooZYz3lq8?...
Varist Rewind: Daylight Savings
YouTube video by Varist
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February 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Wait, TWO Varist Rewinds for Friday?! Yes, but be warned, drums and bass lie within. youtu.be/LSooZYz3lq8?...