Date Night: vinyl happy hour

Blanket Approval is a DJ group heard in New York City at Sleepwalk, where they frame evenings around vinyl rather than spectacle. Their sets surface rare finds and deep cuts, paced for conversation and the room’s tempo, including the Date Night: vinyl happy hour format.

Always Bethany is a New York City–based DJ group heard at Sleepwalk, where they’ve programmed nights built around vinyl listening and low-light conversation. Their sets draw on rare finds and deep cuts, leaning into pacing and texture rather than quick drops.

Lem Lom is a New York City–based DJ whose sets lean on vinyl, with an ear for overlooked cuts and careful pacing. At Sleepwalk, Lom’s recurring “Date Night: vinyl happy hour” frames the booth as part of the room’s social architecture, timed for early evening drinks and conversation.

Plane Station is a New York City–based DJ group heard in rooms like Sleepwalk, where they’ve contributed to recurring nights such as “Date Night: vinyl happy hour.” Their sets center on vinyl, leaning toward deep cuts and overlooked pressings rather than a purely hit-driven approach.

Nathan Xander is a solo artist known for his contributions to the music scene, often blending various genres in his performances.

SuMin.K is a New York City–based DJ working at the intersection of rock/pop and vinyl culture, with recurring sets at Sleepwalk. Their appearances include the Date Night: vinyl happy hour series, built around rare-record selections and a room paced for conversation as much as listening.