“CBD, Condoms, Sunscreen”: Behind the Booth With DJ Thank You

Photo courtesy of DJ Thank You.

Welcome to SOUND ADVICE, Interview’s weekly destination for playlists curated by our friends, enemies, and lovers. In recent weeks, we’ve featured playlists from Harris Dickinson, Maggie Lindemann, and Macy Rodman. This week’s installment comes from the newest, hottest DJ in NYC, Lilith Soros, better known as DJ Thank You. Opening up for Frost Children on their ongoing tour, she’s a regular behind the decks at NYC hot spots like Bossa Nova and Paragon. Her debut album, Roller Coaster, lives up to the name featuring tracks such as “Zane Lowe (F***YouInTheA**)” and “Headless Horseman,” whipping through heavy bass and a bed of experimental, synthy sounds to bring us back to an era of club euphoria. To celebrate, we asked DJ Thank You to make us a playlist—a veritable roller coaster ride through feelings of heartbreak, rage, and total liberation.

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How do you dance? I’m either jumping around doing the most (trying to get my workout in). Or I’m like, nodding along lazily.

What song do you have on repeat? “Stuck in July” by Lil TayWhat.

What was your first concert? Glee Live lol.

Describe Roller Coaster in three words: Simple, Effective, Thrilling.

Dream collab, dead or alive? For a long time it was Rye Rye, but that dream came true. Now it’s probably Munchi.

Name your favorite artist no one knows about: Twerk Miami. He has 8 monthly listeners. There’s no trace of him beyond his Spotify artist page. Twerk, if you’re reading this, holler at me 😏😏😏😏. I have no clue what he looks like but I lowkey need that.

The world is ending. What are you wearing? Probably something I got at TJ Maxx or Temu. Def a canal street Goyard. The usual 🤷‍♀️

What’s your worst habit? Working on beats when I have actual responsibilities to attend to. 😅

What’s the most unexpected thing on your tour rider? A minimum of 6 bananas. So yummy.

What’s your favorite rollercoaster in America? El Toro at Six Flags Great America. It rocks.

What’s a music taste red flag? Thinking you have good taste in music.

Name three things you always have on you at the function: CBD, Condoms, Sunscreen.

Where do you find new music? Uber drivers.

Who do you trust most with the aux? Uber drivers.

What music do you associate with high school? Alpha brainwave binaural beat meditations.

Who’s the most famous contact in your phone: Angel money 🤑