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LF System on headlining ‘The Drop’, favourite dancefloor anthems and more

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Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 14th April 2025

Scottish DJ duo LF System are playing an intimate set in Manchester as part of ‘The Drop’, a special monthly event series for a very important cause.

‘The Drop’, sees the hitmakers joining two more greats, DJ Paulette and Turno, as headliners for this remarkable event all about raising awareness and funds for mental health in the music industry.

The mastermind partnership of Headstock and Skiddle, each event champions a charity which benefits including Music Minds Matter (Turno) and Nordoff & Robbins (DJ Paulette and LF System).

The first monthly set comes from the DJ duo behind one of the biggest UK club staples, ‘Afraid To Feel’, as LF System take over Manchester’s newest clubbing venue, Amber’s – who typically keep their lineups private – for an exclusive ‘Coffee Table Session’.

LF System Interview

This event is in aid of Nordoff & Robbins: how important is this cause to you?

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We feel like music should be enjoyed by. Anyone, no matter what. Nordoff & Robbins make that possible.

They help everyone, all ages through music therapy. It’s important to us that [this event] supports them. Everybody deserves a chance to have a go at music, it’s a great cause that allows people to have great opportunities.

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What can fans expect from your special set for the monthly music series ‘The Drop’? 

It may be a bit different to what we usually do as it’s a coffee table session set-up, but there’ll definitely be good vibes and good music all night.

There’ll be a lot of unreleased stuff that we’ve been making recently, mostly from our new EP that’s coming, and it gives us a chance to play our new songs and see people’s reactions. So far, they’ve been good every time we’ve included them.

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How come you’ve opted for a ‘Coffee table session’ rather than a huge rave vibe, especially considering how much your music gets crowds up on their feet?

We’ve never actually done a coffee table session in a club before, so that’ll be our first for us. It’s going to be electric and fresh.

You just get to showcase a lot more music than when what you do when you’re playing a club set, different BPMs.

[Coffee table sessions] still get people up and dancing, but it’s just a different type of night. It’s relaxed, happy dance music, you know what I mean? You don’t have, don’t have to go mad ‘fer it, just a nice chilled one.

As well-respected DJs, it’s only fair we consult you on Manchester’s clubbing scene, so how would you rate the club culture and atmosphere in our city?

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We always have a good time in Manchester and there’s always good crowds. It [Manchester] is just like that.

There’s a good culture to do in this city, so I think it’s a good place to bring this session too, and we’re looking forward to it.

It’s got a really rich history and you can always feel that when you’re there, it’s always a good time in any of [Manchester’s] different venues. Everyone always seems right up for it.

House music is known to improve people’s moods, and ‘The Drop’ is all about music and mental health, so to finish off, what’s your all-time favourite top three mood boosting house tracks?

Sean

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  • ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ by Stardust
  • ‘Beautiful People’ by Barbara Tucker
  • ‘In Love With You’ by The Paradise

Conor

  • ‘Why Not?’ by Skate Bård
  • ‘I Think I’ll Do Some Skipping On My Own’ by Sandy B (Opolopo Rework)
  • ‘Night Walkin” by Mermaid S

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LF System are kicking off ‘The Drop’ with their Coffee table session at Renae in Manchester on Thursday, 24 April.

Tickets are already live and you can grab yours HERE.

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