Just ahead of the release of his new album 'Space Werewolves Will Be The End Of Us All,' influential NYC producer Blockhead shares an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World packed with cerebral underground hip-hop, dusty folk gems, and sweet psychedelic soul.
Fresh off the release of his new solo album Boleros Psicodélicos, Adrian Quesada shares an eclectic guest DJ mix full of soulful, psychedelic, dusty gems.
Jenn Taranto of Seattle band Medejin puts together a festive Christmas Eve guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's "a little heavy and light, a little dark and bright" and full of seasonal indie gems.
In celebration of his new solo album Affection, Bullion shares a brilliant guest DJ mix that unearths obscure gems that tap into experimental pop, ambient, folk, new wave, and more.
Filipino singer, musician, and producer Idris Vicuña (aka Eyedress) delivers an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that revels in a dreamy and laid-back sound as it journeys through psych-pop, dream-pop, and shoegaze gems.
Fresh off the release of his stellar new album 'This Is How You Smile,' NYC-based Ecuadorian-American musician Helado Negro delivers a loose and funky guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World spotlighting infectious underground gems that boast an effortless groove.
Former beloved KEXP DJ El Toro aka Kurt B. Reighley returns to our airwaves to serve up a tasty guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World featuring eclectic and obscure gems he's spun at Pickathon Music Festival in years past.
A longtime KEXP favorite, Seattle-born, LA-based musician Mike Hadreas aka Perfume Genius shares an exclusive DJ set for Midnight in a Perfect World that serves as a wonderful glimpse into his diverse record collection as he selects new and old gems from all over the world.
In celebration of their brand new album 'Sombrou Dúvida,' Brazilian psych-pop outfit Boogarins share a transportive DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that spotlights underground psych gems from all over the world, as well as artists that have influenced their own fuzzy, groovy, kaleidoscopic s…
Emerging London-based musician and in-demand guitarist Nardedydey shares a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of obscure gems that touch upon the exploratory fringes of jazz, funk, and soul music.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Light in the Heart of Our Town" by Joensuu 1685, from the 2020 album ÖB on Gems Records.
Fresh off the release of their disco-focused album Prestige, British trio Girl Ray slow things down on their guest DJ mix as they spotlight some of their favorite late-night pop gems.
Fresh off the release of their infectious sophomore album Harm's Way, Toronto-based jangle-pop duo Ducks Ltd. share a guest DJ mix full of inspirational favorites and obscure gems.
Los Angeles outfit Poolside share an exclusive DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World and it's the ultimate summertime party full of classic disco edits, long-forgotten underground gems, and infectious contemporary grooves that perfectly encapsulate their breezy "daytime disco" sound.
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Hot on the heels of her fourth solo album Rebound, Eleanor Friedberger curates a special guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, offering up a unique glimpse into her diverse influences, inspirational faves, and dusty gems from her deep record collection.
Fresh off the release of their third album Yol, Amsterdam-based band Altın Gün deliver an addictive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of obscure, sweetly psychedelic, and downright funky gems from all over the world.
On September 22, Bikini Kill are releasing a special reissue of their 1991 demo Revolution Girl Style Now!. The release will feature three unreleased tracks, one of which is called "Playground." Listen to this gem of classic Pacific Northwest grunge, below. [Stereogum]
Xenia Rubinos' evocative, electrifying voice is a singular one to say the least, and in her sophomore album, this year's Black Terry Cat, she has a set of songs that have just as broad of a musical spectrum. Painting with a hard-to-categorize set of sounds drawing from R&B to punk, Rubinos' re…
