Arlo Parks is an emerging Nigerian-French artist from West London who's been capturing ears with her poetic style of soulful R&B that's infused with a strong pop streak and brilliant touches of funk. Just recently turning 20 years old, her intimate and magnetic sound finds inspiration in the likes of King Krule, Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, and Portishead. Named as one of BBC's breakthrough acts of 2020 in their Sound of 2020 poll, she's been trickling out singles and EPs since debuting in 2018 and steadily building her fanbase along the way.
On her guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Arlo shares inspirational favorites and contemporary classics that carry a seductive nocturnal vibe that touches upon iconic trip-hop, sultry progressive R&B, game-changing post-dubstep, romantic dream-pop, pulsating house jams, and more.
| ARTIST | TITLE |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Portishead | Undenied |
| Wax | 10001a |
| Kelela | Rewind |
| Sassy 009 | Pretty Baby |
| Yaeji | Guap |
| ABRA | Vegas |
| KAYTRANADA | You're The One (feat. Syd) |
| Jai Paul | Crush |
| Burial | Archangel |
| Mount Kimbie | Carbonated |
| Beach House | Walk In The Park |
| Mall Grab | Liverpool Street In The Rain |
Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP’s weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ’s, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a Perfect World is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.
Montevideo, Uruguay's Lila Tirando a Violeta showcases her cutting-edge fusion of Latin music, electronic pop, and progressive club styles on her guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Seattle-based selector DJ Having Sex showcases their passion for immersive breaks and underground electronic rhythms on their guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Captain Planet takes the listener around the world on his guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World as he connects funky beats and hypnotic rhythms from different pockets of the globe.
