Curses is the alias of Luca Venezia, a Berlin-via-NYC artist who's been a steady presence on the international electronic/club scene for nearly two decades. Originally emerging in the 2000s as Curses! and Drop the Lime, his sound as Curses has shifted towards a magnetic 80s-influenced dark wave aesthetic that brews together synth-pop, new wave, disco, goth, post-punk, and EBM into dark dancefloor gems. He champions this sound through his acclaimed vinyl compilation series and party 'New Wave Acid Punx,' and it's also on full display on his excellent full-length album Another Heaven released in October 2024.
Curses had this to share about his intoxicating guest DJ mix that closes out KEXP's 2024 Midnight in a Perfect World series: "From the euphoric bliss that comes with a night out after dark, to the terror and fear of war worldwide, this has been one hell of a year to remember. Everyone wants an escape, a dance, a day dream or a dance. Hope this mix takes you to another world, another space, another heaven."
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Vermelho Wonder | Dance Fatal |
| Konzept | Hypnautic Beats ('89 Vision Dub) |
| Kocleo | Timely Report |
| Orion Agassi | Baila Ultimix (Bonus Beats) |
| SLF IMG | Sex |
| Sim Fossil | Course d'Amour |
| Cohn | Focus On Your Breath (Italo Mix) |
| Blind Vision | Don't Look At Me (1990 Original Dub) |
| Kay-Chi feat. Sharlese | Unknown Memory |
| Umo Detic | Fahrenheit (Dominatrix remix) |
| Revolting Cocks | (Let's Get) Physical |
| Philadelphia Five | Not Leaving Without Jerry (Andi Revamp) |
| Church of Ajijik | The Summoning |
| Vestibular Glow | You Are Not Alone |
| Curses | Another Heaven (Black Lodge VIP) |
| Âme | Shadow of Love (feat. Curses) |
| Tulioxi | Clone Song Six |
| tINI | Noches Alegres, Mañanas Tristes (PITCHED DOWN) |
| Richer | The Dead Prince of Draculae (PITCHED DOWN) |
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.
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