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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Ging

A newly adopted alias of the artist formerly known as Frank Dukes, Ging shares a dreamy guest DJ mix that showcases the wide-ranging inspirations behind his own eclectic sound.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: kelz

Emerging California-based Vietnamese-American musician kelz shares a dreamy mix of magnetic late-night faves on her guest DJ mix.


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KEXP 50 Sound and Vision

KEXP 50: Revisiting the Early Days of KCMU for the Station's 50th Birthday

This week marks 50 years since the start of this station. KEXP’s Owen Murphy has more on the first year of what was then KCMU, a student run radio station at the University of Washington.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Harvey Sutherland

Fresh off the release of his debut album Boy, Melbourne's Harvey Sutherland shares a groovy guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that taps into his distinctive "neurotic funk" sound.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Apt E

Seattle-based duo Apt E deliver a supremely deep guest DJ mix that seamlessly weaves through hypnotic, oceanic, genre-blurring dance music.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Nailah Hunter

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, harpist, and vocalist Nailah Hunter shares a dreamy guest DJ mix full of candlelit psychedelic R&B jams.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Mirin Doja

Emerging Portland-based DJ and producer Mirin Doja shares a high-energy guest DJ mix packed with breaks, techno, juke, footwork, house, jungle, rave, and other cutting-edge club styles.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Breakbot & Irfane

Parisian musicians Breakbot & Irfane showcase their love of disco, boogie, funk, R&B, and pop jams on their groovy exclusive guest DJ mix.


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Tyler, The Creator's Love Letter to Seattle

Ahead of Tyler, The Creator's performance at Climate Pledge Arena on April 8, Sound & Vision contributor Mia Imani reflects on the artist's connection to Seattle and how she connects with his music. Listen to or read the piece below.


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From the Archives:

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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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