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What I Played When the Verdict Came Down

On Tuesday, April 20th, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of two counts for the murder of George Floyd. KEXP's Director of Editorial and Host of The Afternoon Show, Larry Mizell, Jr., reflects on hearing the news and reacting in real-time while on-air.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Delvon Lamarr

Seattle's own Delvon Lamarr of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio shares a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World showcasing the timeless soul, funk, and R&B songs that have influenced him as an artist.


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KEXP and Ruidosa Present the Multidimensional Spectrum That is Kali Uchis

The Colombian-American artist discusses her first album entirely in Spanish, paying homage to the music of her youth, and the blessing of being called to music.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Myd

In anticipation of the release of his debut album Born A Loser, Parisian artist Myd shares an infectious DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that's bound to incite a joyful dance party.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger

Harlem-based musicians Dezron Douglas and Brandee Younger tap into their shared love of timeless jazz, soul, R&B, and funk on their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: P. Ross!

Seattle's P. Ross! takes the listener on a journey through stellar after-hours dance floor jams that seamlessly weaves through warm underground house rhythms and hypnotic 2-step UKG grooves.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Lawrence Le Doux

Brussels-based electronic producer Lawrence Le Doux takes the listener on a deep journey through cerebral underground electronic rhythms on his guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Sig Nu Gris

Rising Melbourne-based electronic producer Sig Nu Gris showcases her love of adventurous electronic music on her immersive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Sun-El Musician

Packed with originals and a few unreleased tracks, emerging South African electronic musician Sun-El Musician delivers a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that proudly showcases his warm, soulful, and universally infectious house sound.


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From the Archives:

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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated theĀ 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 ourĀ catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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