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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: The Bug

Seminal British sound explorer The Bug shares an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that masterfully connects the dots between dub, dancehall, grime, dubstep, industrial, and other adventurous styles.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Jordana

Pioneering Seattle-based drum & bass DJ/producer Jordana wraps up the 2020 run of Midnight In A Perfect World with a high-octane DJ mix that storms through 30 magnetic drum & bass songs and includes her unreleased remix of Loxy & Inc.'s 2000 single "Murder Inc."


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Venues Benefit from COVID Relief Bill, Look to a More Diverse Future

Some Washington State venues and musicians are breathing a small sigh of relief after the new COVID relief bill was signed into law on December 27th. It includes $15 billion in relief for independent music venues, movie theaters, and similar cultural spaces. But how exactly will the bill impact con…


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Thurston Moore

Legendary musician and Sonic Youth founder Thurston Moore gives the listener a rare glimpse into his adventurous music collection on his eclectic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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El Sonido

Helado Negro, The Music in Many Possible Existences

Helado Negro looks back at 2020, his solo music, and making it through a very tough year


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El Sonido

Helado Negro: Música en muchas existencias posibles

Bajamos la persiana del 2020 conversando abiertamente con el compositor y cantante Roberto Carlos Lange, mas conocido como Helado Negro. Su proceso creativo, la política actual, la música que lanzó este año y su deseo de colaborar algun día con Juana Molina y Maria Marquez, son algunas de las cosa…


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Ela Minus

Fresh off the release of her breakout debut album acts of rebellion, Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Ela Minus delivers a stellar guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that explores underground techno and house rhythms.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Logic1000

Berlin-based, Sydney-born electronic producer Logic1000 takes the listener on a brilliant journey through an eclectic array of club rhythms on her guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Russell E.L. Butler

Brooklyn-based artist Russell E.L. Butler takes the listener on a cerebral journey through hypnotic techno rhythms and hazy ambient passages on their guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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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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