Baio is the solo project of London-via-NYC musician Chris Baio, best-known as the bassist for Vampire Weekend. His solo works as Baio began in 2012 with EP releases on stellar electronic music labels Greco-Roman, Future Classic, and Club Mod, culminating in his recent debut full-length album, The Names, that finds inspiration in both the his experiences in Vampire Weekend as well as his formative college days as a party DJ. His exclusive mix for Midnight In A Perfect World is a smooth set that spotlights his affinity for hypnotic underground gems primed for sharp and adventurous dancefloors.
| Artist | Song |
| Baio | Intro |
| HNNY | Sunday |
| Eric Copeland | Grapes (Larry Gus Remix) |
| Saine | Donny |
| Florence + The Machine | What Kind Of Man (Nicolas Jaar Remix) |
| Session Victim | Do It Now |
| Kiasmos | Held (Dauwd Remix) |
| Taragana Pyjarama | Ber (Round Remix) |
| Julio Bashmore | Holding On (feat. Sam Dew) |
| Axel Boman | 1979 |
| Baio | Scarlett |
| KiNK | Pocket Piano (Breakbeat Mix) |
| Denie Corbett | What You Won't Do For Love (Jesse Rudoy Edit) |
| Lord Kitchener | London Is The Place For Me |
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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