Groundislava is the alias of Jasper Patterson, a Los Angeles-based electronic producer and founding member of the Wedidit Collective alongside his friends Shlohmo, RL Grime, D33J, and Nick Melons. His self-titled debut arrived in 2011, introducing listeners to his nostalgic and immersive beats that are propelled by a love for video game soundtracks, retro synthesizers, instrumental hip-hop and house music. He just released his brand new fifth album Groundislava II, a “lost sequel” to his breakout debut album, on his longtime label Friends of Friends. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a dreamy journey through nostalgic beats, fuzzy shoegaze, romantic pop, and more, that also sneaks in a handful of his own tracks along the way.
| Artist | Song |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Groundislava | Snow Dream |
| Groundislava | City Dream |
| The Flamingos | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| EOD | Swurlk (Snarlfingercroak Mix) |
| Groundislava | One For Her |
| My Bloody Valentine | Lose My Breath |
| Groundislava | Until Tomorrow (feat. Jake Weary) |
| Roxy Music | True To Life |
| Aphex Twin | IZ-US |
| Groundislava | New Flesh |
| Juice Jackal | I Can't Sleep (feat. Groundislava) |
| Baths | Coitus |
| Ono_Sendai | From Nothing |
| C.Z. | Turn Around |
| Ceephax Acid Crew | Trabzonspor |
| Groundislava | Never Told You |
| Groundislava | Bog |
| The Four Freshmen | It's A Blue World |
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