A longtime favorite here at KEXP, Perfume Genius is the alias of Seattle-born, LA-based musician Mike Hadreas. Beginning with his debut album Learning in 2010, he's released four critically-adored albums on Matador Records. With each release, he's showcased his powerful and personal sound that has evolved from intimate lo-fi bedroom recordings to richly-orchestrated pop productions. He recently teamed up with producer Blake Mills for his 2017 album No Shape, which received a Grammy Award nomination for 'Best Engineered Album,' and yielded his most adventurous and inventive album in his catalog.
Perfume Genius' guest DJ set for Midnight in a Perfect World is a wonderful glimpse into Mike's diverse record collection as he selects new and old gems from all over the world. From Janet Jackson to Talk Talk, this mix covers a lot of ground while being held beautifully together with a strong emotional undercurrent.
| Artist | Song |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Janet Jackson | Interlude: Pledge |
| Mas Ysa | Suffer |
| Bobby Wright | Blood Of An American |
| Perfume Genius | Not For Me |
| Jenny Hval | Conceptual Romance |
| Pan Ron | I Want To Be Your Lover |
| Julia Holter | I Shall Love 2 (Edit) |
| Özdemir Erdoğan | Gurbet |
| The Rustavi Choir | Tsmindao Chmerto ("Holy God": Chorale) |
| Dion | Born To Be With You |
| Mary Margaret O'Hara | To Cry About |
| Life Without Buildings | Sorrow |
| Sade | Pearls |
| Talk Talk | I Believe In You |
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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