Melenas are a Pamplona, Spain-based four-piece band creating addictive indie pop that blends garage rock, Krautrock, post-punk, art-pop, and more into their driving, shimmery, melodic sound. Originally making their debut in 2017 with their self-titled record, Melenas released their breakout third album Ahora in September 2023 to widespread critical acclaim.
Their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a wonderful showcase of their inspirations and favorites. They have this insight to share about their selections: "From guitars to synthesizers, a walk through songs that are part of our universe, where delicacy and strength always walk hand in hand with beautiful melodies."
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Verde Prato | Neskaren Kanta |
| Belvoir | Le Serpent |
| Dean Blunt | PRESSED (feat. TYSON) |
| Great Area | So Very |
| Saint Etienne | Only Love Can Break Your Heart |
| Sneaks | Tough Luck |
| Las Ligas Menores | A 1200 Km |
| Thibault | Drama |
| Estrella Fugaz & Valdivia | Una DDH y el Electropura |
| Stereo Total | Exakt Neutral |
| Deux | Dance With Me |
| Grauzone | Ich Lieb' Sie |
| The Goon Sax | We Can't Win |
| Joe Crow | Compulsion |
| Ataque de Caspa | Nigeria |
| Kleenex | Étoile |
| The Cleaners From Venus | No Go (For Louis Macneice) |
| The Gist | Love At First Sight |
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.
Copenhagen-based musician ML Buch shares a brilliant guest DJ mix featuring songs that capture her distinctively alluring aesthetic.
Tacoma-based DJ/producer Baloogz delivers a party-starting guest DJ mix that smoothly runs through hip-hop, UKG, house, jazz, jungle, DnB, and more.
Jenn Taranto of Seattle band Medejin puts together a festive Christmas Eve guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's "a little heavy and light, a little dark and bright" and full of seasonal indie gems.
