Chinese American Bear is a beloved Seattle-based husband/wife duo composed of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten who create colorful, quirky, bilingual pop. Their excellent and eagerly-awaited third album Dim Sum & Then Some came out May 8th on Moshi Moshi Records.
For their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Chinese American Bear have laid bare their love for pop music as they sneak in everything from modern-day pop stars to 20th century icons. They say, "This mix is a good representation of our divided, but united music taste. Anne is a pop girlie, and Bryce enjoys a good oldie. And then there are moments where they collide."
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Richard Swift | Lady Luck |
| Sly & The Family Stone | Everyday People |
| Hot Chocolate | You Sexy Thing |
| Dr. Dog | Heart Killer |
| Pond | Toast |
| Bee Gees | You Should Be Dancing |
| ABBA | Dancing Queen |
| Teresa Teng | 月亮代表我的心 |
| Sabrina Carpenter | Please Please Please |
| Olivia Rodrigo | drop dead |
| Taylor Swift | Blank Space |
| Taylor Swift | Cruel Summer |
| Ezra Furman | Love You So Bad |
| Sam Evian | Need You |
| The Beatles | In My Life |
| The Easybeats | Hello, How Are 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.
Montreal-based electronic production duo Solitary Dancer deliver a supremely hypnotic guest DJ mix primed for a mesmerizing midnight drive.
Copenhagen-based Danish-Iranian artist Melodi Ghazal shares a guest DJ mix full of beautiful moody pop songs and throwback favorites.
In celebration of her excellent self-titled debut solo album, Bay Area musician Hannah Lew shares a guest DJ mix full of wonderful underground pop gems.
