Maria Minerva is the alias of Estonian-born, LA-based electronic musician, producer, DJ, and label runner Maria Juur. An early breakout star of Cali-based labels 100% Silk and Not Not Fun's brilliant early 2010s catalog, Maria returned with her first solo transmission in six years on July 8th with the Contact High EP. The release marks the inaugural release on her own newly-launched imprint, VIIS.
For her exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Maria takes the listener on a mesmerizing journey through exquisite house grooves featuring old and new favorites that are in heavy rotation for her right now. She adds: "Apparently house music extends your lifespan (something about 120 BPM and lower cortisol), so consider this a health investment." :)
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Lil' Louis & The World | Saved My Life (Vintage Mix) |
| Dubbyman | Messages From the Dub (Mike Huckaby Remix) |
| Julio Bashmore | Bad Apple |
| Hervé ft. Maria Minerva | Gold (Arcadis Remix) |
| Afterhours | Mood Ring |
| Patrick Holland | Fly (Dub Mix) |
| Guy Contact | Dance in the Grey |
| Louji | Genesis (Brennan's West Coast Dub) |
| Mike Simonetti | Release Your Body To The Best (Original Mix) |
| Master C & J | Face It (12" Club Mix) |
| DJ Bone | We Control the Beat |
| Neuronphase | Sawdust |
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.
Cleveland-born, NYC-based artist Galcher Lustwerk delivers a hypnotic dancefloor journey on his Midnight in a Perfect World guest DJ mix.
Berlin-based South African artist Dumama shares an exceptional and intoxicating guest DJ mix anchored in field recordings from the landscapes of South Africa.
Ibeyi celebrate the release of their fourth album Offering with a soulful guest DJ mix full of free-flowing, colorful, worldly R&B songs.
