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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: N SO

Our exclusive Midnight in a Perfect World mix from Seattle-based DJ Zarina Zumrad (aka N SO) is a vibrant journey through global club music, swiftly storming through underground dancehall, hip-hop, bass, R&B, reggaeton, and more.


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Live Video Local Music KEXP Suggests Audioasis

KEXP Presents: Audioasis LIVE Broadcast from the Sound Off! Finals 3/3

Throughout February, MoPop's annual under-21 competition Sound Off! brought together twelve of the region's most promising young artists. This Saturday, March 3, four finalists will battle it out at MoPop's Sky Church stage for a chance to be crowned the 2018 winner, and Audioasis on KEXP will be b…


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Househead Samira

Paris-based Tunisian DJ/producer Samira Benamia aka Househead Samira delivers an infectious dance party from start-to-finish, showcasing addictive contemporary club tracks alongside nostalgic favorites.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Rhye

For his Midnight in a Perfect World mix, Rhye has pieced together a special set of love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Featuring both iconic love songs and contemporary romantic jams, this is a supremely dreamy and beautiful sonic journey, driven by the emotional power of love.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Vagabond Superstar

Vagabond Superstar is the alias of Seattle-based, Chicago-raised DJ Devlin Jenkins, a member of the Board of Deacons DJ crew (alongside KEXP’s own DJ Riz!) and an affiliate of the Late Night Munchies label. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a non-stop party that runs thr…


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KEXP Premiere The Midday Show w/ Cheryl Waters

Australian Band Bloods Share Their "Feelings" (KEXP Premiere)

It's the perfect track to premiere on Valentine's Day! Sydney/Melbourne band Bloods share the single "Feelings," a sneak peek at their sophomore LP of the same name, out in May via Share It Music, distributed by Sub Pop Records.


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El Sonido

El Sonido Artist Spotlights + Exclusive Video Premiere: Rubio - Hacia el Fondo

This week in El Sonido, we’ll dig an L.A. twist on son jarocho, debut a brand new video from Chile, and dance along with some Colombian superstars.


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Midnight In A Perfect World: Groundislava

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 exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a dreamy journey through nostalgic beats…


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Midnight In A Perfect World: FKL

FKL is the collaborative project of Seattle-based husband-wife duo Sage Redman and Joe Gillick. Their exclusive Midnight in a Perfect World mix spotlights cutting-edge UK-centric electronic/club rhythms.


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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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