This week in El Sonido we'll be traveling to South America, Europe, the Pacific Northwest and then all around the world discovering a wide variety of folk, electronics and gritty rock and roll.
Argentinian electronic musician Uji shares an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that weaves through contemporary Afro-Latin global rhythms with rich electro-acoustic touches that move at a hypnotic mid-tempo pace.
Legendary UK electronic duo and longtime Warp Records alums Plaid deliver a brain-tickling guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that bounces between IDM, techno, ambient, and experimental experimental rhythms in captivating fashion.
Ambient/IDM duo make electronic music that feels live and well connected, with long-form pieces performed by Adam Pessl (midi and acoustic drums, thumb piano and music box) and Jason Goessl (midi guitar, effects, organ pedals).
London's Mike Paradinas is a massively influential figure within the electronic music community. Best known for his works under the μ-Ziq alias, he released his debut album in 1993, played a pioneering role in the emergence of the drill'n'bass and IDM electronic music genres in the 1990s alongside …
Harlem-born, LA-based electronic producer Austin Millz shares a party-starting guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World featuring 100% original tracks and remixes that puts his fresh style on full display.
Rising Atlanta-based electronic producer and vocalist OLAN shares a seamless guest DJ mix of colorful tech-house grooves, jazzy downtempo beats, and atmospheric drum & bass rhythms.
Experimental electronic musician Rrose shares an absorbing guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World full of orderly chaos and beautiful decay.
South African DJ, electronic producer, and vocalist Muzi dives into his joyful sound with a smooth survey of his standout album cuts on his exclusive guest DJ mix.
NYC-via-Seattle DJ, producer, and label runner Miles Mercer delivers a hypnotic deep dive through underground electronic music on his all-vinyl guest DJ mix.
The five members of Portland-based No Kind of Rider have been making music together since their teen years in Oklahoma, drawing influence from jazz, post-punk, R&B, shoegaze, and electronic.
Montreal-based electronic producer, DJ, and record label runner Tiga has been a key figure in the post-millennium electronic/club world, emerging on the scene with his first single in 2001 and proceeding to unleash two albums, countless singles, as well as high-profile remixes along the way. His ex…
Brooklyn label 100% Electronica has, in its short existence, become a great hub for low profile electronic music in New York. Their releases span the electronic spectrum, riding every wave (chill, vapor, etc.) but also diving deeper into the subterranean bass houses that pepper the ground floor of …
Russian electronic producer Pixelord delivers a full-throttle journey through adventurous bass music on his guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Baltimore-based electronic producer and "New Club Waves" pioneer CalvoMusic delivers a high-energy mix that bridges the gap between Baltimore Club music, Jersey Club music, and more.
Breakout British electronic musician Fred again.. delivers a brilliantly euphoric guest DJ mix filled with voice-notes from his friends, exclusive early demos, recent favorite songs, and a couple bootlegs.
Seattle electronic/pop songwriter PSA shares her own reflections on digging deeper into black history, creating generational wealth, and her inspiration from both Janet and Michael Jackson.
Fresh off the release of his sophomore album 'Nosso,' Lisbon electronic producer Branko delivers a thrilling guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's a seamless journey through his infectious and colorful global bass sound.
Seattle's Nick Carroll delivers a cerebral and body-moving guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, spotlighting the adventurous underground electronic flavors that he consistently champions as the lead booker at Seattle's Kremwerk & Timbre Room nightclubs.
First heard in 2008, this Seattle producer uses a broad palette of samples and techniques to create a sound that appeals to fans of electronic, jazz, and dance music. In this session, he is joined by Foscil: Tyler Swan (drums), Adam Swan (Rhodes/guitar), and Anthony Moore (clarinet/trumpet).
