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Midnight in a Perfect World

August Schedule

Multi-genre program featuring eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJs, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Check out the archives of previous exclusive mixes here, and check out the upcoming schedule below:

August 3rd: Swami Sound
August 10th: Neggy Gemmy
August 17th: SunYears (aka Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn & John)
August 24th: Guedra Guedra
August 31st: Salin

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Latest Podcast Episodes

Brooklyn-based band Crumb talk about Domenique Dumont's song "Deux Paradis."

Actor Michael Imperioli is also the guitarist of a three-piece indie band called Zopa.

Gustavo Santaolalla, ganador de dos premios Óscar, se une a Albina Cabrera para recorrer el camino de un visionario musical.

On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.

A beats-heavy listen featuring a nation of beats in the language of running.

To celebrate the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt, our hosts recorded a live conversation reflecting on both series in the KEXP Gathering Space.

Evie Stokes' Third Annual Trip-Hop Retrospective

Archive

It’s the Third Annual Trip Hop Retrospective! Tune in for three hours of exploring pioneers of the genre like Portishead, Massive Attack, and Lamb. We’ll dig into samples, learn more about the producers behind the music, and discover new artists creating songs influenced by the genre in 2024.

Originally aired on Wednesday, December 4th on Drive Time with Evie Stokes.

Massive Attack // photo by James Bailey (view set)

KEXP Breakdowns

Periodically, KEXP will deconstruct an album from beginning to end, spending an entire day dissecting each sample or reference mentioned. Revisit some of these special days below.