Astrid Sonne is a London-based Danish singer, songwriter, viola player, and composer who crafts an evocative and absorbing style of electro-acoustic leftfield pop. In early 2024 she released her fourth and latest solo album, Great Doubt, to critical acclaim and it was later accompanied by the Great Doubt EDITS collection featuring interpretations by friends and contemporaries including ML Buch, Blood Orange, Smerz, and Slauson Malone.
In regards to her exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Astrid shares, "The mix is inspired by the last bit of energy you can feel before winding down and going to sleep. With mostly instrumental tracks and most of them at a nice steady 100bpm, it's the perfect soundscape for both chilling but also for a little dance if you feel like it." Dive in for a cerebral and low-key groovy journey through Astrid's under-the-radar picks.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Krikor Kouchian | Dear Jodie |
| Spring | Be My Star (Quinavictorian Mix) (with Extra Lucid) |
| African American Sound Recordings | Aim |
| Wendy & Lisa | I've Got No Strings |
| Laura Cannell | Wake the Slumbering Lyre |
| The Sabres of Paradise | R.S.D. |
| Spooky | Thai |
| Single Cell Orchestra | Transmit Liberation |
| The Mole | Come On, Darlene |
| Michel Banabila | The Call |
| nthng | looking outside |
| Daisy Rickman | Where the Sun Meets the Sea |
| Joanne Robertson | Jeans |
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.
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