james K is the musical vision of NYC's Jamie Krasner, an artist who has been crafting a distinctively dreamy and supremely hypnotic sound over the past decade with releases on UNO NYC, Dial, and Incienso, and collaborations with the likes of Yves Tumor, Mykki Blanco, Moin, Oli XL, and more. On September 5th, james K released her highly-anticipated third full-length album Friend on AD 93 Records.
For her exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, james K pieces together a mesmerizing collection of late-night gems that sway between ambient, downtempo, trip-hop, electronica, and alternative styles with a cerebral experimental touch. It perfectly encapsulates the elusive, nocturnal, and magnetic vibe of her own music.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Big Hands | Baroque Sunburst |
| Trois-Quarts Taxi System | Ants |
| Dregs | Guilt Garden |
| Mistareez | Affectionate |
| Stone | Feely |
| Alien D | Soil Dub |
| Skylab | The Trip (Roni Size Remix) |
| Genotype | Stoned Zone |
| Bomb The Bass & Lali Puna | Clearcut |
| Nonplace Urban Field | Hinnennuss |
| La Fe | Ruru |
| Ken Ishii | Rev Splash |
| Sa Pa | Nonspiration |
| Imryll | Spinal Spiral |
| N Kramer & Magnus Bang Olsen | Descend |
| Wata | Angel |
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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