Antibalas are a Brooklyn-based Afrobeat collective founded by Martín Perna in the late 1990s. With a deep discography that has found homes on renowned labels such as Ninja Tune, Ropeadope, and Daptone Records, Antibalas have consistently evolved and tweaked their sound over the years, with their eighth and most recent album, Hourglass, finding the crew returning to their instrumental roots in triumphant fashion.
For their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World to kick off the 2026 series, Antibalas have delivered a soulful and feel-good collection of classic underground house and disco cuts designed to get your body moving. Martin from Antibalas shares insight into the vision behind the mix: "Sometimes, days, even weeks go by when I don’t move my body, like really I need to. I always feel better after I dance. Maybe you do, too."
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Joubert Singers | Stand on the World (Larry Levan Remix) |
| Chic | Dance, Dance, Dance |
| Licky | African Rock |
| Northend | Tee's Happy |
| Marshall Jefferson | Move Your Body |
| Gwendolyn | Come to Me (Farley "Funkin" Keith Remix) |
| Blaze | How Deep is Your Love (Danny Krivit Re-Edit) |
| Dennis Ferrer | Transitions |
| Cloud One | Disco Juice (Re-Edit) |
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.
Veteran Bay Area DJ and producer DJ Sep delivers a stellar and seamless guest DJ mix showcasing some of her favorite dub tracks of all-time.
Paris-based DJ and electronic producer Mira Ló delivers a fresh dance party on her guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World as she spotlights some of her favorite UK garage tunes alongside a couple of her own jams.
Fresh off releasing the excellent album 'Rest Here' under his Car Culture alias, Queens, NY's Daniel Fisher delivers a supremely chill late-night soundtrack on his guest DJ mix full of eclectic hypnotic gems.
