Seattle native Joey Butler (a.k.a. Kid Smpl) has been constantly evolving his atmospheric and immersive style of abstract electronic music over the past five years, shifting away from a more tranquil and atmospheric sound for a more visceral and physical aesthetic. Now based in San Francisco, Kid Smpl recently unveiled his sophomore full-length album, Privacy, earlier this month, marking his latest cutting-edge release for Kastle's Symbols label. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a magnificent deep dive into his progressive, futuristic, dystopian sonic world, woozily blending a handful of songs from his new album alongside equally enveloping tracks by fellow contemporary experimental producers such as Tim Hecker, Kuedo, Roly Porter, Sangam, Eaves, and WWWINGS.
| Artist | Song |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| William Kouam Djoko x Valerio Tricoli | Intro x The Hallowed Receiver |
| Kid Smpl | With Wire |
| Sangam | Purple Light |
| Fis | CMB Inna |
| Paul Jebanasam | { PILLARS } |
| Sangam | Way You Be |
| Kid Smpl | Riven |
| S Olbricht | Floa1 |
| Kid Smpl | Holding Pattern |
| Nicole Dollanganger x Sangam | Chapel x Cemetery |
| Roly Porter | Departure Stage |
| Naked | Harakiri |
| Tim Hecker | Black Phase |
| Kid Smpl | Damaged Device |
| Kid Smpl | Promise Emulation |
| Kid Smpl | Limiter |
| Kid Smpl | In Wire |
| Scorn | Gravel Bed (Boris Noiz Rework) |
| WWWINGS | If There Is No You, Then There Is No Me |
| Eaves | Seas 2 |
| Kuedo | Approaching |
| meishi smile | ego |
| Kid Smpl | Stasis |
| TAPE LOOP ORCHESTRA | Part One |
| Rider Shafique | Freedom Cry |
| Kid Smpl | Fell |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Outro |
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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