Seattle's Michael Manahan has been a critical figure in the local electronic music community over the past two decades, playing a major role in Starborne Shows/Starborne Sound, Cascadia, and Decibel Festival, as well as through the iconic Seattle nightclub Re-Bar. The driving force behind the new Chance of Rain Festival that launches this year and runs from September 28th through October 2nd, Manahan is also no stranger behind the decks, frequently spinning at both festivals and shows around town. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a smooth, seamless, and cerebral blend of top-tier tech-house grooves to get your mind and body ready for this year's Chance of Rain Festival.
| Artist | Song |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Marc Romboy & Stephan Bodzin | Atlas (Adriatique Remix) |
| Patlac | Opus |
| Tim Green | Ever Changing |
| Djuma Soundsystem | Parga |
| Michael Manahan | Future |
| Timo Maas | Once Upon A Time |
| Frank Fonema | Speechless Sun |
| Roger Martinez | Santoor |
| Ri Za | Arcanum (Analog Jungs Remix) |
| Doomwork | Stardust (Pezzner Remix) |
| Nufrequency feat. Shara Nelson | Go That Deep (Skylark Remix) |
| 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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