Midnight in a Perfect World: Dark Chisme

Midnight In A Perfect World
10/02/2024
Alex Ruder
photo by Rachel Bennett

Dark Chisme is a Seattle duo founded by Chicago-raised Latina DJ, electronic producer, and vocalist Christine Gutiérrez and joined by multi-instrumentalist Erik “E” Schneider. Officially making their debut in September 2023 with the single "Yo Puedo Vivir Sin Ti" and unveiling a steady stream of singles over the following months, Dark Chisme released their self-titled debut album in July 2024. Quickly rising up KEXP's charts, the album is an anthemic and addictive set of dark wave that confidently blends industrial, synth-pop, EBM, post-punk, techno, goth, Latin, and house styles.

Dark Chisme's exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a stellar dive into their distinctive dark wave sound as they storm through top-shelf tracks within the genre before closing out with one of their standout tracks, "Lucretia, My Reflection," from their self-titled debut album.

Artist Title
Midnight in a Perfect World Intro
Cabaret Nocturne Blind Trust (Original Mix)
David Jackson Broken Heart
Fee Lion Blood Sisters (Kontravoid Remix)
FM Attack Shadows
John Noseda Forever in a Dream
Mufti Kismet (Modular Project Remix)
Kendal and David Carretta Pastaga
Daddy Squad My Magic Number (feat. Dita Von Teese) (Lauer Remix - Edit)
Sound Support La Danse Heureuse (Edit)
Master Plan & Pepper Gomez Electric Baile (Enzo Elia Vocal Edit)
Woolfy vs Projections Cruel Summer (Musumeci Wax on Remix)
Roman Flügel Parade D'Amour
Le Rubrique Children of the 80s
Fort Romeau, Massimiliano Pagliara & Coloray Reset
Xandl Rare Love
Micropacer Weberwiese
Male Tears Sleep 4ever
Depeche Mode Strangelove (Pain Mix)
Ladytron Blue Jeans (Josh Wink Mix)
Dark Chisme Lucretia, My Reflection

 

 


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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