Midnight in a Perfect World: Calico

Midnight In A Perfect World
11/04/2024
Alex Ruder
photo by Ron Comoda

Calico is the alias of Seattle-based DJ/producer Jacob Zimmer. He's been a trusted DJ behind the decks around the PNW since 2013 who consistently brings an enthusiastic energy and eclectic, cheeky, and chameleonic flavor to his adventurous sets. More recently he's been tapping into production and beat-making with a fledgling collection of singles, EPs, and bootleg edit collections that can be found on Bandcamp. He's also the lightbulb behind Bad Idea, a nomadic, Seattle-based dance party dedicated to celebrating and incubating community through the power of global club music.

Bookended by live Phil Collins and Nourished By Time's 2024 SOTY candidate "Hand On Me," Calico's Midnight in a Perfect World mix is a brilliant run through face-scrunching club music, jumping between fresh bootleg edits, club classics, and plenty of surprises. Calico says, "This mix features several of my favorite club tracks that I keep in rotation on my USB, including tracks from some of my very talented friends and some unreleased goodies from me! From me to you, from Seattle to the World!

Artist Title
Midnight in a Perfect World Intro
Phil Collins Another Day in Paradise (Seriously Live in Berlin 1990)
KOOXLA THINK TWICE
Calico Can I Get Paid (feat. KHRIS P & Taylar Elizza Beth) [Demo]
KHRIS P 2050100! (Calico Edit)
Calico We Up (Calico Edit) [Up. Records]
Calico Beautiful (Calico Edit) [Up. Records]
DJ Beukeboom Ye Mele (DJ Version)
Fatman Scoop Fatman Scoop Tribute Acapella [RIP 🥀]
Calico CALICO TAKIN OVER
JIALING FREAKY HORNS
Ca$h Bandicoot MMA (Soffos Remix)
soffos & RK one time for the divas [320 RIP]
Calico Club Party Function (Mimi Zima Remix)
ShadowVariable Take It Back [320 RIP]
Future Diamonds Dancing
Calico Sail Away (Calico Edit)
charli xcx 360 (Refilled & Mad Bad Ting Remix)
styn JUST DANCE
KOOXLA THROW IT UP
Gucci Mane Lemonade (Hotsauce & Jay Envy Drop It Edit)
Robyn Dancing On My Own (onlytom bootleg)
Hudson Mohawke FUSE
Cashmere Cat Throw Myself a Party (feat. Starrah & 2 Chainz)
pop smoke welcome to the party (dj puff edit)
Calico WHO DA NAYBUZ??!
waka flocka grove st party (dj puff edit)
Calico Stereo Love (Calico Edit) [Up. Records]
HYALYTE What You Say? (Hyalyte Edit)
Nelly Furtado Say It Right (Burna Bootleg)
Young Thug Relationship (feat. Future)
Chief Keef Ice Cream Man
Nourished By Time Hand On Me

 


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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