Midnight in a Perfect World: Soela

Soela is the alias of Russia-born, Berlin-based musician Elina Shorokhova. A classically-trained pianist and vocalist, her passion for music veered into electronic territory in the 2010s and she made her debut as Soela in 2016 with the Resonance EP. Her lush, refined, and expansive releases have since found homes on prestigious labels including Kompakt, Dial, Shall Not Fade, Lost Palms, E-Beamz, and more, with her atmospheric sophomore album Dark Portrait arriving via Scissor & Thread Records back in September 2024.

For her exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Soela has put together an exceptionally beautiful, dreamy, and meditative listening experience. She shares, "I was so inspired by the name of the show that I decided to imagine what music I would play at midnight in a perfect world. This mix was created like a jigsaw puzzle - trying to find the perfect piece to create something wholesome, delightful, and perfectly suited to observing the night sky."

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.