The Leisure Mix Series is a collection of dance-centric mixes that have fallen into our lap. You can subscribe to this series via the podcast directory in the iTunes store, found here. We’ll be releasing a minimum of one session each month from both local and international DJ’s / producers. We are always looking for content — if you would like to contribute to our on-going series, please send us a message at info@weareleisure.com. Thank you and stay tuned!

G-String

Amsterdam, NL

Added: April 17th, 2012 by Dashiell Brasen and Derek Duncan

For the eleventh installment of our Leisure Mix Series, Amsterdam’s Gijs Poortman — better known as G-String and a contributing member of Crystal Maze and R-A-G — delivers a hard-driving tour through a self-described deep outer space techno mix.

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The Aquarian Foundation

Cedar-by-the-Sea, BC

Added: March 30th, 2012 by Dashiell Brasen

Meet the man they call Brother XIl, back from the dead, and journey into his bizarre and dangerous cult — the Aquarian Foundation of the Cedar-by-the-Sea. British Columbia’s own computer music mystics share side one of their newest self-titled cassette in the days leading up to their debut.

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GB

Los Angeles, CA

Added: March 22nd, 2012 by Derek Duncan

Over the last few years Los Angeles’ GB has secured his place as one of the West Coast’s most prolific producers. Before his Vancouver appearance later this month, he’s prepared a mix showcasing some of his more less obvious influences and answered a few questions about his Gifted And Blessed project.

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Cloudface

Vancouver, BC

Added: March 2nd, 2012 by Liam Butler

Through a break in the clouds, a ray of ambient light. In anticipation of next month’s No Show, Vancouver’s Cloudface provides an exclusive mix of original material, recorded just for us, and shares insights into the meteorological forces behind his creation.

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Basic Soul Unit

Toronto, Ontario

Added: January 24th, 2012 by Derek Duncan

A youth spent dwelling in record shops with his musical mentors gifted Basic Soul Unit an ear for eclectic gems. In preparation for his Vancouver debut, Stuart Li shares a mix while discussing the ups & downs of being a part-time musician, part-time designer and a full-time dad.

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Tracklist


01. Gerd – Palm Leaves (Larry Heard remix) [Royal Oak]
02. Hunee – Folga [Future Times]
03. Achterbahn D’Amour – JX2 [Frank]
04. Vakula – Saturday (Fudge Fingas remix) [3rd Strike]
05. Perseus Traxx – House Music [Bunker]
06. Basic Soul Unit – Growing Pains [Other Heights]
07. Makam – Good To You [Dekmantel]
08. Tears OF Velva – The Way I Feel (4 Daye Club) [King Street]
09. Red Rack’em – Kalimba [Philomena]
10. CCO – Nothing To Lose But The Chains [Drum Poet Community]
11. Helium Robots – Jarza (Theo Parrish translation 1) [Running Back]
12. Morphosis – Too Far (Marcel Dettman Definition 2) [Delsin-MOS-Morphine]
13. B.D.I. – Decoded Messages Of Life [Rush Hour]
14. Blawan – Peaches [Clone Basement Series]
15. Conforce – Within [Delsin]

Lukas VVarm

Vancouver, BC

Added: January 15th, 2012 by Alexander Slaughter

Approximately one hour of House and Techno music from our very own Lukas VVarm. Recorded comfortably in the Leisure HQ late last month, with tracks from Marcus Mixx, Soundstream, Telex, Walt J and more.

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Tracklist


01. TIN MAN – Reset Receiver [Global A]
02. Marcellus Pittman – Obsession [FXHE]
03. Walt J – Untitled [FIT / Dow Records]
04. Heaven and Earth – Space and Time [Prescription]
05. Sigha – Rawww [Hotflush]
06. Shed – Wax 40004 [Wax]
07. Troy Brown – Dreaming [DNH]
08. Kingdom Come – Groovy Baby [Strobe]
09. Chez Damier & Ron Trent, M.D. – Untitled [Prescription]
10. J.T. Melody Presents Tina Reneé – I Can Feel It [Plastic Music]
11. Blake Baxter – Body Work [KMS]
12. Smokin’ Gang – Crazy Claps [Hot Mix 5]
13. Reggie The Movemaker – Get Your Money Man [Blackbart]
14. Marcus Mixx – The Spell (Ron Hardy Mix) [Let's Pet Puppies]
15. Telex – Raised By Snakes [Lost]
16. Master C&J – Face It [State Street]
17. Kassem Mosse – Untitled [Workshop]
18. Basic Channel – Q 1.1/III [Basic Channel]
19. Soundstream – Just Around [Sound Stream]

Eddie C

Banff, Alberta

Added: April 27th, 2011 by Derek Duncan

In-between hitting the slopes and buying strange wine, Banff’s Edward Currelly took some time out of his demanding schedule to sit down and answer a few of our questions. He talks Japan, his latest LP, and graces us with a two-hour recording from one of his recent sets across the pond.

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Tracklist

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Simoncino

Italy

Added: April 10th, 2011 by Dashiell Brasen

Italy’s Nick Anthony Simoncino has put together a 50-minute mix of soulful proto-house fitted for the much anticipated spring season, making this the fourth contribution to Leisure’s mix series. Simoncino—a collector, DJ and producer—selected a few choice cuts to showcase his carefully acquired collection, all while sharing a few words with us about his process.

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Tracklist


01. Frances – “Surrender Your Love” [Crystal Records '88]
02. Chris Paul – “Back In My Arms” [Syncopate Records '87]
03. Kristin Baio – “Don’t Turn Your Back On Love” [Vendetta Records '88]
04. Russ Brown – “Take My Love” [Jump Street Records '87]
05. Cheyne – “Call Me Mr. Telephone” [MCA Records '85]
06. Velma Wright – “You’re Not Right” [Supertronics Records '89]
07. Gary’s Gang – “Makin’ Music” [Radar Records '83]
08. Clausell – “Don’t Let It Be Crack” [Easy Street Records '86]
09. Raze – “Album 88″ [Groove Street Records '88]
10. Vandal – “Amazing Grace” [Nu Groove Records '90]
11. T.C. Curtis – “You Should Have Known Better” [Hot Melt Records '85]

Finesse

Portland, OR

Added: March 19th, 2011 by Leisure

Portland would have been the last place we would have turned if someone told us to track down some new house music. To our pleasant surprise, the duo Finesse—comprised of Avalon and Susan—are reviving vocal house from a corner of the map that doesn’t have much of a house music history.

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Tracklist


01. Ofra Haza – “Love Song (John Aquaviva Mix)” [Bionic Beat Recordings]
02. River Ocean ft. India – “Love & Happiness (MAW Dub)” [D:vision Records]
03. Dj CNDO – “Terminator” [Soul Candi Red]
04. Pet Shop Boys – “Paninero ’95 (Tracy’s 12″ Mix)” [Parlaphone]
05. Finesse – “Elevate (Kendig’s Lifted Remix)” [Ecstasy]
06. Will Saul & Tam Cooper – “Hi-Lo (Original)” [SIMPLE1149]
07. Skatebård – “Starwatcher II” [Luna Flicks}
08. Blunted Dummies– "House for All" [Definitive Recordings]
09. Francesco Tristano – “The Melody (Carl Craig’s C2 remix)” [Infine Music]
10. House of Swing – “Swing Work” [Strictly Rhythm]
11. Doubleplusgood – “Conga Te (House Mix)” [Sire Records Company]
12. Emotion II Emotion ft. Justin Greeen – “Right Here (Emotional Mix)” [Unreleased]
13. Virgo Four – “Sex” [Rush Hour]
14. Terry Riley – “In C” [CBS]
15. Alexis – “Lonely Sea (Ecstasy Mix)” [Unreleased]
16. Cassy – “A Night to Remember” [Perlon]
17. Fingers Inc. – “Bring Down the Walls” [Select Records]