Daisychain curator Leesh (@dj_leesh) shared a heartfelt mix during London's Foundation FM takeover of Refuge Worldwide 📡🌐🌼

Refuge Worldwide is a Berlin-based independent, community radio station working in solidarity with grassroots and non-profit organizations. 
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UK-based Foundation FM's mission is to showcase the hottest emerging talent in the underground music scene led by a diverse group of women, LGTBQI+ person’s and talented creatives who support our values – with women at the forefront.
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Leesh - Refuge Worldwide x Daisychain | 003

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Introduce yourself? Preferred pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself? 

hi! Leesh here. they/them. currently living in Chicago. one fun fact about me? ich lerne Deutsch und ich liebe es so <3

How is everything going with you right now?

oh you knowww. Life! it’s a Trip isn’t it? emerging butterfly energy lately. changing my ways and riding the waves, doing what i can, loving more, taking care, digging deeper. emotional as ever and learning more about listening deeper, to myself, others, sounds and messages. 

Any fun predictions for 2021?

i predict 2021 will continue to be a blossoming year. 

How did you get your dj name?

Leesh is a nickname family and friends have been calling me for as long as i can remember. when i was trying to decide what DJ name to choose back then, a mentor told me that my name will be “chosen for me”. at the time i was going through such a massive self-discovery, so while doing that through sound i really wanted a name that wasn’t just ~my name~ but still really fit my energy. one that felt very much like “me” but also didn’t feel too mysterious, so when at a club or a Rave or whatever and someone says “Leesh” there’s already this personal connection there. always feels like a friend already and it makes me happy! 

What change do we need in the dance scene post pandemic?

harm reduction ~ i have felt strongly about this topic during my entire Rave life, but even more so now post-pandemic. the sudden change of life that we all have experienced through 2020 i’m sure helped many of us see even deeper into some of our patterns (healthy & unhealthy) and how to be even more careful than we maybe already were. it definitely did for me. of course there have always been initiatives and organizations that have been doing their part to help build dancefloors from a harm reduction / social justice lens. but post-pandemic i think this energy needs to be utilized *fully* at *all* of the Raves. yes, let’s totally play together as psychonauts in the very fun pool we all know so well, but let’s do it safely. let’s gather up all the supplies and ingredients to take better care of each other and of ourselves. Rave is mindfulness, connection, community, insight, passion unfolding. and if we aren’t completely taking care of one another (and ourselves), then what is it? sustainability is key and health is important. DIY baby!  
What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?

over the weekend, listened to Closet Yi’s Crack mix in the car on a much-needed, first trip out of Chicago and into nature in a very long time. so beautiful.
 
Describe your favorite thing to drink and how it makes you feel?

i really, really love beverages. so this is hard to choose. so here are 3 that you’ll *always* find in my cooler: 
water: seriously. i love it so much and it feels ecstatic. anytime, anywhere, always. H20 for LIFE.
prosecco: makes me feel exactly as it is ~ bubbly and crisp and bright. 
Cool Blue Gatorade: it makes me feel like a cute, sweet bursting juicy blue raspberry. i love that this fantasy fruit doesn’t even exist. how silly. 

Why do you think it's important to share music?

DJs, friends, and family have literally changed my entire life by sharing music. and when i’ve been lucky enough to figure out what *that track* was when i had a ~moment~, it’s so much more than a track. it’s a piece of experience. we share, we care. 

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

more DIY raving, always. and if we’re in the clubs, venues that aren’t compromising values for the sake of capitalism, racism or harmful societal norms. it’s not good for anyone. 

For the extended interview & infamous pipipi track game visit the website ------> pipipi.life <------------

Leesh - 101˚F

guest mix for Amsterdam's His Dark Elements collective on Fade Radio Athens 8-28-21

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His Dark Elements guest mix ~ Fade Radio Athens

Season 6 Episode 2 - 10.01.21

This month we welcome the insanely inspiring, Chicago-based artist, Leesh. Not only is she the founder of one of our favorite mix series, @daisychain_podcast , she's also a master of creating potent audio experiences. In her contribution to the Kajunga Program she explores a dynamic range of emotion through a wide variety of styles–All with great intention. From sparkly house, to psytrance grooves, ethereal breaks and driving techno, this set takes you on an enchanting journey sure to leave you vibrating.

@dj_leesh

Kajunga Program Season 6

Kajunga Program SE.6 EP.2 - Leesh

Nutty Nys  - The Promise

#MPC, #Instumental, #BluesHop, #HipHop, #Boombap, #JazzHop, #anotherpuzzlecreated, #mushroomjazz #markfarina,  #markfarina, #RedPandaMusic, #Boombap, #chitown, #jdubfromchicago

B# >> brannferris - InTransit>>>>

The Brighter Side

Happy holidays y'all. I present, "Sketches of Mind Vol. 1"

I've been making beats for a minute now. This is a compilation of tracks for you to vibe to in the background or in your headphones. Most of them are rough, unfinished and arguably lo-fi...I mean 00-fi...they are sketches. 

This is for free download. Press play, sit back, chill, or clean your house to this. Thanks for your support over the years.

I have new music on the way for 2024, starting with L00P1 which will be an official release and available for purchase on all digital distribution platforms.

Sketches of Mind Vol. 1

It's Alright

trail maps

Tracklist :
1. Comme Tie Belle Nicole by Labeuz
2. Caught Sliipin by Mall Grab
3. Many Sided by Lay-Far
4. Ghetto by Manuold
5. Sauce Grabber by Iz & Diz
6. The Only One by Crackazat
7. City Song (COEO remix) by Eli Escobar
8. Nights In Jakarta by Byron The Aquarius
9. Big Boy (Davide Squillace remix) by Ninetoes
10. Cry With The Stars (feat Jamie Lidell) by Deetron
11. Follow Me by Simon Shaw
12. UNKNOWN
13. Saved Forever  by Terrence Parker
14. Bright Lights by System 2
15. Clashed by Frique
16. Uzkzowz (DJ Haus Body Heat mix) by Zzz
17. Body Muzik (extended MixX) by Mike Dunn
18. Move It, Move It (Jamie 3:26 remix) by Adryiano
19. AmeriKKKan Rhythms by Thatmanmonkz, Malik Ameer, Crumpler, Leron Thomas
20. Eastbound by Dj Heure
21. Groove Elevation by Dj Satelite
22. Transitions by Dennis Ferrer
23. Materials by Sinisa Tamamovic
24. Untitled by Deetron, Various
25. Shut The Door (TMBLV Main mix) by Louie Vega, The Martinez Brothers, Hector Lavoe
26. Dropin' A Chrome (Red Rack'em remix) by Blutch
27. Acid Party at Teusaquillo by Felipe Gordon 
28. Kinky City by Ron Trent
29. Work It (piano mix) by Shan
30. Sweet Melody (Snazzy Trax Sweet Dub) by Cocoared 
31. Purple Night (Demuir's Playboy edit) by Fallou & Mastercris
32. Madniz by Locklead
33. The Zauberflote by Frag Maddin
34. 606 Love by Ed Nine
35. After All by Franck Roger & Mandel Turner
36. Shout-N-Out (The DJ Dub) by Lood, Donell Rush

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