As I journey through life, I imagine creating mixes as a backdrop for an array of environments and moments. Everything from dreaming at home in morning solitude to an afternoon workout. From a relaxed and intimate moment with a friend over tea to hosting a larger group for dinner. From groovin' at a cocktail lounge to the dance floor at the night club. From the journey back home to the bedroom. A soundtrack for life. This year in particular, I really enjoyed creating more chillout and lounge mixes. The Love & The Music continues to breathe new life and learn more about itself.

For those of you who have been following this podcast for many years, and who are likely a little more accustomed to the funky house mixes, your patience has paid off. On the eve of a departure for some extended travel and adventure, we give you a pumpin' 2-hour follow-up to the 2010 original (which is by far the most downloaded episode of this podcast to date). I hope this will quench your thirst; it will be the last mix I post for some time now.

Remember, this is not a mix of classic disco songs. Rather, these tracks are the seeds of the disco tree that have sprouted new life. They are the children and grandchildren of disco. Indeed they have a style and spirit all their own, yet their roots in disco are undeniable (to me at least). Disco is not dead, it continues to live through yet another generation of artists. In metaphorical fashion, I dedicate this mix to each of my 4 grandparents. "I know how much that means to me"

Special thanks again to Aslisu who was the artist behind the original cover photo. It was just so perfect I had to use it again for Volume II. More of her art can be found here: https://tarcinrengi.deviantart.com/ or https://tarcinrengidrawings.deviantart.com/

Thank you to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop (iTunes, Beatport, Soundcloud, etc).

TRACKLIST:

01 Tensnake - Love Sublime feat. Nile Rodgers & Fiora

02 Rabo & Snob - Everybody Knows It (Whiskey Disco 32)

03 The Silver Rider - Good Luvin' Baby (Editor's Kutz #6)

04 Else - Northway

05 Crazy P - The Hit

06 Patrick Alavi - How Much That Means To Me (Miguel Campbell Re-Edit)

07 Daft Punk - Get Lucky feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers

08 Tensnake - Coma Cat (Mark Knight Remix)

09 Boris Werner - Let's Boogie

10 Jayl Funk - Washed Car (Disco Rework)

11 Soul Revenger - Bad Girls (Vocal Mix)

12 Skingz - Take It Higher (Agent Stereo's Not Dead Remix)

13 DJ Zimmo & Shaunyboy - On The Floor

14 Sugarstarr - Hey Sunshine feat. Alexander (Antonio Giacca Remix)

15 Agent Stereo - Sexy Lady

16 Alex BPM - Hold Me Tight

17 Chocolate Puma - For Your Love 2011

18 Disco Freaks feat Rob Li - Take Me 2 The Sun (Freemasons 2009 Remix)

19 Rockefeller - Do It 2 Nite (Club Mix)

20 Stars on 45 - 45 (Addy Van Der Zwan Remix)

21 Discobump vs Triple X (XXX) - Discosound (David Jones Remix)

22 Louis La Roche - Sunshine Hotel

23 Jon Craig - Breakin Up

24 JL & Afterman - Everyman

25 Neon Cat - Love Me Right

26 Flanders - By My Side (Callea & Rispoli Vocal Club Mix)

27 Dimitri from Stoke on Trent (aka Paris) - I Wanna Be Your Lobster

I had the privilege of being asked to play at a Calgary wedding during cocktail hour this summer. This was great timing since I was just putting the final touches on a lounge mix I had been planning for several years. This was just the inspiration I needed to complete the mix and play live. The set was visioned as this subtle, uplifting background which kept the focus of the cocktail hour on guests connecting with each other. The music would not overpower the lively conversations happening in the room. There would be a vast array of instruments. An undercurrent of grooves would warm up the hips for the dance floor later on. Lyrics would be subtle; although they might captivate a select few.

This mix is dedicated to the inspirational couple of the evening, Bik and Alisha. And to all friends and lovers connecting across the world amidst the ambient beat of sexy lounge music.

Cover art on this mix provided by Seth Drallitoc. More of Seth’s photography can be found here: https://sethdrallitoc.deviantart.com/

Thank you to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop (iTunes, Beatport, Soundcloud, etc). Special thanks to Akshin Alizadeh and Mark Farina (with Mushroom Jazz) who find themselves on this mix multiple times.

TRACKLIST:

01 Moontricks - Soul Baby

02 Guru Sax - People Can't Stop Chillin

03 Avalounge - Confessions On A Lounge Flow (Smooth Sax edit)

04 Orsten - Fleur Blanche

05 Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Take The L Train (To Brooklyn)

06 One Self - Bluebird (Instrumental Version)

07 Spice Girls - Last Time Lover

08 Akshin Alizadeh - Southern Man

09 Krishan - Har Ji feat Gurunam Singh (Liquid Mix)

10 Aim - Northwest

11 Monolog - Still Not A Player

12 Bennson - Can't Get Enough

13 DJ Drez - For What It's Worth feat Joey Lugassy (India Dub)

14 Fdel - Let It Go feat Rae

15 Akshin Alizadeh - Inner Struggle

16 Moontricks - Midnight Groove

17 Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Bop Hop

18 Emapea - Best Believe

19 Kero One - Groovin'

20 QSTN - Crawfish & Chips

21 Smoma - Give Me The Night

22 Sunner Soul - Body Boogie

23 Tommy Largo - It's The Beat

24 Akshin Alizadeh - Wash Away feat Chesqua

25 Jazz Spastiks - Amber Leaf

26 Marlena Shaw - Woman of the Ghetto (Akshin Alizadeh Remix)

27 Monolog - Creep feat Loyvie

As the leaves on the trees begin to change colours and the temperatures start to cool down over night here in Canada, we are reminded of the constant changing of the seasons and how this reflects our inner world. As the autumn season approaches slowly in Canada, we are encouraged to slow down and reflect. This mix is a musical backdrop created for relaxing and connecting with a friend or two. A follow-up mix from 2009's original Tea House Sessions.

'Dedicated to all the herbs and mushrooms that fill our tea cups with their medicine and wisdom. "A time will come when you won't notice where the time goes. Be honest with yourself, step back, head up, chest out…open"

Custom cover art by Julian Tejada (who you might recognize from Tea House Vol I). More of Julian's photography can be found at http://www.procrasnow.com/ or on instagram @jc_tejada. JAAM!

Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop.

TRACKLIST:

01 Triangle Sun - Tonight

02 Spice Girls - 2 Become 1

03 Ben Onono - Small World

04 Nightmares on Wax - Soul Purpose

05 Kinobe - Slip Into Something More Comfortable

06 Oh Mercy - Let Me Go

07 Gelka - Soon

08 Lemon Jelly - Come

09 Ganga feat. Helle Chirholm - Hi-Fi Love

10 Boombox - Midnight on the Run

11 Afterlife - Sleazebag

12 Blank & Jones - City Lights (Relax Remix)

13 OneRepublic - Apologize (Cafe Buddha Del Mar Bar Remix)

14 Blank & Jones - Chilled Cream

15 Telepopmusik - Breathe

16 A Man Called Adam - Barefoot in the Head (Fug Remix)

17 Stonebridge feat. Therese - Put 'Em High (Claues Rosen Lounge Remix)

During this last year I have been called to create mixes that explore my edges; mixes that span many different genres. This mix really pushes on my edge for "darker" electronic music. I fell in love with Chillstep when I was first introduced to the sound; a perfect blend of beautiful vocals and deep, deep bass. With Chillstep, there also seems to have this subtle spirituality flowing throughout it as well. After all, it is the home to Alan Watts.

This mix is dedicated to our friend Belle who brought Chillstep to us at a very important time. Music is a healer.

"Spirituality is not the path of milk & honey; it's about going into the darkness to get to the light." - B. G. Rickhi

Following what seems to be a trend in Chillstep album covers, I decided to use digital artwork. A huge thank you to Leroy Van Vliet for the beautiful cover, which I find to be so symbolic of the mix. More of Leroy's work can be found at http://leroyart.com/ or https://catbib.deviantart.com/

Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop.

TRACKLIST:

01 Therese - Shed My Skin (Out of Sight Chill Mix)

02 Paloma Faith - Picking Up The Pieces (Ouch! Remix)

03 CMA - Caught In Our Thoughts

04 Jacoo - Waiting For You (feat. Madi Larson)

05 TwoThirds - Epiphany (Ghosts of Paraguay Remix)

06 Rameses B - Moonlight

07 Blackmill - Evil Beauty

08 Killigrew - Hurt

09 Blackmill - Let It Be (feat. Veela)

10 Blackmill - Miracle

11 AZEDIA - Something (Rameses B Remix)

12 The One Hundred - Break Me Down (Robsta & Oxide Remix)

13 Emancipator - First Snow (Ooah Remix)

14 Trifonic - Parks On Fire

15 Dubdiver - Dotted Diary

16 Edamame - Echinacea

17 Trifonic - Sooner or Later

18 KOAN Sound & ASA - This Time Around

19 Mitis - Mirags

20 Azari & III - Into The Night (Nocolas Jaar Remix)

With you is a 90min continuous yoga flow mix. The mix was imagined to work well for a 50, 60, 75 and 90 minute class. The mix begins and ends slow, with some heat in the middle. Long loops and enchanting grooves lay a subtle ambience for an inspired practice where the practitioner is encouraged to journey inward. Traditional yogic sounds are blended with a new age style of electronic music. Cycling from light and dark sounds, a spiritual path is reflected. My own spiritual journey has drawn me to blend First Nations teachings with Yoga; and so you will find that influence splashed in there as well. It is my hope that it will be a helpful backdrop to a meaningful experience on the mat for you or your students.

This mix is dedicated to my wife Kimberly who first introduced me to yoga back in 2010, and to all the teachers that have helped me deepen my practice along the way. There are too many teachers to name individually - you know who you are. I've collected most of these songs from classes that were taught by all of you :) Namaste.

Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop.

TRACKLIST:

01 1 Giant Leap feat Baaba Maal - Dunya Salam

02 Niall - The Salmon

03 SaReGaMa feat Manish Vyas - Water

04 Sol Rising - Chill Swag

05 Jai Uttal - Dina Dayal

06 Snatam Kaur - Ong Namo (DJ Nartak & Five Seasons Remix)

07 Electus - Just Believe

08 Bonobo - Sapphire

09 Edamame - Birdsongs

10 Sean Mackey - You Are The Sun (Electus Remix)

11 Girish - Diamonds In The Sun (Omstep Remix)

12 Emancipator - First Snow (Ooah Remix)

13 Jon Hopkins - Circle

14 Tulku - Rahda Ramana

15 Govinda - Calm

16 Dj Drez - Eagle Feather Remix

17 Krishan feat. Jai-Jagdeesh - Invocation (Krishan Liquid Remix)

18 Manish Vyas - Tumi Bhaja Re Mana

19 Jon Hopkins - Immunity

Most of these mixes stir in the imagination for years before their songs bond together to form something complete. But this set of tunes seemed to coalesce out from nowhere, seemingly from the ether itself in a strangely quick and unexpected way.

Music that lays a gentle and inspiring background for any journey. Maybe a physical experience of endurance or strength. Or maybe a nonphysical exploration of your inner landscape, riding on the back of your turtle totem into the far edges of the sea and your imagination. In a subtle way there was a teaching that came with this mix; to remember how important integration and reflection is with every journey. If we continue to forget to make time and space to integrate, then integration becomes the great odyssey.

Inspirational cover art of the Harvest Moon by Patrick Latter. More of Patrick's photography can be found at http://www.hikingphoto.com/ or on instagram @patricklatter.

Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop.

TRACKLIST:

01 Liquid Memoirs - Escape

02 Project - Sadness

03 Bombay Dub Orchestra - Feel (Thievery Corporation Remix)

04 Beat Foundation - My Freedom

05 Manyus Joan Eta - Space Life

06 Coastline - Adriatic Sea (Milews remix)

07 Tom Day & Monsoonsiren - Elegiac

08 Glide & Swerve - Y Mor

09 Rob D - Clubbed to Death

10 Mylo - Valley of the Dolls

11 Thievery Corporation - Satyam Shivam Sundaram (Govinda Remix)

12 Mylo - Emotion 98.6

13 Erik De Koning - Dream Flight (Chill Master)

14 Lamb - Angelica

Over the years I've had this subtle feeling that these mixes make themselves. The more I can step out of the way and let the mix reveal itself, the more unexpected it becomes. Slowly, it becomes in focus. This mix in particular tested my patience more than any other. Certain songs make up the seeds of the mix, and they provide the foundation from which other songs coalesce. Some of the seeds for this mix have been waiting patiently for nearly 15 years.

As I listen I feel mixed emotions: deep, dark and changing like the ocean. Some have been buried and long forgotten, they begin to rise slowly to the surface as I focus my awareness into them. There is this quality of roughness around the edges, like waves crashing into rocky shores. I ask for forgiveness.

"Colours come and colours go, summer sun and winter snow"

Special thanks to Lukas Sowada for the inspired cover photography. I found this shot in particular really captured the feeling of the mix. You can check out more of his work at:

http://www.lukassowada.com

http://lukassowadaphotography.tumblr.com/

TRACKLIST:

01 Art Of Shades - All Away (feat Soukaina)

02 Atrium - How To Pray (Lounge Hotel Cafe Costes Remix)

03 Ida Corr - In The Name of Love (Shazz Man Lounge Remix)

04 Groove Armada - Think Twice

05 Gary B - Lead Me Home

06 Julien Dore - Paris-Seychelles

07 Bent - Magic Love

08 Coere De Pirate - Wicked Games (Daniele Di Martino Remix)

09 Blonde Redheadl - Silently

10 Tube & Berger - Kleines Traumparadies

11 Fifty Shades Darker - I Don't Wanna Live (as made famous by ZAYN and Taylor Swift)

12 Kaskade - Sometimes (Late Night Alumni Remix)

13 Klrx & Kaj - Empathy

14 The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Alto Remix)

15 Massive Attack - Live With Me

16 Silversun Pickups - Three Seed

17 Thievery Corporation - Until The Morning

18 Boozoo Bajou - Way Down (feat Ben Weaver)

19 Snow Patrol - Run

20 Malcolm Mclaren - About Her

21 Smoove & Turrell - Without You

PART 2 | Just Lockin' Up The Groove

'Cuz this kinda love is a once in a lifetime groove.

TRACKLIST:

01 Coleman Brothers - All At Sea (Adani and Woolf Remix)

02 Shura - Touch

03 Purple Avenue - Love & Sex & Magic

04 Deep 'n Pure - R We Ever Gonna Be

05 Jerome Isma-Ae - Underwater Love

06 Orkidea - Beautiful

07 Bedroom Lullaby - Kisses In The Rain

08 Dezarate -La Noche

09 Mimi Page - Always & Forever (Yinyues Remix)

10 Cicada - Elle Et Moi

11 Crazy Penis - You've Lost That Feeling

12 Omega 3 - Sounds Familiar

13 Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle

14 The Coastline Band - Alone With You

15 Cabral, Marcos & Shux - Lifetime Groove

16 Loui & Scibi - Don't Lie (Satin Jackets Remix)

Cover artwork by Bibibot

http://bathedinyourblood.deviantart.com/

PART 1 | After Dark

Happy Valentines Day

TRACKLIST:

01 Telepathics - Oceans (Woolookologie Remix)

02 Mari Bonie - Gula Gula

03 Coleman Brothers - All At Sea (Adani and Woolf Remix)

04 Max Melvin - Whatever

05 Bedroom Affairs - Love Lounge (Erotic Escapades Remix)

06 Bonobo - Jets

07 Cathy Battistessa - Speck of Gold

08 Flam - Monsoon

09 Late Night Alumni - Eros

10 Essay & Stumbleine - Rhiannon

11 Music on Canvas feat. Tabitha - Upside Down

12 Afterlife - Smooch

13 Cataldo feat. Karl Frierson - Only You

14 Edamame - I Need

15 Tenishia - Burning From The Inside (Frozen Remix)

16 Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious

Cover artwork by Bibibot

http://bathedinyourblood.deviantart.com/

Winter is represented by the medicine wheel direction of North and the colour white. In Ayurveda, winter is represented by the Kapha dosha. More than anytime during the year, winter calls us to slow down, rest and dream. This mix was designed to help bring your awareness inward; from your ordinary state of being to the non-ordinary, from consensual reality to non-consensual, from time to nature's pulse, from movement to stillness, from a solid to a liquid. This mix can be a helpful backdrop for meditation, art, restorative or yin yoga, massage tables, float tanks and especially afternoon dreaming.

In 2014, I attended my first yoga nidra workshop. During this class with well over 50 people, I drifted into sleep. I awoke right at the end of class feeling rested and relaxed, but also quite surprised that I actually feel asleep. I later found out through further practice that this is quite normal. The class taught by Giselle Mari was titled From a Solid to a Liquid. My experience during this class planted the inspirational seed for this mix, which has been growing from that day.

TRACKLIST:

01 Jakatta - American Dream (Intro)

02 Maxence Cyrin - Where Is My Mind

03 Piano Jukebox - Take Over Control (Instrumental)

04 Yo La Tengo - Green Arrow

05 Bachan Kaur - Being Nothing

06 Anugama - Shamanic Dream

07 A Dancing Beggar - Returning

08 Kirk Monteux - The Full Moon

09 Peter Jack Rainbird - Unravel

10 John Williams - Granny Wendy

11 Enzo - Blue Mountain

12 Kisnou - My Love

13 Goldmund - Threnody

14 The Gaudan Project - Odyssey (Acoustic)

15 Brian Eno - Always Returning

16 Yo La Tengo - Ashley

17 Brian Eno - Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills)

18 Amani of Desert Dwellers - Excerpt from Australia Eclipse Yoga Class 1

19 The Monroe Institute - Excerpt from Dawn Mountain

For Jackson

"Not all those who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

Cover artwork by Portland's Danny Fernandez