Leisure (band)

Leisure (stylized as LEISURE) are a soul, R&B and pop band from Auckland, formed in Muriwai in 2015.[1] The band consists of Djeisan Suskov, Jaden Parkes, Josh Fountain, Tom Young, and Jordan Arts, all established New Zealand musicians who have worked in the Auckland scene since the 2000s.[2]

Leisure
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsNettwerk
Members
Websitewww.theleisurecollective.com

Since their formation the band have produced four albums (Leisure in 2016,[3] Twister in 2019,[4] Sunsetter in 2021,[5] and Leisurevision in 2023[6]), two EPs (Side A in 2020 and Side B in 2021) and various singles, such as "Spark It Up", "Money" and "Got It Bad" (which was featured in the American television drama You).[7]

The band's members established themselves in the early 2000s, with the debut album by Jaden Parkes' band Goodnight Nurse, Always and Never, being certified gold after its 2006 release. Furthermore, Jordan Arts' Kids of 88 had various hits from their debut album Sugarpills, such as "My House", "Just a Little Bit" and "Downtown". Fountain, who is also known for being Benee's producer, recalled getting the band together after having casual music sessions during a spontaneous holiday at a bach on the West Coast of Auckland, subsequently forming a supergroup.

References
  1. "LEISURE prioritise good vibes first, music second". Beat Magazine. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  2. "Concert review: LEISURE, at Crystal Palace". NZ Herald. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. Saw, Yadana (21 October 2016). "Leisure: yacht rockers set sail". RNZ. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. "What To Listen To: Leisure get down and deep on sophomore album". Stuff. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  5. "LEISURE closes out the year with their fantastic new album Sunsetter". Variance Magazine. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  6. "Album Review: LEISURE – Leisurevision". Recordspin. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  7. "At your Leisure: The Auckland band with more listeners in New York and Paris than NZ". www.metromag.co.nz. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
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