leo. - ‘heartbreak’
Our featured single, ‘heartbreak’ by leo., is to be released on the 30th of APRIL and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
leo. is a rising artist who burst onto the streaming scene in 2018. The Portuguese singer/songwriter has always had a natural affinity for music and was classically trained from the age of five. Honing his craft over the years, leo. recorded and produced his first single from his own bedroom.
Although he receives creative inspiration from a number of styles, leo. combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique sound. leo. recently moved from Portugal to the United Kingdom to study music at Leeds Conservatoire.
To date, leo. has five singles in his Spotify discography. Some of his most popular tracks include the likes of ‘despair’, amassing almost two million one hundred and eighty thousand streams, ‘here with you’, gathering over two hundred and fifty-five thousand streams, and ‘dreamland’, with over two hundred and forty-six thousand streams.
With more than eighty-three thousand regular monthly listeners on Spotify alone, there is no denying the fact that leo. has developed a dedicated following of loyal fans. His debut EP is set to drop later this year.
FEATURED RELEASE
Our featured single, ‘heartbreak’ by leo., is to be released on the 30th of April and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single lasts around five minutes.
The track commences with a thirty-two second introductory section that features solo-piano/vocal; setting the tone for the rest of the single. leo.’s stylistic vocal color seamlessly synchronises with the smooth vibe of the instrumental accompaniment. The systematic layering of harmonised backing vocals, check out 2:24 to 2:29, adds a depth to the overall sound without detracting from the prominent lyricism.
The foundational piano progression, cinematic strings and subtle plucked notes combine to form the perfect platform for the vocal line. The natural ebb and flow of the instrumental intensity, check out the soft section from 3:12 to 3:20, delivers just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this single is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘heartbreak’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the well balanced production and creative compositional arrangement, to the impressive vocal performance, fans of leo., as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow leo. on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
ARTIST: leo.
SINGLE: heartbreak
