Eschewing the timid hallmarks of many first releases, the Nashville-based indie singer-songwriter Chloe Leonard established herself as a vocal powerhouse with songwriting chops to match in her debut single, White Noise. The observe is a rigorously stylised, panoramic manufacturing that invitations you to lose your self in its tides of emotional resonance, whereas Leonard’s magnetic presence pulls you again to shore.
Raised in Northern California with a soundtrack of John Mayer, Norah Jones, and Fleetwood Mac, Leonard’s youth have been spent journaling lyrics, performing in musicals, and instructing herself piano—her first tune being Coldplay’s Clocks. Now rooted in Nashville, her sound mirrors her twin identification: expansive and evocative, with echoes of Keane’s melancholic sting, however retaining a quintessential nation twang that provides depth to her weightless catharsis.
Collaborating with AMA-winning vocal coach Moe Loughran, Leonard has refined her uncooked vulnerability into relatable, lyrical storytelling. Her voice soars effortlessly over the nice and cozy instrumental layers, carrying each the authenticity of Kacey Musgraves and the ethereal magnetism of Maggie Rogers. The observe’s poetic reflections contact on navigating psychological well being, discovering stability, and embracing love amidst life’s noise—a theme that feels refreshingly grounded.
As she embarks on a yr of latest releases, Leonard’s honesty and class are certain to implant her within the Nashville corridor of singer-songwriter fame earlier than lengthy.
White Noise was formally launched on November 1st; stream the only on Spotify now.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast