We can’t get enough of this lovely song “When you’re me” by talented singer-songwriter Leo off his latest EP ‘letters from dreamland.’ The minute we heard Leo’s voice we fell in love with it and couldn’t get it out of our heads. He has one of the richest and most charming voices you could ever hear, and his vocal performance on this record is on another level.
The melodies of this song are beautiful and mesh perfectly and the lyrics. Leo has so much talent when it comes to songwriting, his lyrics are original, memorable and beautifully written. This song is well produced and mixed and really some good stuff to listen to all day long. Leo is a talented artist and his music is different and sets him apart from the crowd. We hope you love his music as much as we do!
WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THE EP:
“‘letters from dreamland’ is my second EP of original songs. These songs were written from 2017 to 2021, and after so much time making them the best they can be, I’m so excited to finally be able to share it with everyone! ‘dreamland’ was the first song I’ve ever released, back in 2018. It’s about feeling depressed and distant from everyone else. My soul was too frozen for anyone to take a good sip of, and I was trapped in those feelings, trapped in dreamland. I felt like even back then my songs were a way to reach out and share what I was feeling, especially at a time I was so emotionally distant and closed off. It was almost like sending letters from dreamland itself.
This EP tells the story of my journey of personal growth, from the moment I conceptualized dreamland to the moment I escaped it. The songs are about my life experiences, dealing with my (often shitty) brain, navigating relationships (and the loss of them), and learning how to communicate, how to grieve, and how to allow myself to be human. They are vulnerable, honest, some are really really fun, and some are really sad, but they’re all exactly what I envisioned them to be when I reached out to producer Ed Allen last summer about this new project. He produced most of the tracks on the EP and working with him has taught me a lot about making music. I can’t wait to keep doing projects with him. Producer duo Pink Monkey Bird produced ‘when you’re me’, which was one of the last additions to the EP. The introductory first track, ‘as the autumn leaves’ is an excerpt from the first song I ever wrote, back in 2017, when I was 14.
I loved watching all the musician Youtubers like Dodie and Cavetown singing about their feelings with their ukuleles, so I asked my dad if he had a ukulele by any chance, and he did. Since then, I’ve never stopped writing. I had no idea what I’d be able to achieve and how many people I’d be able to touch with my songs, and I’m extremely grateful for everyone that has tuned in. From dreamland, to anyone who wants to listen, I hope this EP helps you look inside and allow yourself to feel, it has definitely helped me a lot.”
LISTEN TO THE FULL EP:
A master of melodies, leo.’s infectious toplines fluctuate and melt together on all tracks of his newest EP ‘letters from dreamland.’ The tracks include nostalgic harmonies as well which mix with his delicate arrangements and beautifully lush instrumentation well. The EP was written to create shared feelings with his audience and create a safe space to express this. It’s no wonder the songs are well crafted, leo. has spent a number of years refining the tracks to go on this EP. Enjoy!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
leo. is a singer and songwriter from Portugal. Classically trained from the age of five, the now 19-year-old has cultivated his talents to what they are today. In the summer of 2018, leo. recorded and produced his first single from his own bedroom in Portugal. After releasing 5 other singles and moving to the UK to study, the young artist is now poised to make waves in the scene with his eclectic sound and vulnerable style. Through his catchy melodies and honest lyrics, leo.’s music demonstrates a raw interpretation of life and its experiences.
On his own artistic lane, leo. strives to create music that will connect with his audience on a deeper level, as well as a safe space where listeners can feel understood. From nostalgic harmonies to delicate arrangements and beautifully lush instrumentation, leo. is quickly garnering millions of streams and a broad fanbase. The musician has released his long-awaited 5-track debut EP, ‘drink my soul’ in June of 2021, and after the success of his 2019 single, despair, which has reached over 20 million streams, leo. is releasing his second EP of original songs on July 29, 2022. Undoubtedly, leo. is set to leave his footprint and stay in the hearts of many.
