The highly anticipated second album, a new one, from UK-based Portuguese singer-songwriter leo. is a captivating journey through a year in the artist’s life, offering a window into his emotions and personal growth. The record is a tapestry of beautiful layering, with flowing strings, gentle acoustic and electric piano, and the cheerful strumming of the ukulele. leo.’s vocal performance is the star of the show, with angelic leads and expansive harmonies that create a choir-like atmosphere, imbuing each track with presence, charm, and a sense of blissful naivety.

As you can read in the quote below, leo. describes the album as a piece of his soul, and it’s evident in the raw, heartfelt storytelling that weaves through each song. The project is a testament to his personal growth and his ability to capture the essence of life’s ups and downs through his music. Some of the tracks to look out for include thoughtful ballads like ‘butterflies’ and ‘piece of mind’, as well as more antehmic moments like ‘so much’. Overall, this album captures a range of tracks that touch on relatable themes and experiences that’s sure to find a home in many listeners’ hearts.

“‘a new one’ feels more like a piece of my soul than anything I’ve done. I wrote these songs over the course of a year and they detail the process of learning to love again as I was going through it – ultimately in a healthier way, but not without its setbacks. More than that, I can see my growth as a person over the last year in these songs. After writing all 10, and using some material I had written way back, I took them to Ed Allen around this time last September. After months of recording, re-recording, arranging, trying new things out, trying old things out, crying, screaming, etc., we finally finished my most ambitious project so far – and I’m really proud of it. I’ve always loved the idea of telling stories with my music, and with these tracks, videos, artwork, and lovely interactions with my audience, I can tell a story that’s important to me, and might be important to a lot of other people too.”

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