Riding high at OX4
In 2020, Léanie joined musical forces with RIDE frontman Mark Gardener. Having listened to her previous releases, Mark loved her sound and invited her to record her new material at his OX4 Sound studios, based near Oxford. The result is ten gorgeous tracks, some moody and orchestral, others stripped-back piano ballads, and with the trademark quirky little ditty thrown in for good measure. All of them showcase Léanie’s extraordinary talent for writing unique, darkly humorous and emotionally raw lyrics.
This album marks a new chapter for Léanie, with its greater emphasis on sparser beats and more space to let her vocals take the lead role, something that Gardener felt was a crucial direction for her songs. Check out the title track here.