LA based singer songwriter Leerone is a gem of an artist that is about to be discovered before our very own eyes. More like it: Live Review: The Audiophiles at Elbo Room CD Review: "The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities " by Sonic Youth CD Review: "The Room" by Teri Falini
Here's a little something in the Halloween spirit — it's Leerone's video for the song "Empty Houses." The L.A. songstress collaborated with videographer/animator Hank Friedmann on the piece, which posits Leerone as the lone attendee at a woman's funeral. ||| Live: Leerone performs Halloween night at the Dia De Los Vivos benefit at the 551 in downtown Santa Ana. Bookmark It [...]
Houses of the holy: The Sound - Hothouse (Mp3) Steel Pulse - Your House (Mp3) The Commodores - Brick House (Mp3) Madness - Our House (Mp3) Dancing Hoods - Build A House.mp3 Radiohead - House Of Cards (Mp3) Leerone - Empty Houses (Mp3) Icehouse - No Promises (Mp3) Crowded House - Silent House (Mp3) The Smiths - Back To The [...]
I'm getting this post out early this morning then heading out the door for my last week of work before a week of vacation. Well, more like time off, really – not like I'm taking a real vacation; I will unfortunately be staying in and around town. This go-round with the mailbox yielded up a couple of artists I've written about before: Sir Salvatore and Leerone have both previously graced these pages and both have new music out that you should be aware of. I've also gotten a handful of country contributions lately. That [...]
[Birthday shouts to Noel Gallagher of Oasis and Tim Burgess of the Charlatans ...] Today: Where to start this evening's bulging schedule except with Animal Collective ? Having hit the Troubadour and the Music Box @ Fonda earlier in the year, the critical darlings now sell out the Wiltern. ... The buzziest shows of the night seem to be the Passion Pit / Harlem Shakes / Cale Parks triad at the Echoplex [that's Lexy Benaim of the Harlem Shakes, pictured, performing at SXSW] and [...]
One of our favorite singer/songwriters is LA's Leerone . When we got her debut full length album Imaginary Biographies , we were pleasantly surprised with all the neat packaging and stickers and stationary. What an artist! She's easily one of the raddest people around and her hardwork and honesty shine through her songs. Her song To Fill The Void is my favorite track off her album. I think I have a crush on a song? And lucky for YOU she's playing at the Key Club on May [...]
[Birthday cheers go out to Art Alexakis (on Sunday) and to brother of Buzz Bands, Aaron (today). Have some fun, guys ...] Tonight: It's another busy Friday for shows big ( Leonard Cohen , first of two nights at the Nokia Theatre) and small ( Seasons celebrating the release of its "Spring" EP at the Echo, along with Karin Tatoyan and the Hectors ). ... At the Echoplex, it's critically acclaimed sound collagist Flying Lotus , and to complete a busy evening [...]
Part I. Before the show I arrived to the Cold War Kids show 2 hours early. I was determined to be in the very front in order to have an unobstructed view when taking photographs. I brought flyers with me, the flyers advertise my free download offer on my website, along with labels to stick onto the flyers while I waited. The labels included my show information (my show was the following day). I would later hand out flyers to any willing recipients. I was pleasantly surprised when three lovely ladies who saw me at work kindly offered to help [...]
Annie Clark of Saint Vincent is not apologetic and I like that. She performed at the Presbyterian Church- the acoustics were gorgeous! She is a sick guitarist. Her voice is deliciously sweet… Definitely a fantastic performer. Original Link: http://leerone.wordpress.com/2 009/03/18/sxsw-2009-st-vincent / Thank's Leerone [...]
Cesi Bastida , a Latin indie artist from Tijuana, performed at Flamingo last night. She sings in Spanish, dances and plays an array of instruments including the melodica and a tom (drum). She's pretty darn amiable! The band (James Bairian, Jorge Villanueva, Dave Green, Louis Castle, Danny Rukasin) was very tight and looked like they were having the best time (that's always a pleasure to witness). I heard quite a few people in the crowd saying "Te Llamó" and in addition to professing their love, the audience was jumping and dancing. Her energy is contagious, uplifting and fun. [...]
It takes tremendous courage, strength and conviction to self-promote. It is one of the most challenging and daunting tasks, especially when you are humble and the thing you are promoting is intimately embedded with your deepest emotions. I give Tony Avitia serious props for his approach and execution. Not because it was an effective method (I hope it was), but because he was doing what most artists are too scared and proud to do. I shot this clip inside the Austin Convention Hall, where he stood wearing a gigantic sign with information about his band. [...]
For those who have not joined in the Friday Five here is all you need to know; each Friday I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes and share my five and drop a little knowledge and insight for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, sometimes there isn't. Sometimes we have guest, but most of the time it's just me. The rest is up to you, our friends and readers! Fire up your media player of choice and share the first five random track of your shuffle in the comments. The more the merrier! [...]
I haven't heard from this goddess since the middle of last year. Finally 2 days ago we touched based & she told me about her new video "To Fill the Void" directed by Claire Carré (Brett Dennen, Sia, Rainer Maria). The clip depicts Leerone as a starry-eyed dishwasher at a roadside diner. The clip culminates with Leerones workaday character earning a chance to accomplish the most modest of dreams. When asked to fill in for the waitress temporarily, Leerone is thrilled to have a moment to shine! The video was conceived by Leerone & Carré, whose résumé includes directors assistant [...]
Over the course of her inspired career, Leerone has triumphantly upended pop conventions while hewing to the great singer-songwriter traditions of her Los Angeles forebears. Now, on the heels of her two independently-produced debut EPs, Leerone delivers her most vivid, most wide-ranging recording to date. Produced and engineered by Christopher Fudurich , Imaginary Biographies features 11 original compositions where British pop, classical-tinged balladry, Euro-rock influences and theater sensibilities collide with Leerone's uniquely impressionistic lyrics. "I think of this batch of songs as little stories and worlds that exist in my mind," the singer says of [...]
Coming up with a list of ten great songs is significantly more difficult than coming up with a list of ten great albums for the simple reason that a study of the most basic mathematics suggests that songs usually outnumber albums by about 50 to 1. (OK, I randomly pulled that number out of a hat but I think that I've made my point...) Unlike last year's list however, there was no one song that really stood out above the rest for me. Therefore all eleven songs this year are basically tied for first place and the basic thing that [...]
Unfortunately I can't remember the first time that I find out about Leerone's music, I bet it was somewhere on the internet. All I can recall that her name was one I've never heard before ( an Israelian name?) and I was really wondering how you should pronounce her name, something I still haven't figured out. Leerone was born in the Israeli port city of Haifa. Her family relocated to America when she was still in diapers. Growing up, Leerone attended school in suburban LA while spending summers in her Middle Eastern homeland. "The experience definitely changed me," [...]
Who? Leerone Where From? Originally from Israel, now living in Los Angeles Style? Singer/Songwriter / Indie / Folk Rock Sounds Like? Kate Bush, Tori Amos and maybe a hint of Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez Releases? Imaginary Biographies (2008), Hail To The Queen EP (2004), In This Life, On This Road EP (2003), all available from CDBaby (or iTunes) [...]
During the Summer months I was sent various bits of music, some good, some bad. The time has now come to share the very best of the bunch with you. Check out the songs and the band's websites to find out more information. Part 2 will follow in a day or two. The Inspector Cluzo [...]
Once in a while an artist comes along that really takes me aback. I hear an awful lot of music, and there's a lot that I like and a lot that I don't like, but it's rare that I come across a true musical treasure like Los Angeles' Leerone . We live in the generation of the truly inspired female artist, as has been noticed in the likes and popularity of Feist and others. But Leerone is different in that she serves up something very fresh and vibrant to the table, not unlike what Kate Bush [...]
Few things make my miserable life happier than when a musician looks at my little blog and thinks, "Hmm, my music might fit there." Then he or she or they send me a note along with some music and ask what I think. Actually, I'm flattered you're looking for my opinion. And that's from whence comes today's music. L.A.-based singer/songwriter Leerone sent me a very nice note a couple of weeks ago, complementing the variety of stuff I post here and asking if I cared to listen to her music. Flattery will get you everywhere with me, [...]
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