Rise of an Underdog
Reading based singer, Leah Tolksdorf has shaken the pop–R&B pop scene with her unfiltered storytelling that feels confessional. Her authenticity is reflected in her relatable lyrics about her life, love and modern relationships. Her influences include Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse and Emeli Sandé.
Leah’s passion for music started by posting covers on Instagram, before launching her first EP on Soundcloud in 2018 “UNTITLED”. Soon after she began performing at pubs and her energetic and charismatic stage presence has now captivated audiences at Readipop, Sketch and her release show at The Loft. Notably her biggest achievement yet; recording at Abbey Roads Studio’s, with her single “Enough Is Enough”.
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Her newest project, Underdog, has a song for every mood. The title references how she feels underrated in the music industry and how “So close to being first, makes you work harder” noting her ambition to continuously evolve as an artist.
Watch this space for her new single “Where 2 Go” releasing on 7th December which she wrote with her new producer Archie (who has worked with Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn) this collaboration has helped her establish her sound. You can celebrate with Leah at her release show at the The Firefly, in Reading on December 1st. This release will kickstart her new EP releasing later next year.
Written by Georgia Tolksdorf. Music Business student
