The stirring and vulnerable new release is the artist’s first of 2023.
With the release of her powerful and stirring mental health anthem, rising artist Leire continues to showcase and establish what so many of us have known since her emergence back in 2020, that she is a special talent with a gift for evoking emotion and in listeners with her immersive sound and affecting lyrics and themes.
The latest release is an emphatic response to anxiety from the artist, equal parts haunting and empowering as the artist battles her demons head on, channelling all of the rage, passion, pain and resilience that comes with such a journey. ‘Killing Me Quietly’ is compelling throughout, offering a message a solidarity and kinship with anybody going through something similar, while the weight and gravity of the sound feels instantly captivating and inspiring. Leire’s distinctive pop sound is not only catchy and memorable but also packs a serious emotional punch, marrying style with substance in emphatic, thoughtful fashion.