Coming out of Newcastle’s indie scene, Leazes have been on the rise as one of the most exciting new bands in alternative music. The Geordie outfit are known for euphoric live shows, engaging lyricism and an anthemic sound that’s struck a chord with audiences in packed venues and on festival stages alike. Since dropping their debut single “Little Miss Media” in 2023, they’ve been rapidly building momentum, racking up streams, selling out headline shows across the North East and catching the attention of tastemakers from BBC Introducing to Amazing Radio in both the UK and USA.
Their strength lies in their ability to channel the energy of youthful abandon into songs that feel instantly relatable, bridging the gap between personal storytelling and communal connection with their music making a significant impact in the live setting, where infectious choruses and lively arrangements collide in spectacular fashion. It’s a formula that’s seen them grow from hometown favourites to one of the UK’s most talked-about new acts and their journey shows no signs of slowing.
This summer marked an impressive moment with the viral success of “Sun’s Out,” an indie anthem that confirmed their status as a band capable of delivering feel-good festival-ready tracks. Alongside sold-out shows at The Grove and The Cluny and high-profile support slots at Times Square with The Enemy, Leazes had moved beyond being a promising name to become one of the leading lights of a new Geordie generation of indie. Their latest release comes with the new single titled “Melissa In Action” which builds on that momentum with an affecting anthem that rest on a deft balance of heartbreak and hope.
Recorded with SugarHouse Productions, the team behind work with Corella, Glass Caves and Viola Beach and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Robin Schmidt, whose credits include The 1975, Sam Fender and The Kooks, the single shines with punchy production throughout. Ultimately, it’s a song that frames romantic chaos, shifting between joyful devotion and moments of reflective doubt, all while maintaining a dreamlike lightness that makes it perfect for late summer nights.
The track showcases the band’s storytelling flair, transforming personal turmoil into a relatable musical moment packed full of catchy writing and infectious indie rock energy. Brought in by the twang of lightly gritty guitar chords, singer Joe’s expressive voice and the steady thump of kick, bursts of bright instrumental surges add slick ebb and flow as the song rolls into an uptempo sound of charging sonic energy.
Swelling into an epic chorus that shakes with crunchy guitars, striking drums and impassioned vocals serving up emphatic leads, “Melissa In Action” once again sees Leazes operating at the top of their game with a sensational new single. With their upcoming sold-out headline at The Cluny, alongside shows at RED and Think Tank this autumn, Leazes are striding forward into their next chapter while preparing three more singles to follow.
On the release, singer Joe King offers, “Melissa In Action is a high-energy indie banger that transports you back to your youth, navigating the ups and downs of puppy love, in what seems like a very dog eat dog world.”
Listen to Melissa In Action below
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