LEEDY shares single “Haunted”

Los Angeles-based LEEDY is an artist shaped by transition and the constant process of becoming; by the time she reached her early teens, she’d already lived across four different states, repeatedly stepping into new environments and unfamiliar spaces. That experience of always being the outsider didn’t just define her adolescence, it subtly built the pillars of her creative identity. There’s a certain sensitivity that comes from constantly observing, adjusting and starting over and in LEEDY’s case, that perspective now sits at the very centre of her musical vision.

Before fully stepping into her role as a recording artist, she immersed herself in creativity from multiple angles. Learning instruments, singing in choirs and writing poetry, she built a relationship with music as a way to process change, to make sense of shifting surroundings and internal landscapes. That instinct still guides her work today and as both a songwriter and performer, LEEDY approaches each project with a sense of honesty, allowing sound and emotion to lead rather than forcing direction.

Her catalogue reflects that mindset, first revealed in 2023 with the instrumental EP shenanigans and continuing to develop through subsequent releases, including her sophomore EP Can I Fade Into You, which arrived the following year. More recently, her sound has taken a noticeable shift and singles like “Haunted” and “Green” mark a new phase where emotional context takes on an even more central role. It’s not a reinvention so much as a new chapter in a developing story, a widening of the space she’s already been building.

“Haunted,” in particular has struck a chord with listeners around the world, clocking over a hundred thousand spins since its release. The track explores the emotional pull of an unhealthy relationship, capturing both the intensity and the aftermath of being caught in something you know isn’t sustainable, framing the allure of the connection alongside the damage it leaves behind. Once again distilling a profound concept into a dark alternative pop setting, “Haunted” sees LEEDY pair elements of R&B, rock and subtle sonic dissonance to deliver a gripping listening experience.

Set up by the bounce of bossa nova guitar chords, the breezy intro flows with LEEDY’s magnetic vocals and the click of percussive shots. Developing with the steady pulse of kick and woozy instrumental tones, the track jumps with the rattle of trap style beats and grit of winding electric guitar lines. Rolling through moments of intimate, vocal-driven verses and spellbinding choruses, “Haunted” sees LEEDY lay down an utterly intoxicating sound.

Her influences, including artists like Billie Eilish, SZA and Kehlani, can be felt in that overlap between minimalism and emotional intensity, resulting in a sound that feels cutting edge while still entirely her own. As she continues to explore this exciting new side of her sonic vision, it feels like LEEDY is just getting started and we can’t wait to see what she’s got in store next.

Listen to Haunted below

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