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Leon O’Leary Unleashes New Single ‘Pretend (To Be Saviours)’

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11 months ago

June 1, 2024

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Prepare to be mesmerized by the evocative melodies and poignant lyricism of Suffolk-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Leon O’Leary as he unveils his latest single, ‘Pretend (To Be Saviours)’. Released on May 24th, this captivating track paves the way for the eponymous EP to be released on June 13, 2024.

Hailing from Suffolk, O’Leary has already made waves in the music scene, having played at major festivals like Latitude, Wild Paths, and Lakefest. Named among BBC Introducing East’s ‘Artists to Watch’, O’Leary is now ready to showcase his emotive songwriting and inventive indie-folk instrumentation with the release of his upcoming debut EP, ‘Pretend (To Be Saviours)’.

Influenced by artists like Ben Howard, Bruce Springsteen, and Hozier, O’Leary’s music is a captivating blend of folk tendencies and alternative-indie instrumentation. Led by the vibrant title track ‘Pretend (To Be Saviours)’, this single is a high-octane indie anthem that captures the essence of folk within O’Leary’s signature style.

Speaking about the single, Leon explains: “I started writing Pretend (To Be Saviours) after my friend, Tom Dixon, (who was part of the band) was sending me some chord progression ideas through Instagram voice notes. We were both messing with this one progression sending voice messages back and forth until we got it right. The song is written about virtue signalling and saviour complexes in society, blindly following philosophies and ideologies with a shallow understanding in the hopes of appearing ‘righteous’ or morally superior rather than for the greater good.”

So, get ready to be captivated by Leon O’Leary’s enchanting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. With ‘Pretend (To Be Saviours)’, O’Leary invites listeners on a musical journey they won’t soon forget.

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Stephanie Hall Guests On “If These Walls Could Talk” With Hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

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April 19, 2025

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Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.

Stephanie Hall will be a featured guest on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant.

Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, actor, filmmaker and along with If These Walls Could Talk she hosts TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.

Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

Stephanie M. Hall (aka Stephanie Marie the Tennessee MC) is a singer/songwriter who hails from Memphis, TN and has been a proud New Yorker since 2004. Stephanie enjoys blending country, folk, a pinch of humor, and soul music into a sound all her own. Having a great appreciation for community, Stephanie also hosts a monthly songwriter swap at Sid Gold’s Request Room and a bi-monthly songwriter night right here in the East Village. Her greatest influences are Tina Turner, Little Richard, Hee Haw, and The Carol Burnett Show. When not on stage, she’s a Studio Coordinator at a prestigious NYC architecture firm.