Leo Nazz – Leo Nazz (2023)
Described by notable publications as “…sincere and passionate…” (Roadie Music), “…sensational…” (Music For All), “…phenomenal” (FV Music Blog) and “…the vibes of his music…make you disappear the reality that you have in front of your eyes and transport you to distant and fantastic parallel worlds.” (Edgar Allan Poets), Leo Nazz is turning heads on an international scale. Already featured on our blog, we have an idea of what to expect, but it appears the Australian singer-songwriter is ready to defy these expectations and astound us with more music. The latest addition to his discography is his self-titled EP Leo Nazz.
With the aim of connecting with audiences on a deeper level, Nazz uses life experience to resonate on a personal level. He explains that “I’m one of you, we are all in this together…” and he hits the nail on the head with his debut five-track EP. Five years in the making, this EP is a culmination of life experiences and touches on life in its entirety. Old and new music, travels, relationships, loss, excitement and much more, Leo Nazz explores what makes him the person he is today. He explains that “this EP is a significant milestone for me as an independent artist. It’s such a learning experience, makes me feel quite proud actually for having made it this far in my artistic journey.”
Semi-autobiographical in nature, Nazz uses personal narratives to share his tale with audiences. From the opening ‘I wanted to be honest’ to the final track ‘I don’t mind’, this talented singer-songwriter passionately processes different situations with an intimate vulnerability. ‘I wanted to be honest’ and ‘it feels like’ touch on relationship conflicts, as well as commentary on being a single parent living with someone with a mental health issue. ‘late summer night phone calls’, ‘white noise’ and ‘I don’t mind’ are as poignant and profound including an emotional monologue to a loved one.
What I find intriguing about Leo Nazz is not his evocative musicality or thought-provoking lyricism – although all of that is what creates his sublime sound. No, it is his versatility and ability to transcend reality with minimalistic soundscapes. My favourite track on this EP is ‘late night summer phone call’ with its starkness and raw innocence highlighting the beauty of simplicity in music. Oddly enough, while each track has a simplicity to it, there is a kaleidoscopic quality to Nazz’s melodies.
For more from Leo Nazz, check out his Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
