Leland Is Set to Release His Next Single “Middle of 2019
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About Leland is a queer singer-songwriter who has contributed to some of pop music’s most influential and catchiest releases of the past few years. As a songwriter, he has written songs for Selena Gomez (Fetish), Troye Sivan (Youth, Bloom, My My My!), Charli XCX (1999) and many more. As an artist, Leland has garnered over 25 million streams and achieved Top 40 success with his debut single “Mattress”. Having recently opened for Troye Sivan on the Bloom Tour, Leland met upwards of 500 people each night and gained thousands of fans on socials. A tour highlight was performing to a sold-out Radio City Music Hall as well as a performance at Public with Charli XCX, Kim Petras and Allie X. Leland is set to release his next single “Middle of a Heartbreak” in November followed by his debut EP in early 2019. Highlights PERFORMANCES NOMINATION • Mainstage Performer at LA Pride • Emmy Nominated Songwriter for his work • Mainstage Performer at Pittsburgh Pride on RuPaul's Drag Race • Opened for Troye Sivan on his North American Bloom Tour, including a sold-out APPEARANCE performance at Radio City Music Hall • Appeared as a guest on Season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race WRITING + PRODUCING • Co-wrote 8 songs on Troye Sivan’s album Bloom including “My My My!”, “Dance To This”, and “Bloom” • Co-wrote Daya’s Double Platinum Song “Hide Away” • Co-wrote Selena Gomez Platinum Song “Fetish” • Co-Wrote “Revelation” with Troye Sivan. The theme song for ‘Boy Erased’ starring Nicole Kidman and Lucas Hedges • Executive Produced and Performed 3 songs on the “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” Soundtrack "Talking to Leland, though, you realise that he’s just doing what comes naturally to him, even if, at times, his approach to getting their is unconventional. But then that’s the best thing about being queer: You don’t have to play by the rules." — THE FADER Press THE FADER Leland Writes Queer Pop Songs That Don't Play By The Rules THE ODYSSEY Leland Talks Bloom Tour And Becoming An Artist Of His Own GAYTIMES Leland On Becoming A Solo Artist ONE37PM Leland Breaks Down Writing For Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande "Both of the tour’s supporting acts stunned during their respective sets. Leland, who is credited with co-writing a majority of Sivan’s catalogue, proved that he can work the stage in his own right." — BILLBOARD "Sporting a rainbow-colored tee and baggy jean shorts, Leland quickly captivated the initially hesitant crowd, “In front of only a red curtain and a banner with his name transforming the theater into a wild dance floor as he let on it, Leland did an excellent job of energizing the crowd.” loose uninhibited dance moves." — HOYA, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY — TUFTS DAILY, BOSTON UNIVERSITY "Where can we get this authenticity, music so distinct and fresh it awakens your ears like you've never even heard a chord before? Look no further than Brett McLaughlin, more widely known as his stage name Leland.” — THE ODYSSEY videoS Mattress (Lyric Video) Bloom Tour Recap Mattress (Live) Release Schedule Release NOV 30 "Middle of A Heartbreak" JAN 11 "Another Lover" FEB 8 Debut EP Booking LINDA LEWIS [email protected] leftofcenterproductions.com Office: 856.778.3081 Mobile: 609.792.6611 Socials Instagram @Leland Twitter @LelandOfficial Facebook LelandOfficial PRESS KIT BY PINKBUTTER CREATIVE PRESS KIT BY PINKBUTTER CREATIVE.