We Are Leo creates music that feels like a permanent golden hour. Their sound is a meticulously polished blend of synth-heavy electropop and radio-friendly rock, characterized by shimmering production and hooks that aim straight for the rafters. It is the kind of music that fills a room with immediate, unadulterated positivity, utilizing the rhythmic drive of dance music without losing the organic soul of a band.
What sets them apart is their ability to marry high-gloss electronic textures with genuine, down-to-earth sentiment. You will hear side-chained synths and tropical house influences sitting comfortably alongside pop-rock guitar riffs and massive vocal harmonies. Their production often features the 'Dude Perfect' aesthetic: high-octane, celebratory, and perfectly timed for a highlight reel, yet there is an underlying sweetness to the vocal delivery that keeps it from feeling aggressive.
Start with 'Fightback Soundtrack' to hear them at their most anthemic. It is the definitive entry point for their signature sound, balancing electronic dance elements with the earnest songwriting that has made them a staple in the contemporary Christian pop scene. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone needing a sonic shot of adrenaline and optimism.
We Are Leo is a pop artist and producer from the Chicago area. The project also currently features contributions from singer Joseph Sanborn and bassist Howard Lalgee and was originally founded by David Duffield and Jonny Duffield with support from Ben Kasica and Joe Snyder and band members Doug Weier, Andrew Alojipan. Since 2011 We Are Leo has released 4 albums, 10 singles (nearing 30 Million Global streams to date) and has toured extensively appearing at most major Christian Festivals, Youth Conferences such as Acquire the Fire, and over 125 schools with faith-based non-profit Remedy Live. They are best known in collaboration with YouTube’s Dude Perfect which features 7 of their songs in popular videos. The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011, with their first release, Hello, an extended play that was released on August 30, 2011 with Skies Fall Records. Their first studio album, Hello Again, was released on June 23, 2012, from Skies Fall Records. The subsequent studio album, Fightback Soundtrack, was released in 2014 from Dream Records. This was followed by The Rush and the Roar, which was released on May 26, 2017. They have since released a string of singles to music streaming services.
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Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); joyful, hopeful, empowering (moods)
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