Kiran Leonard has signed to Moshi Moshi, and revealed details of his new album Grapefruit (released 25th March 2016; see below for tracklisting and artwork). Today, he shares its lead single ‘Pink Fruit’ – the album’s 16 minute long centerpiece – which will be released as a strictly-limited one-sided etched 12” vinyl single on 12th […]
Kiran Leonard has shared a brand new song ‘Working People’ via Brooklyn Vegan. Inspired by the sad tale of David Clapson, it serves as the lead single from a new EP Abandoning Noble Goals (available now). Kiran had this to say about his new release: “Working people” can, in a sense, be seen as a […]
– GULLIVERS, MANCHESTER – Tonight, we are part of a chosen few who are lucky enough to hear songs from Kiran Leonard’s new album Grapefruit, coming later this year, for the first time. There is no better audience to unleash a set of new songs at like a hometown audience and that is exactly what […]
Kiran Leonard has announced a new UK tour for March. The singer-songwriter, from Oldham, will play five dates including a show at Gullivers in Manchester. Terreiro do Paço by Kiran Leonard The 19-year-old has also shared a new EP, Terreiro de Paço, which is available to download on his Bandcamp page. The five-track EP features […]
Teenaged multi-instrumentalist Kiran Leonard has announced his first UK headline tour, starting on July 15th in Norwich. No stranger to the BBC 6music playlist, and much loved by bloggers and critics alike, Kiran released Bowler Hat Soup on Hand Of Glory Records on Nov 4th 2013, following the success of singles Dear Lincoln, and Port […]
Kiran Leonard opened the main stage at the inaugural BBC Radio 6 Music Festival on Saturday. A highlight was the six and a half minute long version of ‘Geraldo’s Farm’ – complete with violin solo – which closed his set, perfectly showcasing the new four-piece live band. The singles ‘Dear Lincoln’, ‘Port-Ainé’ and ‘Wild Walks’ […]
Kiran Leonard has announced his debut headline shows in London and Manchester. Backed by a new band comprised of members of Plank!, Nasdaq and LoneLady, Kiran will play The Castle, Manchester, on 5th April and The Waiting Room, London, on 11th April. ‘Geraldo’s Farm’ will also be released on a single on 24th March via […]