Nashville-based singer-songwriter Savanna Leigh perfects her singularly vulnerable yet empowered, relatable voice. on upcoming EP "reminders of you" (Aug 20).
The 23yr old's songcraft & lyricism resonates among her peers, peeling back the complex, sometimes uncomfortable layers of outgrowing relationships & past versions of yourself. Originally inspired by mainstream country, she wrote her first song at age 12, exhibiting passion & talent that would eventually take her to Nashville on a music scholarship. Initially exploring glossy pop, she has honed her expression & gathered likeminded collaborators for a more authentic & organic, stripped-back sound. Savanna baring her storytelling soul & unafraid to have minimal instrumentation adorning her glacial, uniquely emotive vocals. This time her original country influences & Nashville surroundings make themselves felt, yet the power of Savanna's innate pop sensibilities, way with words, & respect for hooks remains. The result is a best-of-both-worlds mélange of honest, profound expression & easy everyday accessibility.
Acoustic guitar & strings-based first single "mason street" is a song that Savanna had to write alone, it touches on personal topics that she was actively experiencing: romanticizing emotionally simpler times back in FL while wrestling with acceptance of her new self. "I felt so broken down mentally while writing - I barely recognize myself; everything i'd been pushing away, emotionally, was catching up to me."