ABOUT LEONE
photo by Luana Seu
Since 2021, queer alt rocker LEONE (LEE-OH-NEE) has been making waves within the Brooklyn music scene with his emotionally charged sound. Blending feelings of angst, lust, and grief, LEONE’s distinct style has been gaining traction over the last two years.
Following the success of queer glam rock band DEITRE, lead singer/songwriter Richie Leone formed LEONE back in 2021. In early 2022, LEONE released his debut single, "Monochrome Colors", accompanied by a beautifully emotional music video. This song established the project’s sound and identity, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Following the success of "Monochrome Colors", LEONE released his debut EP, (thisbodyisntmine), in the summer of 2022.
LEONE's sophomore EP, GTFOH, was released in August of 2023, and received praise from Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, and more. GTFOH is quintessential LEONE, but with a fresh, heavier sound. The EP explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, with introspective and thought-provoking lyrics, something LEONE excels at.
LEONE spent 2025 writing the next album, and bringing his music to new places. He notably performed at Bonaroo alongside House of Yes, commanding his largest audience yet. Now gearing up for his highly anticipated debut full-length album, ROMANTIC, LEONE offers a close, unfiltered look into the complexities of love, identity, and what it means to be human. His music goes beyond mere storytelling, it dares you to feel along with him.
DISCOGRAPHY
PHOTOS
MUSIC VIDEOS
LIVE VIDEOS
PRESS
"A distinct musicality that’s emotionally charged and powerful"
- Earmilk
"Darkly seductive"
- Backseat Mafia
"There's an honesty and truth to LEONE's music that some might consider lacking among many artists."
- XS Noize
“(thisbodyisntmine) is an incredible exploration of grief, identity, love, and loss.”
- the permanent rain press
“WITH HIS DEBUT EP, THE BROOKLYN SINGER-SONGWRITER REFLECTS ON ALL HE’S LOST—AND FINDS HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS”
- Bands do bk
“[LEONE] is a new musical artist who knows how to write shattering, ravishing songs”
- The Deli
“LEONE BARES IT ALL IN DEBUT EP (thisbodyisntmine)”
- Mundane
“Leone opens up about honoring their father, self love, and the story behind their latest video, “You Should Know”
- Reckless magazine
SHOW HISTORY
2021-present
NYC - Brooklyn Made / Baby’s All Right / Knitting Factory / rockwood music hall / Arlene’s grocery / the sultan room / our wicked lady / tv eye / alphaville / 3 Dollar Bill / heaven can wait / Berlin / c’mon everybody / Trans Pecos / the nest / rubulad / Wet Spot / forrest point / Littlefield / The Broadway / Medusa / 18th ward brewing / The Cobra Club
Austin, TX - Austin East Cider Collaboratory (SXSW unofficial showcase)
philadelphia, pa - Century / The Mausoleum
Asbury Park, NJ - Wild Air Beerworks
Newark, DE - Rainbow Records
CONTACT
Pink Line Management
Maggie Fraser | maggie@pinklinemanagement.com