ABOUT LEONE

Since their formation in 2021, queer-fronted alt rock group LEONE (LEE-OH-NEE) have been making waves within the Brooklyn music scene with their emotionally charged sound. Blending feelings of angst, lust, and grief, their 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 their debut single, "Monochrome Colors", accompanied by a beautifully emotional music video. This song established the band's sound and identity, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Following the success of "Monochrome Colors", LEONE released their 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. This EP showcases the band's evolution and growth since (thisbodyisntmine) with six tracks that cover a lot of emotional ground. GTFOH is quintessential LEONE, but with a fresh sound. The EP explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, with introspective and thought-provoking lyrics, something LEONE excels at.

LEONE has spent the majority of 2024 writing the next album, and bringing their music to new places. The group embarked on their first tour in late spring of this year, and have continued to play many shows around their homebase, Brooklyn. You can expect to hear a lot of new music from LEONE in early 2025, but until then their first two EP’s can be found on all streaming platforms.

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