By: Staff
Leah Wilcox Delivers a Tremendous Emotional Soliloquy in "just a bore."
Leah Wilcox offers us a beautiful, heartfelt, and emotive piano soliloquy with "just a bore." Her performance is nothing short of tremendous and will undoubtedly bring tears to many listeners. From the soft-spoken introduction, you're lulled into a sense of calm, allowing you
to immerse yourself fully in her captivating performance. The song feels like an intimate, one-on-one serenade, with Wilcox singing directly to you, her voice wrapped in the gentle but commanding backdrop of piano.
One of the most striking moments occurs early on when Leah belts out, “'cuz even I’m just a bore, will you stay with me a while?” The way she delivers this line showcases her incredible vocal power and sweet tone, creating an unforgettable emotional connection. As the song progresses, her voice soars with passion and vulnerability, bringing her message to life. Her ability to weave delicate, heartfelt emotion with pure vocal strength is remarkable.
The production behind "just a bore." is equally outstanding. The piano notes seem to tickle the airwaves, perfectly complementing Leah's vocal talents. Shout out to the producer for crafting such a masterful foundation, allowing Wilcox’s voice to shine. The engineering work is flawless as well, creating a perfect balance of sound that captures every nuance of the performance. It's clear that Leah Wilcox is an artist on the rise, and her voice is destined to make waves in the industry.
Wilcox's press release offers insight into the emotional depth behind "just a bore." After facing heartbreak and navigating relationships, she channels her feelings of disillusionment and pressure to be something more than human. This raw and relatable honesty makes the song resonate even more with listeners. The vulnerability in her lyrics, combined with her dreamy, hazy vocal tone, creates a safe space for her audience to connect with her experiences.
With the intricate and one of a kind arrangement of "just a bore.," featuring soulful vocal runs and decorative piano melodies, Wilcox delivers a mesmerizing experience that touches the heart.
Leah Wilcox’s "just a bore." is a deeply emotional and raw performance that captivates listeners from start to finish. Her soft-spoken introduction draws you into an intimate, one-on-one experience, where her voice and the piano arrangement combine in perfect harmony. With powerful vocal moments and heartfelt lyrics, Wilcox leaves a lasting impression. This song is a standout and sets the stage for her promising future in the music industry.
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We caught up with this exciting and emerging artist, for:
“The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
Hello Leah Wilcox, we’re thrilled to have you for this interview! We've thoroughly enjoyed diving into your music and exploring your work, and now we’re even more eager to discover more about you, both personally and professionally.
First off we see a lot of shows you recently performed and many coming up! What type of your show is your favorite, ie small venues or festival? What is the live music venue scene like in East/West Midlands overall?Okay so I’ve grown up in Burton-On-Trent/ Derby, but I study in Birmingham. Burton and Derby’s local scene is super acoustic, super small, super friendly, with not really any grassroots venues but loads of pubs and very talented!! Birmingham has some incredible grassroots venues and I feel it’s finally starting to get the respect it deserves. My favourite type of show is 100% festivals though. Had SUCH a fun summer, which saw me playing TRUCK Festival, Y?Not Festival, DOT2DOT Nottingham and opening the main stage of Moseley Folk & Arts Festival. The festival energy and vibe in the crowds just brings me so much joy when I play, and the chance to meet new people is lovely! I do love the chance to connect with people at intimate shows though - I’ve also been on an 8-date in-store tour of HMV stores all over the UK and particularly Midlands, and that’s been so sweet and intimate.
Was there always a desire to create music, or did you have an event in your life that made you realize this is what you want to do as a profession?My mum says I never shut up since I could talk. When I was 5 I’d watch Pink live on DVD and try and climb my mum’s curtains so I could do trapeze like her hahah. I don’t have any musical family, but my secondary school music teacher invited me and my parents to some under 18s open mics when I was 14, and then I just kept getting invited to grown-up open mics, so I went! People started asking to book me for pub gigs so I borrowed that teacher’s equipment until I could afford my own speakers, and eventually could buy my first guitar at 15. There’s such a release of energy when you sing too, or through the vibrations of a guitar. It’s also always helped me with regulating my emotions and honestly brings so much joy into my life. One day someone at one of those open mics said “you can either do something you love, and it’s hard, or you can do something you hate, and it’s hard. Either way life is hard. If you can have a career in what you love, then why not?” And that changed my perspective completely.
How long have you been making music?I started teaching myself guitar and properly writing songs when I bought my first acoustic, so 15. By 18 I was gigging 2-4x a weekend in my local pubs and I saved to record my first singles! I’ve evolved so much since I first started as I was limited by what I could play. Really happy where I am today, 5 years on.
What emotion do you feel inspires your writing process the most, ie sadness, worry, happiness etc.?Oooh okay. Emotion wise, I would say sadness and yearning mostly. I love passion, desperation, intensity in my songs. I write super romantically, with very floaty lyrics. I’m always jotting things in my notebook that I find beautiful.
Can you walk us through your songwriting process and where the inspiration comes from for this latest project?Just a bore was inspired by how I felt inadequate after a bunch of heartbreaks. I felt like I had to be some larger-than-life person for someone to stay and listen. Like myself wasn’t good enough. I think as women in today’s society we all convince ourselves we must be more than we are, then we realise we're expecting something sub-human from ourselves. It's silly to think we're conditioned to feel like we need to be perfection to be loved or desired instead of just be ourselves. So this song was my way of working through that. It’s super stripped back, very passionate, raw. Writing and recording it felt like reopening a scabbed wound, feeling it fresh all over again. However once it was complete, it was a beautiful sense of relief and release. I’m excited to have it out in the world, and it feels like it’s important really as I don’t think people talk enough about how it feels not being enough to keep someone. I think there’s something to relate to.
Can you describe to us the theme for your artwork on "just a bore.", and what was the inspiration and intention for the observer to absorb from it?I made it! It’s a drawing I made around the time of the actual feelings that inspired the song, in biro of a wilting flower. I wanted it to be bare, barren, boring almost. If the song and this little wilting flower (that I kind of envisioned as myself at the time) isn’t enough to make you stay, then you can leave. I’m strong enough to say that now.
What instrument do you use as the foundation to start your musical creations with?Always vocals, then acoustic. I like being able to play with the harmony!!
What instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?I play a little bit of flute, but other than that, just acoustic guitar! I love the feeling of the vibrations of a guitar, I think it’s so impactful to the self.
Where do you create your music, i.e. in a home recording studio or with a producer? How do you finalize your finished work, ie self-mixed/mastered or another source?Usually I’d record things live in studio with a producer and overdub with harmonies and things. But this one, I worked on this track with a couple producers, as I recorded the vocals in a session with Natt Webb, at RatCat Studios. I ended up taking them to Chris Tye of Little Dog Music, and we completely reimagined the whole song together. We also had the pleasure of having a bassline from the most incredible player, Steve Lawson. I love this track, it’s so special.
What was the most challenging part of bringing this project to life, from the initial idea to the final recording?Getting the level of stripped back to instrumentation right. The vocal is so passionate and loud, but we wanted the rest of the song not to be so brash. It was hard to get the balance right. I think we got it pretty good.
Is any part of your music's message or your personal purpose you feel fans should know more about? If so, what is that element, and why is it so important to you?The most important purpose of my music is to discuss female experiences or things from a female perspective for people to relate to, escape to, or to feel seen. I think that’s what music is best at doing, or it is for me, so that’s what I’d like to do for my other ladies.
What has been the most motivating force in creating your music?I’m not sure. I think about it 24/7. I think I’m just naturally a bit obsessive. It’s all I think about every minute of the day. I have one day off and I feel like my world’s going to collapse. Dramatic I know. I just love it.
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful, ie the creation, the actual release date, etc?The fear of not being good enough. Almost like the message in this song hahah. I’m working to get over it!
Which of your already released songs is the most important to you, or had the most impact on your life or career and can you tell us why?Origami Flowers has got to be my favourite I think. I adored the music video I did. The cute little animated love story of two elephants. I rented a whole art studio with Oolay Stone, the videographer, for a month to film this and a couple other music videos. It was a beautiful project to do and I’m very proud of it.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?It feels like there’s a constant tossup of “what comes first - the chicken or the egg?” For artists and the music industry. I introduce to you this question: “what comes first - the audience or the industry?”. Industry people want to see you’ve got an audience, but to grow an audience you need opportunities, and who has all the opportunities?? The industry people!! But there are good people there that will like what you’re doing, and eventually those 100 no’s turns into a few very important yes’s. Just gotta keep pushing.
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any exciting new directions you're exploring?I feel like I’m just short of a rebirth over the last year of writing, like I finally understand who I am and what I want to sound like. When I recorded my first few singles I was too timid to always communicate what I wanted. It’s difficult to always get it across and when you’re young and a little uneducated it’s even harder. Not only is it scary but you don’t know how to describe what you want so you just give up. Now I understand my sound so much clearer and have worked on my confidence to say what I want. This isn’t my last release this year - I have one more after Just A bore! And it’s feisty, fiery, gazey. I adore it. The perfect storyline successor, with lyrics strongly stating that I’m never going to crave to be anyone else ever again. It’s here to bring an end to an age of adhering to my self-doubt in my work, going full-force into my English Countrygaze/ singer-songwriter/ indie-rock reverie. These two singles are the indicator of my true sound. I’m so excited.
Was there ever a time when you emotionally felt, “I can’t do this anymore”? Can you tell us why this happened and how you found the strength to continue?YES. Oh I burnt out so bad last year! I’m currently in uni studying as well as funding my music by playing 2-4 gigs a weekend in pubs, and playing my own music. Summer last year after festival season was rough. I just took some time for myself, and learnt the importance of sharpening the saw. Even though I hate taking a break, I know it’s now so important for your mental health.
What advice would you give your younger self?Be confident to say what you want, speak your truth. You’re enough, you just need to trust yourself.
What is your favorite song to cover?That’s hard! Favourite at home has got to be “Aw, Shoot!” By CMAT, in the pub it’s “The Best” by Tina Turner because the punters go crazyyyyy.
If you could go on any late-night talk show, which would it be? And based on present life, what would be the topic of discussion?
When you reach the stage where you have the admiration and respect of other world-known artists, what band or artist would you love to call and say, “Let’s go on tour together”?AH oh my I mean, gotta be CMAT again. Or maybe Julia Jacklin. Or even Paramore. Powerful women. Love them dearly.
We have experienced that many people perform acts of selflessness each day. Once your artistry has reached far and wide, how will you use that more powerful voice to have a bigger positive impact on our world?There’s a lot of work I want to do for female artists, especially female songwriters. RAYE has begun such a great conversation recently on how it is as a female songwriter in the industry. Only 14% of songwriters signed to UK Music Publishers in the UK are female - we all know that’s not because women don’t write good music. I have a big project planned already for this.
What is the most inspirational thing a fan, or anyone, has told or shown you about your music?I think inspiring people to start writing their own is always my favourite. Especially young girls. We all need someone to look up to and it makes me tear up at the idea it was me.
End Interview
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