Leah Jane has today released her new EP titled ‘Nottingham Drive’. A vivid mix of cacophony, subtle symphony, and slight soliloquy, from the heart filtered through the mind. Mainstream enough to garner interest while fringe enough to gain respect.
In an original twist, the EP starts with a heartfelt and musically uplifting note in the form of ‘Same Cloth’ and transcends right into a somber feeling with ‘Scarlet Letter’. This is a unique first half of ‘Nottingham Drive’, but it works. It shows the listener that you shouldn’t press play with any preconceived notions or assumptions about what to expect from Leah as an artist.
‘Nottingham Drive’ spans the gamut of emotions and sounds on four distinct tracks that take a solid ride that doesn’t reveal the twists and turns in the road until you reach them. That’s the beauty of this EP.
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About ‘Nottingham Drive’
Nottingham Drive, named after the street where Leah Jane grew up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is a heartfelt homage to her roots and childhood memories. She talks about the nostalgia she gets from this name, saying “Nottingham Drive was the street where I grew up in St. John’s, and I have nothing but fond memories of that place. I’m grateful for that. I had the chance to write these songs in comforting spaces, surrounded by some of my closest friends, and delve into the stories behind them, creating even more cherished moments.” The EP is flourishing with that sentimental vibe, capturing her childhood years while inviting listeners to reflect on their treasured moments. Leah Jane hopes that her music will resonate with people from all walks of life, much like it did with her younger self.
Leah Jane is a talented musician from St. John’s, Newfoundland, currently based in Toronto, Ontario. Getting her start in entertainment as an actress in roles such as in Lifetime’s House of Deadly Lies, she has received recognition for her talents with a nomination for Best Actress at the “Short Stop Film Fest” and the RBC Emerging Musician/Canadian Walk of Fame scholarship in 2019. Her music journey began at a young age with piano lessons, vocal training, and eventually guitar, influenced by her father who gifted her first guitar at 12. Her music is a unique blend of dreamy alt-pop and indie-pop, influenced by artists like Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers, and Kacey Musgraves, as well as from her world as a stage actor in the greater Toronto area. Leah Jane has received acclaim for her empowering messages and soulful music from numerous esteemed outlets, including Ones to Watch, Exclaim! Magazine, GRRRL Music, and CBC’s St. John’s Morning Show.
About Leah Jane
Leah Jane is an indie pop musician from St. John’s, Newfoundland, currently based in Toronto, Ontario. Her music journey began at a young age with piano lessons, vocal training, and eventually guitar, influenced by her father, who gifted her first guitar at age 12. Leah Jane’s sound is a unique blend of dreamy alt-pop and indie-pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers, and Kacey Musgraves.
Her debut EP Nottingham Drive, self-released via AWAL in September 2024, is a heartfelt homage to her roots and childhood memories. Named after the street where she grew up in St. John’s, Leah describes the nostalgia behind the name: “Nottingham Drive was the street where I grew up in St. John’s, and I have nothing but fond memories of that place. I’m grateful for that. I had the chance to write these songs in comforting spaces, surrounded by some of my closest friends, and delve into the stories behind them, creating even more cherished moments.” The EP radiates a sentimental vibe, capturing her childhood years while inviting listeners to reflect on their treasured memories.
Leah Jane’s music has received acclaim for its empowering messages and soulful melodies from outlets such as Ones to Watch, Exclaim! Magazine, GRRRL Music, and CBC’s St. John’s Morning Show. In 2019, she was awarded the RBC Emerging Musician/Canadian Walk of Fame scholarship, recognizing her growing impact on the Canadian music scene. Through her music, Leah hopes to resonate with people from all walks of life, just as it connects with her younger self.
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