Kiran Leonard - Grapefruit

Kiran Leonard, 20 year old musical alien kaleidoscope from Saddleworth continues his mission to defy conventions & expectations with his second abum. His level of multi-skilled OUT THERE is beyond anything that gets played on a national radio station (Marc Riley aside) but his delivery is exceptional; visionary songs with no equal or contemporary to compare. The full length Pink Fruit is equally mesmerising as unique; apparently the love story of girl and squid. I’ve been waiting for this without knowing it for a lifetime. Maybe artists sound like influences, but I see them as signposts to Planet Kiran. This is an insane arc of the covenant, wilfully thrown into the air like magic glowsticks. Discordant one minute, beautifully delicate the next, he serves up clanging, jangling, crooning, screaming individuality; it’s his vision and it’s up to you to dig it.  “I lost both my legs, to the same illness, that set your arms free” he croons on Half-Ruined Already amidst an impossibly gorgeous timeless plucked melody; like Jeff Buckley without baggage or trajectory, and again I marvel at his creativity. I am overwhelmed by his majestic originality, commitment and talent. Here are eight incredible tracks that deserve to be heard by people who love music. Hear that blast? That was me getting blown away.