Hanna Leess, a rising independent artist known for her genre-blending sound, releases her second single love in blue (out now), ahead of her forthcoming album innocent as a rose, arriving January 9th.

In her latest release, the multi-talented artist shares a ballad-meets-folk-pop that delves into the dissonance between external relationship expectations and personal fulfillment, led by her inimitable voice unveiling new layers of defiance and self-discovery. Throughout her music, Leeds channels the concept that beneath the surface of even the most outwardly perfect relationships can be like a quiet despair, as she continues to capture this moment through her halting rhythms of her intimate jazz trio.

With each pause and restart in the music echoing the complexities of modern relationship, talking on her latest release, the artist explains: “love in blue is an acknowledgment that there is a profound complexity inside commitment. Between the beauty and safety lies a whole lot of darkness to sit with. I don’t believe determination and willpower exist without pain or anger, and in some ways this is very much a paradox. It’s a consistency within the inconsistency; ebb and flow between comfort and uncertainty; so that the stable  grounds create the perfect foundation for the branches to sway flexibly in heavy winds.  So that's why I keep on keepin' on!”  A powerful message from an artist who’s newfound confidence, along with her exceptional ability is driving her to succeed.

Now based in Berlin, the American-born artist has built a career marked by her ability to defy musical boundaries, with highlights including performances at Reeperbahn Festival, Iceland Airwaves, and Lightning in a Bottle Festival. Having previously supported artists like George Ezra, Damien Rice, and José González, Leess makes a triumphant return to the music scene after a four-year hiatus, ready to leave her mark once again.