The recent single released by Leonie Jakobi ‘I Deserve To Shine’ earned her biggest spread of UK coverage to date, building on previous airplay support from 6 Music, BBC Introducing, and Planet Rock. Her contagious positivity and new generation take on classic rock sounds inspired that new wave of discovery, and those traits again stand proud as she shares her new single ‘So Much Love To Give’ and announces that she will release her debut album ‘What Are The People Gonna Say?’ on the 5th September 2025. Listen HERE.
‘So Much Love To Give’ is one of Leonie’s songs that originated from her love for Bruce Springsteen – and especially how he inspires a sea of happy faces during upbeat moments in his live shows. She wanted to channel some of that timeless heartland rock spirit through the perspective of a young female artist, merging driving guitars, classic production, and a chorus that begs to be sung at full volume. The track was recorded at singer-songwriter Arielle’s studio, where they captured a warm analogue sound by feeding drum and bass tracks through a ‘70s tape machine. The essence of The Boss is also prevalent in the song’s lyrics, which finds hope from the desolation of heartache.
Leonie says, “Lyrically, ‘So Much Love to Give’ dives into that deep, restless feeling of wanting to love someone but holding back. Inspired in part by the idea that grief is love with nowhere to go, the song speaks to the struggle of carrying love that has no clear place to land. But at its core, it’s a song about hope – about realizing that, no matter what, you’ll always have yourself. The chorus is a rallying cry for resilience, a reminder that even in the hardest moments, you can still learn to fly.”
‘So Much Love To Give’, ‘I Deserve To Shine’ and ‘Don’t Mind Me (While I Give You Up)’ will all feature on Leonie’s debut album ‘What Are The People Gonna Say?’. As with ‘So Much Love To Give’, she recorded the album at guitarist and singer/songwriter Arielle’s studio with lots of analogue elements. The lyrics are all about things she’s learned in her twenties: how you can’t please everyone, how you’re responsible for your own happiness, how it’s possible to survive heartbreak and loss, and how your life might look different than the one your parents had. It is heavily inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s soft rock and heartland rock but combined with current themes. Pre-save/pre-order HERE.
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