Leah Wilcox's newest single, "just a bore." is a powerful ballad that sticks in your mind long after listening. "just a bore" is a track about the insecurities relationships can fester and our tendencies to self-criticize for others' approval. The title references feeling too dull for one's partner, a struggle that many, particularly women, face in the dating world. In discussing her inspiration, Leah states, "After past relationships and heartbreaks, I feel so much disillusion and pressure to be an unrealistic idol of a woman in today's age in every relationship I enter...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." It is a profoundly relatable and emotionally raw sentiment. Leah's honesty is not just brave but empowering. For listeners everywhere who struggle with similar thought processes, "just a bore" is cathartic and comforting. It reminds you that you are not alone and don't need to change yourself for others' approval.
"just a bore." is a simple piano-and-guitar-led ballad bursting at the seams with soul and vulnerability. "just a bore" is stunning on every level. The instrumental is ornamental yet delicate, featuring a melodic bassline from renowned bassist Steve Lawson. Leah's vocals are equally powerful and dynamic, but the lyrics truly steal the show. Leah's biggest strength as an artist is her expert songwriting abilities. Her lyricism is poetic and intricate as it is genuine and candid. Lines like "Learnt to accept myself but struggle to see how I will ever be enough for someone else" are heartbreaking in their openness. She is an artist who is unafraid to be open with her thoughts, making her music so easy to connect with. "just a bore." is the meaningful, heart-on-its-sleeve ballad we all could use right now.
Leah Wilcox is a Derbyshire singer-songwriter who wants to make music that is emotionally resonant. Like many songwriters before her, she delves into a range of ballad-type genres, having explored blues, indie pop, folk, and Americana within her works. Though she only began officially releasing music last year, Leah has already seen great success. On Spotify, the artist currently has over 200 monthly listeners and over 12,000 streams, and she has caught the attention of mainstream media. BBC Radio Nottingham, Brum Radio, and Derby Leicester all recognized Leah's works. Her songs are catching attention, and it is easy to see why. She is an exceptional talent whose career will go only up, and you can listen to "just a bore" and the rest of Leah's discography on all streaming platforms now.
Written By Lauren Nolan
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