LeahListens

Album reviews, artist discussions, and other music musings that appear in my head

recent posts

about

Hi I’m Leah! As someone who is never not listening to music or creating it myself, I want to combine my love of writing with my passion for music. I love discussing albums, sharing songs I enjoy, creating playlists, and discovering new music. LeahListens is a place where I record my thoughts, and explore the ever-changing world that is the music industry. If any of this interests you, stick around, read a little, and listen to some music.

Author: Leah Graham

  • Jessie Reyez: A Deep Dive into ‘A LITTLE VENGEANCE’

    Jessie Reyez: A Deep Dive into ‘A LITTLE VENGEANCE’

    “You got something good you ’bout to fumble/It’s like watching Babylon crumble”, Jessie Reyez declares on the opening track “CRUMBLE” of her lyrically complex fourth album. The Toronto born singer explores breakups, dysfunctional relationships, and revenge through tracks that fuse traditional R&B with a more alternative sound. A LITTLE VENGEANCE is a fitting title, however…

  • I Finally Listened to Olivia Rodrigo. Here’s What I Thought.

    I Finally Listened to Olivia Rodrigo. Here’s What I Thought.

    My thoughts on you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love as someone who does not listen to Olivia Rodrigo. Put simply: I love it. Throughout the album, Rodrigo makes a commentary on the feeling of love, and the sadness and heartbreak that many so often feel. It has the perfect blend of…

  • To Pimp A Butterfly: 10 Years Later

    To Pimp A Butterfly: 10 Years Later

    Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed album “To Pimp A Butterfly” turned 10 in 2025. How does it stand against the test of time? Are my favorite songs from 2015 still my favorites today? When I think about my all time favorite albums, I think about To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar’s beautifully crafted 2015 album exploring…

  • 2026 Albums You Should Listen To

    2026 Albums You Should Listen To

    I know its only March, but whatever. We’re three months in to 2026, and a whole lot of music has dropped. Here’s my list of my favorite albums of the year, plus some on the horizon you won’t want to miss. Paracosm – Absolutely As someone who is a fan of dark and moody pop,…