Emerging alternative pop/R&B artist Leo XIV returns with “Feel,” a powerful sophomore single that arrives with the impact of a runaway train. Serving as the encore to his debut track “Midas,” this new release expands the world he is building while marking a deeply personal milestone.

“Feel” leans into the minimalist, motif-driven approach that shapes Leo XIV’s signature sound. A sharp, recurring acid bass line rings like a warning bell, while lush synth layers and stacked vocals glide across an energetic dance beat. The mood balances intensity with accessibility, creating something esoteric and familiar at once, ominous enough to stir the shadows but warm enough to pull listeners in. Through this blend, the song channels years of self-destruction, self-discovery, and emotional rebuilding, guiding the listener from darkness into light.

The track carries a special weight. “This song is particularly significant to me as it was the one that effectively ended a decade-long moratorium on creativity and confidence, some of the darkest ages of my life and marred by depression, anxiety, and addiction,” he shares. “When the idea first came to me, I was so compelled that I got into a flow state almost immediately and felt inspired for the first time in a long time. It was a stark reminder of why I believe I arrived on this planet in the first place, to create and consume art as a conduit to others through difficult times.”

“Feel” arrives during a months-long buildup toward the release of Leo XIV’s debut album Cold Open, expected in early 2026. The project promises a deeper dive into his evolving sonic world.

Leo XIV is the creative identity of Chicago-based artist, singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Leo Azadi. His music is defined by emotional vulnerability and unwavering honesty, turning personal turbulence into atmospheric, groove-driven soundscapes. His style is both delicate and bold, drawing inspiration from the cosmos, sacred geometry, and past lives marked by trauma, identity shifts, and spiritual awakening. The result is a sonic universe where haunting melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and introspective storytelling collide.

Through this project, Leo XIV invites listeners into a journey between light, darkness, and the space that exists in between, a space he transforms into art with fearless sincerity.

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