We Are Leo is a pop artist and producer from the Chicago area. The project also currently features contributions from singer Joseph Sanborn and bassist Howard Lalgee and was originally founded by David Duffield and Jonny Duffield with support from Ben Kasica and Joe Snyder and band members Doug Weier, Andrew Alojipan. Since 2011 We Are Leo has released 4 albums, 10 singles (nearing 30 Million Global streams to date) and has toured extensively appearing at most major Christian Festivals, Youth Conferences such as Acquire the Fire, and over 125 schools with faith-based non-profit Remedy Live.
We Are Leo | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago, IL |
| Genres | Christian Contemporary, pop, EDM |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Dream Records |
| Members | David Duffield Joseph Sanborn Matt Gainsford |
| Past members | Jonny Duffield Andrew Alojipan John Panzer III Doug Weier Josh Sentner |
| Website | weareleomusic |
They are best known in collaboration with YouTube’s Dude Perfect which features 7 of their songs in popular videos. The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011, with their first release, Hello, an extended play that was released on August 30, 2011 with Skies Fall Records. Their first studio album, Hello Again, was released on June 23, 2012, from Skies Fall Records. The subsequent studio album, Fightback Soundtrack, was released in 2014 from Dream Records. This was followed by The Rush and the Roar, which was released on May 26, 2017. They have since released a string of singles to music streaming services.
Music history edit
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011, with their first release, Hello, an extended play, that was released on August 30, 2011, with Skies Fall Records.[1] Their first studio album, Hello Again, was released on June 23, 2012, from Skies Fall Records.[1] The subsequent studio album, Fightback Soundtrack, was released on October 14, 2014, by Dream Records.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Members edit
David Duffield- Duffield is the great, great nephew of the famous train- robbing thief Jesse James.
Discography edit
- Studio albums
- Hello Again (June 23, 2012, Skies Fall)
- Fightback Soundtrack (October 14, 2014, Dream)
- The Rush & The Roar (May 26, 2017, Dream)
- EPs
- Hello (August 30, 2011, Skies Fall)
- Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Chr Rock |
Christian AC/CHR | ||
| 2011 | "Live for Love" | 18[10] | – |
| 2012 | "Supernova Sunrise" | 1[11] | – |
| 2013 | "Oxygen" | – | 29[12] |
| 2013 | "Heartbeats" | – | 28[13] |
| 2015 | "You're the Best Thing" | – | 30[14] |
| "Diamonds in the Dark" | 8[15][16] | 22[16][17] | |
| 2018 | "Dimensions" | 21 | 34 |
| 2019 | "Dance + You" | — | — |
References edit
- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "We Are Leo". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Ganney, Paul S (December 1, 2014). "Review: Fightback Soundtrack - We Are Leo". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (December 11, 2014). "We Are Leo, "Fightback Soundtrack" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Lassiter, Caitlin (September 22, 2014). "They Had Us at Hello". New Release Today. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ St. John, Leah (November 1, 2014). "Music Review: "Fightback Soundtrack" by We Are Leo". Christian Review Magazine. Nov/Dec 2014 (1): 49. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Chambers, Laura (October 11, 2014). "We Are Leo 'Fightback Soundtrack'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Andre, Joshua (October 15, 2014). "We Are Leo - Fightback Soundtrack". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Funderburk, Andrew (October 6, 2014). "We Are Leo "Fightback Soundtrack" (Review)". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ Morris, Jessica (October 10, 2014). "We Are Leo Are Better Than Ever With New Album 'Fightback Soundtrack'". Jesus Wired. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Search for "Live for Love" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Search for "Supernova Sunrise" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Search for "Oxygen" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Search for "Heartbeats" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Search for "You're The Best Thing" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Search for "Diamonds In The Dark" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
- ^ a b Current Single: It's still charting
- ^ Search for "Diamonds In The Dark" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
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