Christmas Without You - Leah Ashton

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Leah Ashton joins the podcast to talk about her newest release, “sad girl silver bells.” It’s an EP of merrily melancholy holiday tunes with an original called “Christmas Isn’t Christmas Without You.”

It’s out everywhere now, so go save it to your playlists, get a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the episode!

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Leah Ashton is a Los Angeles-based artist with Midwestern roots whose style and sound is grounded in the combined traditions of soul, jazz, and the 60s/70s era singer-songwriter. Leah’s releases include sad girls silver bells, a new holiday EP that consists of a heartbreakingly beautiful collection of melancholy Christmas songs (released Nov. 29, 2024), her debut full-length album, Late Bloomer (Sept. 2022), and two EPs Things Better Left Unsaid (2010) and Leah Ashton (2007). Influenced by the likes of Sara Bareilles, Lake Street Dive, Jamie Cullum, and Carole King, Leah’s music draws listeners in with her powerfully soulful vocals that tell stories of self-discovery, empowerment, and chasing after one’s dreams.
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Chapter

1. Introduction and Song Performance (00:00:00)

2. Story Behind 'Christmas Without You' (00:03:40)

3. Collaborating with Justin Sinclair (00:06:28)

4. Production Process of the EP (00:08:35)

5. Leah's Musical Background (00:12:46)

6. Life as a Professional Singer in LA (00:19:52)

7. Balancing Music and Life (00:23:24)

8. Finding Inspiration and Accountability (00:26:32)

9. Current Music Favorites (00:31:23)

10. Musical Theater and Vocal Challenges (00:34:05)

11. Cynthia Erivo and Vocal Excellence (00:35:55)

12. Conclusion and Farewell (00:37:46)

13. Leah Ashton's EP: Sad Girl Silver Bells (00:38:05)