New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Kicking off a new creative chapter, critically acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Leith Ross (They/Them Pronouns) is back today with a new single entitled "Grieving" out now via Republic Records. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Rostam, "Grieving" serves as Ross' first release in two years since their Juno Award-nominated debut album To Learn and paves the way for their highly anticipated sophomore album, due out later this year.
On the song, folksy acoustic guitar accompanies Leith's emotionally charged vocals. Opening up about their grandfather's passing, they deeply reflect with honest and heartfelt lyrics. The track's momentum builds to a confessional chorus as they admit, "I never will stop grieving, grief is all I have of love." Inspired by classic Wes Anderson films, the video sees Leith and friends present a living wake for themselves, celebrating life, love, and friendship. "Grieving" heralds more music to come very soon.
Leith shares, "'Grieving' has been a special song to me for a long time, but even unrelated to the song, the concept has taken root in my life in a monumental way. It has changed a lot for me, and I hope it can change something for someone else."
Following the viral success of their singles "We'll Never Have Sex" and "(You) On My Arm," in 2023, Leith unveiled their debut album To Learn and its deluxe version To Learn, More. Released to widespread praise, NME declared them "a voice for their generation" and "Gen Z's new favorite indie songwriter," while The FADER described them as "your new obsession." Thus far, they have impressively amassed nearly half-a-billion streams and counting, in addition to touring with the likes of Lord Huron, Bahamas, Andy Shauf, and Helena Deland, as well as selling out headline shows across the globe.
Get ready for more from Leith Ross in 2025!
Hailing from a small town near Ottawa, Ontario, singer-songwriter Leith Ross (they / them) channels their honest and emotional storytelling through introspective lyrics and a blend of indie folk with alternative and rock sounds. In 2020, they first introduced their artistry and independently released their debut Motherwell EP. Recorded live, it received widespread praise from tastemakers and fans alike. They continued to evolve with their viral singles "I'd Have To Think About It" and "We'll Never Have Sex," while also maintaining their momentum with a rising social presence. Signing to Republic Records in 2022 lead to their long awaited debut album To Learn the following year. As with all of their music, the songs on To Learn are deeply personal and take them to vulnerable places, exploring themes like queerness, love, relationships, and mental health and rendered in folk-adjacent tones—sometimes with a pop beat or a rock riff, sometimes with just their voice and their guitar alone. Closing out 2023, they unveiled the deluxe version To Learn, More, including live versions of fan favorites "(You) On My Arm," "Orlando," and "To Learn." Critical acclaim followed from the likes of NME, CLASH, Them., Ones To Watch, and The FADER, who hailed them as "your new obsession." Beyond tours with Lord Huron, Bahamas, Andy Shauf, and Helena Deland, they sold out headline shows worldwide, performed at festivals across North America, and received the inaugural "John Prine Songwriter Fellowship" at 2022's Newport Folk Festival and a nomination for "Alternative Album of the Year" at 2024's Juno Awards. Now, with over 450 million streams across their catalogue to date, they return with the new emotionally charged single "Grieving," heralding a highly anticipated new album helmed by hit producer Rostam [Vampire Weekend].
