i am . a girl who moved from hobart to marseilles to cork to fremantle to los angeles to melbourne . after writing a million songs, having a million adventures and meeting a million lovely people, the time came to release one little EP called 'mean old clock' that day was may . 8th . 2009 . hopefully a million more to come .
here's something that someone wrote about me...
Leena's debut set of songs on the Mean Old Clock EP introduces a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a sunny exterior, and, upon closer listen, a darker core. Tasmanian-born but a Perth girl at heart, she's travelled the globe, recorded from Bronte to Burbank and worked a charmingly odd array of jobs along the way. She's currently selling bespoke suits in Melbourne by day and writing her somewhat world-weary songs at night, as well as playing supports slots for artists including Bob Evans, Lior, Skipping Girl Vinegar, and Rufus Wainwright.
The songs on the EP are the result of sessions with a three different but esteemed producers: ARIA-winner Josh Pyke, Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, Tori Amos, My Morning Jacket), and Mike Daly (Whiskeytown). With hints of the sophistication of Neil Finn, the moxie of Jenny Lewis, and the wistfulness of Cat Power, Leena's songs show us she's a hopeful observer and a thoughtful old soul.
*WHIIIIINNNNEEE*
I literally screamed in anger when I just read your playing full band on the 18th when I leave for adelaide on the 17th. I've missed your last like ten shows in a row. !!!!!!!!! Not happppppy!!
Hey, by the way just sayin hey, thanks for takin the time to become a Pure Heir friend. You're officially mad haha! What you been up to anyway? Nath [Pure Heir]
Hi Leena, thanks for finding me on myspace and for the lovely comment! Luke brought your EP home it's great!! Will definitely come to one of your shows soon! xx Ella
Hey, great gig tonight! Loved it, and thanks for playing Girly Mags. Happy Birthday, and sorry Amanthi asked me to pass on Happy B'day wishes too and I forgot, sleepy school night and all...speaking of, must head to sleep xo
hi leena. i hope to pop down to melbourne to jb hi to pick up your ep. was great to catch you awhile back here in bendigo. hope to see you again soon :)
Hey Leena, long time no see! I'm absolutely loving your tunes! I can't believe you're living in Melbourne, I've been living there, but am in Adelaide of all places at the moment! Plans to go back to Melbourne as soon as possible. Hopefully I'll catch you at a gig sometime. Congrats on the Paul Dempsey support, that is awesome! lv beth. x
Hey Leena! wow, how funny that we both supported eddie.;. he's awesome, really enjoyed the show and meeting such a glowing down to earth megastar...lol.. life is good, going to vietnam next week to visit dad.. and rockin along.. studying some music marketing and doing an art class - painting!! and playign gigs, recording an album (still...) xxxx how about you! whats going on in your world? xx prits
Leena! i heard from your sister that your album is out. im in bkk and i wanna have a copy too! p.s. you and my brother should totally do a duet together ( a song or something :)) and oh one more thing. i love ur songs
