Simon Leja – „Let Go Of Me“ + Exclusive Interview

1. Thank you very much for your time! Before we introduce your new release to our readers – what kind of drink would you recommend to zip on while they listen to your new music?

An ice-cold Aperol Spritz fits perfectly with ‘Let Go Of Me’ because orange is a vibe!

2. Please give us an update about – new single, new album, tour dates, new videos?!

‘Let Go Of Me’ is the first Single of my upcoming second EP, which contains a lot of sonic surprises and will be released within the next months

3. We live in times of many conspiracy theories. Which harmless, theory would you wish were true? (For example, Dinos living inside Earth or E.T. living in a home in California)

I’m not really into conspiracy theories, and I don’t know a lot of them…to be honest, I can’t think of one at the moment that I would wish was true

4. What fashion style or brand would best describe your music?

I’d say: My music can be described with colorful vintage patterns combined with classic plain styles. I like merging fun melodies with thoughtful lyrics.

5. Tell us more about your songs! Topics! Message!?

In my songs, I’m open about mental health issues, self-finding experiences, and empowerment.
I sing about my f*ck-ups so my audience can find some comfort in knowing they’re not alone with their struggles.

6. Beside music, do you have any special talents?

I can mix a delicious Cuba libre for you!

7. Name 5 things we all should know about you as an artist?!

  1. I think we all need more love and understanding and let go of stress and expectations a bit
  2. I believe that we’re all the same, and no one should be judged for who they are or who they love
  3. I’ve been in therapy for many years, and I’m open about it to encourage others to find
  4. I love “The Bear” and started leveling up my cooking game
  5. I listen to a lot of different genres. From Toto and Chicago via Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, andHarry Styles to Hans Zimmer, Puccini, or Ramazzotti…Just what feels right in the moment

8. How did you learn to sing/ to write/ to play??

My dad taught me to play drums and guitar when I was a little kid. As a teenager, I had lessons in drums, guitar, and singing. I never learned how to write songs, but I always was very interested in music and songs and the English language…so one day, I just started writing

9. A question you’d like to answer, but never been asked in an interview before?! + Answer pls

What’s your favorite movie? I’m definitely a movie nerd, but I’d say one of my all-time favorite movies is “7 Years in Tibet”

Your Instagram: @simonjela