Artist Highlight: Leoleo

Nostalgia is one of the most painful yet addictive emotions we experience as humans. Looking back can be fun, sad, joyful, and reflective. 

In “Seventeen,” leoleo taps into that melancholic feeling, hitting like a summer memory you didn’t realise you missed. The track feels like something from the early 2010s–dreamy, glossy, and full of emotion–recalling the kind of pop you’d hear soundtracking a coming-of-age moment on screen, but just a little more grown up.

The production has a soft glow: shimmering synths, smooth vocal layering, and a catchy, emotionally charged chorus that’s built to stick. The vocals carry the charm of early boy band pop without feeling manufactured. It’s a sound that’s familiar in the best way, tapping into collective memory while still feeling personal.

Lyrically, “Seventeen” is a tender reflection on young love and the ache of looking back. The repeated lines, “wish I was seventeen” and “when I could go back,” echo the universal feeling of wondering what might’ve been. The song captures that in-between stage: old enough to recognise your missteps, but young enough to still feel their sting. 

What makes “Seventeen” work is its ability to blend nostalgia with genuine emotion. It’s not just wistful for the sake of it; it’s a chunk of youth, regret, and longing, wrapped in a sparkly bow. For anyone who’s looked back and felt that gut-punch stir, thinking about the freer version of themselves, this one will land right in the heart.

⁠Listen below:

https://open.spotify.com/track/5P4PW71fDmfehRrxBuG9OF

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