Canberra Alt Country Star Leila Unveils New Single ‘Butterfly’
AAA Backstage is excited to exclusively premiere Canberra alt-country artist Leila’s brand-new single ‘Butterfly’, ahead of its official release tomorrow.
‘Butterfly’ is an emotive pop/country ballad that reflects on the breakdown of a friendship or relationship, exploring the strength it takes to finally close the door on something that no longer serves you. Leila’s unique country-pop tone is elevated by lush choral harmonies, velvety piano, and sweeping strings, creating a heartfelt and cinematic listening experience.
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Butterfly’ is written about the breakdown of a friendship/relationship and the journey in learning when to close the door on something that isn’t worth pursuing. Leila describes the track as a pop/country ballad, weaving her unique country/pop tone in with a super lush choir, velvety piano and strings which elevates the song, bringing the story to life.
Since her debut, Leila has quickly become one of Australia’s most exciting emerging artists. She has already shared the stage with Bella Mackenzie, The Eurogliders, and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi), performing to thousands of fans across ACT, NSW, VIC, and QLD.
2025 has been a landmark year for Leila, kicking off with her selection to perform at Melbourne’s sold-out Futuration showcase, where she worked alongside industry heavyweights including Fatai and touring band The RNGZ. More recently, she was named a finalist in the prestigious Mothertone Gympie Music Muster Talent Search.
Following the success of her previous single ‘Do Without’ which received attention from some of the countries biggest tastemakers and was played on over 200 radio stations worldwide. Leila is continuing to cement her place in the Australian alt-country music scene with the release of ‘Butterfly’.
With its soaring melodies and raw emotional honesty, ‘Butterfly’ proves Leila is an artist on the rise, and one to watch closely as her career continues to unfold.
