My name's Leela Misel and I'm an independent singer, songwriter and musician based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia.
 

I write and perform music that mixes pop, rock and soul into a darkly uplifting experience that is energising yet melancholy. Fusing these elements together with my classical training and music theatre experience, allows me to create powerful melodies and up-beat grooves that you can't help but bop your head to.

 

My influences include: Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Faith No More, Incubus, Layne Staley, John Farnham. AR Rahman, K J Yesudas, Ilayaraja.

Of Indonesian-Malaysian-Tamil heritage, I describe myself as a cultural nomad, drifting obsessively between tribes and identities. Looking outside my skin for my truth while illuminating the darkness through story-telling and catchy melodies.

Sounds Like: Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston

Latest News

I recently released my debut pop-rock single 'Switch'. 
 

?‘Switch’ is an energising and defiant rock song that examines race and identity, while growing up as a mixed race brown girl in the suburbs of Australia. With it’s mesmerising guitar riffs and unique, bluesy-rock vocals, ‘Switch’ explores themes of racial discrimination and code switching. 

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Nan Michaels
over 30 days ago to Leela Misel

Friggin' GREAT song!!
- Nan Michaels

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Leela Misel
over 30 days ago

Thank you so much!! ðŸ’'



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