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Mermaid [SINGLE]

from the upcoming album, Reset to Factory Specs

Mermaid is a pop anthem you can dance to that says: "Get out of my life, you toxic thing, cuz I wanna see what my life can bring." It's about finding your people, no matter what limitations and expectations have tried to keep you tied where you don't belong.

"Anyone who's come out to their community or loved ones and been rejected for it knows that chosen family can be a lifeline. Finding my voice as a queer, autistic, non-binary artist has let me be a lighthouse for others like me, adding to the chorus of everyone who's come before me." -- Leslie

This song celebrates identity, the long road to figuring yourself out, and the underwater party where one day you're gonna feel right at home.

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Mermaid teaser video

Crowd-Funding success

Kickstarter complete!

May 10 - June 2 2022

Reset to Factory Specs is the upcoming indie-pop album from Leslie Hudson, supported by their 2nd successful Kickstarter campaign. It funded to 75% in the first week, making over $9K by the time it was over, including a stretch goal to help cover touring fees.

"Hugely grateful to my 158 backers for believing in my work and supporting this indie career of mine. Can't wait to share more of the album, and send out all the rewards. More than ever now I know that I've survived sh*t so I can sing about it on this path back to joy." --Leslie

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88 Keys (Lyric Video)

from the upcoming album Reset to Factory Specs

"The piano's been my lifeline for 40 years. When I can't sleep, I play. Years ago, when the nightmares wouldn't leave me alone, I played. Every emotion I've ever felt gets channelled through those 88 keys and I know I'm not alone. I'm never alone." --Leslie

Leslie Hudson

Indie musician & recording artist

Songwriter meets storyteller

Leslie Hudson is a Canadian singer-songwriter & pianist based in Stratford ON. Their many albums range from storytelling styles to bluesy bar rock to dialed-up, full-band homages to pop culture.

Though currently sticking close to home, Leslie has toured extensively across the US, several provinces in Canada, and all the way to Germany, playing house concerts, conventions, pagan shops & other venues that support diversity.

Leslie is an award-winning songwriter whose passionately honest approach to their craft dives deep into archetype and folklore, to modernize ancient voices & shine a spotlight on the shadowy paths we walk through life, myth, media & mental health.

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June Joys

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    Mermaid (Radio Edit) 3:22
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    Hide and Found (demo) 4:12
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    Tetherless 3:39
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    Just Be 3:22
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    Feather Bone and Sky 3:25
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    Honey 3:22
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Music Videos

Teaser video for Only Ophelia Knows (demo)

Listen to the full version of the song on Hemlock Honey and Crows

Live performance of Carving Knife at Raven's Wing Magical Co. (Portland OR) with S. J. Tucker & Betsy Tinney

Listen to the single & album versions of the song