THE BEAST

Daniel Leigh Wins Battle Of The Bands This Week On MDR! Coming in with a devastating 9,667 votes!

I would like to introduce you to Daniel Leigh. A UK based singer/songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of rock bands New Device and Jordan Red. Throughout lockdown Dan has been entertaining fans from around the globe, online every weeknight with his unique take on some classic covers and his own material. With over 3 1/2 million reach worldwide on his streams, over the last 20 months, Dan is reaching new audiences daily. Check him out over on www.facebook.com/danielleighmusic, you won't be disappointed.

'Any Other Name' is Daniel's latest album release, of which 'Runaway Train' is the second single. 'Any Other Name' is Daniel's second solo album and was released 17th December 2021. This album is the follow up to his previous release, 'My Little Eye’. With years of experience in live performance from the O2 in London to major UK rock festivals, and 7 albums to his name with his other bands. Daniel is able to give a stadium quality performance, and is not only an incredible musician but also a showman. 

Daniel is not a stranger to radio and magazine, having hosted many shows and written many articles himself over the years. If you would like to zoom/telephone interview Daniel, or even have him do an ident for your show please let us know. Daniel has also been known to do a show takeover or 2 over the years! If you would like to arrange an interview slot, please drop us a line info@danielleigh.co.uk
Runaway Train is an evocative and fast paced track from Daniel Leigh. The song is a turbulent look at the end of a toxic relationship.

In true story teller fashion Daniel creates conversations between characters within the song. The use of an impartial character who can offer insights and ask "awkward" questions to the singer is a brave step for someone who feels they have been wronged.

His references to love are at times cynical and flippant which ironically only emphasise the pain expressed.

Daniel has kept a theme of struggle and redemption through much of the material in his career and Runaway Train is no exception. Despite the narrative which is full of hurt and regret there is still the understanding of breaking through to a better place (something which anyone who has suffered a broken heart in an abusive relationship will find hard to imagine).

There is an overall sense that despite the trauma, there is still living to be done and that the concept of the Runaway Train is that he is getting the hell out of Dodge as quickly as possible, and has resolved to never go back to what he is escaping from.