tag:sommersaffron.com,2005:/blogs/check-out-manuelabir-s-tiktok-of-sommer-saffron-s-vitality?p=2Check out @manuelabir's TikTok of Sommer Saffron's Vitality.2021-01-03T20:15:23-08:00Sommer Saffronfalsetag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65289112021-01-23T19:15:22-08:002021-01-23T19:15:22-08:00Sommer Saffron is now on Bandcamp. <p>Sommer Saffron is now on Bandcamp at <a contents="sommersaffron.bandcamp.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sommersaffron.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">sommersaffron.bandcamp.com</a>. The new album, <em>Dream, </em>is on sale there for $7. Check it out and be sure to follow. </p>
<p> </p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130202021-01-03T20:40:57-08:002021-01-03T20:40:57-08:00New Video of Dream!<p>Please check out the new video of <em>Dream </em>by Sommer Saffron. This song is probably my favorite on <em>Dream</em>. I hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8dyFnWuIi4c" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/8dyFnWuIi4c/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8dyFnWuIi4c?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130182021-01-03T20:38:04-08:002021-01-03T20:38:04-08:00Great review by Juss Russ of Sommer Saffron's Ebb and Flow!<p><a contents="https://jussrussradio.com/trending/sommersaffron-ebbandflow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jussrussradio.com/trending/sommersaffron-ebbandflow" target="_blank">https://jussrussradio.com/trending/sommersaffron-ebbandflow</a></p>
<p>Take a moment to listen to the new song from Sommer Saffron titled “Ebb and Flow”, on Juss Russ Radio. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Sommer Saffron; based in Fresno, California., she crafts songs that range from relaxed and downtempo Electronica to upbeat with a retro Pop infusion. This sentiment is true with her new release “Ebb and Flow”, which carries a relaxed and downtempo electronic theme. Sommer Saffron floats elegantly overtop this production with ease, giving a heartfelt and passionate vocal performance. </p>
<p>The song also serves as the introduction to her very first album release “Dream”, a 12 track project that plays through like a story of emotional distress to serenity. With a fresh and original approach to her sound, she really makes a great first impression with the album. As 2020 nears the final few months, it is safe to say that Sommer Saffron will head in to 2021 with some new momentum. We can’t wait to see and hear what’s next for this rising star. You can stream the full version of this song on Spotify or any of your favorite music streaming platforms.</p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130152021-01-03T20:15:23-08:002021-01-03T20:20:08-08:00Chart-topping Fresno Artist on Reverbnation. <p><span class="font_regular"><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625486554812648" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625486554812648" target="_blank"><em><strong>https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625486554812648</strong></em></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Sommer Saffron made the top of the charts for Fresno on Reverbnation. </span></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130122021-01-03T20:12:05-08:002021-01-03T20:22:43-08:00Thanks to DTongRadio.com for the radio play!<p><span class="font_regular"><em><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625816091446361" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625816091446361" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/625816091446361</a></em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Thank you to <a contents="https://www.dtongradio.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dtongradio.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dtongradio.com/ </a>for playing "Ebb and Flow" on the air. </strong></span></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130112021-01-03T20:07:20-08:002021-01-03T20:18:42-08:00Sommer Saffron interview in Camden Monthly<p><span class="font_regular"><a contents="https://www.camdenmonthly.com/an-exclusive-interview-delving-into-sommer-saffrons-latest-release-dream/#respond" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.camdenmonthly.com/an-exclusive-interview-delving-into-sommer-saffrons-latest-release-dream/#respond" target="_blank">https://www.camdenmonthly.com/an-exclusive-interview-delving-into-sommer-saffrons-latest-release-dream/#respond</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>An exclusive interview delving into Sommer Saffron’s latest release “Dream” </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">By Matt Herman </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Posted on 10th October 2020 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">COMMENTS </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">LESLIE BLACKWELL LILES is the driving force behind Sommer Saffron’s latest release. She wrote all of the songs on Dream, and she recorded all vocals and instruments. Sommer Saffron is Leslie Liles. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Leslie grew up in the Atlanta, GA, area, where she studied classical piano and had dreams of becoming a concert pianist. A love of pop music and a college class in electronic music set the course in a new direction, as she began writing and recording her own songs. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Today, Leslie wears many hats – singer/songwriter, elementary music teacher, pianist and accompanist, recording engineer and producer. She also sings soprano in her local community choir. Leslie currently resides in Fresno, CA. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Leslie’s music combines elements of pop and electronica, with vocals that are sometimes airy and wistful, sometimes focused and energetic. We first hear the leading song, Ebb and Flow, with its’ smooth, downtempo groove and seductive vocals. This is followed by Avatar, with a sound that is upbeat, lively, quirky, with layered harmonies in a retro pop style. Included on the CD is a dance track, Vitality, that features a repetitive, airy, vocal motif over a driving instrumental background. Also included is a beautiful ballad, Climb, that is full of longing, and Solitude, a more abstract song that incorporates the sound of the ocean and a poem written by Nathaniel Hawthorne (The Ocean). The water is featured in several songs, and the music sounds almost meditative at times. There are recurring themes of relaxation and self-reflection. In this time of unrest, Sommer Saffron clearly wants you to relax, unwind, and enjoy yourself. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We caught up with Leslie for an exclusive interview on Camden Monthly.. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">What inspired you to get into music? <br>I started out wanting to be a concert pianist. I started taking piano lessons at age 7, and there was never any question in my mind that I would have a career in music. I majored in piano in college. It was there that I signed up for classes in electronic music and sound recording. I had always been passionate about pop music and I loved to sing. It was only a matter of time after college until I began writing and recording songs. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">How would you describe your music? <br>My music is a mix of pop and electronica. Songs range from the upbeat retro-style pop sound of Avatar to the dreamy electronic pop songs such as Far Away from Home and Ebb and Flow. There is also an ambient tune called Serenity that contains only synth sounds that I designed myself. I wrote this song while enrolled in a sound design class through Berklee Online. Vitality has a trance sound with a driving beat and ethereal vocals. There are also several songs that have a folkier, singer-songwriter style, Drivin’, Ashore, and Climb. All of the songs were produced electronically. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">What would you say is your recording and song writing style? <br>I took a different approach with this album. In the past I wrote lyrics and then wrote music to fit the lyrics. For this album, several of the songs I composed and mostly arranged and recorded before going back and composing the lyrics and vocal line. Ebb and Flow, Far Away From Home, Harmony, In the Stillness are all examples. I compose from the keyboard. Some songs originate with just piano. For other songs, I like to create the drum and bass track with basic chord progression first. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Where would you like to see your music career in 5 years time? <br>I hope to find an audience for my songs on radio and streaming platforms. I am interested in writing for film and tv. In five years, I hope that many people are familiar with Sommer Saffron. As an artist, I want to continue growing and creating songs that others will enjoy hearing. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Where can music fans listen your music? <br>Songs are available on Spotify, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, iTunes, Apple Music, Pandora, Deezer, YouTube, and many more places online. You can also listen to and buy Sommer Saffron’s songs at sommersaffronmusic.com. <br>Facebook.com/sommersaffronmusic <br>Twitter.com/sommersaffron <br>Instagram.com/sommersaffron </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">RELATED ITEMS:DREAM, SOMMER SAFFRON</span></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/65130102021-01-03T20:04:08-08:002022-05-11T07:15:22-07:00Check out Sommer Saffron's new playlist, Songs of Peace, Harmony and Unity<p><span class="font_regular"><em><a contents="Songs of Peace, Harmony and Unity - a Spotify playliist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SommerSaffronMusic/posts/640021460025824" target="_blank">Songs of Peace, Harmony and Unity - a Spotify playlist</a></em></span></p>
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<p>A WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE ABOARD this week's BANDWAGON show on Radio Wigwam with more of the best under-the-radar indie and unsigned talent from all over the world - all in one show! Steering the BANDwagon will be Christian John (@Seedsroy) at 9pm WEDNESDAY (BST and again 9pm Central US and again SATURDAY 7pm) and tune in to the BANDwagon show on Radio Wigwam for 2 hours of great indie via www.radiowigwam.co.uk, iTunes, Sonos, SmartSpeaker or TuneIn (& many more). </p>
<p>This week's show features the following awesome acts: </p>
<ul> <li><span class="font_regular">Firekind </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">West Wickhams </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Among Your Gods </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Diving Station </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Bourbon House </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Sommer Saffron </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">50 Year Storm </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Blacksheeplad </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Ten Katestraat - The Band </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Fabrizio Grossi & Soul Garage Experience </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Jackie Beverly </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">Brittle Head Girl </span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">The Power of Dreams </span></li> <li>Jeremy Harry Harris </li> <li>Second Cities </li> <li>Big Baby Music </li> <li>Blue Statue </li> <li>Voodoo Moonshine </li> <li>Katherine Aly </li> <li>The Barely Responsible </li> <li>Gefahrgeist </li> <li>BEAST & FISH </li> <li>LordDivine </li>
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<p> & more!</p>
<p>#bandwagon #indie #newmusic #indieplaylist #newindie #newindiemusic #indierock</p>
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<p><br>Sommer Saffron – “Dream” </p>
<p>SPECIAL REPORTS Jer@SBS December 29, 2020 </p>
<p>Quaint, ain’t it? </p>
<p>I’ve been reading a lot about this band known as Sommer Saffron and the artist behind it all, Leslie Liles. According to the legend online and all these details I’ve read, you can consider her a complete lady of the musical realm in just about every conceivable way; she teaches music, she plays, she sings, she produces…you know we always love running into an artist that is as clearly dedicated as Leslie is. </p>
<p>In a world filled with so many bombastic sounds and the hustle & bustle of life attacking us from every angle, Sommer Saffron offers up a sweet moment of serenity through her brand-new single “Dream.” The title-track from her debut 2020 record, listeners will instantly connect with the relaxing & natural beauty to be found in the melody, and quickly fall right in love with the impressively down-to-earth & heartfelt lyricism on Sommer Saffron’s “Dream.” Inviting, welcoming, and remarkably sincere – Leslie gently guides this song along with the perfect hint of inspiration, and delicately delivers a warm & bright performance that’ll soothe the many souls out there listening and watching the new video supporting it. </p>
<p>A beautiful reminder that the best of moments of our dreams can be the way we truly lead our lives. Sure, there are obstacles to be overcome, emotional hardships, and many questions along the way in between turning your dreams into reality, but the very existence of this song proves that it can be done. Sommer Saffron serves as a wonderful inspiration to the scene at-large in leading the way by example, and by immersing herself in all-things-music around the clock like she so clearly has, Leslie has found a vehicle for her songwriting that suits her extremely well with the angelic sweetness & graceful melody to be discovered at the core of this project’s delicate piano-based atmosphere on “Dream.” Marking the start of an exciting new chapter of her career – Sommer Saffron shines bright with her endearing vocals and the humble heart & authentic passion for music she creates; she’s got a great perspective on life that she’s more than willing to share with each and every one of you listening & watching. A truly giving artist on a purely altruistic mission to provide entertainment and music that moves people on a sensory level by adding a lil’ genuine bliss to the day for all to enjoy – grab yourself some “honey biscuits and a cup of tea” and start your morning on the right track by checking out Sommer Saffron’s “Dream” below!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8dyFnWuIi4c" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/8dyFnWuIi4c/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8dyFnWuIi4c?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/64244082020-09-03T19:31:43-07:002020-09-03T19:31:43-07:00Immaculate Reviews - Ebb and Flow<p><strong>Immaculate Reviews </strong>online review of Sommer Saffron's <em>Ebb and Flow @ </em>https://youtu.be/g28RAbJx9wY</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="g28RAbJx9wY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/g28RAbJx9wY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g28RAbJx9wY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/64244062020-09-03T19:25:00-07:002020-12-06T21:51:14-08:00Planet Singer Review of Dream<p>Sommer Saffron's new release, <em><strong>Dream</strong>...</em>Exclusive Review at <a contents="Planet Singer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.planetsinger.net/sommer-saffron-dream-exclusive-review/">Planet Singer</a> online. Read the full review.</p>
<p>"Music’s real beauty doesn’t reside only in its melodies, rhythms, and lyrics; there is something much more important than that, the glue that keeps everything together and turns a good song into something special. Without that sparks that only a great performer has, we would have been listening only to nice sounds, but thanks to bands like Sommer Saffron, the music finds its real purpose, sharing positive vibes and strong emotions. Today, at Planet Singer, we have the great pleasure of listening to their upcoming debut album “Dream” out September 18!</p>
<p>Sommer Saffron is the creation of the talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leslie Liles. Gifted with a natural musical instinct, Liles grew up in Atlanta, GA, where she started studying classical music. The love for the piano and unstoppable creativity led to the discovery of electronic music. Sommer Saffrom’s sound is versatile, rich, and various, incorporating numerous influences and musical colors, shaping a distinctive style.</p>
<p>"Dream” is a great release. In this album, we can appreciate a flow of inspirational and emotional tracks, a rollercoaster of positive vibes that, with beautiful melodies and ethereal soundscapes, will engage with the listeners from the very first track, the exciting “Ebb and Flow” till the last song of this incredible collection. Spot on fantastic recordings like the title track “Dream,” the exciting vibes of “Vitality,” the emotional “Far Away from Home,” the intense “Solitude,” and the beautiful melodies of “Serenity,” an incredible track that closes the circle. “Dream” is an album that everyone should listen to; every track flows smoothly like chapters of a book, Leslie’s songwriting is exceptional, and thanks to her rich and warm voice, her performances are outstanding! Sommer Saffron’s debut album is a true masterpiece, and we can’t wait for the next release!"</p>Sommer Saffrontag:sommersaffron.com,2005:Post/64225902020-09-01T20:48:39-07:002020-09-02T00:03:34-07:00Check out Vitality on TikTok<p>@manuelablr created an awesome TikTok dance video for Vitality. Watch it here.</p>
<p>Click Here: <a contents="@manuelabir Vitality TikTok" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJBKta9L/" target="_blank">Vitality TikTok</a></p>
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