Ami Leigh’s Wingspan of Feeling: An Interview That Doesn’t Shy from the Shadows or the Spotlight

With her genre-hopping catalogue and emotionally frank songwriting, Ami Leigh has never followed the expected route to musical recognition. She writes from the quiet corners many artists are afraid to enter, offering listeners a lifeline through the shadows of anxiety, isolation, and self-doubt. In this interview, she opens up about the autobiographical pulse of Birds (You Are a Mystery), the sonic evolution sparked by new collaborators, and how her neurodivergent perspective continues to shape both her lyrics and live performances. Rather than chasing trends or pandering to platforms, she leans into vulnerability with defiant grace, inviting her audience to feel seen without ever asking for sympathy. From Sooty’s sidekick Sweep making cameos in the studio to soul-searching tracks like Broken, due out later this month, Leigh’s reflections carry a rare kind of intimacy. Welcome back to A&R Factory, Ami Leigh. It’s a real pleasure to speak with you, especially after seeing your sound resonate so strongly across continents and connect so deeply with audiences over the years. Birds (You Are A Mystery) sounds like a strikingly honest reflection of your experience navigating the world as a performer on the autistic spectrum. What prompted you to write that song, and how do […] The post Ami Leigh’s Wingspan of Feeling: An Interview That Doesn’t Shy from the Shadows or the Spotlight appeared first on A&R Factory.

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With her genre-hopping catalogue and emotionally frank songwriting, Ami Leigh has never followed the expected route to musical recognition. She writes from the quiet corners many artists are afraid to enter, offering listeners a lifeline through the shadows of anxiety, isolation, and self-doubt. In this interview, she opens up about the autobiographical pulse of Birds (You Are a Mystery), the sonic evolution sparked by new collaborators, and how her neurodivergent perspective continues to shape both her lyrics and live performances. Rather than chasing trends or pandering to platforms, she leans into vulnerability with defiant grace, inviting her audience to feel seen without ever asking for sympathy. From Sooty’s sidekick Sweep making cameos in the studio to soul-searching tracks like Broken, due out later this month, Leigh’s reflections carry a rare kind of intimacy. Welcome back to A&R Factory, Ami Leigh. It’s a real pleasure to speak with you, especially after seeing your sound resonate so strongly across continents and connect so deeply with audiences over the years. Birds (You Are A Mystery) sounds like a strikingly honest reflection of your experience navigating the world as a performer on the autistic spectrum. What prompted you to write that song, and how do […]

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