Leith Ross - "Tommy"

Photo by Bronwyn Fong
The latest single from Toronto's Leith Ross is a tribute to their grandfather. It's a quiet indie folk/indie pop song about missing their grandfather and their shared love of music. It's the kind of song that's incredibly specific to their relationship, but can still tap into a universal sense of loss and mourning. It's a very simple, gorgeous modern folk song that is guaranteed to suck anyone in.

Leith Ross says of "Tommy": 

"My grandpa was a wonderful man, and the kind of musician who couldn't read sheet music to save his life but played five instruments and could follow you on any song. He inspires me and when things are hard I think of him, and it helps. I often remember him starting a song on his mandolin and my grandma would say to him, 'Oh Tommy I love that one. Play it for the kids, and Leith, you should learn so you can play it for your kids.' So I would sing along. 
This song honors a lovely man and the woman who loved him most."


You can listen to "Tommy" below. Motherwell, the upcoming EP from Leith Ross, will be out October 16 on Birthday Cake. For more on Leith Ross, check out the artist's website.

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