Twenty-year-old multi-instrumentalist and artist, Leo Stannard lays his soul bare in his ?brooding new single, In My Blood.

This is the first offering from the Leicester?-?born?? native since his ‘Free Rein EP’ released earlier this year. Working with producers Fred B?a?ll (Rihanna, Madonna) and Rich Cooper (Mystery Jets, Tom Odell), Leo has spent the first part of 2016 creating new material for his anticipated album.

Taking inspiration from personal experiences, the delicate melodies of the song contrasted with its overwhelming chorus reflects the compatibility between people and its affect that it can have on relationships.

He said: "In My Blood is all about people who become such an integral part of your life, people who don't necessarily share the same blood-line as you but become like family. It's all about the human connection.”

The past few months have been excitingly busy for Leo with the release of his respective collaborations with Black Butter ?label mates? Kidnap Kid and Kant.

Leo lent his unique vocals to ‘Moments’ and ‘Close To The Wire’ garnering recognition from radio DJs across the board including Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart, B Traits, Monki, Toddla T, Annie Nightingale, as well as the online landscape Indie Shuffle, Wonderland Magazine, Clash, Earmilk, Majestic Casual and more.

?In between writing, collaborating and studio time, Leo has been gigging solo across UK and Europe and supporting various artists on their headline tours including Rudimental, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Nina Nesbitt.

Leo will be performing live at Glasgow's Hug & Pint on October 18.

For more info and tickets, go to leostannard.com