Connor Leimer

Connor Leimer is a New York City–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by Jake Bugg, Jens Lekman and Van Morrison, among others, he released his debut album Postcard in the fall of 2015.[1][2]

Connor Leimer
Background information
Birth nameGlenn Connor Leimer
BornJuly 1996
Kansas City, MO
GenresRock
Indie rock
Folk
Occupation(s)Singer/songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums
Years active2012–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.connorleimer.com

Leimer grew up in Leawood, Kansas, a suburb south of Kansas City. After attending a summer writing workshop, Leimer released the EP Like It's June.[3][4]

In the fall of 2015, Leimer began a tour during which he performed at universities across the United States. Leimer booked the tour himself, beginning in Nashville with stops in New York City, Boston, Chicago and culminating in Kansas City.[3]

The tour also included a solo performance and Q&A at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in the renowned Clive Davis Theater.[5]

On May 18, 2018, Leimer independently released the single "Brooklyn", produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Rollings and mixed by Michael Brauer at New York's Electric Lady Studios.[6] The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Warren Elgort.[7]

Discography
  • 2015 Postcard (album)

References
  1. Shultz, Madi (September 9, 2015). "Connor Leimer drops music video for 'Keep Knocking' in advance of album". The Kansan. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  2. Gallagher, Natalie (February 2, 2014). "Rising acts perform at the Folk Alliance International Conference". The Pitch. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  3. HHM, Dave (September 8, 2015). "Teenage songwriter Connor Leimer announces Dorm Room tour to support new album 'Post Card'". Hellhound Music. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  4. Fox 4 Newsroom (October 16, 2015). "18-year-old Kansas musician releases second album". Fox 4. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  5. Museum, Grammy (April 6, 2016). "Backstage Pass: Connor Leimer". Grammy Museum. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  6. Regen, Jon (May 24, 2018). "THURSDAY TRACK PICK – Connor Leimer's "Brooklyn"". Keyboard Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  7. Benjamin, Mark (May 30, 2018). "Interview: Musician Connor Leimer, "Brooklyn"". Rain Mag. Retrieved December 17, 2018.


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