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My name is Leela Misel and I'm a new, independent singer-songwriter.

My debut single 'Switch' is an energising and uplifting/defiant rock song that examines race and
identity, while growing up as a mixed race brown girl in the suburbs of Australia. With it's mesmorising guitar riffs and unique, bluesy-rock vocals, 'Switch' explores themes of racial discrimination and code switching. Code-switching refers to "the modifying of one's speech, behavior, appearance, etc. to adapt to different sociocultural norms."

Some recent reviews for 'Switch' from music curators:

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Review 1
https://karlismyunkle.com/2022/04/28/leela-misel-makes-high-concept-commentary-on-code-
switching-with-debut-single-switch/ 

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Review 2

http://cheerstothevikings.com/2022/04/08/leela-misel-switch/

 

An experienced performer, the pandemic inspired me to learn guitar for the first time, and embark on an unexpected, emotional journey into the craft of songwriting and home recording.

 

I describe myself as a cultural nomad, drifting obsessively between tribes and identities. Looking outside my skin for my truth while illuminating the darkness through story-telling and catchy melodies.

Of Indonesian-Malaysian heritage, I am based in Melbourne/Naarm.

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