Some artists wait for permission. LT built a career proving they never needed it.

Crafting bold, emotionally charged pop with equal parts vulnerability and defiance, the Australian singer-songwriter has become known for turning life's messy contradictions into songs that resonate long after the final chorus fades. Beneath the shimmering hooks and razor-sharp songwriting is an artist driven by something deeper: challenging the industry's obsession with age, breaking through glass ceilings, and creating space for artists who don't fit the traditional mould.

That determination has seen LT carve out an impressive independent career, recently signing a global publishing deal with Community Music (Unified Music Group) and earning recognition across Australia, the UK and beyond. Their music has appeared on the global stage through a placement on Grey's Anatomy with the track "Real Life = No Fun", while fan favourite "Mercy!" landed on British Airways inflight entertainment and became one of Double J's Top 10 Most Played Tracks.

A four-time Queensland Music Award winner, LT has attracted support from some of the industry's most respected tastemakers. She was invited to perform at a BBC Radio-curated showcase and later returned as an invited in-studio artist, while recent release ‘Better’ have received rotation on KIIS FM and placements across Apple Music's NMD, New in Pop, and New in Pop (China).  editorial playlist support from Spotify's Fresh Finds Global, Fresh Finds AU and Pop Edge, and previous releases received support from Spotify's Fresh Finds Global, Fresh Finds AU and Pop Edge.T. he story has also caught the attention of leading music publications, with features in Rolling Stone Australia, Clash Magazine, Notion and The Music Network.

On stage, LT brings the same intensity and authenticity that defines her songwriting. She has shared bills with some of Australia's most beloved artists, including Bernard Fanning, Missy Higgins, Ball Park Music, Cold Chisel, Pacific Avenue and The Rions, while captivating audiences at festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Valley Fiesta and Festival of Voices. Recent headline shows have sold out, a testament to a growing audience drawn to both the songs and the story behind them.

At the heart of it all is an artist unafraid to tell the truth, about ambition, disappointment, resilience, joy and the courage it takes to keep showing up. In an industry that often tells people when their time has passed, LT is busy proving that great art doesn't follow a timeline.

It simply arrives when it has something worth saying.
 
 WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT LT:

“LT Unviels new single, ‘Better’ alongside the announcement of Global Distribution and Publishing deals” - https://themusicnetwork.com/news/lt-new-single-better-community-music-signing

“Northlane, Montaigne, LT among new signings” - https://themusicnetwork.com/news/northlane-russell-morris-montaigne-among-new-community-music-signings-exclusive 

"Each single feels like a real statement of intent, with LT speaking from the heart, and using pop as her origin language" - Clash Magazine, UK

"With two fingers to stereotypes and naysayers, LT, the artist formerly known as Leanne Tennant delves into what it means to be a woman in the music industry, from societal standards to the inherent ageism. It’s a bittersweet song that fuses intoxicating vocals and catchy hooks with rude truths – and sounds great doing it." - Notion Magazine, UK

"Went way harder than I expected.  Banger!" - Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Unearthed

 "Big, vibrant and moving dance energy here from LT and JHustl3" - Claire Mooney, Triple J 

"Vibrant and airy like cotton candy floating on a breeze, Queensland singer-songwriter LThas harnessed amiable bliss on her latest track Hold Ya. Wielding brassy hues, bouncy guitars and LT's effervescent vocals, Hold Ya not only slices through with a sunny disposition; it also explores deeper themes of love, struggle and resolution, handled with elegant ease by this talented artist." - SOUNDCHECK REVIEW, AU

Cinematic scenes evolve hypnotically from stillness to movement in this week’s Wild One. Exploring the role of communication in relationships, the video manages to be both wonderfully tranquil yet unnervingly haunting at the same time. RAGE, ABC - Wild One Pick. 

"Leanne Tennant most definitely has it going on! Happiness Is should grace a multitude of Best Album of the Year lists, and rightfully so." - MEDIUM, USA

“Bring It All back is a display of astute, mature pop music, delivered with grace and emotion.” - CLASH MAGAZINE, London

“Listening to Bring It All Back, is a testament to how piercingly clear Tennant’s songwriting intent is.  The vocals flow forth from the mix with all the clarity and warmth of a sunbeam after a rainstorm.” - ATWOOD MAGAZINE, USA

“The track has that energy of simmering anger mixed with the sweet sound of forgiveness and that’s not an easy blend to pull off in a song.” - LISTEN WITH MONGER, London

TRIPLE J

4**** The simple guitar picking at the start draws you straight in. The atmosphere Tennant has created through the song - with the stomping rhythm and the layers of voices - brings out such an ominous mood.” - RICHARD KINGSMILL - TRIPLE J

4**** This could be weird to read but I really love the way your voice wraps around vowels. The production is deluxe too, simmering reverb that gives the song a sun dapped quality and works with the build. Beautiful stuff.” - ZAN ROWE - DOUBLE J

4**** Nicely done from Leanne Tennant on this new track. I can confirm that it burrows deep beneath the skin after just a couple of listens.” - DAVE RUBY HOWE - TRIPLE J UNEARTHED

4**** “I love the layering in this. It’s unpredictable able without being jarring, and draws you in from the get-go.” LUCY SMITH - TRIPLE J

“If you thought Leanne Tennant was still a country artist, you haven't been paying attention. 'Bring It All Back' sees her even more wholly venture into synthpop territory than ever before, her natural vocal and the occasional guitar flourish the only reminder of her (still excellent) past musical life. It'll be interesting to hear where she goes from here. We'll be listening.” - DAN CONDON - DOUBLE J

"A bit MØ, a little bit of BANKS, and the musical answer to what would have been if Lana Del Rey had been a bit happier”. TONSPION, - GERMANY

"A beautiful voice that rocks you through effective melodies, a production and a perfect realization, a song of simply great quality. Like us, you will not hesitate to take a closer look at Leanne Tennant's musical catalog and we can tell you that you will not be disappointed."  IGGY MAGAZINE, - FRANCE

"Right from the haunting acapella intro, Leanne Tennant's commandingly haunting vocals latch on. "Gentle Annie" — the first track lifted from her forthcoming second album, Red Wine, Late Nights — teasingly edges towards complete collapse or euphoric explosion (dependent on your own perspective), as Tennant slowly succumbs to the soulful darkness of her late-night world." - ROLLING STONE

"Hearing her, without having seen her live, you can imagine she's standing there like Big Mama Thornton, with a guitar pointed at you and a no-nonsense attitude." - THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Grey's Anatomy placement - 2026 Season - Real Life = No Fun -  2026

Signed Publishing and Distribution with Community Music (Unified Music Group - 2026

Top 10 most played track on Double J Radio, Real Life = No Fun - 2025

Second Place - International Songwriting Competition (ISC) - 2025

4 x Queensland Music Awards 

British Airways Addition, ‘Mercy!’ - 2024

Invite to perform at BBC Radio Showcase, the Cavern UK - 2023

BBC Introducing ‘In-Session’ artist - 2023

International Songwriting Competition Winner - 2023

Unsigned Only Winner - 2023

Marketing Melodies additions Rollercoaster, Act Your Age - 2023

Channel 7 Sync, 'Better Homes & Gardens' - 2021/2022

Spotify / AAMI Insurance, 'Slow Down Campaign' Sync - 2021/2022

Rolling Stone 'Song You Need To Know'

The Guardians ‘Best New Music’

Happiness is.....#9 in AIR Charts 

British Airways Addition '#NextBigThing' - 2020

Features in RollingStone, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Music Network, (AU)

Features in Clash Magazine, Notion, Pop Dust, Broadway World, Made in Shoreditch (International)

KCRW Premiere - USA, Los Angeles - 2020

ABC TV Sync, 'Mustangs' - 2019  

Producers pick, BBC Radio - 2019

Picked up by Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 - 2019

AMRAP Metro Charts top 10 - 2019

RAGE 'Wild One' + RAGE addition- 2019

Rotation Double J 

Spot Rotation Triple J Unearthed - 2019

Rotation on KCR Radio, California

Rotation on Stag Radio, UK

Rotation on Celtic Music Radio, Scotland

Rotation on Artefaktor, Mexico

Playlisted Radio KC, France

Winner of Carol Lloyd Award - $15'000 - 2018

Mentorship w/ Kram - Spiderbait - 2017