LA native and founder of ARIADA, Lesleigh Arratia, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and instrumentalist who pulls heavy influence from artists like St. Vincent, Kimbra, Queen and Tame Impala to name few.

Beginning her musical career as a classical vocalist and pianist, she studied under Ryan Reithmeier, noted Instructor at USC's Thorton School of Music and was apart of Operwork's 2011 Summer Program for Young Emerging Artists. After being awarded a sanction by the State of California as an Artistic Scholar, she made her way to Chicago where she briefly attended DePaul University School of Music for voice.

There, Lesleigh began composing her own original music and formed ARIADA, previously known as The Outfit. Over 3 years of tremendous local growth, the band had seen great success with their unique sound that featured powerhouse vocals backed by soulful instrumentals. The band dropped their self titled debut EP in late August 2013, having spent a few months recording with Grammy Award-nominated producer, Chris Steinmetz.The EP was positively received by critics and press. They played most of Chicago's top venues and toured the midwest until the band dismembered in 2015.

Since then, Lesleigh has retained the ARIADA name, moved back to her hometown and begun working with producer Bradford Snow. Together they are set to release their first EP as Ariada "Blank State of Mind" in August 2016

PRESS:

"[Lesleigh] Arratia has range. She can get down low, her soulful voice a gritty rumble, or take things up to a piercing scream without a moment's hesitation" - Jim Ryan, Chicago Now - http://bit.ly/UV21y5

"Led by LA native Lesleigh Arrattia, the band drips with earned confidence." - Josh Terzino, Music-Defined - http://bit.ly/1fzPW5D

The vocals of Arratia are beyond her years and can be compared to rock and roll legends such as Ann Wilson of Heart and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes. - Stephanie Noel, Mod City Mag - http://bit.ly/19LwbUW


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