New York singer Leo Savikin releases the single “What Is The Answer”

New York City singer-songwriter Leo Sawikin released his latest single, “What Is The Answer,” on July 10.

Savikin has just had great success with his latest single “Till You’re Somebody Else”, which landed at number 1 on the Mediabase A/C Independent Artists Charts.

Leo Savikin is the former frontman of New York indie folk band The Chordaes and has continued to make solo music of the same caliber, such as “What Is The Answer”. In recent years he has been busy releasing singles including “Hold On”, “The Same Mistakes”, “Don’t Pass It By”, “New York I’m Coming Home” and “This River”. Savikin’s songwriting and musicianship have earned him rave reviews from a number of music critics.

“What Is The Answer” enters the existential realm, asking important questions about “what consciousness is and whether it is something that transcends our physical life or ends when we die,” as Savikin explains. The instrumentation and harmonies reflect this constant pondering about life, the unknown, and stronger forces.

…a profound message wrapped in indie folk with a dreamy shimmer pop feel reminiscent of a gentle breeze on a warm summer night. Leo’s vocal performance is captivating throughout, evoking a sense of pure sincerity and emotional depth that resonates with listeners.

Honk Magazine

Fans of Sawikin’s music can also look forward to his second solo album, due out sometime in 2024, produced by Phil Ek (Grouplove, Fleet Foxes, Modest Mouse) and mastered by Greg Calbi (The Smile, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver). More information will be released in the near future. For now, though, his 2021 album Row me away is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.

In the midst of the release of What Is The Answer, Savikin was on a national tour in May and June opening for Jon McLaughlin. He also has big things planned for fall 2024 with a handful of more dates. He’ll be back on the road starting September 17th, hitting the East Coast through the end of November.

“What Is The Answer” is a song that explores the question of what consciousness is and whether it is something that transcends our physical life or ends when we die. Will there be pain or will it be peaceful? It also ties into the theme of “Till You’re Somebody Else” as it looks at our present life as a mere moment of our existence.

Leo Savikin

Tour dates of Leo Sawikin with Jon McLaughlin:

Tuesday, September 17 – Hummelstown, PA at The Englewood

Thursday, September 19 – Sellersville, PA at the Sellersville Theater

Friday, September 20 – Bay Shore, NY at Boulton Center For The Arts

Sat., Sept. 21 – Northampton, MA at Iron Horse

Sun, Sept. 22 – Pawling, NY, at Daryl’s House

Thursday, September 26 – Portland, ME, at One Longfellow Square

Friday, September 27 – Natick, MA at Center For The Arts

Saturday, September 28 – Old Saybrook, CT at The Kate

Sun, Sept. 29 – New York, NY, at City Winery

Sat., Nov. 23 – Nashville, TN, at City Winery

For more information about Leo Savikin or to listen to “What Is The Answer,” visit www.leosawikin.com.