We Are Leo

We Are Leo is an American Christian pop trio from the Chicago, IL area. Their members include Producer and singer David Duffield, guitarist Matt Gainsford and vocalist Joseph Sanborn. The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011, with their first release, Hello, an extended play that was released on August 30, 2011 with Skies Fall Records. Their first studio album, Hello Again, was released on June 23, 2012, from Skies Fall Records. The subsequent studio album, Fightback Soundtrack, was released in 2014 from Dream Records. This was followed by The Rush and the Roar, which was released on May 26, 2017. They have since released a string of singles to music streaming services.

We Are Leo
OriginChicago, IL
GenresChristian Contemporary, pop, EDM
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsDream Records
Associated actsRapture Ruckus, George Moss Kept on Hold
Websiteweareleomusic.com
MembersDavid Duffield
Joseph Sanborn
Matt Gainsford
Past membersJonny Duffield
Andrew Alojipan
John Panzer III
Doug Weier
Josh Sentner

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011, with their first release, Hello, an extended play, that was released on August 30, 2011, with Skies Fall Records.[1] Their first studio album, Hello Again, was released on June 23, 2012, from Skies Fall Records.[1] The subsequent studio album, Fightback Soundtrack, was released on October 14, 2014, by Dream Records.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Members

David Josiah Duffield: Vocals, Keys, Production Joseph Sanborn: Vocals Matt Gainsford: Guitars [10]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Hello Again (June 23, 2012, Skies Fall)
  • Fightback Soundtrack (October 14, 2014, Dream)
  • The Rush & The Roar (May 26, 2017, Dream)
EPs
  • Hello (August 30, 2011, Skies Fall)
Singles
Year Single Chart Positions
US
Chr Rock		 Christian AC/CHR
2011 "Live for Love" 18[11] –
2012 "Supernova Sunrise" 1[12] –
2013 "Oxygen" – 29[13]
2013 "Heartbeats" – 28[14]
2015 "You're the Best Thing" – 30[15]
"Diamonds in the Dark" 8[16][17] 22[17][18]
2018 "Dimensions" 21 34
2019 "Dance + You" — —

References
  1. Jesus Freak Hideout. "We Are Leo". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  2. Ganney, Paul S (December 1, 2014). "Review: Fightback Soundtrack - We Are Leo". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. Smith, Christopher (December 11, 2014). "We Are Leo, "Fightback Soundtrack" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. Lassiter, Caitlin (September 22, 2014). "They Had Us at Hello". New Release Today. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  5. St. John, Leah (November 1, 2014). "Music Review: "Fightback Soundtrack" by We Are Leo". Christian Review Magazine. Nov/Dec 2014 (1): 49. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. Chambers, Laura (October 11, 2014). "We Are Leo 'Fightback Soundtrack'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  7. Andre, Joshua (October 15, 2014). "We Are Leo - Fightback Soundtrack". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  8. Funderburk, Andrew (October 6, 2014). "We Are Leo "Fightback Soundtrack" (Review)". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  9. Morris, Jessica (October 10, 2014). "We Are Leo Are Better Than Ever With New Album 'Fightback Soundtrack'". Jesus Wired. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  10. http://www.weareleomusic.com
  11. Search for "Live for Love" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
  12. Search for "Supernova Sunrise" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
  13. Search for "Oxygen" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
  14. Search for "Heartbeats" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
  15. Search for "You're The Best Thing" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
  16. Search for "Diamonds In The Dark" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
  17. Current Single: It's still charting
  18. Search for "Diamonds In The Dark" on Christian AC/CHR at billboard.com/biz
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