Singer/Songwriter/Producer Font Leroy Finds His “Comfort Zone” in Latest Album

LOS ANGELES - With lyrics focused on coming of age, Font Leroy’s latest album, “Comfort Zone,” is reminiscent of James Taylor and Simon and Garfunkel.

The Seattle native is a producer and multi-instrumentalist who scored “What We Carry,” a touching documentary feature film that journeys alongside a Honduran immigrant couple who arrive in the U.S. to seek asylum. Additionally, Font Leroy’s work has been featured in television sync, radio spots, commercials, and podcasts. He is no stranger to success, and “Comfort Zone” further proves that Font Leroy is a force to be reckoned with.

While some of Font Leroy’s producing work involves collaborating with hip hop, R&B, and jazz artists, for “Comfort Zone,” he channeled his inner folk singer/songwriter vibes.

The eight-track collection aptly named “Comfort Zone” is Font Leroy stripped down to guitar and vocals. The result is an LP of songs that stand on their own merit.

“These songs are organic,” said Font Leroy. “It feels like I didn’t even write them. It was like Lego building blocks putting one note on top of another.”

While Font Leroy works primarily in the studio, “Comfort Zone” vocals were recorded around LA from inside his car. Due to his girlfriend’s work schedule, he could not record at night. “It may have looked crazy from the outside, but I wasn’t harming anyone,” he chuckled. “There’s something very special about seeing a cool view and recording there.”

Ironically, Font Leroy does not play guitar - that was until “Comfort Zone.” As a pianist and drummer, he wanted to expand his playing chops, and the guitar was the perfect instrument to select. The soothing melodies and riffs throughout the album are one more step in his musical development and discovering his voice.

“Making ‘Comfort Zone’ is a new side of me,” he said. “A lot of engineers I know think they have mastered a sound. It’s most important to me to keep experimenting.”

The title track “Comfort Zone” sums up the entire collection as Font Leroy pens a love letter to his girlfriend throughout the single. “I left Seattle, which was my comfort zone, for LA. The song is me thanking her for taking me out of my comfort zone and bringing me to a new life,” he explained.

While he will always love his hometown, the joy and freedom of discovering LA are revealed in his latest album through every lyric pitch he alters to create a unique sound.

“Hours” continues Font Leroy’s storytelling abilities. As his mellow, melodic voice fills the track, the song is an epiphany for him. “It’s all about me slowly understanding that love is about just showing up. Being present is huge for a relationship,” he said.

With plans to drop a new single every month, Font Leroy strives to keep his music grounded in positivity and allow listeners to feel good about themselves and not follow the typical mold for songwriting.

“Rhymes should not take priority over storytelling,” he said. “Sometimes rhymes can take precedence and lose their meaning just for a rhyme.”

While Font Leroy resisted using any auto-tune for “Comfort Zone,” he said, “I’m trying to say more with less. ‘Comfort Zone’ feels custom-made. Putting out music is a privilege, and this is the tip of the iceberg.”

Make sure to stay connected to Font Leroy on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07TBHCXG1/font-leroy

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/font-leroy/1469673106

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fontleroy

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0anijDuQo24oWERSkIG6VV

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/font_leroy/