Photo by Tommy KrauseManhattan-born singer and songwriter Leo Sawikin hooks his pen into a raw, mythic frequency on “Burning Love,” written alongside lyricist Max Yassky. The song builds a vivid world filled with borderline-psychedelic evocations of midnight sparrows, colliding wolves, and starlit eyes, using expansive imagery that strives to capture the sheer weight of total emotional surrender.
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The lyrics push the narrative into complex existential territory, framing devotion as a massive, uncontrollable force that makes you quake in awe. They grapple directly with the isolation of feeling an all-consuming connection, exploring the surreal sensation that an emotional gravity this intense remains entirely invisible to the rest of the world… It’s no wonder then that the oneiric storytelling stretches across biblical and oceanic landscapes.
Photo by Tommy KrauseSawikin anchors the arrangement in lush acoustic guitars and dynamic builds, crafted in the studio alongside legendary producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins, Built to Spill). Ek gives the production a wide-open, cathedral-like atmosphere filled with shimmering, jangly leads, warm drumlines, and soaring vocals that harken back to late-1970s rock and roll.
On stage, Sawikin transforms these studio dynamics into high-octane live performances backed by a formidable NYC outfit featuring keyboardist William Sawikin (Professional Extra), drummer Max Yassky, bassist Nick Katz, and lead guitarist Josh Cruz. Moving fluidly between packed house parties, intimate club sets, and iconic venues nationwide, the band brings a sharp, physical energy to the music.
“Burning Love” stands as an explosive preview of Leo Sawikin’s upcoming 2027 full-length album, marking a bold, confident evolution in his catalogue.
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