Featured Artist: Susanna O’Leary
Born into a music-loving family, Susanna O’Leary has always been passionate about music. Her appreciation of all music genres allows her to create a unique and compelling sound. With local and international success, this talented singer/songwriter is one to watch!
How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? 
It’s a combination of latin, pop, folk, rock and classical music, just depends what track you’re listening to. But it’s definitely the kind of music that would be enjoyed by fans of Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Katie Noonan and Sinead O’Connor.
Over the years you have performed in various duos, bands and solo acts around Brisbane, do you have a preference?
I definitely prefer playing with my band, it adds to the vibe, but in an intimate setting I really enjoy playing just piano and voice.
Earlier this year you won Folk Song of the Month from the international Song of the Year competition for your song “Always For You”. Just recently, four of your songs from your album “Somewhere In Between” also made it into the semifinals in the UK Song Contest 2009. How does it feel to have your songs recognised in that way?
It feels fantastic to have my music recognised on an international level, just gives you confidence that you’re on the right path.
You have recently collaborated with Sydney based DJ Daniel Comollatt. Does he feature on your latest EP “Somewhere In Between”?
Unfortunately there aren’t any tracks on this EP that I worked on with Daniel but hopefully in the future we’ll be able to produce an EP together.
So what’s on the cards now for Susanna O’Leary?
Fans can look forward to seeing regular performances over the next few months around cafes and music venues in Brisbane. Also I am excited to be planning a national tour with singer/songwriter Sarah Collyer.
