New Zealand indie pop/rock artist Jessica Leigh shares third single White Hot from her forthcoming EP At The Same Time, due for release in February 2027.
Following the release of her independently produced EP I WANNA BE A STAR earlier this year, Leigh continues to establish herself as one of Australasia’s emerging self-producing artists. While her previous work embraced sharp-edged indie pop and tongue-in-cheek lyricism, At The Same Time moves into darker territory, blending almost entirely live alternative pop instrumentation with folk-leaning songwriting.
Written and produced by Leigh at Joel Little's BIG FAN Studios with production and mixing assistance from Jacob Brown (ratbag, Muroki) and ARIA winner Adrian Breakspear (Gang Of Youths), White Hot is a sizzling alternative ballad that captures the rapture and rage of unrequited love. The song spotlights the melodic hooks and diaristic storytelling that have become central to Leigh's writing.
“White Hot is my favourite song I’ve ever made. It feels so cinematic, expansive and truly unique to my artistry and craft.”
Recognised by Rolling Stone AU/NZ as an Artist to Watch in 2024 and featured in the publication's In My Room series in 2026, Leigh has continued to earn support across New Zealand and Australia through consistent editorial playlist placements on Spotify and Apple Music, alongside coverage from leading music publications across Australasia.
Leigh has been mentored by ARIA-winning producers Liam Quinn (Peach PRC, Ruel) Alice Ivy and GRAMMY-nominated Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths), and her steadily expanding discography reflects significant growth as a producer. She is gaining recognition as one of New Zealand’s rising self producing female artists, writing and producing for herself as well as other female and LGBTQIA+ artists including Emerson and Averie. Further ashore, Leigh is also gaining traction as a producer in New York City, working with artists such as Sofia D’Angelo (Michelle) in June 2026.
With over 1.5 million global streams, Jessica continues to build a reputation for thoughtful songwriting, explorative production and a distinctive artistic voice. White Hot is a continued expression of her most vulnerable and sonically expansive project to date.