Coming Soon: "Taking You Down" by LEYVA

“Taking You Down” is the debut single from LEYVA — a high-energy, revenge anthem built for blasting in the car with your friends. With punchy lyrics and a cinematic feel, this track captures the rush of reclaiming your power and letting go.

LEYVA is the project of identical twins Ashley and Angelina Leyva, who write all original music together. Their sound blends infectious pop hooks with rock edge, creating a bold and fun experience for listeners.

Perfect for fans of upbeat, empowering tracks, “Taking You Down” marks the beginning of LEYVA’s mission to build a vibrant community around authentic, feel-good music. 

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The single will be yours on June 20. But, be sure to pre-save "Taking You Down" now, so you won't miss it. Be sure to follow the group on Instagram to learn more about these fantastic artists. You should also check out Ashley's previous interview with us here at Section 36 Music to learn more about her half of the duo.

New Music From Ashley Leyva, Asmi, Whitney Doucet, Riley Wells, Abby Kenna, Matilde Heckler, and Coco Colette

"Ghost Stories" - by Ashley Leyva

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: "if you know me, you know how many songs i have written that are just sitting, taking up space in my notes app but when i wrote this song a few weeks back and knew it had to be released. this is for anyone who has had someone become your ghost story. can’t wait for you to hear it"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Ashley Leyva Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Met Me First" - by Asmi

Release Date - Novmber 8, 2024

What You Should Know: "what if….is always on my mind, best forgotten or was it a sign?"

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

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"Til It Don't" - by Whitney Doucet

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: This is another must-stream release from this amazingly talented artist.

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Whitney Doucet Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"supermoonlight" - by Riley Wells

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: Every song on this EP is absolute magic.

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Riley Wells Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"I Can be Your Girl" - by Abby Kenna

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: "My little song of delusional adoration. I love her so much"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Abby Kenna Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"bodybag" - by Matilde Heckler

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: "one of my favorites of all time ever"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Matilde Heckler Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"We Were Girls" - by Coco Colette

Release Date: November 15, 2024

What You Should Know: "this song is for all the women in my life, my mom, my grandmothers, my late aunt, my best friends and now for you"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Coco Colette Visits Section 36 Music!"

Ashley Leyva Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Ashley Leyva is a fantastic singer whose debut single "Change With You" is definitely one you need to listen to right away. I was so excited that she wanted to visit with us and discuss her music, future goals, and more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Ashley Leyva visits Section 36 Music!

I absolutely love your recent single “Change With You”. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you! I wrote this song a few months back, and it was picked up by my now producer on tiktok. The song was a slow guitar ballad however my producer had the idea that we can speed the song up and give it a more pop/rock feel. 

What was your favorite part of the recording process?

I had so many ideas for this song when we decided to change the feel, but my favorite part was recording all the different harmonies for the chorus and pre chorus. I don't know why but harmonies are so fun for me and probably come the easiest. It was just so cool listening to everything come together!

You are currently studying at Berklee College of Music. What made Berklee the right choice for you?

I'm in my freshman year at Berklee so I have just picked my major which is Pro Music with a performance and songwriting track. I auditioned for Berklee on guitar and I immediately knew I loved it from my first week here. Although I consider myself a better songwriter, studying guitar at Berklee has been so fun and challenging. It has also definitely made my songwriting better because I write all my songs on guitar. 

Who or what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

This is such a hard question to answer. Songwriter wise, I really adore Adrianne Lenker, Phoebe Bridgers, Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift and so many other admirable female songwriters. However, my favorite band of all time and my usual answer to this question is always Paramore. They have gotten me through so much and have been my favorite since I was probably like 10 or 11. 

What would you say is your biggest challenge with your music career?

The biggest challenge that I have faced so far is social media. I love posting and making content and things like that but the algorithms are so hard. To get any sort of a following these days it's like you have to already BE famous on tiktok or instagram. In today's music world record companies, agents, and managers won't even consider looking at you without a huge following which is not as easy as it seems to obtain. It's also very discouraging as a musician to try so hard with social media and not see immediate results, but like anything else, it's another grind and I'm here for it.

What are your immediate music goals?

I've been making music since I was like 4 years old and the answer to this question has always been the same. My only goal ever with music is for my songs to make people feel something. Whether it's 1 person or 1 million people listening to my music, if I can make one person smile, one person cry, or just help someone who's in a dark place with my music then I feel like I'm doing something right. Success for me does not equal fame or fortune, while of course that does sound nice. If my music can make people feel something, I have done my job as an artist. 

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That is definitely the perfect goal!  

As always, I want to thank Ashley for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. I would follow her on Instagram and Spotify to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again Ashley, and good luck reaching your goals!