With the release of Overkill, Mitchell Leonard invites us into a world where nostalgia, theatricality, and modern artistry collide. The four-song EP centers around his striking reinvention of “Overkill,” the Men at Work classic that many of us remember from the early 1980s. Leonard has a great way of giving the song new life, offering a theatrical main version supported by both a slower, more reflective take and a faster, energized one. Deep-rooted piano tones and airy, ambient keys wrap the songs with more depth and presence, pulling us further into the emotional landscape he puts together.
The EP expands beyond the title track with pieces like “session operators,” a highlight that blends vivid vocal effects with an experimental electronic edge. Even in its boldness, the song maintains Leonard’s signature cinematic, almost theatrical tone and atmosphere that carries throughout the record and gives it a cohesive, immersive feel.
Available now on Spotify and across major platforms, Overkill shows Leonard’s enduring love of original music and the lasting impact of the songs that shaped him. As we listen, we can feel how the music of his youth has stuck with him, inspiring him to revisit and reimagine those influences with fresh perspective and heartfelt approaches.
"I’ve always loved this song, ever since I first heard it coming out of the single-speaker shelf radio in my dad's garage. Nowadays, I find it describes much of the anxiety I feel over putting art out into the world. It’s a lonely road that’s easy to get lost on." - Mitchell Leonard
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