In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with Leyla Diamondi—an artist whose journey into music wasn’t planned, but felt inevitable.

From growing up unable to express emotions to finding her voice through music, Leyla shares how creativity became her way of making sense of the world.

This is an open and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a music career:

• Walking away from a traditional path to follow something uncertain
• Starting again after momentum was lost during COVID
• Finding the right sound—and the right people
• Learning to take risks, hear “no”, and keep going anyway

Leyla also talks about the shift into dance pop, the power of community in music, and why the industry is less about instant success and more about persistence, resilience, and direction.

There’s a strong thread throughout:

Say yes.
Figure it out after.
And keep moving.

• Why music isn’t just created—it’s discovered over time
• The importance of backing yourself before others do
• How rejection shapes direction, not failure
• What it really looks like behind the scenes of a growing artist

Leyla’s latest release is “Passenger Princess”, this episode blends story, honesty, and a clear sense of where she’s heading next.

A grounded conversation about creativity, confidence, and doing the work.