On this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath is joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Mandi Leigh, fresh from a life-changing move across Canada to begin the next chapter of her musical journey in Toronto.

From growing up on a soundtrack of Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and '90s country to fronting an alternative rock band before finding her own voice as a solo artist, Mandi shares the story of her evolution into an Americana-inspired songwriter whose music is rooted in honesty, healing, and human connection.

The conversation explores the realities of being an independent artist in 2026, why original music matters more than ever, the challenges of streaming, the enduring value of CDs, and what it really takes to build a career from your art. Along the way, there's plenty of laughter, a discussion about Stevie Nicks, dream venues, favourite guitar chords, country music's unexpected rise in the UK, and Graham's passionate plea for people to support independent musicians.

If you enjoy discovering authentic artists before everyone else does, this is a conversation you'll want to hear.

Listen now and discover the music of Mandi Leigh.