“The Traces of Another Woman”: the new indie pop ballad by Leo Tenneriello

The mysterious woman described in the lyrics fuels the protagonist's fascination and curiosity. Set against a summer beach backdrop, the song is imbued with evocative imagery, such as the woman reading Zeno’s Conscience, a book that deepens the mystery surrounding her. Powerful symbols like “a black puff in the blue sky” and “a nest of flesh” intensify the song’s emotions, evoking feelings of desire, vulnerability, and nostalgia.

Leo Tenneriello describes the song as “the story of a goodbye to a hello that never happened,“ highlighting the central theme of inaccessibility and the fleeting beauty of an unrealized love. ”You can only experience knowledge, never possess it,“ says the artist, summarizing the essence of this poetic and delicate ballad.

“You can only experience knowledge, never possess it”

Leo Tenneriello is a multifaceted artist from Taranto, who has masterfully combined his two great passions: music and writing. Graduating with honors in Political Science from the University of Bari, he published his first book, Individual, Mass, and Power, in 1992 and made his musical debut in 2006 with the album ControVerso.

Throughout his career, he has collected numerous accolades, including the Special Jury Prize Franz Kafka Italy in 2013 for the CD Leo T. Kafka, and being a national finalist at the Sanremo Rock & Trend Festival in 2020, where he won the special Premium Partner award. In 2023, he released two new singles, Devo dare conto and Tuttofare, the latter becoming a national finalist at the Palco d’Autore award.

Leo Tenneriello has participated in many music festivals and competitions, and he has had the honor of opening concerts for artists such as Mariella Nava, Max Gazzè, and Tony Esposito. His performances have taken him to schools, small theaters, and bookstores, solidifying his reputation as a singer-songwriter capable of uniquely and profoundly blending literature and music.