Austin Leeds is that kind of modest musical genius who doesn’t mention his … Read Full Bio ↴Austin Leeds is that kind of modest musical genius who doesn’t mention his amazing body of work or long, successful career when you first meet him. Instead he’ll drag you into his studio to get your opinion on his next track, always striving to innovate. And with the huge number of quality tunes he churns out, you could be in there for a while.

Austin first rose to prominence with a string of hits on John Digweed’s Bedrock label in 2000, and quickly started seeing his music everywhere. It wasn’t long before Leeds' music had found a honored spot in the record bags of all the DJ heavyweights like Sasha , Victor Calderone , Danny Tenaglia, Erick Morillo, Tiesto , Deep Dish, John Digweed, Sander Kleinenberg, Paul Van Dyk, and Armin Van Burren just to name a few. In one year alone, Austin had numerous tracks played on Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix by the likes of Deep Dish, Murk, Sharam, Armin Van Burren, and Seb Fontaine.

Austin's travels have brought him around the globe and back again, performing in the biggest and best clubs all over the world. In 2008, Austin saw his first mix compilation release on Made Recordings entitled Dirty Sound Volume 2 - Love Machine, which included nearly all of his own original productions, as well as a second compilation entitled “Nervous Nitelife – Las Vegas” released on the seminal NYC dance imprint Nervous Records. Push the envelope and break barriers is his studio ethos, and this uncompromising outlook has driven him to produce hits like "Shake Me”, “Rock Me," "For the Pills," Acid Disco" and "Only You," as well remixes of Starkillers “Scream” & “Discoteka” which climbed to the #1 spot on Beatport’s coveted top 100. Labels like Stereo Productions, Nervous Records, Star 69 and Toolroom have all taped in wanting Austin to lend his signature sound on remixes while 2009 ushered in the release of his first artist album on Ultra Records titled "Sound System".

His prowess in the studio has not only resonated with fans and some of the best labels in the land, but also caught the attention of some of the biggest artists in electronic music. The list of collaborations reads like a who’s who in the dance music scene and credits him working alongside such artists as Paul Van Dyk, Avicii, DJ Chus, Ivan Gough (TV Rock), Rene Amesz, Starkillers, Matthew Dekay, Mac Zimms, and Markus Schulz.

No rest for the wicked, Austin has just released "Rubadub" and " In the Club" on the Dutch imprint Spinnin Records, with a follow up EP set for release in September. With another album on Ultra Records entitled “Killers & Rockers” coming out soon (a side project that he worked on with fellow artists Tom Hangs and Starkillers), the future looks bright and Austin shows no signs of stopping his relentless ascent to the top

New York City
Austin Leeds Lyrics

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I watch the sky turn black to blush
Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before

And looking down from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night

On a New York City night

I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over central park

But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
On a New York City night

And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves its mark

Just close my eyes and I'm back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine

On a New York City night
On a New York City night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Austin Leeds's "New York City" tell the story of a wild and unforgettable night in the city that never sleeps. The song is about the many different experiences one can have in New York City, from the bustling energy of Times Square to the peaceful calm of Central Park. The singer reflects on the memories he shared with his lover on this unforgettable night as he watches the sun rise over the skyline.

The first verse describes the singer's mixed emotions as he wakes up hungover and tired from a night of partying. He looks down from his hotel room window and sees the street below start to fill with people. The second verse describes the chaotic energy of the city, as the singer tries to clear his head and process all the different sounds and sights around him. He can feel the pulse of the city, full of dreams and ambition.

In the chorus, the singer reflects on the powerful impression that New York City has made on him. He says he feels the city "creeping beneath his skin" and that he will always carry it with him, even when he is far away. The final verse expresses the singer's longing to relive that unforgettable night with his lover, the intoxicating feeling of being wrapped up in each other's arms while surrounded by the neon lights and energy of the city.

Line by Line Meaning

I watch the sky turn black to blush
I observe the transition of the night sky from darkness to dawn.

Head still spinning from the rush
I am still experiencing the excitement from the previous night.

Of all the things I did the night before
I am reminiscing about all the experiences I had the previous night.

And looking down from my hotel
I am gazing at the streets from my high-rise hotel room.

These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
As the sun rises, the streets begin to fill with people.

With memories of you and I
I am thinking about the memories I shared with a special someone.

On a New York City night
These memories all happened during a night spent in New York City.

I shake my head to clear the sounds
I shake my head to focus on the present and clear my mind of distractions.

The traffic horns, the growing crowd
I am surrounded by the noisy sounds of the city, including the honking of car horns and the chatter of people passing by.

The sun awaking over central park
I witness the sunrise over the beautiful Central Park.

But still it creeps beneath my skin
Despite my efforts to clear my mind, the energy and excitement of the city still affects me.

All of these heartbeats in the din
I feel the pulse of the city, which is made up of the heartbeats of all those around me.

With concrete dreams stirring to life
The city is full of people with big dreams, giving it an energy like no other.

On a New York City night
All this energy and excitement happens on a typical night in New York City.

And I take it with me when I leave
Even after I leave the city, the energy and excitement stays with me.

The crowded skyline, the energy
The city's iconic skyline and vibrant energy are unforgettable.

The sleepless city always leaves its mark
New York City is always memorable and leaves an impact on anyone who visits.

Just close my eyes and I'm back again
Merely closing my eyes can transport me back to the energy and excitement of the city.

The neon flush upon our skin
The bright lights and neon signs within the city are part of its allure.

Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
My memories of New York City include thoughts of love, romance, and indulging in a glass of wine or two.

On a New York City night
All these emotions and experiences happened during a single night in New York City.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN LEEDS, WILLEM FABER, NICK TERRANOVA, PAUL VAN DYK, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN

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