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Gay Meat Shares New Single
Gay Meat releases 'Leslie' for grief reflection.
In brief
Gay Meat releases 'Leslie' for grief reflection. Gay Meat released 'Leslie' as a song written for their debut album but not included, reflecting on grief after their mother's death. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Gay Meat's Debut Album
Gay Meat released their debut album Blue Water in April 2026.
New Single 'Leslie'
Gay Meat returned with 'Leslie', a song written for Blue Water but not included.
Song's Meaning
Karl Kuehn wrote 'Leslie' as a call to someone who had passed, finding clarity after his mother's death.
The short version
Gay Meat released 'Leslie' as a song written for their debut album but not included, reflecting on grief after their mother's death.
