American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Leilani Kilgore has released her new single, “I Wanna,” on November 13, 2026, alongside the announcement of her sophomore album, FERAL, scheduled for March 2027. The Nashville-based musician uses the new track to address the pressures facing artists in today’s music industry, particularly the demands of social media, the pursuit of instant success, and the constant influence of outside opinions. The song explores her frustration with these expectations and her determination to maintain creative independence.

FERAL follows Kilgore’s independently produced debut album, Tell Your Ghost, and marks a more collaborative approach to her music. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Paul Ebersold, the record was primarily recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville. It features contributions from guitarists Rob McNelley and Sadler Vaden, bassist Tommy Lucedo, and drummer Isaac Velasquez. Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe also collaborated with Kilgore on the songwriting for “Reckless Reputation.” The album explores themes of self-doubt, anger, identity, recklessness, and desire, drawing on Kilgore’s blues and rock influences.

Originally from the American West Coast, Kilgore began performing professionally at 14 before studying at Berklee College of Music. She has since toured across the United States and Europe, sharing stages with artists including Buddy Guy, Lita Ford, and 38 Special. Her upcoming album, FERAL, continues her development as a guitarist and songwriter, with further release details expected to be announced.