Layto

Boston-based artist Layto has been slept on for the past five years, and for what? The singer-songwriter and producer is hugely talented and has a distinct and diverse sound. Rather than follow one specific genre, his music incorporates a myriad of genres, including hip-hop, rock, alternative, and pop. Using his mad production skills, he blends the sounds to create cohesive and catchy music.
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After releasing music for years, he is finally starting to gain the recognition he has deserved from the start, and we love to see it.
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Growing up, Layto was exposed to many different types of music through his parents and even taught himself how to play the piano. Gradually, he grew a deep appreciation for melody, and already had a passion for writing, so from there, “it was a natural progression,” he describes.

Entering his early 20s, he felt like he had some things he wanted to talk about, and finally decided to give his music career a shot. Fortunately for him, the school he was attending at the time provided students access to a production studio, which he took full advantage of to kickstart his music career.
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“That’s where I learned how to produce records and made some shitty, shitty records, to be honest,” he laughs. “At the time, I thought they were good, but you just slowly get better as long as you keep working towards a goal."
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In time, he was able to network himself, and he formed some valuable connections with a few managers, engineers, and producers.
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“One thing led to another, and I was able to put out records,” Layto says. And by "one thing," he is referring to how he secured his first-ever manager, which is quite a funny story, actually.
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“I kind of fudged some numbers with the first song I ever put out,” he admits. “I figured, ‘How the fuck am I gonna get attention of someone who can actually lead my career in the right direction without the analytics to prove myself?’ So, I lied about my numbers, and that’s how I was able to get my first manager."

After establishing a small team, Layto was finally ready and able to put out his first project. In early 2018, he released his debut four-track EP, titled ‘The Low Boy.’
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The EP's lead single, 'Poor Little Me,' was picked up by YouTuber MrSuicideSheep, who uploads songs by independent artists. The track blew up and opened many doors for him.
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“I didn’t think it was gonna do shit, to be honest with you. I just put it out and thought, ‘Fuck it, let’s see what happens,’” he notes. “I was, fortunately, able to gain some fans, and now I can release independently while still having a grounded fanbase, so to speak."

In October of 2019, Layto kicked off a new era with his song ‘Twenty Seven’ and has consistently released a new song every 45 days since.
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“I am essentially putting out an album, but doing it one song at a time as opposed to putting out a full-fledged album. Why would I when there isn’t really the demand for it right now,” he says. “Also, it costs a lot of money to make a record. I don’t think a lot of people realize that.”