| Leland | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Brett McLaughlin |
| Born | 22 July |
| Origin | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, house, tropical house, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer, vocal producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Associated acts | Troye Sivan, Daya, Capital Cities, Allie X, Jessica Mauboy, Kat Graham, Stan Walker, Selena Gomez |
Brett McLaughlin, known professionally as Leland, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and lecturer. Based in Los Angeles, California, he has worked closely with a range of popular artists, including Troye Sivan, Daya, Capital Cities, Andy Grammer, Hilary Duff and Allie X.
McLaughlin was a professor at the Musicians Institute, where he taught songwriting and artist development. In 2015 he joined the founding team of Global Image Music, a new music program offering real–time experience for aspiring songwriters and producers founded by British–American songwriter James 'JHart' Abrahart.