Leanna Firestone’s “Victory Lap” Is the Breakup Era We Didn’t Know We Needed

Okay so Leanna Firestone just dropped “Victory Lap” and I am NOT okay about it (in the best way possible).

First of all, the piano? It HITS. Like she comes out swinging immediately — no slow build, no easing you in, just chaos and confidence from the jump. The production is punchy in a way that feels intentional, like the sonic equivalent of walking past your ex looking absolutely unhinged levels of good.

Lyrically, this is so her. The whole concept of “I’m imagining you’re miserable and that’s my therapy” is such a real and slightly unhinged coping mechanism, and I respect it deeply. It’s not even bitter — it’s more like… gleeful? She’s not crying into her pillow, she’s cackling. The emotional specificity is what separates this from every other breakup bop dropping right now.

The fact that the album, The Answer, is told through her friends’ situationships instead of just her own is such a sneaky interesting pivot. It adds this almost gossipy, theatrical energy — like you’re getting the hot takes from the most emotionally intelligent person at the table. “Victory Lap” is the opening track, which means she’s setting the emotional tone from the very first second — and honestly? Mission accomplished.

Verdict: “Victory Lap” is the song you blast when you see your ex’s Instagram story looking sad and you feel zero remorse. It’s a 9/10 opener and the “Strawberry Mentos” girlie is back and she’s not taking prisoners.

The Answer — the debut full-length album — is coming, and “Victory Lap” is just the first taste. Consider this your sign to get invested now before everyone else catches on.

And yes, she’s hitting the road. The Victory Lap Tour is a 19-date U.S. headline run kicking off May 22nd, with tickets on sale this Friday, March 6th. Here are all the dates:

May 22 — Dallas, TX — Deep Ellum Art Co.
May 23 — Austin, TX — Brushy Street Commons
May 26 — Mesa, AZ — Rosetta Room
May 27 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room
May 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Echo
May 30 — San Francisco, CA — Bottom of The Hill
June 1 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
June 3 — Denver, CO — Meow Wolf
June 5 — Milwaukee, WI — X Ray Arcade
June 6 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
June 7 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
June 9 — Toronto, ON — The Drake
June 12 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
June 13 — Boston, MA — Crystal Ballroom
June 14 — Asbury Park, NJ — Baronet Rooftop
June 16 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
June 17 — Durham, NC — Cat’s Cradle Backroom
June 19 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
June 20 — Orlando, FL — The Social

The venues are intimate, the setlist is going to go crazy, and Denver getting Meow Wolf is honestly the most unhinged and perfect choice. See you in the pit. 🎟️