Jules Liesl

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Jules Liesl
Birth nameJillian Liesl Saunders
Origin Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • model
LabelsHalogen

Jillian Liesl Saunders, professionally known as Jules Liesl, is an American singer, songwriter and model. [1] [2] [3]

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Personal life

Jules Liesl is originally from Palm Beach Gardens, and moved to Los Angeles to model in 2012. [4] [5] Throughout her modeling career, she developed an eating disorder, and sought a career change to music. [5] She has synesthesia. [6] Liesl is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. [7]

Career

Liesl was discovered by Noah Centineo's father Greg Centineo, after Jules's mom showed Greg a video of her singing. [8] [9] She told Genius that her biggest inspirations are Stacie Orrico, Christina Aguilera, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Claudio. [6] In December 2023, she performed at The Viper Room. [10] [11] She has worked with Phoenix Stone, Sybil Hall, and Richy Jackson for her music and visual projects. [12]

In April 2025, she released her single "Cherry", and subsequently released remixes with Mark Picchioti, Birdee, Mousse T., James Hurr and Karsten Sollors. [13] [14] "Cherry" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart. [15]

Discography

All credits are adapted from Spotify and Apple Music. [16] [17]

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbumPeak chart positionsWriter(s)Producer(s)
Dance/Mix Show Airplay
[15]
2025"Cherry"Non-album singles17Jules Liesl, Charlotte Reed, Dex Barstad, JoJo Centineo, Reysha Rami, Drew Louis JoJo Centineo, Phoenix Stone, Dextreau, Drew Louis
2021"Toxic Boy"-Jillian Liesl Saudners, Joseph Daniel Centineo, Sophie St. John ZurawellJoJo Centineo

Remixes

YearTitle
2025"Cherry"
(Mousse T. Slow Jam Remix)
"Cherry"
( James Hurr x Karsten Sollors Remix)
"Cherry"
( Mousse T. Remix)
"Cherry"
(Birdee Remix)
"Cherry"
( Mark Picchiotti Remix)

References

  1. "Jillian Liesl Saunders - ASCAP". www.ascap.com. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  2. Coach (21 August 2024). "Jules Liesl: Breaking Boundaries in Pop Music". South Florida Insider. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  3. "What a Beautiful Girl Wants: Jules Liesl - Maxim". www.maxim.com. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  4. Ju, Shirley (8 July 2022). "Jules Liesl Talks Transitioning From Modeling To Music & Story Behind "Toxic Boy"". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  5. 1 2 Alexander, Delaney (5 December 2022). "This Is How Former Model Jules Liesl Became The Next Rising Pop Star". The Fox Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Interview: Jules Liesl On Her Alluring Dark-Pop Anthems, Synesthesia, and More". Genius. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  7. "Jules Liesl Is Ready To Take The Stage… On Her Own Terms". Nylon. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  8. Parker, Ashley Joy (16 October 2024). "Ready To Roar: How Jules Liesl Is Poised For A Pop Music Takeover". Loop Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  9. Staff, Wonderland (17 August 2022). "Jules Liesl Talks her New Single "If I Were A Genie"". Wonderland. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  10. Girl, Galore (24 September 2022). "Jules Liesl Will Make Your Y2K Dreams Come True". Galore. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  11. "Juliette Irons, Jules Liesl, Emm at The Viper Room". DoLA. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  12. "The Fun, New Voice of Gay Dance Pop". www.flaunt.com. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  13. Bobby (11 April 2025). "Viral Dance Pop Sensation Jules Liesl's Releases Debut Single 'Cherry'" . Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  14. Vuoncino, Chris (11 April 2025). "Jules Liesl delivers electro-pop hit 'CHERRY'". We Rave You. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Dance/Mix Show Airplay". Billboard. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  16. "Jules Liesl - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  17. "Jules Liesl on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 May 2025.