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DYLAN LEBLANC


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Dylan LeBlanc’s sophomore album Cast The Same Old Shadow will be released on August 20 (21 AUG U.S.) by Rough Trade Records. Dylan is a native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama and he is the dark horse of the vibrant and close-knit musical community there that includes Alabama Shakes, Secret Sisters, and Civil Wars to name a few. Dylan’s songs however, are considerably darker than that of his Alabama counterparts. He says “I wasn’t conscious of a theme before I made it – I didn’t mean to, but I just happen to base a lot of my work on emotions – and at the time, they just happened to be negative ones.” The songs on the new album are fraught with recollections of love, loss and regret. He was admittedly an emotional wreck when he wrote them, but emotions of that sort often lead to the most heartfelt music around. Since his debut album Paupers Field, Dylan has grown as a singer and a songwriter and a guitar player. He’s experienced a lot of life already, and while he’s still trying to figure it all out, he’s ready to share the melancholy emotions he loves so much. Dylan states “I love it when music puts me a melancholy mood. Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline and especially the song “Forever” by Pete Drake – those ones put me there and I want to give people that feeling too. I want people to feel something when they hear my music. A good hurt.” But Dylan wants to make it clear that he also had a good time while he was making the record. He had fun working with Trina Shoemaker, who-co-produced the album with him, and for the first time he had someone next to him telling him if something was a good take or a bad take, which was a big help. She’d mixed Dylan’s previous album. Late nights, he would hang out around Nashville(?) and listen to a lot of Ray Charles, Beach House, Kitty Wells and Wilco and contemplate the day. Dylan cites George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass as being a major influence on this record, and you may also hear echoes of Ennio Morricone, Radiohead and Gene Clark as well. It was when the record was nearing completion that Dylan’s anxiety and stress got the best of him. To silence his fears, he tried to self-medicate, and in doing so, he chose to be a recluse until he got his head together. It was a tough time that he ultimately got through by reminding himself why it was he started making music in the first place – because it is fun. Dylan is now on a more positive spiritual journey and he is proud to sing these songs and he realizes that life doesn’t have to be so hard. He says “the songs are honest and they come from an honest place. I’ve been given the privilege to be able to write songs that come from the heart and for that I am grateful.” When Dylan thinks about sharing these songs, he often thinks of the words of Jeff Tweedy on Wilco’s “What Light” when he sings the line “Just remember what was yours is everyone's from now on”. Putting his personal thoughts into the lyrics of a song has been cleansing for Dylan and now he’s ready to tackle the next step….and have some fun again.

Latest Articles


Dylan LeBlanc To Release 'COYOTE - THE EXPANDED EDITION' Photo Dylan LeBlanc To Release 'COYOTE - THE EXPANDED EDITION'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

To commemorate the expanded edition, LeBlanc is releasing “Let It Rain,” one of the four new studio tracks from the Coyote session that will be available on the extended release. Other unreleased songs on the new edition include “Day By Day” “Fortune Teller” and “Angel.” The new version was recorded...

Dylan LeBlanc Announces 2024 U.S. Tour Dates Supporting New Album 'COYOTE' Photo Dylan LeBlanc Announces 2024 U.S. Tour Dates Supporting New Album 'COYOTE'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023

Dylan LeBlanc announces 2024 U.S. tour dates in support of his new album COYOTE. Find out more about his upcoming tour and album release. Coyote is a semi-autobiographical concept album centered on the character of Coyote, a man on the run from his past. On “The Crowd Goes Wild” LeBlanc looks outsid...

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by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

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Dylan LeBlanc Returns With His Highly-Anticipated New Album 'COYOTE' in October Photo Dylan LeBlanc Returns With His Highly-Anticipated New Album 'COYOTE' in October
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

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Dylan LeBlanc Announces 'Pastimes' Covers EP Photo Dylan LeBlanc Announces 'Pastimes' Covers EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

Now, the Muscle Shoals songwriter is taking a moment to pay homage to the artists who inspired his unique sound with the Pastimes EP, due out June 18 on ATO Records, a self-produced collection of six covers that LeBlanc says inspired him musically and spiritually. ...

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by Kaitlin Milligan - February 14, 2020

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Kerry Hart Releases 'If This Burns' from Upcoming Album Photo Kerry Hart Releases 'If This Burns' from Upcoming Album
by Abigail Charpentier - December 13, 2019

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Grammy Award Winner John Paul White Adds Southeast Tour Dates This Fall Photo Grammy Award Winner John Paul White Adds Southeast Tour Dates This Fall
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2019

Grammy Award winner John Paul White continues his tour across North America in support of his solo album The Hurting Kind (out now on Single Lock Records). Further stops include Callaghan's in Mobile, The Attic in Tampa, Abdo New River Room in Fort Lauderdale and more. See below for a complete tour ...

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by Tori Hartshorn - August 09, 2019

Today, Dylan LeBlanc released an Amazon Original cover of INXS' “Never Tear Us Apart” that was produced by Dave Cobb. The song is available now to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music....

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by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019

Today, indie folk sensation Erin Rae is releasing an Amazon Original cover of Tom Paxton's 'Last Thing On My Mind.' The song is part of Amazon Music's 'Produced By' series featuring producer Matt Ross-Spang. The song is available now to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. ...

John Paul White Tours West Coast With Shovels & Rope In Support Of New Record Photo John Paul White Tours West Coast With Shovels & Rope In Support Of New Record
by Tori Hartshorn - July 16, 2019

Grammy Award winner John Paul White is set to continue his North American tour in support of his new solo album The Hurting Kind (out now on Single Lock Records) with a run of west coast performances with Shovels & Rope. Tickets go on sale on July 19 at 10 a.m. local time, see below for a list of da...

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by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2019

Today, New Orleans' beachy indie-Americana band Motel Radio have released a euphoric new songvideo “Ego Death” premiered by Medium. Complemented by the track's bright vocals and upbeat guitar riffs, the VHS style music video serves as a visual diary of the band's carefree moments traveling the open ...

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by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019

Dylan LeBlanc's new song, “Honor Among Thieves,” is premiering today at FLOOD Magazine. Listen HERE. Of the song, LeBlanc tells FLOOD, “'Honor Among Thieves' is a song about remembering where we came from as a country and as a people, especially when we put people behind bars and take their children...

Dylan LeBlanc's RENEGADE Out 6/7 on ATO Records Photo Dylan LeBlanc's RENEGADE Out 6/7 on ATO Records
by Tori Hartshorn - March 12, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2019

Grammy Award winner John Paul White is set to kick off the east coast leg of his U.S. tour on May 3 in Asheville, NC, making stops at New York's famed Bowery Ballroom, Washington, DC's Union Stage, Boston's Once and others in celebration of his forthcoming solo album The Hurting Kind (out April 12 v...

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by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 07, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 01, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - September 21, 2018

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Grammy Award Winner John Paul White Confirms Solo Acoustic Fall Tour Photo Grammy Award Winner John Paul White Confirms Solo Acoustic Fall Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - September 10, 2018

rammy Award winner John Paul White will embark on a series of special solo acoustic performances this fall, beginningOctober 6, at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City. The tour includes stops in Fort Worth,Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. See below for the full itinerary. For tickets and more info...












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