A Million Watts of Sound

8.21.2010

LISTEN: Dylan LeBlanc - Pauper's Field

Photo by Amanda Chapman

How lucky am I to have previewed Dylan LeBlanc's upcoming album, Pauper's Field?! I was falling in love with the album when I was only halfway through! It is amazing!!! No wonder this young musician from Louisiana is quickly garnering a lot of media attention well before the album release!

The first time I came across his music and mentioned it on this blog, my initial reaction was...

"Dylan LeBlanc! How are you only 20 years old? You sound like a seasoned pro, with decades of life experiences to share..."

Well, I learned that Dylan first began playing guitar when he was only 7 years old. He began writing songs just a few years later. That explains part of why Dylan is such an astounding musician... he's been at it for years! The other part is the combination of his sheer talent and passion.

It was clear to me when I first heard "If Time Was for Wasting" that I wanted to hear more from him. Check it out here:

As I listen to the collective songs on Pauper's Field, the reasons why I want more, are obvious.

It's a masterful blend of melodic guitar, coupled with his original storytelling lyrics and a voice that cuts to the chase and touches something inside you. There's a sense of intimacy when you get lost in the beauty of these songs. This album is penetrating. It will move you.

I don't even know how I can choose 3 best tracks on here. It's ALL incredible and I can't get enough of it. So, this will have to be my FIRST album review without a top tracks listing. Yeah...it's that good!

The album releases in just 3 days, but you can go HERE... preview of all twelve songs... and then GET THIS ALBUM!

www.dylanleblanc.com

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GOODIES: Jason Poe - Square One (a 2 song EP)

Jason Poe has a 2-song EP you must listen to! It's called Square One and features the songs, "Looking For You" and "A Better End".

Go get it for FREE, by clicking on this link or the image below.

Love what you're hearing? Visit www.jasonpoemusic.com for even more! There is a player for you to check out 3 more of Jason's songs from the Bonus EP, which you can also pre-order in different combo packages.

www.jasonpoemusic.com

8.20.2010

LISTEN: The Lost Boys - Look Out World

The Lost Boys are a rock band made up of five teenage guys from Lake County, CA. (Throw your hands up! I'm a Northern Cali girl myself!) That's just a few hours away from my hometown, and I gotta say, it's nice to see the talent that's coming out of there.

The guitar riffs are catchy, the rhythm gets you grooving, and the vocals are youthful but with a nice bit of roughness around the edge. Though much of their album, Look Out World, is full of fun and upbeat tunes, they can also turn out a good ballad.

Check it out here on my favorite track "Cloud 9"

Look Out World (2009)

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It's been awhile since my high school days, so I can't say that all of the songs are relatable to me NOW. Still, there's just the right energy in songs like "Summertime" and "I'm Not Popular" to make me feel as though I'm that age all over again...and not in a 'flashback' kind of way. The album is definitely recommended for all ages to take a listen to.

The guys may be barely old enough to drive or not quite old enough to vote... but DON'T let their age fool you. Beau, Jordan, Matt, Thomas & Jacob have already shared the stage as special guests of such bands as Gin Blossoms and All-American Rejects. I think their album title definitely sums up their message up nicely... Look Out World.

So...get ready, 'cause here they come!

www.2lostboys.com

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8.18.2010

VIDEO: Lily Sparks - Stars

Strong, creative women who can totally rock out = AWESOME! I love this!

For more of Lily Sparks, check out www.lilysparks.com!

8.11.2010

I DIG: Dylan LeBlanc

Photo by Amanda Chapman

Dylan LeBlanc! How are you only 20 years old? You sound like a seasoned pro, with decades of life experiences to share...and that's just what I got from coming across this video!

Recently featured on Rolling Stone magazine's HotList, and a debut album called "Pauper's Field" that releases on Aug. 24, this is one musician to start listening to!