Dylan LeBlanc, the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, singer-songwriter whose ethereal album Cautionary Tale was a must-hear of 2016, has announced his latest project. Renegade, released via ATO Records, will arrive June 7th
The 29-year-old LeBlanc recorded the LP with Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) at Nashvilles RCA Studio A, backed by his band the Pollies. Ahead of the records release, the singer posted the title track, synced to a rudimentary but mesmerizing video of dashboard-cam traffic and static. Much like the vibey Cautionary Tale, Renegade is an immersive listen, with jangly guitars and LeBlancs yearning vocals. But theres also a sharp-edge and swagger beneath the moody production, as he sings about police APBs and shots ringing out.
I wanted to write the same type of songs that matched the atmosphere the band and I were bringing live. So, I started with Renegade,' LeBlanc said in statement, which was fitting since I felt myself going in a new, more intense direction with this record.
The performer will launch a tour in support of Renegade in June, kicking off in Atlanta at the Earl. This week he makes a string of appearances at South by Southwest in Austin, including the Luck Reunion on March 14th.
June 12 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
June 13 Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle Back Room
June 14 Washington, DC @ Pearl Street
June 15 Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
June 18 Bethlehem, PA @ Blast Furnace
June 19 Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
June 20 Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
June 21 Detroit, MI @ El Club
June 22 Winnetka, IL @ Winnetka Festival
June 23 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
June 25 La Crosse, WI @ Charmant Hotel
June 26 Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
June 27 Iowa City, IA @ The Mill
June 28 St, Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
June 29 Nashville, TN @ Basement East