Recording their work by the majestic landscapes of their home in Quebec City, Canadian indie artist Frederick Leblanc has hit the ground running with their latest musical project, DeBlank. Garnering international attention off the merits of their early releases, their work reflects a commitment to production values in its musicality, juxtaposed with deep and personal lyrics that showcase the sense of sentimentality the artist brings to their creative approach. As they celebrate the release of their Sophomore single, Cold, fans elate at the opportunity to see this young artist’s legacy unfold through their commitment to creative authenticity in this vulnerable new track.
Ominous and flowing instrumentals echo reverberantly to begin the piece, and immediately, we get a sense for the world the artist creates through their music. Immediately following, DeBlank’s vocals appear, and our speakers are overcome with their resonant baritone voice as they sing the opening line “Trapped under the pouring rain. Three hours had passed by. A stare through the blurry frames got me drowning in the facts.” After this, the tempo of the tune immediately picks up, and we see the artist’s proclivities for creating upbeat earworm stanzas as the record takes on a more danceable cadence.
A stark example of the artist’s ability to create memorable and catchy beats that underscore personal and revealing lyrics, the track introduces DeBlank’s ambitions in spectacular fashion. Having accomplished so much with this new release, fans can only wait with anticipation to see what could be coming from this artist’s mind and studio next.
Written by Nick Gumas
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