Lucas Penner Wants It All On His New Release “Blue And Black”

The Toronto-based artist keeps his momentum ahead of his highly anticipated debut album.

Hailing from the beautiful mountains of British Columbia and currently calling the vibrant musical city of Toronto home, singer, songwriter, and musician extraordinaire Lucas Penner has long had a love affair with music.

Offering a sound that feels like a refreshing balance of indie-folk nostalgia and experimental electro-pop, this talented artist boldly blurs lines between genres, mixing and matching elements that speak to him. The result is a sonic texture that is undoubtedly his alone, and with his highly anticipated debut album “All It Does Is Change” slated for release this October, Penner has once again found a way to push his art to new heights.

After exploding onto the scene with his critically acclaimed debut EP “Passerby,” Penner’s follow-up 2020 EP “Honey Baby” showed that he could catch lightning in a bottle and replicate it.

Inspired by legendary acts like Elliot Smith, Frank Sinatra, and Zappa, Penner’s current musical leanings also incorporate delicious hints of jazz, folk, soft rock, post-punk, and more, making for a well-rounded experience that feels light on the ears. However, this is not to say he lacks in the depth department, as his masterful blend of influences lends a certain complexity that makes for good relistening value.

To the earnest listener, “Blue and Black” is many things. Herald to “All It Does Is Change,” a riveting musical journey, and another testament to Penner’s ability to seamlessly mold influences that would be competing otherwise. However, before anything, we should appreciate it as a great piece of music.

Featuring groovy instrumentals and smooth vocals tempered by sharp staccato adlibs and a catchy chorus, “Blue and Black” exudes class. As Penner bobs and weaves his way through, lines like “And if I listen I’ll take off my mask And even underneath I’m blue and black” wrap around you and pull you into a hypnotizing soundscape. It’s a magnificent preview of what Penner is cooking on “All It Does Is Change;” we’d expect no less from this talented artist.

“Blue and Black” is a jazzy, classy offering to elevate your musical rotation. Whenever you’re ready, tap in and stream Lucas Penner’s new release, “Blue and Black,” and watch his upcoming album, “All It Does Is Change,” out this October.

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