This powerful debut rewrites the rule books - for the simple reason that Hennessy refuses to be cornered into one solitary musical genre because he's reinvented most of them through this innovative release. Indeed, on this 6-track debut, he blurs lines between sensitive, acoustic-based singer-songwriter, hard rocker and blinding instrumentalist. The 22-year old artist has been plying his trade for the past 5 years, searching out his own musical identity in the process. Definitely eclectic for such an early stage, Dylan has revealed himself to be a truly talented musician actively seeking out his own strengths, following his muse wherever it decides to take him next. His chameleonic touch proves an additional ace-in-the-hole as he searches for this own voice, actively using YouTube to seek out his audience and earn feedback for his efforts. With 72 videos and counting, you'll find smart covers of anyone from the Beatles (Blackbird) to Tears For Fears (Mad World) and Swedish House Mafia (Don't You Worry Child). He reinvents these and, incorporating his advanced looping guitar technique, morphs a one-man-band, quite literally. Hennessy is far from being some closet musician hiding out behind his YouTube ventures. You can find him - in the flesh - hosting a regular acoustic showcase series (Acoustic Addiction), as he has for the past year and a half at Toronto's Sneaky Dee's and the Free Times Caf. All of which brings him to the upcoming release of this official debut EP. Not only is it entitled, simply Dylan Hennessy - but it's a statement that's all about controlling the outcome. Dylan plays all the instruments and has poured serious blood, sweat and tears into this self-titled release - which he's arranged and recorded independently. Dylan wears his influences proudly on his sleeve. At the same time, the sound he has created based on a life-long love of music is entirely of his making. From there, it's up to his fans to figure out where he's going next. But - make no mistake - he's definitely going somewhere. The trick is in being fast enough to follow him on his journey.
