The amazingly talented Lelia Broussard has been nominated for Rolling Stone’s "Do You Wanna Be A Rock & Roll Star?" cover contest. Sixteen unsigned artists are in the running, half of which will be eliminated by March 16th, and the final two will compete onstage at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. The winner will be the first unsigned act to ever appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and will also receive a recording contract with Atlantic Records.
Her fourth independently released album, "Masquerade" has received ranting reviews. The fun, eclectic song "Satellite" is about a lovesick robot stuck in L.A., looking towards the sky, and "Hipster Bitch" is about that hot artsy Williamsburg or Echo Park girl you love to hate. Not only can Broussard hit a note, but her songwriting is witty and unapologetic. She’s offering a free download of the previously unreleased acoustic heartbreaker "Alone On A Train". Clearly having spent a good amount of time in both New York and Los Angeles, the 21 year old singer/songwriter has a lot to say, and it would be beneficial to listen.
–Jenna Putnam