Rocco DeLuca Fan.com

(Reuters, Saturday September 23, 1:02 PM)

ARTIST: ROCCO DELUCA & THE BURDEN

SINGLE: COLORFUL (Ironworks)

Rocco DeLuca comes from another time and place, judging by his debut album, “I Trust You to Kill Me.” Unassuming and befuddled by the fact that he has to play music industry games to get his songs heard, this son of a blues player is truly an enigma in an industry that often turns individuality into parody. A brilliant rockumentary that explores his journey, co-starring “tour manager” Kiefer Sutherland and producer/songwriter Jude Cole, is working its way through major cities, and the story serves as great inspiration to musicians who hold integrity above commerce. Thankfully, his music is working its way to the masses via launch single “Colorful,” a fiery, appreciably organic display of his compelling, untamed vocals, lyrics that reflect vulnerability and innate skill with melody. Whether he embraces it or not, the man is a star. Not to be missed.