Polaris-nominated Acadian songwriter Lisa LeBlanc, today releases her latest single, “Too Many Cooks”, a catchy song that blends funk and country music. Following “A Fleeting Thought Becomes Another Fleeting Thought” and “Whole Lotta Talkin”, this is the third single from the album Patchwork, due out 5th February2027, via Bonsound. Her sixth album is currently available for pre-order on vinyl, CD, and in digital formats.
Driven by a bouncy fingerpicking riff inspired by the legendary guitarist Chet Atkins, “Too Many Cooks” unfolds with bass grooves and elegant brass arrangements, nodding to James Brown and Chic.
Somewhere between funk and country, “Too Many Cooks” was co-produced by Benoit Morier – who has been playing with Lisa LeBlanc for years alongside, Eric Heigle (Lost Bayou Ramblers). Also featured on this new single are Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) and Ben Alleman (Dr. John, Social Distortion) on keyboards and piano; Sébastien Michaud on brass; Mico Roy (Les Hotesses d’Hilaire) on guitar; and Maxime Gosselin on drums.
“The music video for Too Many Cooks is inspired by a reality cooking show where contestants host the other participants in their homes”, explains Lisa. “I’m competing against little mischievous puppets who are trying to sabotage my chances to win. Based by the turn of phrase ”Too many cooks in the kitchen”, it’s a quirky, kinda funky, kinda country fun tune!”
Much like a travel journal, Patchwork offers an observation of everyday life set to music with sensitivity and wit. The roots of the album stretch from Moncton, New Brunswick, to Lafayette, Louisiana, two cities separated by more than 3,500 kilometres, a distance that Lisa travelled in Lisa LeBlanc’s van during a two-month road trip. In the years leading up to the recording of her sixth album, Lisa spent time in Corsica, where the rugged landscapes struck her, and in Ireland, where the cliffs and traditional music festivals brought her a new creative spark.
Though nature plays a significant role on this new album, Lisa channels her love for 60’s and 70’s folk and rock music to create a rich tapestry of melodies, harmonies, and grooves. She also draws inspiration from traditional Cajun and Acadian music, thus crafting an original, timeless sound that only she could have conceived.
The album’s title, Patchwork, is a nod to Lisa’s grandmother, who, for over 50 years, has been making quilts carefully from fabric scraps that were not originally meant to be sewn together.
Lisa LeBlanc has a reputation for singing in English, French, and Acadian patois. Her finger-picking banjo and rockin’ electric guitar make for a must-see live show – joyful, candid with occasional headbanging. Lisa is also known for musical plot twists, like 2022’s Chiac Disco – a dance record that earned her multiple Félix awards at ADISQ, an ECMA, a Juno nomination and a spot on the Polaris Music Prize Shortlist.
For the new album, Patchwork, it all started with a jam session. It’s the kind of thing Lisa grew up with in Rosaireville, New Brunswick: kitchen parties with her grandmother on piano and aunts, uncles, cousins, mom and dad playing in local bands. In Moncton, Lisa began songwriting in both French and English. Her self-titled debut came out kicking in 2012, francophone folk with spirited banjo-playing and the quirky, self-deprecating humour Acadians are well known for. The record earned platinum sales, an ADISQ Breakthrough Artist award, a Juno nomination, and French audiences in Quebec and across the country.
Her lo-fi roots EP Highways, Heartaches and Time Well Wasted (2014) was the first curveball, with its English lyrics and punk rock banjo. Two years later, she released Why You Wanna Leave Runaway Queen?, which led to her first Polaris Music Prize nomination and extensive touring in North America and Europe.
Patchwork is a journey across countries and cultures. Recorded in Moncton with some of the Chiac Disco gang, and in Louisiana, it adds Acadian fiddle to her banjo and electric guitar. Songs for late-night drives and mountain hikes, rowdy kitchen parties and quiet reflection. The title of this intimate yet relatable album is an ode to Lisa’s grandmother’s quilting, an art she’s practiced for over 50 years.
Lisa LeBlanc is part of M for Montreal’s Official Selection this year which takes place 18th to 21st November in Montreal – more details HERE.
Lisa LeBlanc will be playing shows in Manchester and London next May:
7th May 2027 – Manchester, Gullivers
9th May 2027 – London, The Grace
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