“We love debuting new music and new bands hear at LA on Lock. SENT is Swedish Soul-Rock band and ‘Haar Me Out’ is their first offering to the world.
Delivering a smooth vocal groove, the band rides a tranquil vibe musically as they unleash the spiritual freedom and good vibes we all need more of in our lives.”
“We are on a Retro Spul kick it would seem and here is another great offering from the Brooklyn based band, Kingsland. ‘Follow Me’ is a take ont he New York dating scene but the ideas and principals fit most anywhere because people tend to be universal int he way they hold back and play games while trying to find love.
The world would be better place if we all said what we mean and mean what we say, but hey, in the meantime we can enjoy a tasty groove with a side of funk which is exactly what this track offers.”
“Retro Soul with a rootsy side of Americana. That’s the best way to describe, ‘Wyckoff Blues’ from Matty Frank Myrtle. The North Carolina artist said the final arrangement was influenced by Cowboy Carter as well as the Americana scene in the Tar Heel state and you can feel the geography as well as the raw emotion in this heartfelt and gritty live performance.”
“The Sunspots are throwing it back with some Retro Soul. ‘The World Can Be Beautiful’ was recorded in Costa Mesa, California and deliver bit of hope and sunshine in a modern world mostly devoid of both. The talent and groove is exactly what we need more of to feel good about our fates in these troubled times. Songs like this help turn the tide back to the goodness side of things.”
“Chirp is known for their genre hopping multi sound vibes. This four piece band put of Detroit delivers a bit of Soulful Funk on their latest track, ‘Changeup.’
The track has a calm vibe with a wry set of intelligently witty lyrics to keep the listener on their toes. The track has a few changeups of its own over the build so you’ll need multiple listens to get all the nuance and fun out of this one.”
“Alfie Sharp is all about groove and vibe and ‘Don’t Know My Name’ is a track that could fit is several genres. Soul, Roots, Americana, Blues. There are elements of them all in this arrangement and performance. With a tip of the hat to history, but both feet planted in the here and now, Alfie Sharp unfurls this smooth build that will draw comparisons to Nathaniel Rateliff and Teddy Swims.”
“Some artists have the innate ability to take a personal experience and thenw rite a song that has universal appeal. Lunkai Li took a tough fight with cancer and the feelings of emerging ont he other side into a track that could just as easily be about saying goodbye to a former lover. The best art means different things to different people and the song ‘On Life’ certainly fits that category.”
“M’J unfurl this soulful Contemporary R&B track that offers an infectious and sultry melody to go with the heartfelt vocal delivery. ‘Not A Love Song’ is a fantasy seduction of the mind about a love that might have been or perhaps could be. It offers all of the hope and yearing we as humans put into a new relationship even sometimes before it is a reality.”
“Roll back the calendar to a musical time of peace, love, and soulful harmony. The Sunspots however are new to the musical landscape. ‘Cut To The Chase’ is the first release and if it is any indication of the talent involved expect THe Sunspots to shine bright for a long time to come. This is old school Retro Soul at its finest and that sound when well-executed is timeless.”
“IDA JANE is a Swiss born artist with Aussie roots. She has a similar one foot in one foot out vibe while performing with a distinct modern edge and an old school Soul delivery. ‘Tashkent’ comes with give and take type lyrics that oscillate between dismay over people taking the easy route to success and affirmation for those patient and dedicated enough to do things right.”
“If you are looking for a timeless sound and talent I have you covered with this track. M&J brings old school shades of Soul and mixes them with Contemporary R&B vibes to create what I think best fits the Roots/ Americana landscape, but like I said this is simply good quality music that transcends both labels and time.
’Islands, Diamonds, and Silence’ is a song that lives deep down in the emotional core of humanity. A song you feel as much as hear.”
“Amy Swift bursts with sultry and defiant attitude on ‘ Under.’ The soulful Alt Pop track is all about that dangerous kind of love. The kind where lust leaves you hungry and desperate even though you know toxicity lurks in the depths of the relationship and it’s only a matter of time before the passion takes a dark turn.”
“Norwegian songstress, Mathilde Widding brings power, emotion, and blurred lines with her latest single, ‘Burning Pockets of Love.’ The Bluesy, Retro Soul infused track drips with emotion and determination.
A track about taking on the weight of false promises for far too long and finally breaking free is a vibe perfect for those nights of self reflection or a long drive away from a troublesome past.”
“Olive Jones deliver smooth soul-infused pop with her latest track, ‘End Of Time.’ This is a track you can easily groove to behind the wheel or with the lights turned down low and the one that you love in the sheets beside you.
Jones hails from the UK though this kind of sultry smooth vocals transcends borders, to help bring this world closer together in the very best of ways.”
“Goldford has a sound that some will compare to artist such as Teddy Swims in that it is Soulful Folk or maybe Bluesy Pop. No matter what label you attempt to slap on this song, you will feel the emotion and longing deep down in your bones.
’Stay’ is a song that speaks to the soul while creating a smooth easy groove that makes you want to move and sway along to the beat. ”
“Swedish songman, Bror Gunnar Jansson delivers the vibes with ‘Refuge,’ a slow steady track that builds and pulls the listener along. You could draw some comparison to Teddy Swims if you feel the need to lump Jansson in with an artist you already know, but there is an added dark or sinister vibe that made me think of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Overall I;d call this soulful, Blues.”
“From the light, tasteful instrumentation to the raw, heartfelt delivery, the song is steeped in soul. Alfreda’s vocal performance is deliberate and unhurried, allowing every note to breathe and resonate. The track’s detailed arrangement invites listeners to dig deep into the emotional build, making it a richly rewarding experience that grows with every listen.”
“DJ micky is an underground DJ and producer thriving in Japan and across Asia. known for seamlessly blending various eras and genres, he delivers a smooth soulful Contemporary R&B groove with ‘Precious Days.’
This track is a vibe that will warm your heat and put a spicy little movement to your hips, as it reminds us to take some time and enjoy the quality moments life gives us.”
“Estella Dawn knows how to sell emotion and here on ‘Move Down Lover’ the sultry track straddles the line between sultry Soul Pop and an Alt R&B vibe. Dawn is occupying the same musical space as artists like Teddy Swims on this track but she does so with power, confidence and originality that is clearly her own.”
“WellBad brings some Retro Soul to your ears. The German artists has the perfect amount of emotive growl pushing his vocals straight into your ears. With an almost Gospel like devotion to the lyrics, the song is performed with heart and passion and is doing so WellBad infuses the words directly into your soul.”