The Lockdown deliver a danceable dose of hook-laden rock, indie and synth - spiked with high-octane chorus lines - that comes completely under the radar.
And they shift from scuzzed up squalls of sound to poignant heart-rending melody with an efficiency that everyday indie bands would sell their lead guitarists for.
The band kicked into life as a three piece back in 06 devoting ridiculous amounts of their youth in windowless practice sessions.
Rob joined the band ..s a month before their first gig, adding a vital missing dimension.
Along with a knack for turning out winning anthems, The Lockdown have perfected a deceptively mainstream sound on tracks such as I Don’t Know How.
Following a highly impressive performance at Crewe Live 08, the four-piece earned a support slot with The Clik Clik.
They have since been winning hearts and minds with a series of high profile support slots - with Chris Helme (Seahorses) and The Joy Formidable unreserved in their praise for the boys.
Frontman Dan said: “The main aim of our music is to get people to dance and have a good time.
“Music is one of the few things that can just change your mood in seconds - that’s a really powerful thing when you think about it.”
Playing down the band’s hard-grafting work ethic, Matt added: “We work hard in practices, so that we can have a laugh on stage and not worry about messing up."
The Lockdown are determined to raise the stakes in 2009 and take their music to the masses.
Go see them live - just don’t blame us when you’re still destroying the chorus to Amnesia two weeks later!
Hi guys, thanx for the add! Its nice to meet you! Don't forget, anything you need to ask or say(serious or not so serious)to other bands, photographers, venues and people in the business or even sell something, just get in touch and I'll put the word out for you on this page and do my very best to help you. Please be aware I don’t promote cds/Eps, singles, current tours, profiles or put banners on my page. I wish you all the very best for the future, take care and catch you soon. Cx
On the recordings front, we currently havent got the time to do any. But we are hoping to get some done, maybe in the new year. Your recordings sound good, where did you go for them?
The Lockdown If you can do anything with a MIC then come down to the Spareroom Hanley before 11pm with your backing track on a CD starting from the 21 November check the flyer out. OFFER ON £15 all you can drink
Hey guys, "The Corner Cupboard" [a pub at the bottom of Shelton, near the spar] plan to set up a gig night or something, live music - whatever, so i was wondering if you'd be willing to play there? They said "What would you charge" so we were thinking about £30? something like that... not sure yet - if they do set one up,is that ok - would you be willing to do any stuff, there? I mean... i know it's a long way - but if you can spread your name, and such... :/ Get back to me, soon (Y)
