Lockeland

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Lockeland - Maverick Magazine

LOCKELAND/Drive
Writers: Susie Brown/Kyndon Oakes/Mark Vikingstad; Producer: Michael Boris/Sean Spence; Publishers: none listed; Lockeland
– The title says it all: This is a roll-down-the-windows, put-the-pedal-down, shout-to-the-heavens, open-road rock, rock, rocker. If this doesn’t quicken your pulse, you need a heart transplant. Loved, loved, loved it. - Robert K Oermann

"...Intense picking. Polished group harmonies. Propulsive energy...there’s no denying the talent here" - Robert K Oermann

“Drive” isn’t just the name of the newest single from country trio Lockeland. It is also the character trait that united these three ambitious musicians and fueled their recent UK tour and music video release – all while holding down day jobs. According to band member/guitarist Mark Vikingstad, “You’re putting in hard work for your day job to make the money to put in the hard work for what you want to have as your career – music.” - Live Laugh Love Nashville

This past March, Michael Boris, Kyndon Oakes and Mark Vikingstad, otherwise known as Lockeland, made their arrival onto the country music scene with their debut single “Til The Cows Come Home.” The track might as well been called “Til Lockeland Comes Home” as the trio solidified their spot with an impressive lineup of accolades and high profile appearances since. The single hit the Top 40 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart, earning a featured performance on the CMA Spotlight Stage during this summer’s CMA Fest, and several dates opening for Big & Rich. Oh, and they were also nominated for a 2019 Nashville Industry Music Award (Best Country Duo). Fast forward a few months later and they’re back with their second single “Drive.”

Co-produced by Boris and Sean Spence and written by Oakes, Vikingstad and Susie Brown (former member of Jane Dear Girls), the catchy, toe-tappin’ single is not only available today across digital platforms, but the guys are set to premiere their debut music video today exclusively with The Country Note! - The Country Note

Rising country-music trio Lockeland consisting of best friends Mark, Michael and Kyndon are set to build on the hugely impressive success of their debut single ‘Til The Cows Come Home’ which dropped back in March of this year with their sophomore track ‘Drive’ set to drop on August 30th.
The three friends met in Nashville with Michael and Mark hailing from different spectrums of the “Empire State” whilst Kyndon comes from the “Land of Oz”. What brings these three guys together is their true love of life, humour and their mutual passion to create music that truly recalls pages from the past and captures memorable moments of the here and now.

Since sharing their debut single which landed on the Top 40 on the MusicRowCountry Breakout Chart earlier this year, Lockeland have appeared on the CMA spotlight stage, supported Big & Rich in Lebanon, Ohio and the Clay County Fair in Green Cove Springs, Florida and are a NIMA Nominee. This September they will arrive on UK shores for performances at the Long Road and Millport Festivals.

But before that, they will share their eagerly anticipated sophomore song ‘Drive’ on August 30th. This one is set to really launch their careers and put them on the map “as the next big thing” as they look to take their burgeoning musical career to the next level. - CelebMix