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"In a weird way, it’s absolutely refreshing to hear a modern band following a punk rock ethos, while adding in a credible touch of modern rock sensibilities and playing off the classics of a bygone era. Sure, it isn’t superior to old-school punk rock, but it isn’t meant to be. ‘Locket Love’ derive from a foundation of garage punk, yet have enough swagger and “modern” sense to exist in their own established niche of quality and appeal." - Ryan Merkel,thelevityball.com
"In a weird way, it’s absolutely refreshing to hear a modern band following a punk rock ethos, while adding in a credible touch of modern rock sensibilities and playing off the classics of a bygone era. Sure, it isn’t superior to old-school punk rock, but it isn’t meant to be. ‘Locket Love’ derive from a foundation of garage punk, yet have enough swagger and “modern” sense to exist in their own established niche of quality and appeal." - Ryan Merkel,thelevityball.com
90's pop-punk, melodic rock, underground, honest, tight - any of these words describe Locket Love, Power chords and active bass lines - brings to mind old-school Blink-182, Rancid, Goo Goo Dolls, Bad Religion, etc. Green Day is an apparent influence in the some of the vocal delivery of "Familiar", and the punk-slur attitude is accompanied by tight drums and huge beefy guitars. "Familiar" closes with some strong melodic vocal overlapping, putting the band a notch above lots of their peers.
"Broken Voice" showcases some more power chord rock, slightly blues-ish licks and a crazy flam/phaser effect on some of the drum rolls. The singer is note-on, though the melody is a bit elementary, until the end when the vocals again layer in harmony.
"Perfect Song" kind of has a doo-wop feel through a pop-punk lens. You can't help but notice the melodic and vocal comparisons again to Billy Joe Armstrong, which is a pretty high compliment if anything. The drums are tight, and the instruments very noticeably have a character of their own, they are not taking the backstage to the vocalist and it keeps things interesting.
Locket Love are a seasoned band with much to look forward to and more than enough talent in the band to get fans interested.
- www.bandblurb.com
90's pop-punk, melodic rock, underground, honest, tight - any of these words describe Locket Love, Power chords and active bass lines - brings to mind old-school Blink-182, Rancid, Goo Goo Dolls, Bad Religion, etc. Green Day is an apparent influence in the some of the vocal delivery of "Familiar", and the punk-slur attitude is accompanied by tight drums and huge beefy guitars. "Familiar" closes with some strong melodic vocal overlapping, putting the band a notch above lots of their peers.
"Broken Voice" showcases some more power chord rock, slightly blues-ish licks and a crazy flam/phaser effect on some of the drum rolls. The singer is note-on, though the melody is a bit elementary, until the end when the vocals again layer in harmony.
"Perfect Song" kind of has a doo-wop feel through a pop-punk lens. You can't help but notice the melodic and vocal comparisons again to Billy Joe Armstrong, which is a pretty high compliment if anything. The drums are tight, and the instruments very noticeably have a character of their own, they are not taking the backstage to the vocalist and it keeps things interesting.
Locket Love are a seasoned band with much to look forward to and more than enough talent in the band to get fans interested.
- www.bandblurb.com
Discography
Daydream in Motion-June 2013
My Minor Chords Matter- May 2012,EP
All albums available on Spotify,Pandora,Last.fm and Itunes
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Locket Love technically dates back to 2009 when Ronnie Bourne and Brian Houser joined forces and began writing songs. The full incarnation came together in 2011 after becoming frustrated playing cover songs at bars. Locket Love is: Ronnie Bourne Guitar and Vocals Influences: The Ramones (and any band brave enough to rip them off), Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, the Queers, the Manges, Doo-wop/50's Rock n' Roll, Sleazy Glam Rock/Punk, Black Flag, Angry Samoans, the Descendents. A.J. Hickernell Guitar Influences: Freddie King, Angus Young, Randy Rhoades, Alkaline Trio. Brian "Doog" Houser Bass Influences: Dinosaur Jr., Mudhoney, Weezer, Meat Puppets, Gin Blossoms, Violent Femmes, Alkaline Trio, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, The Ramones, Ozma, The Cars, C.C.R. Michael "Jopie" Marion Drums Influences: Alkaline Trio, Black Keys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Manchester Orchestra, Rage Against the Machine, Motion City Soundtrack. We would like to thank each other for all the hard work and good times that went into this creation. We would like to thank Jason Puleio and Mike George at The Gas Chamber Recording and Multimedia Studio in Easton, PA for recording our music and Marc S. Boriosi at White Collar Records for getting it out there. "Thank you for everything Adi!" -A.j. www.locket-love.com www.facebook.com/locketlovepa www. twitter.com/locketloveoff
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