Halen Lock is a published poet, songwriter, producer and artist, whose repertoire of songs is instantly alluring for its genre-free soundscapes and the evocative, honest and interesting melodic stories that accompany them.
Songwriter
Categorically one of the best feel-good soul-rock songs of the year – Elizabeth P.W. captures an intoxicating groove and melody combination, amidst the inspired depth and passion of the mighty Head West.
Making sure to pair the sonic creativity of immersive, purposeful music, with passionate and interesting songwriting – Brisbane artist Harley delivers an evocative and euphoric new single, for GOLD.
Australian artists Georgia Scarlett and Joel Spence each bring delightfully unique voices to the scene, for the collaborative dynamic of Honey Let’s Go.
Classic nineties dance production leads with a catchy riff and a comforting four-chord piano sidekick, as John Galea delivers a pretty sensational and distinct vocal performance, for the self-explanatory single Hotter Than A Heatwave.
Take yourself out to a new scene, without leaving home – an atmospheric, hypnotic shoegaze instrumental with background chatter, quietly mixed alongside subtle nostalgic synths and a simple rise and fall pattern.
It’s a song about grief, in essence, and how it reshapes our relationships with those we have lost. The arrangement is as passionate as the lyrics, sometimes gentle and calming, at other times more urgent and uncertain.
It’s a memorable song, with a certain ease to it that’s reflected in the accessible, uncomplicated title of Good Morning. A single that’s non-confronting and lovely in its honesty and softness of delivery.
Simple passions in a fast-strummed electric guitar, a shoegaze introduction soon evolving through equally passionate but eclectic vocals, and a suddenly striking rhythm section – which completely redirects things. Promising quiet introspection and falsetto peaks alike, slowdrip questions the role of the self when feeling like an alien in his own world, for Nightflower.
Acoustic guitar-led and drenched in emotion and reverb in equal amounts, Kye Alfred Hillig takes us through scenes of poetic memory and introspection, with the heartfelt melodies and fireside embrace of Widowmaker Express.
Award-winning San Diego singer and songwriter Jesse LaMonaca released one of the most moving and memorable country-folk singles of the year back in June, capturing a sense of uplifting warmth, with a piercing vocal nuance and lyrical charm to elevate things as the song rolls along.
One of the best song submissions we’ve had through Groover this year so far. US songwriter and artist Jill Sheffield has that something deeply authentic and natural about both her voice and songwriting, and the simple yet striking Jack and Me is the perfect representation of that truth.