About the Artist
Introducing LOCKE, a Sydney/Eora-based artist, producer and trumpet player whose music sits at the intersection of soulful songwriting and improvisational expression. He has just relased his new single 'Sitback', a groove-driven track that showcases his distinctive sound, blending the warmth of live brass with the rhythmic pulse of contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Jordan Rakei and Tom Misch, LOCKE crafts richly layered compositions that balance musicality with accessibility. His background as a trumpet player remains central to his artistic identity, bringing jazz-informed textures and a live sensibility that set his work apart from his contemporaries.
As the second recipient of the Elevate program, LOCKE represents a new wave of emerging Australian talent: community-minded, creatively ambitious, and deeply connected to Sydney/Eora's underground music scene. Through both his music and his advocacy, he is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of artists while continuing to carve out a distinctive lane of his own.
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