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Lockdown Project
Combine razor-sharp lyrics with crunchy beats, add real Latin guitars, back it up with 80s metal and a stirring hook and voilà: you have one of the freshest sounding bands in a long time. LDP are extremely multifaceted vocally. They switch from stormy rap and impetuous shouts to soulful singing without batting an eyelid, and their Latin guitars also create an unforgettable sound. With their mix of different musical styles such as rock, pop, ska and hip hop, LDP have a wide appeal. They not only inspire young skaters as well as more mature music lovers, but above all female listeners with their Latin grooves and, last but not least, their good looks. - And if you're wondering how on earth this mix can be implemented live, then let me tell you one thing: Lockdown Project are not a pleasant surprise, they are a complete revelation!
One of the bands to watch in 2003
Jo Whiley, BBC Radio One
Top Tip for 2003
CD:UK
The band members come from Midhurst, Portsmouth and Bath, where entire fan bases have already formed around LDP. Since their teenage years, James and Ben have shared a very special love for rock music. Both were mainly influenced by Metallica, which can still be seen in their songs today. Ben is one of the main songwriters along with James and would compare Lockdown Project to bands like Cypress Hill, Glove and Special Source. If you ask them what genre their sound corresponds to, you get a clear answer: “Decide for yourself, think "It doesn't matter to you," grins frontman Ollie, "we don't worry too much about it. We are what we are. It works for us, everything else is a bonus." In short: It's the effortless crossover, which makes LDP one of the most refreshing and unique bands of this year.
Thanks to their stage experience, which they have gained during a tour of Europe, a gig at the not entirely unknown MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL and appearances as support acts for KOSHEEN, OZOMATLI and the legendary CYPRESS HILL, one can say without blushing that Lockdown Project is the Surprise package of the year!!!