Artist: LOCKHART
Album: CITY PULSE (CD SLIPCASE)

Release date: 12.06.2026
EAN/UPS: 4251267724758
Media type: CD

Lockhart is a new melodic rock/AOR band from Canada, fusing synthesizer-fueled eighties arena rock with classic hard rock. The trio consists of Devon Kerr (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Jason Junop (bass) and Fabio Alessandrini (drums). Jason is best known for his work in Cauldron and Goat Horn. Devon’s main band is Axxion, and Fabio plays or has played in Bonfire, Enforcer, Annihilator, Hardline and many others.

Lockhart issued their debut EP »No Chance« in 2022, followed by the single “City Pulse” in 2025. The band has signed with High Roller Records, and their first full-length album »City Pulse« is now ready to be unleashed to the public.

It's hard to describe the specific sound of Lockhart in all its details but on »City Pulse« you will certainly hear a lot of Journey, Boston, Toto, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, and maybe even some Starcastle. “The influences are endless,” comments the vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player Devon Kerr, “and they go deep. I appreciate the comparisons. These bands are monumental. Lockhart has a sound of its own though. Bands that existed during the times you mentioned definitely provide influence! However, if you look past the surface (overdriven guitars and old synthesizers), you’ll hear influences from 50s doo wop, legends like Brian Wilson, and straight up choral music, too.”

Compositions such as “The Dose That Made You Poison”, “Under Fire”, “Before The Fall’” or “Together As One” are very well constructed and flawlessly performed. “For me, songwriting is a deliberate process,” explains Kerr. “I set out a time and carve out the songs. Lyrics are written last. Once the song is ready, it undergoes hours of polishing to mold the perfect choir parts, guitar leads, and so on. Everything is very deliberate and carefully selected. Nothing was written by accident.” You can clearly hear that on »City Pulse«.

CD/ LP:

01 City Pulse
02 Can’t Shake It
03 The Dose That Made You Poison
04 Together as None
05 Under Fire
06 Just Can’t Wait
07 You Wouldn't Know Love
08 Before the Fall
09 No Chance in Heaven

LINE-UP:

Devon Kerr - lead & backing vocals, guitars, synthesizers, grand piano
Jason Junop - bass, vocals
Fabio Alessandrini - drums, percussion

Guest Musicians
Imogen Wasse - backing vocals on "City Pulse" & "You Wouldn't Know Love"
Ian Kilpatrick - guitar solo on "Can't Shake It"
Nick Poulos - guitar solo on "You Wouldn't Know Love"