In the alternative folk sphere, Michelle Lockey is a multi-award winning recording artist hailing from Maryland. With a musical journey marked by accolades and recognition, Michelle is a three-time Washington Area Music Award Nominee, known for her soulful folk sound.
Her sonic output is stitched with influences from a diverse array of musicians, including Ingrid Michaelson, Sheryl Crow and The Lumineers, resulting in a musical offering that shines with authenticity and emotional depth. Her performances at renowned venues such as Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club and participation in concert series and festivals have showcased Michelle’s ability to connect with her audience and bring her music alive on stage.
In 2010 she unveiled her sound with her debut EP The Little Things which she’s since followed up with an astonishing amount of releases via multiple singles, EPs and full-length records. A notable milestone in Michelle’s career is her Grand Prize win in the Folk category of the 2014 John Lennon Song Contest for her song “Your Footprints,” a collaboration with songwriter Paul Otten. Beyond her work as a performing artist, Michelle has earned respect for her work in composing for film and TV, with placements in productions like Amazon Video’s Good Girls Revolt and Young Sheldon.
Now, following the close of last year that saw her release two collaborative holiday singles, “Deck The Halls” with Marc Blackwell and “Hurry Home for Christmas” with Steve Collom, she’s kicked off 2024 with a brand new release. Bringing us her new single, she shares the song titled “Why Don’t They Choose Me?” a track that’s part of an upcoming album project that she’s currently working on, set to explores events and aspects of her life that have deeply affected the way she thought about herself.
Framed by the context of the upcoming album and it’s theme of suffering from low self-esteem, the new song delivers a poignant reflection of those feelings during school years or any time when someone doesn’t feel liked, included or appreciated. Opened by the bright strums of acoustic guitar, Michelle’s elegant voice drifts in to thread delicate melodies carrying emotive lyricism.
As the chorus arrives, the full band sound wraps around her voice with the gentle lull of bass guitar plucks and soft patter of percussion. Casting a beautiful indie folk sound brimming with graceful melodies, intricate arrangement and stunning vocals, “Why Don’t They Choose Me?” delivers a charming slice of Michelle Lockey’s vulnerable songwriting captured via a delightful performance.
Listen to Why Don’t They Choose Me? below
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