Latchkey

Mixing elements from countrified soul, 70s AM radio, four-part vocal harmony, and putting the results through a punk rock filter, Latchkey presents an invigorating twist on the Northern California festival vibe with a sound that’s been described as “a country Velvet Underground’s 3rd album.” Their debut recording, Left To Our Own Devices, is available on all streaming services.

 ●      Jen Martell is the youngest of a musical family, comfortable with styles from campfire drum circles to West African dance. The innate musicality and smoky alto voice of this percussion goddess, singer, and songwriter are the key to the Latchkey sound.

●      Nicholas Petti came of age on the streets of New York City and the stages of CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, and later played with luminaries like Ryan Adams. He brings the twang with guitar, pedal steel, songwriting, and vocals.

●      John Taylor is Latchkey’s special sauce. The wry guitar artistry and impassioned vocals of this St. Petersburg native add depth and detail to Latchkey’s songs; and like his Duran Duran name-alike, he’s a total babe.

●      Sam Arintok keeps the groove going. Honing his skills in the Sacramento punk scene and later relocating to the Mendocino Coast, his impeccable pocket drives the songs forward.

●      Peter Temple rounds out the five-piece. A Colorado transplant, this bassist and engineer has been providing the bottom end for local groups since the early 90s. In addition to laying the foundation for Latchkey, he also owns and operates Temple Studio, a full-service recording and live sound studio.