San Francisco Bay Area outfit KnightressM1 presents their single ‘Lock & Key’, along with a stunning cinematic video. This is the second taster of the band’s debut album ‘Dreams and Devastation’, following up the first single ‘Polarity Integrate’.

‘Lock & Key’ is inspired by the current planetary battle for human souls to break free from oppression waged down upon us by the hidden power structures. Ironically, this song became a personal anthem as Palen struggled to break free from domestic violence during the time of the album’s recording, ultimately illuminating that art/music is an unbreakable exit plan from the lethality of relational abuse.

“Recording gave me the courage to end a toxic relationship. It was like living in the sun, then going into the pits of hell.  I trusted myself that I would get out of it, I just had to gather my resolve and courage.  I always saw the truth of the situation but it was the being fully immersed with the recording of this album at 606 that helped me experience who I was, rather than how brutalized I felt in the relationship.   I stepped towards the truth ultimately and broke out of that situation.    Music, art, expression, living in the depth of purpose, is a way to connect with the most powerful part of you.  You will bring forth aspects of yourself that are strong enough to deal with one of the most difficult situations one can go through,” says Emily Palen.  

As of August 17, ‘Lock & Key’ will be available across digital outlets and streaming platforms. The full ‘Dreams and Devastation’ LP is slated for release on September 25.