BACKGROUND VOCALS

Mateo brings a sharp ear to background vocals, blending smooth harmonies that make every track pop. Recently, he arranged the harmonies for Katherine Nerro’s “Real Thing,” adding a fresh layer of depth to the track’s soulful vibe. With each arrangement, he creates an atmosphere where the vocals become as integral as the beat itself.

Mateo Gonzales has honed his skills in arranging a cappella music through his work with his college a cappella group, the SoCal Vocals. His arrangement, crafted alongside his friends and colleagues, earned them the title of Outstanding Arrangement at the ICCA Quarterfinals. This arrangement will also be featured in the upcoming documentary Just Sing, which has been selected for screening at the Tribeca Festival in the summer of 2025.

In addition to his collegiate work, Mateo had the privilege of arranging a rendition of “What About Us” for the Songwriters of North America Warrior Awards Tribute, honoring P!NK in 2022. Mateo also works as an independent contractor, arranging for high school a cappella groups. Notably, he arranged “Bite Back” by Eliza Pryor for Calabasas High School’s Unstrumental, a performance that propelled the group to the ICHSA Finals in New York City..

A CAPPELLA

LOCKED

Introducing, LOCKED. A new vocal group based in Los Angeles composed of four singers from completely different musical backgrounds, who come together to create one unique blend. With stripped down takes of your favorite pop songs featuring lush harmony, they have locked in audiences worldwide to their sound.

LOCKED features Maddi Lasker, Yohanna Bauerdorf, Mateo Gonzales, and Raymond Ortiz, who met while singing together in their collegiate a cappella group, the SoCal VoCals. As session vocalists, songwriters, and award-winning arrangers, all members studied or currently study at the USC Thornton School of Music, pursuing degrees such as Popular Music and Jazz Studies.

Within one month of creating Locked, they have garnered millions of viewers across TikTok and Instagram, allowing them to share their arrangements and vocals on larger scale. Driven by their tight friendship and passion for music, LOCKED has the vocals you've been looking for.

TikTok, Instagram, Youtube: @lockedvox