“We all long to go scorched earth on those who have done us wrong, but the opportunity to do so doesn’t always come, or when it does we are in shock and don’t think of what we should have said until later.
’Griever’ from Avery Cochrane is an Alt Pop track about this very thing, about facing down those who did you wrong and triumphantly having your say.”
“The Irie and Bad fish are here to remind you to keep grinding. ‘WAY UP’ is an uplifting vibe with a Reggae meet Alt Pop kind of sound. The track is meant to to remind you no mater what kind of hard times you are facing they won’t linger forever and what goes down must come up.”
“Written about an ex friend, 1blackfriend turned a bad experience into a great song. ‘Gaslight’ is about quietly be controlled.
”I knew something was wrong, but stayed numb and compliant. this song is me realizing how easily my life was shaped by someone who never asked permission.”
The Punk anthem comes in with energy and delivers its lyrical blow the way good righteous Punk should. 1blackfriend is poised for greatness given the strength of this their sophomore release.”
“Tyler Shamy is a prolific songwriter with countless countless songs he’s written heard in movies and television. He’s also written global hits for other artists, and now he’s poised to be a breakout artist himself. ‘Potential’ is a song we can all relate to. A track about falling for who a person could be rather than who they are, delivered with heart and integrity, the song simply delivers a universal truth you can absolutely feel.”
“Concept albums are few and far between these days but Moon Walker is tunring back the clock and unleashing a full artistic assualt ont he sould with his upcoming concept album/film ‘Wasteland Country. ‘
’THE WORLD YOU BUILT’ is the newest single from that upcoming project and the intensity is palpable so I can’t wait to hear/see it all come together. The Indie Rock track gives you more with each listen and the emotion comes via an in your face arrangement and delivery that is hard to resist.”
“Yeshi puts an atmospheric stamp on the new year with her single, ‘Starlight.’ Created during a transformative trip to Los Angeles, Yeshi wrote, produced and recorded the vocals on her 25th birthday. Blending dreamy Pop with melodic Rap vocals the song is meant to reflect the feeling of stepping into a new chapter with confidence and clarity.”
“With Perfect Skin, Ian McFarland delivers a sound that feels as intentional with bold emotion, and undeniable character. His songwriting pairs seamlessly with the visual that evokes a cartoon-like clarity that still captures real depth. McFarland continues to prove he’s an artist who understands how music and visuals work together to tell a lasting story.”
“Fans named this single after Alt Pop songwriter, Savanna Leigh played the song and said its called ... well, nothing yet. The track gained attention from those live shows and fans started referring it it as ‘nothing yet’ and the name stuck.
The track is a heartfelt look at a relationship you know will never work int he end and yet you plunge in anyway to pas time until you do find the right fit.”
“Hamish Anderson channels the classic guitar Gods on this Blues inspired, Indie Rock track. This Aussie might hail from down under but he’s quickly rising tot he top of talented musicians imparting their will with carefully chosen songwriting and those delightful guitar licks.”
“Forrest Day’s “SWEATSHOP CATHEDRAL” isn’t just a music video it’s a visual sermon on chaos, control, and creative rebellion. True to his genre-blending style, Forrest delivers a performance that’s as cinematic as it is confrontational, mixing gritty realism with bursts of surreal energy.”
“Forrest Day’s “SWEATSHOP CATHEDRAL” isn’t just a music video it’s a visual sermon on chaos, control, and creative rebellion. True to his genre-blending style, Forrest delivers a performance that’s as cinematic as it is confrontational, mixing gritty realism with bursts of surreal energy.”
“we all fall into a rut and life grows stagnant from time to time. Its realizing and shaking things up that can be hard. Augustine takes on this mindset with ‘Fumbling’ a soft emotional track about finding your legs and moving forward once again after a down period. The Swedish Alt Pop artist showcases talent and emotion on a well-written track performed with genuine authenticity and talent.”
“The Fight” opens with a taut, purposeful energy the instruments lock in quickly, establishing a rock-leaning backbone. That initial momentum sets the stage for a song that never quite lets up, even as it shifts between reflection and resistance. The production is polished but not overly slick; there’s still grit in the guitars and urgency in the drums, which keeps the emotion grounded.”
“We’ve all had that one weird neighbor. Livingmore decided to take the odd experiences and sounds emitting from from their LA apartment neighbor and spin it into a song. ‘Resident Psycho’ is a gritty Alt Pop/Rock track with some old school psychedelic vibes layered in. Lyrically its more of a vibe than anything else, but the rythmn and hard-charged melody carry the day and you can feel this one in your teeth.”
“Tape Division takes on Country Pop with their latest single ‘Grip Too Tight.’ That is their description of this track but for me the sound is more soulful than country, more bluesy than Pop. This track has a Teddy Swims type vibe and style.
But genre aside the track is well-written and we’ve all certainly held on a little too tight and found ourselves in a vulnerable position as a result.”
“Bino Barnes offers an emotional apology of sorts with his track , ‘I’m Sorry.’ The honesty is infused into every word and along with the I’m Sorry refrain there is a wry sort of acknowledgment that things needed to change and that both parties will be better off moving forward. He manages to execute this without coming across as sardonic or bitter despite the complexity of emotions.”
“We are happy to present, ‘MESSY’ the lead single from Alex Ray’s debut EP. Ray is a Nashville based Alt Pop star in the making and this track about the chaos of of staring at yourself in the mirror and coming to grips with who and what we are.
The hard charged energy is undeniable and the vocal power is expressed in a variety of ways to truly showcase Ray’s talent on multiple fronts.”
“Ezekiel Villanueva’s “Forgiveness” is a alternative rock track, that blends heartfelt vocals with cinematic production. The song moves gracefully between vulnerability and strength, exploring the emotional weight of letting go and finding peace. Villanueva’s voice carries raw sincerity, making each lyric feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. “Forgiveness” blends emotion into rock and ends with a guitar solo.”
“avalon wrote this about her childhood best friend years after cutting her out of her life. It is an apology to ‘sydney’ but also a mixed bag of emotions. Part tribute, part, goodbye she never said, and part love letter for a meaningful relationship that will forever be part of avalon.
The vulnerability is tangible, and the talent undeniable.”
“Love can be volatile and we’ve all either been in a ‘Drunk &Messy’ type of relationship or know someone who has. Estella Dawn is an artist we regularly feature here at LA on Lock and that is for good reason. This Indie Pop starlet continues to churn out meaningful songs showcasing a variety of styles and emotions. This track is but another feather in her artistic cap.”
“Jake Thistle taps into the Pop side of Indie Rock with hsi single , ‘Alone Together.’ Inspired by a stretch of New Jersey turnpike that gives him industrial smokestacks on one side and the gleaning Manhattan skyline on the other, the track is about how we often can be two things at once or find ourselves in situations that are.
The song is performed with emotive brilliance and is one you can quickly sing along with as you tie the emotions to your own everyday life. ”