Avery Cochrane - You're the Only One (I Never Performed For) [Music Review]

“Few things are as powerful or feel as good as truly being yourself. And finding that immediately in a new relationship is a life changing event. Rising Pop star Avery Cochrane taps into those emotions for her new single, ‘You’re The Only One (I never Performed For)’ which is out now ahead of her new album coming January 2027.

The song is delivered with a soft, genuine emotion that mirrors the feeling of falling in love with yourself right alongside falling in love with another.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Adjenai - Less & Less [Music Review]

“LA based singer and songwriter, Adjenai is back with a new album after a prolonged hiatus. ‘Less & Less’ is a nostalgic and somewhat melancholy look at what life actually is as opposed to what it is imagined to be when we are younger. The track is real and tangible with the emotions as accessible as they are genuine. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Isabella Han-Bolelli - Purple Temptress [Music Review]

“Halloween might be over but spooky vibes always works when done right and Isabella Han-Bolelli casts a delectable spell with her song, ‘ Purple Temptress.’

The track tempts and seduces with the vocals doing the heavy lifting though the lyrical vibe is strong and the production lets both shine without trying to rely on cheap gimmicks to sell the emotions.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Oxfloyd - obsessed w u [Music Review]

“From the very first note you can feel the anguish in Oxfloyd’s track, ‘obsessed w u.’ New infatuation can be all-consuming and emotionally greedy as you pour everything into your obsession.

The track conveys all of this perfectly with the melody, arrangement and production coming together artfully to create the vibe and make the listener feel every last word.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Julia Gartha - Not In The Room [Music Review]

“Long distance relationships are a challenge to be sure, but if one party only has one foot in the relationship the whole thing is truly doomed. ‘Not in the Room’ is an Alt Pop track about that very thing. Julia Gartha sings the track from the perspective of the marginalized lover who laments the fact they are not missed the way they feel they should.

The track has an almost Kacey Musgraves or Maren Morris kind of vibe that is at home in either the Pop world or today’s mainstream country.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jack & Jack - All On You [Music Review]

“Jack & Jack is the collective effort of childhood best friends Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson. The pair first showcased their artistic efforts on Vine with comedic videos and today they put much of their creativity into their music.

’All On You’ is a synth heavy, Indie Pop track about supporting the one you love through good times and bad. The beat is infectious and the vocal performance keeps the listener engaged start to finish. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Moon Age - Sunrise [Music Review]

“Indie Pop covers a lot of ground stylewise but ‘Sunrise’ from Moon Age, is a dreamy nu-disco track. The smooth vocals of Tallija Perrett are backed by a funky, synth dreamscape. Lyrically, the track dives itno those middle of the night yearnings to reconnect with an ex, but being savvy enough to wait for sunrise before making any move.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Born Runner - Be Ok [Music Review]

“Ready for an energetic Pop lift me up? ‘Be Ok’ is a song about facing down your doubts and finding some positivity even when you don’t feel it initially. The band, Born Runner (by their own admission terrible runners in reality) offer some hope among the hopelessness witht he track which is delivered with a hint of homage to the Retro Pop sound of the 80s.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ben Francis - Everything's Alright [Music Review]

“Ben Francis is bringing a bit of positivity and sunshine from the UK with this track, ‘Everything’s Alright.’

The Indip Pop track is an uplifting tune that brings a hint of Reggae melody wise but pure Pop vocals keep it light and airy in an energetic fun way. The everything’s alright refrain dominated lyrically but sometimes we need to hear something on repeat before we start to believe it for ourselves.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Pool Girl - Frannie You'll Be Alright! [Music Review]

“Some songs conjure images almost like a movie. That was the case for me with Pool Girl’s ‘Frannie You’ll Be Alright.’

The Electro Pop track is about friendship, and having each other’s back. It’s about that one person who always has your back and believes in your dream maybe even more than you do. And the song makes you not only feel all that but see the characters as they navigate the day to day in pursuit of something more.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

FREND x SKV - Arcade Elevator (feat. SKV) [Music Review]

“If you are craving a feel good Synthpop track look no further. FREND has joined by SKV to give us ‘Arcade Elevator.’ In some way this track has that unexpected feel in that it just continues to grow and blossom as you listen. Like a great conversation with a friend you just sort of lose track of time while immersed and speaking of friends that is exactly what this song is all about.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Carlyle - Without the weed [Music Review]

“Carlyle delivers a thinking person’s song with ‘Without the Weed.’ Rising an unusual, yet artistic, structure and delivery the song is one that takes multiple listens to pick up on all the nuance. A blend of R&B and Pop sensibilities the best comparison might be Prince though more in structure than sound. An interesting track that you can dive in on and find new meaning with each listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lindsay May - [Review]

“Lindsay May’s “Fall” is an ethereal love song that leans into layered vocals and a dreamy atmosphere, creating a soft, immersive listening experience. The production gives her vocals room to float while the emotion of the song unfolds naturally, making “Fall” an easy track to get lost in.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA Onlock Blogger]

Brynja Rán - Don't You Leave

“Brynja Rán is a rising Icelandic songstress that feels like a perfect blend of Amy Winehouse’s soulful defiance and Billie Eilish’s irreverent confidence all in one talented performer. ‘Don’t You Leave’ is an understated Indie Pop gem that gets to the core of insecurity and loving dependence that can be terrifying if not cultivated in the right way.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Piper Connolly - unapologetic [Music Review]

“LA based Alt-Pop artist, Piper Connolly is ‘unapologetic’ about who she is and is boldly singing her refrain for the world to hear. The track is all about being true to who you are and taking an unflinching approach to life. A song that serves as much as an personal anthem as it does an uplifting reminder for the rest of us.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on lock Blogger

Louis Torre- Where Did the Time Go?

“Louis Torre’s “Where Did the Time Go?” is the kind of track that will have you moving your shoulders before you even realize it. I really like the visual color grading it gives the video a warm, polished feel that complements the song’s nostalgic mood and makes the visuals stand out”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA Onlock Blogger

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Hanna Andréa - Pinnacles [Music Review]

“While Erling Haaland might be Norway’s most famous celebrity at the moment, singstress, Hanna Andrea is a rising force in the Pop landscape.

The rising star’s latest single, ‘Pinnacles’ is a track about slowing down and stepping off the wheel in today’s modern rat race. The vocals are tender but sharp and delivered with authority installing a sweetness that speaks to the soul.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

oktehya - complicated [Music Review]

“oktehya, formerly known as tehya, is a rising star out of the Pacific Northwest. And while that region is best known for Grunge and Alt Rock, oktehya leans more to the Pop side with a bit of Contemporary R&B sensibilities tossed in to give a more varied sound overall.

’Complicated’ is a track about falling for the wrong or forbidden person and the array of emotions and feelings that come with such an infatuation.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Adjenai - Early Mourning [Music Review]

“There is a bit of nostalgie to the sound of Adjenai’s single, ‘Early Morning,’ and perhaps that is appropriate given the looking back aspect of the song.

The LA artist takes on both impending grief and the aftermath in the track that was written as she was taking care of a loved one during their final days. The song is both intimate and universal at the same time and if that isn’t true art, I don’t know what is.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

KJPR - Make A Man Cry [Music Review]

“We all know at least one guy that is seeking attention with all manner of obnoxious idiocy. They fool people for a while because they seem outgoing and fun. And then you discover it’s all bluster and bullshit with no substance or decency behind their actions.

KJPR puts such individuals in their place with the hard hitting, ‘Make a Man Cry,’ an Indie Pop track with an edge to the lyrics, and the talent to deliver the venom with precision.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger