“Nothing brings on blame like a breakup. Sometimes one person is so eager to escape they simply do not care who is being blamed or why. Drew Schueler takes that angle with ‘Narcissist,’ though the lyrics offer a more sarcastic tone to this assertion. The track has an Alt Pop vibe with a bit of Pop punk style thrown into the mix. ”
“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. ”
“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.”
“Unrequited love has fueled a lot of songs and that hopeless feeling is compounded when you attempt to love another. ‘I’ve Got it Bad,’by Roisin McCarney is a song about this very thing. McCarney’s vocals feel like a blend of Stevie Nicks and Elton John. The emotion soars and the heartbreak is tangible.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The eager energy of a road trip is hard to beat. Jessica Mar ahs captured that excitement in song form with her energetic Folk Pop track, ‘Walla Walla.’
The track has a raw type of energy and that arrangement perfectly brings out the vibes of the lyrics as well as the spirit of getting behind the wheel and striking out into the unknown.”
“Canadian Rapper, Keadon Carium drops his track, ‘Lustful Problems.’ The song has some Pop sensibilities though the flow leans heavy on its Rap cadence.
The tone is unique, and the timing spot on. The track is on the shorter side but it delivers its message by getting in and out with engaging efficiency.”
“Seventeen year old, Adelaide Heldman has a bright future in front of her, but that is not to say she doesn’t already possess the talents of a Pop star.
’Historical Figure’ is a folksy Pop track that gives off Kacey Musgraves or Maren Morris vibes.”
“Ella Quynh has one of those engaging voices that instantly emotes the emotions of the lyrics and makes the listener feel the song on a deeper level.
’Play it Cool’ is a sequel to Quynh’s debut single, ‘Iconic,’ which I reviewed back in June. Both tracks offer passion and that it factor that allows us to truly lose ourselves in her vocals for a few minutes.”
“Christian Cherry offers an emotive bit of vulnerability on his Alt Pop track, ‘Die Before I’m Famous.’
Calling Cyprus home, this artist offers an unflinching look at the anxiety of life slipping by and the fears that you won’t be the person you want or reach the goals you’ve set before your time comes to an end. Th premise is one we’ve all pondered and here the track feels gritty and real without diving to deep into the anxiety of such heavy thoughts.”
“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. ”
“The Money Shots are an anonymous music collective who are currently underground for safety concerns. They are advocating for radical democracy.
It says a lot about the world we are living in that a collective of talented musical artists have to hide their identity when advocating for people to stand up and fight for their rights. Transcending genre, the track is a talented array of artists and styles that combine to form and engaging protest song.
’Rise Up’ is an anthem to the fed up and the pissed off and I am here for it.”
“Phynxxx is sending good vibes into the world with his Dancehall/Reggae track, ‘Jah Arms.’
Uplifting and energetic the track is a self affirming track that reminds us everything will be alright despite the many storms we all must weather along the way.”
“We aren’t always honest with ourselves much les others, but sometimes we have one of those reflective moments when we truly look deep inside ourselves. And on occasion it takes a bit of liquid courage to get there. That is exactly what Cherry-Ilex’s track, ‘5th of Liquor’ is about.
The artist called this ... “Late-night R&B out of Long Beach. A man alone with a glass, being honest with himself in a way he wouldn’t be sober.”
The smooth, unhurried groove is one you can feel as much as hear, and the lyrical honesty speaks to universal truths we often run from.”
“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.”
“IF you like your Electro Pop with a hint of danger and anxiety then Sarah Smith’s new single, ‘Point of No Return’ will likely speak directly to you.
Tender and jaded might not seem like natural accomplices but human emotions are quite complex and talented artists like Smith do not run from such complexities. So this song about both wanted all while fearing those attachments is written with precision and delivered with raw intense honesty.”
“New love is often obsessive love and ‘Hyperfixated’ by Jessmin is a Pop song about that very phenomenon.
Delivered with the dazzling brightness you’d expect from a true Pop song the track feels as accessible as it does emotionally true. Talent and passion meet to give listeners a song to feel and sing along to when mired in their own newfound romance.”
“Willful ignorance has never sounded so good as it does on LA singer/songwriter, Cade Hoppe’s track, ‘Flatearther.’ And no, I am not describing Hoppe as ignorant. Quite the contrary. He has done a masterful job of capturing the emotions and spirit of believing what you want to believe despite overwhelming evidence proving otherwise.
Sure, .ost logical freethinkers mock the flat earthers and their unfounded beliefs but then we’ve all done the same with a love interest, good friend, or some other thing we badly want to believe in despite the evidence suggesting otherwise. This softly delivered Alt Pop track makes you stop and rethink your own perspectives. ”
“We love debuting new music and new bands hear at LA on Lock. SENT is Swedish Soul-Rock band and ‘Haar Me Out’ is their first offering to the world.
Delivering a smooth vocal groove, the band rides a tranquil vibe musically as they unleash the spiritual freedom and good vibes we all need more of in our lives.”