Mathias Julin - Where We Are [Music Review]

“Mathias Julin has the kind of emotive vocal style that makes listeners stop and lean in from the first word. And his latest track, ‘Where We Are’ is written with the same level of emotional engagement so the combination leaves us with a song you can feel as much as hear.

Lyrically the track is about two people who don’t fit the mold, and don’t need to. In a world where everyone’s attempting to cultivate the illusion of perfection, “Where We Are’ is a love song about a couple who sees each other’s imperfections and loves each other because of them, not in spite of them.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

David Johnson (owner/songwriter) vocalist Jenny G. - Because of You I Will [Song]

“Because of You I Will” by David Johnson featuring vocalist Jenny G. is a heartfelt ballad that blends emotional storytelling with soothing piano melodies and powerful vocals. Jenny G.’s soulful delivery brings the lyrics to life, creating a reflective and inspirational track that connects through its sincerity and timeless message.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Kira Rizavi - Secrets [Music Review]

“Few of us truly speak our mind or share our deepest held ‘Secrets’ about ourselves. Kira Rizavi takes an energetic, almost exotic tine to tease us witht he possibilities of our own minds and how that relates to our relationships with others. There is a bit of World Beat vibe adding some mystery and intoxicating melody to the mix.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Band of Revelations - All the Way Home [Music Review]

“Band of Revelations hails from the UK though this track has a definite Americana vibe. ‘All The Way Home’ is a song about grief but rather than focusing on things as an ending the track offers some hope to go with the sadness and the band called it a song of new beginnings. Lyrically the track could be taken several different way and that is often the case with any well rendered art.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Estella Dawn - Hometown [Music Review]

“Estella Dawn is back with a calmer gentler track reflecting on her life. The New Zealand born artist now calls San Diego home and has gone on quite a journey both musically and in life.

’Hometown’ is an ode to her past but the magic is others will find it relatable because we’ve all travelled the road of life and experienced many of the same emotions in doing so.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mckai - Can't Love The Same [Music Review]

“Americana from a Canadian?

Sure, why not. Mckai’s latest single, ‘Can’t Love the Same,’ certainly fits the ambiguous genre. A little bit Indie Folk, some Alt Country, to go with singer/songwriter vibes. Lyrically, the track is about how we love everyone differently because with each new experience and heartbreak we carry those experiences within us and each reshapes how we behave and react.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Erinn Alissa - Jacaranda Trees [Music Review]

“Erinn Alissa taps into a brooding Folk-Pop ballad with ‘Jacaranda Trees.’

The song is about the space between grief and renewal. The soaring vocals sell the emotions well and the haunting quality of the music and production adds to the emotional depth in a meaningful way.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Frida and The Mann - Monsters [Music Review]

“Frida and The Mann unleash a haunting and brooding track that grips the soul and makes you think about those close to you. No betrayal hurts like those closest to you and sometimes those are the ‘Monsters’ we never quite escape. This masterful song is an exquisitely delivered vibe about that very thing.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jasmine Power - LEAP [Music Video Review]

“Welsh singer, Jasmine Power is ready to take a huge ‘LEAP,’ to stardom with this uplifting track. The song has some 90s Pop sensibilities but does not feel dated and the song certainly fits nicely in today’s musical landscape. The vocals soar when appropriate and feel more vulnerable and tender when the emotions dictate. A finely written and performed track that will stand the test of time as only true great songs can.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

J Saint James- The Running Man [Review]

“The Running Man” is a high-energy track that balances sharp lyricism with a driving, confident sound. J Saint James brings urgency and charisma, capturing the feeling of constant motion, ambition, and survival.”

— Kreadiv Kesh

Slander x William Black - Back To U (Acoustic) [Music Review]

“Slander is joined by William Beck on this track of tender vulnerability. ‘Back To U’ is a song about putting yourself out there even though doing so leaves you susceptible to heartbreak. The track is a reminder than the onlyw ay to truly live is to leave yourself exposed to the potential for pain. The writing is perfect and the performance emotions the vulnerability in a tangible way that makes you feel every note of this one.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Drew Schueler - I Thought By Now [Music Review]

“Drew Schueler is an award winning songwriter. ONe of those guys that is often labeled as the next big thing. Despite these accolades and a very promising future the phrase ... I thought by now I’d have more figured out, hit him hard.

A sentiment many of us have had in multiple phases of life, but unliket he average person Schueler was able to take that doubt and resulting emotions and create a beautiful and heartfelt track that speak to the humanity of us all.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Savanna Leigh - nothing yet [Music Review]

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ava Della Pietra - You Make It Christmas [Music Review]

“Ava Della Pietra achieves what is truly difficult on this Holiday track, which is to give us a song that feels like Christmas without coming across as derivative of the many classics we hear over and over again. ‘You Make It Christmas’ is an a nostalgic track that takes you back in time with acoustic charm and talent.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ben Francis - Maybe (Radio Version) [Review]

“Maybe” captures that universal moment when love turns uncertain, offering honesty and emotional clarity that listeners will instantly connect to. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever given their all to someone who couldn’t decide.”

— Kreadiv Kesh

Tape Division - Grip Too Tight [Music Review]

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Meredith Adelaide - What Do I Know [Music Review]

“Meredith Adelaide delivers an emotive and honest set of lyrics on ‘What Do I know.’ The singer/songwriter taps into a soft emotional side to unfurl an almost stream of consciousness look inward and in her own vulnerability the listener can tap into their own psyche and set of emotions. The vibe is calming and peaceful and lands between Folk and a tender Pop style bit of Adult Contemporary. Though the build ramps up in tension much inthe same way our brain tends to spin on our deeper thoughts.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Labit - SOL [Music Review]

“Labit is a songwriter in every sense of the word. This Filipino-American is infusing life into all eighteen track of his latest album. The namesake track, ‘Sol’ is an ode to his grandmother and takes the life lessons and wisdom she imparted and infuses it into song. Emotive and tender, the track and album are filled with both love and truth. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Midnight Til Morning - Heart on Fire [Music Video Review]

“You might know the band Midnight Til Morning from the Netflix series, Building the Band or perhaps you are hearing them for the first time here on this post. Either way expect to hear a lot more out of this talented group. ‘Heart on Fire’ is an uptempo track that is timeless in sound and style.

From the 70’s to today, tight vocals and charged musicianship has had a place in popular music and this band is right in line with their talent and dynamic stage presence.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Estella Dawn - Drunk & Messy [Music Video Review]

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger