The People - Stand Up [Muic Review]

“Some songs speak entirely for themselves. ‘Stand Up’ from The People is such a track.

Yes, it is a political song, or at least will be categorized as such in this fractured country, but in reality this is a song about human rights and human decency and therefore should not be controversial. But hey, literally everything is controversial these days.

Give the track a listen. There is a hint of Queen and classic Rock (which has always been political) in both lyrical content and many a memorable performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gabriela Bee - 17 [Music Review]

“Gabriela Bee has plenty to say on her new single, ‘17.’ Before I weigh in I want to share some thoughts from the artist ...

’At the heart of the song, ‘17’ reflects on a formative year marked by overthinking, isolation, and learning to process life as it unfolds.’

Adulthood is tough and taking those first few steps even more so. This song displays a maturity in songwriting and the soft tender delivery sells those emotions well. A track we can all enjoy and appreciate no matter our age.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mathilde Widding - Burning Pockets Of Love [Music Review]

“Norwegian songstress, Mathilde Widding brings power, emotion, and blurred lines with her latest single, ‘Burning Pockets of Love.’ The Bluesy, Retro Soul infused track drips with emotion and determination.

A track about taking on the weight of false promises for far too long and finally breaking free is a vibe perfect for those nights of self reflection or a long drive away from a troublesome past.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

KELS - Daddy's Not The One [Music Review]

“Fresh off her performance at the NFL Draft last night, KELS unfurls this sultry bit of Dirty Blues. ‘Daddy’s Not The One’ is a powerful ode to freedom and independence. The track oozes with confidence and take charge attitude while maintaining a sexy subterfuge about it all. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Saint Soldier - Theater [Music Review]

“Saint Soldier is unflinching in his social commentary of the times with ‘Theatre.’ The flow leans toward a spoken word delivery but it works well here with an ample emotive push moving the track forward with intensity and passion. A set of lyrics that unveils something new with each listen Definitely a song to dig in on and digest over multiple listens.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

little image - THE REAPER [Music Video Review]

“Some songs demand yous it up and listen. ‘THE REAPER’ from little image is a deeply human track that immerses the listener in a deluge of emotion, but it also instills a hint of hope to go along with the despair and grief. A meaningful track that stands out in the Indie Pop landscape with clarity and insight into the human psyche. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ben Barbic x El Boa Prod - More to Life [Music Review]

“Some tracks are tough to categorize and Ben Barbic’s ‘More To Life’ fits that bill. The Reggae vibes are undeniable but the track also lean on Hip-Hop culture and style in. A rhythmic and engaging delivery carries the listener along on the search for more.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kelsey Olivia - Quit [Music Review]

“Kelsey Olivia utilizes an interesting staccato cadence to delivery this Electro Pop track about a relationship that just won’t quite end. Love is hard and letting go can be difficult even when both parties know doing so would be for the best. The unique structure helps us to feel the chaos of such a relationship.”

— 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

Lø Spirit - See Me Now [Music Video Review]

“Rising alt-rock artist Lø Spirit has something to say to any and all haters and doubters out there. ‘See Me Now’ is dedicated to those who battle chronic illnesses to still chase their dreams. THe video matches the dark gritty determination of the track itself and you can feel the talent and passion in every single element. A song perfect for that motivational playlist.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jordan Anthony - Wrong Impression [Music Review]

“Breakups songs are plentiful in the musical landscape which makes it hard to stand out with sucha song. But some artists simply have a different level of emotive chops and rising Aussie Pop Star, Jordan Anthony is one such artist. ‘Wrong Impression’ is a powerful track of heartache and emotional pain but in it we can feel what it feels like to be human and part of that is to know what it means to experience love and loss.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Noon - Love Takes It All [Music Review]

“Noon unfurls a nostalgic Rock track that is at home in today’s mystical landscape but could have easily landed in 1983. The classic Rock vocals cut in this tale of a toxic relationship you can’t quite walk away from.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kerosene Cocktail - Polaroids [Music Review]

“There was a time when moments meant more and not everything was instantaneous. ‘Polaroids’ is about that time. Delivered with Pop Punk energy, Kerosene Cocktail taps into the nostalgia while evoking a call to slow downa nd enjoy the little moments that truly give life meaning.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

LOSTNOTE - Fumes [Music Review]

“LOSTNOTE captures some nostalgic magic and meshes it with contemporary sensibilities. This Indie/Alt Pop track is lyrically sound and sonically pleasing. The track offers up nuance and depth that unveils itself with eacha nd every listen. This is a track that means more with each subsequent listen so add it to you playlists and enjoy the ride because there is plenty in the tank despite the track being called, ‘Fumes.’ ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Green Acres - Cotton Candy [Music Review]

“Green Acres pours up a nice pint of warm nostalgia with ‘Cotton Candy.’ The Indie Rock track is about a campus brewery they frequented during college and the need/desire to recapture those carefree moments again.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Codefendants - The Fix [Music Review]

“Teh story of the Codefendents is a good one ...

Get Dead vocalist Sam King’s graffiti crew were giving tattoos and making flash art to raise money to help rapper Ceschi Ramos when he was in prison. Months later they met at the Gilman Street Project in Berkeley, California. They bonded, talking about their love of hip-hop and punk rock, over a bottle of Jameson. They didn’t know it yet, but they had just started Codefendants. Impossible to define by traditional standards, Codefendants were forged out of a desire to make an album that sounded like nothing else, so they enlisted Fat Mike of NOFX and Baz the Frenchman to make a completely genre-fluid album; a cross between hip hop, new-wave, flamenco, and the Beatles. They call the sound ‘Crime Wave.’

The new single ‘The Fix’ is an 80s inspired fusion of old school Pop modern Punk and musical trailblazing.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Blackbird x Pro Made This - Burn It Down [Music Review]

“Originally from Cyprus but now based in LA, Blackbird fuses her Mediterranean background into a mix of exptic sounds and styles. Pro MAde This layers in Electro Dance production values to give this track an added energy that breathes further life into the track. ‘Burn It Down’ is a simmering exotic build that will scorch your soul with heat and talent.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Scott Quinn - Overdrawn [Music Review]

“British singer/songwriter and performer, Scott Quinn offers a tieless sound with ‘Overdrawn.’ Emotive vocals over a classic musical sound tell the story of a relationship ending that perhaps never should have gotten started in the first place. Sometimes love simply isn’t enough to sustain two people no matter how much we want to romanticize that idea.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Conor Miley - Raise Your Red Flag [Music Review]

“The world is perhaps more chaotic and tumultuous than ever before and Conor Miley is urging us to ‘Raise Your Red Flag.’

The Irish rocker takes on political polarization and the emergence of extremist, conspiratorial voices within the mainstream. This is an Indie Rock plea for more empathy and common sense amid rigid political affiliation.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

CHLOE STAR - Emergency Contact [Music Review]

“Chloe Star is pissed off and fed up on her latest track ‘Emergency Contact.’ The Alt Pop track is about one-sides love and coming to the realization you are carrying all the weight in a relationship. It is about drawing a line in the sand and saying enough is enough. But doing so with intent and purpose middle finger high in the air!”

— Travis Erwin ~LA on Lock Blogger