Shayan Valaie - FØURDAYS (feat. Yan P) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You ever been up for ‘FØURDAYS’ and realize you can longer feel your face? Then Shayan Valaie and Yan P are speaking your language on this track.

We’ve all been there at one time or another and this easy progression brings out all the vibes from such prolonged adventures. So fire one up, or pour that stiff drink and keep the good times rolling with the rhythm of this infectious performance and hook-filled build. The smile on your face might even bring some of those lost sensations back.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Loi - Melody [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Loi has the kind of vocal talent that instantly grabs hold of you and demands your undivided attention. Couple that with the fact Loi’s single, ‘Melody,’ delivers the kind of lyrical build that makes you stop what you are doing and listen to every word, a nd the song is mesmerizing in every way.

Described by others as the German Adele, Loi is a talented 18 year old with all the attributes and talent to be the next big thing. Her sounds falls somewhere between Adele and Pink and offers a big bold emotiveness with a bit of Pop magic sprinkled in. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Muro (feat Bobby John) - With You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Featuring the vocal talent of Bobby John, Muro delivers the single ‘With You.’ The track has a Chainsmokers kind of feel though with just a hint of 80’s vibes backing it all. The progression is energetic and uplifting and carried the listener forward or propels them out to the dancefloor. The build is hard not to connect and fall in as lose yourself in this track’s build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gillian Heidi - flowers [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There are a lot of breakup songs out there, and many of them are angry or jaded, and often both. This track is a bit different, as it is more of a retrospective and simply chronicles the slow unraveling of realizing the person you are with isn’t the one, even though there isn’t anything wring with them or yourself. Just a simple understanding that there is something more out there than this person can give you.

Gillian Heidi conveys all of this with stellar writing and a perfect performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

AJ Smith - Double Vaxxed [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Hot Vax Summer, finally has an anthem!

AJ Smith drops this catchy track that at times reminded me of Jack White, and of Prince at others. This track is simply fun and energetic and well-written in a punny and ironic sort of way that works, because it mirrors the times we are in.

The world might not have known it needed a ‘Double Vaxxed’ Electro Pop song, but now that it’s here ... we clearly all needed this release. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kat Hammock - June [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You often hear stories and songs about how going off to college is the beginning of the end for high school loves, but people tend to look at those relationships as more crushes and cases of puppy love than anything else. This track takes the dynamic of a college relationship and how it is tested when both parties go back home for the summer. Sung with a tender vulnerability and delicate beauty the track captures what it feels like as we grow up emotionally. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Andrew Cushin - Memories [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Anytime an artist in any medium lays themselves bare, the end result is going to speak to many of us. Such is the case with Andrew Cushin and his new track.

‘Memories’ is a song where the 20-year-old artist poignantly explores the question of what masculinity means in the present day. This is tender, emotional songwriting that speaks to the human psyche in all the best ways.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jake Scott - Anymore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The realization you don’t need that toxic person in your life is truly liberating and Jake Scott has put that revelation into song form here on ‘Anymore.’

The track has a nice soft build and a singer/songwriter vibe that is easy to connect with and fall in on the lyrical progression.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

April Jai - Me Too [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We’ve all been told that time heals all wounds, but some cuts are too deep to ever truly “get over.” April Jai drops this deeply personal track that takes the emotion of being hurt, and makes us feel it, and rethink how such trauma changes who we are.

The track is beautifully performed and the melody adds to the well-written words and while the song is sad, there is a tinge of hope as well. Sometimes, the knowledge that those who are struggling, are not doing so alone, is enough to ease the burned upon our shoulders. That’s what good art can do for us all. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger