maryjo - Should Be Us [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The emotions runs strong and clear in ‘Should Be Us,’ from maryjo.

A track about watching your ex move on faster than you are, this song captures that stunned bewilderment and the questions such a spark can conjure. Especially if the prior relationship went on for a long time and you are left wondering how much this new person truly knows about your ex.

This feels like Commercial gold, and I expect to hear this one a lot this summer and beyond. Get in early and ride the wave.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sterlen Roberts -Spoil You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“The song has an old Contemporary R&B vibe to it. Sterlen Roberts plans the perfect night to”Spoil You”. The tempo is fast yet steady still creating a romantic rhythm. Around the 1:15 mark there’s a sample of Soulja Boy but the rapping and examples doesn’t take away from the track.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Lauren Minear- Chasing Daylight [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Lauren Minear takes us on a journey of discovery. She visually shows us how she wears multiple hats in this heartfelt track. Instead of being in a dark setting she chases daylight. This symbolically tells us she no longer wants to live her life in darkness.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Dan Johnson - Along the Way [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Dan Johnson boldly sings the line ... I’d rather be a fool tomorrow, than a coward any day ... in his new single, ‘Along The Way,’ and in that simple brilliance, can be found both an idea and an ideal on how to live life.

Putting yourself out there, risking yourself in the name of love is dangerous and leaves us all vulnerable. Though of course not doing so, not allowing others to truly know who and what we are, leaves us isolated and alone. This uplifting track is a reminder to us all — you can’t truly live without taking some risks along the way.

The earmark of a great song is playability. A good song you can listen to a few times and be content, but a great song soars to life and compels you to listen time and time again. And with each listen you feel the emotion and come to a personal understanding that very well may transcend beyond the artist’s original intent as you layer in your own experience with the sentiments being sung. This is that type of song.

The genre is tricky here ,as the track defiantly and artistically straddles a many different lines. Big and theatrical. the single comes with elements of Indie Rock, Americana, and Gospel. At times it conjured thoughts of the Lion King with the chants and uplifting mantra that would be right at home on any Broadway stage or musical soundtrack.

But gerne is a marketers game anyway. For we consumers the lines are simple ... not for me, good, or outstanding.

And this track lands square in the latter category for me. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Marcy Brown x Anne Christine Dekker Xmas Each Day (feat. Anne Chris) [Review]

Rating: 2 out of 5

“The beat gives a classic yet soulful melody. My disconnection came from the vocal delivery. The artist didn’t put all of her emotions in so you can feel the song in your heart. It makes you want to snap along with it.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Lauren Woo - Gold Plated [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There are solid gold people and then there are the ‘Gold Plated’ among us that can but on a thin veneer for a short time before the truth beings to show through. Lauren Woo lifts the veil on these fakers with her new track which was inspired by wisdom gained from her grandmother.

Lauren Woo shared, ‘This song is a tribute to my incredible grandmother, a woman whose wisdom has been a guiding light in my life. She once told me that in life, you’ll encounter people who are ‘gold plated’ and not solid gold. It’s not always obvious, and you’ll experience highs and lows where true colors are revealed. In those moments, it’s crucial to stand firm in your morals and recognize when it’s okay to let go of relationships that aren’t meant to be.’

The overall sound is a melancholic Pop vibe with a slight theatrical edge.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

KJ(!) - Good Day [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Looking for something different? Look no further than KJ(!)’squirky track ‘Good Day.’

Riding a funking beat and simple, yet catchy lyrical hook the track is simply infectious in the best ways. I couldn’t stop listing the first time and the same has hel through multiple listens though I am hard-pressed to explain why.

The track has a friendly vibe like a bit of advice from a friend telling you not to let the world grind you down and the arrangement is simply fun. The talent is there though the track has a simple brilliance to it that carries the day. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Flora Cash - HOLY WATER [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Right in time for the season, Flora Cash sprinkles some dark ethereal ‘HOLY WATER’ into your ears. Let me share a few words direct from the artists before I say more msyelf

’As the veil between worlds thins approaching Halloween, this track tells a story of timeless connections and souls reuniting, merging mythic themes with contemporary Indie Pop nuances. Shpresa Lleshaj’s haunting lead vocal and Djordje Milanovic’s mournful violas stand out above a dynamic and almost operatic production.’ ~ Flora Cash

The haunting vocals mesmerize, as does the violin accompaniment. Far too many seasonal songs take a cliched and often kitschy angle, but this track is a perfect balance and is artistic in a way few such songs pull off. So much so, I hesitate to call it a holiday track as it is something I will be listening to year round.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

A-Zal -Lonely Town [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We always wonder how someone started their career. A-Zal takes us on his personal journey from being a New York subway musician to writing sound tracks for Marvel Studios. “Lonely Town” is the story of an underdog and his breakthrough. The soft delivery makes the song sound sad but it creates a relax comfort of accomplishment.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

First NLR Worship - Hope (feat. Tim Hill) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A song of pure inspiration. First NLR Worship delivered a spiritually chilling song that gives exactly what the title suggest “Hope”. Simple but powerful drums that weight in as the heart beat of the production which angelic vocals being delivered by Tim Hill. This is the type of song you listen to when you need that extra boost to go on with life and all its’s worries and sorrows. Masterful, powerful, music. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Ellisa Sun - Once Upon a Time [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ellisa Sun’s “Once Upon a Time” is chilled track that you can lay back and listen too. The Jazz melody pulls you in with a contemporary R&B tempo. The food analogies that she incorporates into the track makes you truly feel the emotions in the lyrics. This song is about letting go and feeling ok about it.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

AiramFM -Heartbeat [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“This song is sad but it is also a song of expression. AiramFM tells the story of the day she saw her 46 year old mother pass away from cancer. She describes her emotions as well as each touch. She isn’t reaching out for sympathy but describes how her heart still beats with the memories even if her heart is still broken form the loss.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Chris Shaba - Feelings Gone [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I like the finger snapping throughout Chris Shaba’s “Feelings Gone”. The song builds an emotional pull to anyone who is listening. Feelings are hard to deal with especially when you put your all into it and there’s a trigger that allows them to disappear. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

King Bliss - 3AM [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Its not everyday you hear an artist marry, lyrical brilliance with a 80s style R&B/soul style production. That alone shows the genius of King Bliss. The hook song by Tselane Love is 90s R&B in its purest form. This is both fresh and innovative and leads King Bliss to a space to stall in a lane all his own. Witty, well versed bars. Smooth and chill...never changing in tone but never lacking in energy of entertainment value. This is a vibe.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Karim Panzetta -No Angel [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Karim Panzetta describes the infatuation with a woman to be the opposite of angelic. She is so intriguing it can be deadly to the heart. “No Angel” has the sounds of The Weeknd with Pop meets RnB. The lyrics are so descriptive it allow you to visualize how intriguing this person is.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Jordyn Sugar -Fool of Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Loving someone is hard. Fool of Me is about finally allowing yourself to love someone but having to engage in a broken heart. The worst part is watching them be with someone else. Jordyn Sugar walks us through pain and the process of getting over someone. We will never get why they always want to know if we are ok when they choose to make a fool of you.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Oliver Sullivan - High Above (ft. Jetason) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This Deep House track is a true international affair with a Nashville based, Australian handling the vocals over Oliver’s Sullivan’s production. The track was mixed in Switzerland, Sullivan’s native land, and mastered in Munich. The end result is a clean engaging track that simply feels right in every choice. made along the way. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Krrysopher - Homesick [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This a is stunning debut from a powerful and talented vocalist and musician. Krrysopher is a Romanian superstar in the making. The singer/songwriter was finalist of the tv show Superstar 2021 and this captivating track make same wonder how she did not win. ‘Homesick’ is a track that lands with power and emotion and left me awed by the writing and delivery.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

John Conlin Something- About Your Face [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a modern 70s track. I like how the background singers support the artist just at the right moment. John Conlin’s energy is happy and energetic accompanied by a snapping fingers melody. When the guitar came into play around the 2:20 mark it prepared us for the epic key change.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

RAFA x Kameko- HOPELESS [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a true track for the pop culture. Rafa and Kameko reveal their vulnerability through “Hopeless”. The song takes you through peaceful emotions because they realize and are at peace over what was loss. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]