Iris Gold - Girl Pick Up Your Drum [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There is cool — then there is Iris Gold who goes way beyond cool to a next level of cold stone verve and swagger.

’Girl Pick Up You Drum’ is a genre bending arrangement of magical funk, rock and roll, and Hip-Hop fusion that hooks the listener in sheer talent and confidence. If Lenny Kravitz and Amy Winehouse had created a baby, that child would only hope to be half as smooth as soulful as Iris Gold. The spark and life here are undeniable. Pure star power!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Everybody Loves An Outlaw - Rebels & Outlaws [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Strong writing often feels so obvious and simple, that you wonder why no one has ever written and performed the lines before. Everybody Loves An Outlaw is a band that is quite adept at creating such brazenly simple, yet stunningly captivating lines and their new single ‘Rebels & Outlaws’ feels like a track you have heard before because of this brilliance. The classic talent is almost timeless in sound making the single feel like a hit from the very first listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

George McBride - Pink Paisley [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“As a writer myself, I am sucker for a good storytelling song, and George McBride has given us exactly that with ‘Pink Paisley.’

The story of addiction, and the myriad of struggles that comes with it, is one that sadly many can relate to. The overall vibe is of a Indie Rock track and the video does an admirable job of accentuating the writing with strong imagery.

This is a track that feels true to life and the emotions come through in the writing and performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Eric Punzo - Criminal [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Eric Punzo offers a couple of different vocal styles on this track, and both are engaging. When an artist fully commits to their craft, they sacrifice other parts of their life to spend time alone honing their craft. This song is about sequestering yourself and living like a ‘Criminal’ in self-induced solitary.

Artists are not the only ones to do this, as sometimes we all simply pull away to protect ourselves from others so the nuances of this track have a wide reaching resonance. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Anna Thompson - Hot Now [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Anna Thompson is definitely, ‘Hot Now,’ and this track takes a few different angles on what that means to her past and present. From facing the judgmental people she knew in high school, who snubbed her and now want to be friends to the fake and flashy friends fame attracts, Thompson takes the emotion of not knowing who you can trust and who wants to be friends for the right reasons, versus merely using you and your rising stardom to their own benefit. The track is about being caught in the middle of these two dichotomies. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Brandon Birdwell - Wasted Days [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If Elton John and Ed Sheeran teamed up to write an Americana track, the resulting song would surely sound a lot like this. Luckily for us we don’t have to wait for such a collaboration, because Brandon Birdwell already possess the talent and skill to create that exact sound. And here it is — ‘Wasted Days,’ is no waste of your time or energy so give it a listen and add it to your playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Niia - Ace Hotel [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Niia delivers a mini movie in her new single “Ace Hotel”. With such soulful vocals she walks us through a dark emotional period of feelings and most of it is reliving hurt. The need to be wanted and not wanting to have to walk away from love. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Rudiger - Not Anymore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You ever found yourself swaying with emotions to a song. Rudiger’s new single “Not Anymore” draws you in emotionally as you can feel the hurt in his voice. As he recaps on the love and memories he has. Despite the song being nearly 6 mins long it doesn’t seem lengthy and draws you to keep listening.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Brian James and The Great Unknown - "Taken" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“ The Great Unknown starts with a 15 sec introductory solo before Brian starts singing in a dialogue to accompany the visual. “Taken” is an electrifying single about seduction and admiration. You often go to a bar to release your thoughts or to pick someone up and in this case claim what is yours.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Caroline Romano - The Hypothetical [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Is the idea of a perfect romance and relationship real, or more of mythological utopia that lives on in ‘The Hypothetical’ daydreams of our brain? That is the question Caroline Romano unleashes with this high energy almost demanding track.

The lyrical hooks and razor edged melody slice through the psyche on this track making it an attitude and vibe as much as a commentary on how we fantasize our relationships going.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kiera Selbe - I [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kiera Selbe began writing he lyrics of ‘I’ at thirteen, before she really knew what love would feel like. Flash forward and the now 16 year old talent has a bit more life experience to draw on which enabled her to complete the song and bring it to life. Her emotive talent, both in the writing and the performance, stands out from start to finish making Selbe a name to watch as she grows even more and blossom into the full out star that she is destined to become with such rare talent. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jackson+Sellers - Waste Your Time [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jackson+Sellers reminds me of Lucinda Williams both in sound and attitude. That take no shit, take no prisoners vibe rises to the top of this jaded, yet righteous track.

’Waste Your Time’ is an ode to whatever brand of idiocy you’ve dealt with, though most people will apply the sentiments towards a bad relationship. The rowdy edge to this track brings it to life and makes the pointed commentary land hard right on the chin of the time wasters of this world. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

April Jai - Chose To Stay [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“April Jai has created a track that is the perfect response to that ex who comes sniffing around trying to hook back up. A smooth easy groove with one foot in in a Retro R&B groove and the other in contemporary Pop. The result is an Adult Contemporary singer/songwriter type of track with emotional depth and meaning for everyone that has had to navigate the past and present at the same time.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nea x SHY Martin - No Regrets [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Straight out of the Swedish countryside, longtime friends Nea and SHY Martin wrote ‘No Regrets’ after working together for years as songwriters writing for others. This time they decided to keep the summer smash for themselves and the passion and emotional connection shines through in this Pop delight.

The airy build and progression makes it a fun and uplifting track and you will have no regrets adding the single to your own playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

American Authors - Nice and Easy (Acoustic) [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Summer is all about energy and good times, and American Authors have brought in Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray fame to join them on this acoustic ode to kicking back and taking it ‘Nice and Easy.’

This track toes the line between Rock and Folksy sentiments, but never dips or lags in its unfailing energy and passion. Join in the party and sunshine days by adding add this single to your summer playlists.”

— 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

Ali Schwartz - Under My Bed [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Cutting out the negative and toxic from your life is not an easy task, but a necessary one we all face at some point. This track is all about doing so, and what worked well for me on this piece was the light, almost sing-song anthem. The rhythm that gives this single an uplifting and positive vibe absolutely shines, even as the trash is being carried out and dumped.

Ali Schwartz delivers both passion and a wry brand of humor and that made me smile all the way through this song. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nick Sanza - Breadcrumbs [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nick Sanza delivers the passion of a singer/songwriter laying his emotions out bare. There are comparisons to be made to Ed Sheeran in writing style, but ‘Breadcrumbs’ feels a bit more Commercial with a Electronic vibe to the overall production and sound.

The track follows a regretful lover reflecting on the past as he is reminded of what was and what could have been by the everyday things around him.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

DEZI - Sinner [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dezi’s dramatic yet dark new single “Sinner” brings anticipation and seduction. Surrounded by things that are either good or bad for you she sings about how her sins are what makes her happy. From a dramatic beat to a slow motion toward the two mark this is a track that will have you engaged in fantasy. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]