JonPaul Wallace - Here We Go [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“JonPaul Wallace is all about energy and personality and that comes across in both this song and his bio. JonPaul, don’t call him plain old Jon, is having fun delivering ‘Here We Go’ and you will hav jsut as much fun listening. It is the kind of track that will lift you up, and propel you forward to take on whatever you face. That said, lyrically the track does a great job of motivation, but does not offer a lot in the way of deep insights beyond the infectious rhythm and energy.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Andi - Money [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Andi infuses passion and attitude in every line of her performance of ‘Money.’ The keys add a brooding beat to this sultry track about the lure and dark side of money. The track has a clear message, but makes said point with a dark, siren-like tone and Electro Pop vibes so that the message does not feel like a warning or lecture as much as simply a statement of observance that the listener can take or leave as they see fit. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jack Blair - One for Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all need to take time to do stuff simply for our own pleasure, and this track is an uplifting reminder of that. The chorus has a Mumford & Son vibe and the verses are a bit more lowkey, but overall the track is a clear pick me up and is the perfect add to your motivational playlists.

Jack Blair is clearly feeling the words he wrote and that comes out in this engaging performance. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mike Taveira x Allie X - Sex for Breakfast [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The clever word play and use of overlapping lyrics really hooked me in early. Both voices do a great job of selling the sultry emotion and lyrical build keeping the listener leaning in from start to finish. The overall tempo makes you want to move in a nice sultry groove.

This a nice addition to that playlist you use when the lights go off and the action heats up.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Caroline Romano - Oddities and Prodigies [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Caroline Romano drops ‘Oddities and Prodigies’ on us, and the track is bound to remind some of Pink as it delivers the same brand of energetic talent that hooks and pulls you along. The vocal talent makes the track, but the writing is strong and the hook keeps the listener engaged. If I had any negative critique at all it, is that the track is short at two minutes and I was left wanting more. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mack Imagine - Frosted Flakes [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Most people travel to LA to pursue their dreams but Mack Imagine’s new single “Frosted Flakes” is about finding a new love. LA has so much to offer and despite it being so big you can really find happiness with it. Even if you start being there alone you can find someone to enjoy the experience with you. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Mack Imagine is a singer-songwriting pop duo based in Southern California formed in 2020. During the pandemic, Matthew Zeko (guitar, vocals) and Jack Brady (piano, vocals) decided to quit covering songs--and started to write their own. Reaching from their life experiences and musical influences, the two began to quickly create their own aesthetic through their vocals and guitar melody writing.

Mia Mormino - Stick-Up [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“I am a sucker for a good story song and a murder ballad certainly fits the bill. okay so Mia Mormino’s track isn’t exactly a ballad with its jazz infused energy and retro scat vibes, but it the story of a pissed off and fed up Burlesque dancer ready to exact her revenge on the men who expect more from her than she is willing to give.

Mormino’s talent brings it all to life and the writing is dead on. Pun intended. My only wish is there was a bad ass video to give some imagery to this track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Revalation x GoD iLLa x Mayhem (of EMS) - A Game prod. by Gajos [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Revalation x GoD iLLa x Mayhem (of EMS) bring their “A Game” with their latest single. The single has a hardcore beat with lyrics that not only empower you but push you to accomplish anything that you set out to do. Each verse has a Hip-Hop yet poetic feel that is sure to keep you hyped.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Only Bricks - Antisocial [Review]

Review: 4 out of 5

“Only Bricks’s new single “Antisocial” takes you from party mode to not wanting to be around anyone but yourself. The song is less party more pity party. It explains the thoughts of an introvert and someone who tries to be social but always find a way to hide. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Gracie Ella - Butterflies [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In the world of Mother Nature artist Gracie Ella is seen walking through a garden playing her guitar. Using her talents to express her feelings and how she was given butterflies. Despite her new attitude on love she makes it clear that just like the transformation of a butterfly feelings are transformed as well.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Calabasas x Marc E Bassy - Voices [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Pop duo Calabasas teams up with the vocal talents of Marc E Bassy on this track. “voices’ is a groove and a vibe that utilizes a perfect production and build to convey the lyrical intent. The track is pure Pop but uses styles of other genres like EDM and Hip-Hop to create the sound. This is the kind of track you will listen to once and sing along with forever. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Madisyn Gifford - Nice Things [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Madisyn Gifford has that unique tone and quality that makes you feel as if she is a close persona’ friend you’ve known her for years. ‘Nice Things’ feels like a confessional of sorts, but in that fun and joking kind of way that friends banter.

This Pop track simply feels real and genuine and keeps you leaning in start to finish. The writing takes a unique spin on the usual break up tropes we’ve all heard so often.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

DxBoY - Lit Again [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“DxBoy makes the most of this Trap beat and flow. ‘Lit Again’ is an ode to escaping lockdown and getting out there in the world alongside people and finding your vibe. The track comes with an easy beat to fall in on the groove and the lyrical flow hooks and holds the listener as well. Short but no so short that the flow doesn’t grab you and make its point. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Highly Unlikely - Shouldn't Be Doin This [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ The song “Shouldn’t Be Doin This” reminds you of all the songs that would play on Total Request Live on MTV. This was a single that also went viral on Tik Tok, with 170k views and nearly 50k likes in 48 hours.The group Highly Unlikely expresses wanting someone that you feel as if you shouldn’t have but you just can’t stop wanting them. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Lil Pump - Racks to the Ceiling (feat. Tory Lanez) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ Lil Pump returns and no matter what Tory Lanez has going on he is going to be a feature on a hot track. “Rack To The Ceiling” is a modern make it rain song. The beat isn’t too hard but it isn’t too soft either. It brings an exciting tempo that will make you just ball out with your friends from verse to verse. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Arkells - Swing Swing Swing [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“If you ever are in a bad mood and need a boost of energy, then “Swing Swing Swing” is the song for you. Arkells is going full throttle in this new single. With a full band and some friends he talks about his feelings but not in a sad mood but lit AF.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Gianni Taylor - Down and Out [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Gianni Taylor’s new single “Down and Out” carries us through emotions of someone’s love life. With the lead bass in the beat being his actual voice the song is enticing yet fun at the same time. Gianni artistry is honest lyrics fused with smooth vocals.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blog]

Estella Dawn - Pretty [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Appearances are superficial but how we feel about ourselves and our appearance goes deep to the bone and this track is about finding the beauty within ourselves and being comfortable with that outer shell as well, because it all goes hand in hand. Estella Dawn has a big powerful voice and an emotive delivery to bring out the emotions of this well-written track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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