Anja Kotar - Fun For You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“To steal a few words from from Game Of Thrones ... the dating world is dark and full of dangers.

Okay, so the original line was the night is dark and full of terrors, but we all know most dating is done at night and no matter the time it is certainly fraught with trouble. Anja Kotar knows this and sings about the odd struggle in a fun and expressive way on ‘Fun For You.’ Both the song and video are pure Pop energy that entertains all the way through.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ryan Riback - (Just Can't) Hate U (feat. Dotter) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Australian producer, Ryan Riback pushes all the right buttons in giving us this single. ‘(Just Can’t) Hate U’ features the vocals talent of Dotter and the pairing of talent brings the song out to its fullest.

We’ve all had that person we should hate, but just can’t seem to find that particular emotion so we turn to them far more times that we should. This song is about such a dilemma and the odd mix of feelings that comes with it.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Michelle Ray - Tattoo [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Michelle Ray leaves her mark, just as a ‘Tattoo’ does but Ray does it with a powerful voice and the emotive delivery not many artists are capable of. Big and bold this single has the same vibe you get from Pink, or Adele or other truly expressive vocalists.

Don’t sleep on this single, because Michelle Ray is a clear star in the making, and this is your chance to buy in early and help spread the word. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ian Oshér - Never Alone [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Light and upbeat, ‘Never Alone’ from Ian Oshér is one of those songs that grabs you in immediately and refuses to let you go. The LA artists rides a nice calm wave to deliver the track. There is a subtle energy and spark without the track resorting to gimmicks or over production. The simple, straightforward lyrics and arrangement work quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Taska Black x Dasha - Going Nowhere [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Taska Black teams up with Dash on this engaging track. “Going Nowhere’ is a pledge and a promise to stay loyal and true no matter what life throws up as a roadblock.

The build is engaging and the progression soft and vulnerable while also also fiercely determined in its tone. The mood of the track perfectly matches the tone of the writing and the build sweeps the listener along with little effort. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sydney Lauren - Bucket Hat [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Music is a great tool for turning around a bad mood, and ‘Bucket Hat’ from Sydney Lauren is a song all about turning your mindset around and finding a groove that makes you feel better. The energy and vocal performance are easy to relate to and connect with — making this a track capable of turning around your own day. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Fuhr - Goodbye [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Fuhr conjures thoughts of Avicii on the track ‘Goodbye.’ Described as a love song that you can dance to, the single comes alive thanks to both a talented vocal performance and a spot on production that adds energy and emotion to layer up the piece and make it truly feel alive. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kayla DiVenere - PSYCHOPATH [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This is masterfully constructed track. LA’s Kayla DiVenere utilizes not only her vocal talent to instill a mood, but the arrangement plays a huge role in conveying the emotion and feeling behind the well-written lyrics.

Coming with a Commercial Pop Punk sound ‘PSYCHOPATH’ delivers an up and down tempo that matches the impact of the writing and keeps the listener guessing what will come next as they lean in and lose the world around them.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Doc Marky T x Myah Marie x MVP Mhad - Feelings [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have all been burned by our ‘Feelings,’ and this track is a soft slow building track that makes us feel that rising tide of emotion once again.

The vocals are vulnerable and invite you in and the production gets out of the way while still instilling an added layer to to the mood of this smooth track. This is one to add to your playlist you go to when your heart is heavy and the world feels like it has the upper hand.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Harper Starling - Cannot Tell A Lie [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Look out Pop World, Harper Starling is storming onto the scene with talented pipes and attitude aplenty.

’Cannot Tell A Lie’ is the kind of track that rallies the women fed up with men’s shit, and that makes it a power anthem of sorts, but as a man myself I too can appreciate the talent and energy behind both the performance and the writing.

A fun track that has a life all its own!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jaci Butler - Straight to the Bank [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jaci Butler comes straight at you with a flow that is more Punk Pop than Hip-Hop. The track grabs and holds you through the entre progression.

Get ready to party with this single that takes you ‘Straight to the Bank.’ I was reminded of Gwen Stefani for sure, but Butler brings enough verve and energy of her own to make this track stand out as more than a single inspired by the works of others. This is a fun party vibe and one that works quite well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Caroline Romano - Ireland in 2009 [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An ode to gritty teenage romance, ‘Ireland in 2009’ is packed with soaring vocals, anthemic production and Caroline Romano’s signature unfiltered lyricism. “It’s a story of falling in love in car parks and waking up in your school clothes,” she says. “It’s about being far too young to know anything at all and the all-or-nothing emotions that come with juvenescence.”

For me the song simply has heart and emption and a genuine ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

MJ Wood - You Are [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There is an old school feel on the fringe of MJ Wood’s latest single ‘You Are,’ and yet the song feels decidedly contemporary. I hear influences from the past from talented artists such as Phil Collins, but the track still is fresh and original as well, and that is a testament to the artistry and passion behind the song.

Written as a love song to his wife, the lyrics are heartfelt and genuine and that shines in every moment.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Katelyn Tarver - Hurt Like That [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Katelyn Tarver is an accomplished singer/songwriter that deserves far more accolades than she has received thus far.

’Hurt Like That’ is yet another feather in her quiver of talented tracks and both the performance and the writing sparkle here. Give this track a listen, then take a deep dive into Tarver’s library and discover the wonders that awaits you.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

AJA - Better Off Without You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Seventeen year old AJA comes with with emphatic energy and verve on the new track, “Better Off Without You.’ The attitude wins the day here in this ode to breaking free from toxic people.

AJA is a young talent but her age does not diminish the power or substance so keep an ye and an ear on this rising talent for years to come. And be sure to add this track to your playlists to call up anytime you are feeling fierce and determined to exorcise the idiots from your own life. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Stark x Kestra - Your Sweet Power [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Super producer, Stark teams up with Soul singer, Kestra to bring ‘Your Sweet Power’ to life. Riding a funky bassline, the track sweeps you up and into the lyrical build. We’ve all had that teacher or mentor that we can hear whispering to us even when they are nowhere around and this song captures that power in a soulful groove that is easy to sway along with and connect on a deeper level as well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Peaceful James x HEISAM - Fool 4 U [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is not quite as warbling as Biz Markie’s famous track, but ‘Fool 4 U’ has that same fun vibe and groove that is easy to connect with. The piano drives the beat and the fun vocal arrnangement sweeps you along on this song about knowing the person is bad for you and having a hard time breaking away just the same. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Francisco Martin - "IF U NEED ME" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

Do you ever need someone? Cali’s Francisco Martin delivers a nostalgic track in his new single "If U Need Me". With the light strings of the guitar he gives reasons why you may need someone but reassures then they are not alone and can always reach out. He explores the neighborhood as a reflective perspective.

Jeffrey James - In The Back Of My Mind [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There is a heartfelt beauty to Jeffrey James’ track, ‘In The Back Of My Mind.’

Speaking on the inspiration that led to the track, Jeffrey says, ‘For better for worse, the people we chose to pair up with forever impact who we are moving forward. There are a small handful of women I’ve dated that will always hold a place in my heart. It’s not love. It’s a bond and an influence that I’ll forever be grateful for.’

I felt this sentiment and connected tom the motion of the track and that is what good music is all about. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

problem solved x Reo Cragun - Go Right Now [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Fast-rising Amsterdam-based producer/songwriter, problem solved, and US vocalist, Reo Cragun, have dropped their incredible new collaboration, ‘Go Right Now.’ The track delivers a nice energy, as well as strong writing and a production to bring everything to life.

The varied sounds and styles blend well here, and while they do make this one tough to categorize genre wise, they also make it engaging and unique in that this track doesn’t sound exactly like half the other songs already out there.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger