Estella Dawn - Orange [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Online dating can be an ugly mess but ‘Orange’ is all about a Tinder date going right. The writing and emotion shine making you feel as if you are right there feeling that spark of instant chemistry and Estella Dan’s vocals are the perfect vessel to let you sail away on these rare waters.

Magic can and does till happen for those patient and brave enough to wait it out. Both in the dating world, and in discovering new music. This song offers hope for both. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Julian Scott -Far Away Again (feat. James Campbell) [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Julian Scott’s “Far Away Again” featuring James Campbell has a nice melody to it. The lyrical video talks about the journey of discovery. Discovering what you want and need and returning to it. As a Composer, Songwriter & Guitarist from NRW, Germany, Julian fuses just the right melodies together to create a musical piece like “Far Away Again””

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Ridge - Long How Could You [Music Vide Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“People value loyalty and often times it is hard to trust when people switch up “How Could You” is a powerful song about being betrayed by a close friend. The beat mixed with the energy and lyrics on the verses make for a perfect mix. There is also a backstory being told in the music video as well. You can truly relate to the story as well as feel the emotions Ridge gives in his delivery.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA OnLock Blogger]

Bazzi - Will It Ever Feel The Same [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bazzi asks the question, ‘Will It Ever Feel The Same,’ on this track about trying to move on from a shattered relationship and broken heart. Starting off with a raspy, yet tender and vulnerable delivery the track takes on more of an edge halfway through and much like our minds it feels like a roller coaster as he deals with the inner turmoil and second guessing.

A track with nuance and heart that you can listen to over and over again while digesting the complex thought process of moving on.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

ITSNOTU.ME - Must Be Love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A fun energetic track with a Latin flair pushing the beat and melody and coming with pure Pop sensibilities vocally. ITSNOTU.ME delivers an easy groove to settle in on, and a set of lyrics that begs to be sung along with.

Feels like a summer vibe and a hit in the making, so get in early and add this track to one of your Spotify playlists. LA on Lock has a number of Spotify playlists to catch great tracks like this as well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Doppe & Kokke - Glad to be Alive [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Originally from Sweden, but now making music from Switzerland, Doppe & Kokke team up with Justin Erinn on ‘Glad To Be Alive.” This EDM track starts on the dark side but takes on an energetic and uplifting tone to bring out positive vibes and a immersive beat t pull the listener in and along for the ride. A track that will both get you moving and thinking. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jamie Miller - It Is What It Is [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jamie Miller unleashes a track which feels a bit like the male counterpoint to GAYLE’s smash hit ‘ABCDEFU.’

Miller boldly delivers ‘It Is What It Is,’ with more of a pure Pop sound and a touch less attitude, but he does so with confidence and energy and that makes it both powerful and engaging. A fun track to join in and belt out as the build is infectious, and easily hooks the listener. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Anna Thompson x Nicky Buell - AM I THE DRAMA? [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A dark twisty track about revenge, or at least contempt between best friends turned lovers, and ultimately into exes in every possible way. Both voices are uniquely talented and sell the emotion well. The funky groove is sinister in its composition, adding to the brooding vibes of the track.

’Am I The Drama?’ is the question of the day and this track makes it clear the drama is tangible between these two. ”

— Quote Source

Maddie Poppe - One That Got Away [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track made me think Bruno Mars meets Taylor Swift. The beat and groove are all Pop Funk, but lyrically, I hear some comparisons to the emotion Swift routinely delivers. Maddie Poppe incorporates the best elements of both on this track.

’One That Got Away’ is a snappy single that pulls the listener along with smooth grace and ease. As we enter the cusp of fun and sun, this track delivers the solid summer vibes we all need.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Review

Kelaska - Tightrope [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The need to fit in and conform overcomes us all at times, but it is easy to lose yourself while trying to please the world around us.

Kelaska offers an emotional track about that very struggle. Walking that ‘Tightrope’ is a dicey proposition but falling in on this track is anything but as the build and emotional vulnerability sell the track early before the tempo shift and a sort of fierce determination takes hold. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

LVRBOY - when you love someone [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Despite our best efforts some relationships simply do not work. This is especially tough when there isn’t one great reason just a simple parting of the hearts. LVRBOY takes on this very kind of ending with ‘when you love someone’ and that is not enough to salvage a future together. Coming with a smooth grove and emotional build, this Electro Pop track speaks to and from the heart. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Steven Curtis - Patience [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Steven Curtis captures a tender beautiful track about being patient with ourselves and not comparing our success or failures with others. This is especially tough to do in these the days of special media and instant gratification. The balance of being a responsible adult and chasing your dreams is a tough one to juggle and sometimes it does indeed take , ‘Patience.’ ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Elle Baez - Mister Possessive [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Elle Baez conveys power and confidence and attitude infused declarations in ‘Mister Possessive.’ the track is about taking control and walking away when need be or simply being the master of your won fate and desires. The track has a power R&B feel but really transcends genre with its confidence and verve. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lorelei Marcell - Need Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Loralei Marcell has the kind of emotive voice that instantly pulls a listener in and holds them tight to the lyrical build. This track is about the power of love and how complex walking away can be np matter how much it needs to be done. ‘Need Me’ mirrors the mind and our need t be loved as well as our need to escape at times even when there are plenty of reasons to stay. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Victoria Anthony - Kinda Into You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Victoria Anthony drops this fun Pop track about falling for that new person and admitting to them and herself that she is ‘Kinda Into You.’

A fun, relatable track with nice energy and hook you can sing along to after the first chorus. This is the kind of track that can take over and be the sound of a particular summer.

And what better way to kick off the coming summer, than by catching Victoria Anthony live at The Echo on May 14th. For those not in or around LA, check out her other tour dates.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Natalie Shay - Two Sparks [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“From the very first note, Natalie Shay emotes the passion and emotion and those elements combined with the theatrical build of this track truly lends to hook and hold the listener for the duration.. The writing is power as is the performance, making this a single hit all the right notes both literally and figuratively. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GAYLE - e-z (Feat. UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“No longer a stranger to our blog readers or the world, GAYEL is blowing up in a big way and ‘e-z’ is yet another stellar track off her EP. Joined this time by UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger, GAYLE once again delivers in your face attitude is that trademark husky yet sultry tone that pulls the listener in immediately.

A word from the artist herself ...

’e-z is my way of making fun of the way that people make fun of my generation. I’ve been obsessed with UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger for years and I’m so excited that we got to collaborate on this together.’ - GAYLE”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dacris x AnaiD - Imagine (Help For Kerem) [Music Video Review]

Rating: No Rating This Time, Just Heartfelt Hope

“As a curator and music reviewer my goal is to help those who appreciate good music discover new artists and songs. But sometimes music goes beyond the entertainment level and speak to the soul or gives us new insight. It can touch our lives in numerous ways and be there in our time of need. Sometimes it does all of that. This track is about love and understanding and helping someone in need. Now I will turn it over to the artists ...

When I heard the story about Kerem I knew that I want to help him. He is suffering from SMA type 1 and needs the most expensive medical treatment in the world. This song is to raise money to donate and to get his story into your mind. As father I can relate to the suffer and sorrow Kerems parents are going through. So I put all my heart into this lyrical story. I hope you like ‘IMAGINE.’”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Liv Charette - Red Flags White [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Liv Charette simply exudes talent and confidence, and this track hooks right from the first line. ‘Red Flags White’ is a modern dating anthem or more of a moving forward anthem. Just allowing yourself to have some fun and accept the things you cant change or at least not allowing them to stop a bit of fun.

The big bold talent and delivery brings the track to life and this song feels like a declaration of diva status.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Roet - Dad's Song[Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Losing a parent isn’t easy. Roet “Dad’s Song” expresses how the artist feels in the passing of this dad. Located in his home he shows us memories as he reveals to us his feelings. The song is short but you can feel and relate to him through his music.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Blogger]

“I didn’t set off to start a project about mental health. But shortly after starting Roet, I had three friends kill themselves in the span of about a year and half. Each time I felt like I couldn’t write about anything else and the way those songs gave an outlet to my friends that had lost a loved one quickly became important me. I’ve had my own experiences with depression, suicide attempts, family issues, you name it but I do feel like I’ve come out the other side of that (at least for now). So mental health is something I have a lot of opinions about and Roet has become my outlet for that, using my own life experience as the canvas to paint on.”

— Roet