Man vs Monkey - When I´m 22 (featuring Bymia) (Remix by of blonde ) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Man vs Monkey teams with the vocal talents of Dutch singer, Bymia to unleash this emotive build and infectious beat. ‘When I’m 22’ is a lyrical jewel that will make you think and reflect regardless of your current trips around the sun count. The music will make you move and the words will make you ponder what it all means in the best of ways. I can’t wait to take a dive in on the rest of this album and see where the entire selection of songs takes me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

R3HAB x INNA - Rock My Body [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“R3HAb and INNA team up to put a new unique spin on Sash!’s iconic 90s hit ‘Ecuador.’ The build and beat are the same, though the vocals and lyrical build make this feel like a completely different song.

’Rock My Body’ is a high energy Dance Pop track with one foot in the past and one solidly here in the present. No the track isn’t reinventing anything, but it is highly danceable and a groove you will fall in on quickly.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vicetone - Dopamine Junkie (feat. Ben Samama) [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all have a bit of ‘Dopamine Junkie’ in us, because we are all chasing those good feelings. This track about the gratifying high of discovering that perfect song that speaks to out heart and soul.

The production here is clean, and while the build is fairly subdued for the genre, the track does indeed take the listener on a ride. The vocals are in perfect balance with the beat and build making this a well rounded track that is easy to connect with. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

OnSake x Maia Malancus - Badass Girl [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“OnSake, in conjuntion with Maia Malancus traverses the line between pop and a pure EDM sound. I hear some ZZ Ward type blues lurking in the vocal tone, and the attitude drips both in the performance and the writing. ‘Badass Girl’ could be a breakup anthem or a self affirming reminder of your power and worth.

The track did drop off for me a bit on the backend and I was left craving more of that early verve, but still a single with merit.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ryan Winston x Leslie Ann Miller - Wierd Love [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ryan Winston creates a track that certainly reminded me of Calvin Harris though ‘Wierd Love’ does not feel derivative and the vocal talent of Leslie Ann Miller sells the emotion in a way that the track hooks from the very first verse.

This is the kind of track that reveals new nuance and emotion with each listen. A track perfect for a number of playlists and moods. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Morgan Lane - All In My Head (feat. Bailey Jehl) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Heartaches and breakups might be the most written about subject matter so it it is tough to stand out with those themes and yet, Morgan Lane in conjunction with the vocal talent of Bailey Jehl manages just that. ‘All In MY Head’ is about the disorienting feeling of seeing your former partner move on quickly and completely leaving you to wonder of what you felt was ... All in your head. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

VAVO - Waitin' On It [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“VAVO has exploded recently so if they have been ‘Waitin’ In It,’ they don’t have to wait any longer. Coming on the heels of their smash hit, ‘Take Me Home,’ the duo is currently sitting on top of charts and the Dance Pop world.

This track has a slightly subdued feel that is the perfect follow and shows a bit of diversity that will help carry them a long way to longevity. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Riton - Sugar (feat. Soaky Siren) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“GRAMMY winner RITON returns with an energetic dancefloor banger that samples 50 Cents ‘Candy Shop’ and offers the vocal talents of rising Rap star Soaky Siren. The beat is infectious and the ‘Sugar’ oh so sweet on this EDM/Hip-Hop blending vibe.

A track sure to get listeners moving and singing along by the first chorus, no matter how you want to categorize this genre being single.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nekter Gun - Don't Wanna See You Leave [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track from Nekter Gun starts low key before building into a dynamic and powerful EDM track. The lyrical build is emotional and engaging and the production behind it matches the vibe making this a well rounded track you can move to and dig in deep on at the same time. Detailing the emotions of finally calling it quits on an an again/off again relationship, the track rings genuine and true. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

ZUSO - Take Me (Feat Jaki Nelson) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Sydney based producer, ZUSO teams up with the vocal talent of LA’s Jaki Nelson for this after hours vibe that wraps around the listener like a firm hug. A track that simply feels right and comfortable, ‘Take Me’ is sort of tranquil and calm, yet still uplifting.

The production is spot on and the vocals sync perfectly to create the exact track you need after a long night of being on the dancefloor.

Call it a coming down song if you will but don’t dismiss this one as an afterthought, as it certainly has strong legs of its own.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Goshok - On My Mind [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is a Commercial leaning EDM single with elements of various Electronic genres as well as some Pop sensibilities. Goshok is a rising star and the Indie artist hopes to be come the first Czech artist to grace the mainstage at the largest music festivals int he world and with songs like ‘On My Mind’ it is easy to believe he will achieve those dreams sooner rather than later. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nicky Romero x Philip Strand x DubVision - Stay A Little Longer [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nicky Romero is back after a string of hit singles. This much anticipated collaboration with DubVision and singer/songwriter Philip Strandis poised to add to his library of stellar House singles.

The single is melodic and grounded in a progressive root style that p[airs well alongside the strong vocals and nuanced build. ‘Stay A Little Longer’ has that big stage feel and euphoria you will find in the electricity of a big festival crowd. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

VIZE x R3HAB - One Last Time [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If the idea of EDM is truly to get you up and moving, then ‘One Last Time’ from VIZE and R3HAB certainly hits the target. Sure, the vibe is chill for the genre, but the track is engaging at the same time, and while the track isn’t the high energy club banger that dominates the gerne, it is certainly engaging and enthralling. The strong vocals and production make it an impossible track to ignore both physically and emotionally. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Steam Phunk x Idun Nicoline - Hell & High Water [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Hell & High Water” typically means do whatever needs to be done, no matter the circumstances. Steam Phunk and Idun Nicoline face the fact of leaving. When others do what makes them happy you have to do what makes you happy. Despite the lyrical heartbreak the song has an upbeat tempo to it. When you are tired of trying you have to come to the reality of leaving no matter what.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Netsky ft Rita Ora - Barricades [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The ‘Barricades’ we all face are unavoidable, but how we handle the distractions and roadblocks defines who we are.

Netsky and Rita Ora join forces to bring out this energetic performance. Her vocal range and talent combine and blend with his artful musical creations to create an uplifting track that soars and motivates and is almost inescapable as you fall in and ride the waves of energy.

Feels like a Summer anthem bound to catch fire.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bad Taste x Farmboy Slim - cactus dayclub [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bad Taste and Farmboy Slim team to deliver this fun, prickly ride. There are retro vibes of the Beastie Boys and a bit of techno Fatboy Slim Funk vibes as well, but the track really has that eccentric feel that is tough to pin down.

The LA brothers created the track after a psychedelic experience in the desert and you can tell in the best ways that it came from a freethinking mindset. A fun track with a twist and sharp pointed poke at every turn. Get ready to move and smile and reflect a bit 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

Shiah Maisel - Really Love You (feat. Afrojack) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Coming with energy and an engaging hook, ‘Really Love You’ is the kind of track that sweeps you up and in and erases the crazy world we live in for a few minutes.

Shiah Maisel teams up with Afrojack to bring this EDM song to life. Give it a listen and let the vibes wash over you as you fall in to the musical build and forget about everyday life for three minutes and twenty seconds.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Armin van Buuren x R3HAB - Love We Lost (ft. Simon Ward) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A collaborative effort from two of the Netherlands biggest EDM artists, ‘Love We Lost’ features the talents of Armin van Buuren and R3HAB along with the talents of Simon Ward.

The energy and uplifting vibes are exactly what you would expect from this trio of gifted artists and the track is one that sweeps you up and in almost immediately. Big bold sounds and an engaging build are the trademarks of the song and the production brings everything home to create an engaging single.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Becky HIll x Galantis - Run [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Becky Hill is a phenomenal talent, and her latest single ‘Run’ is another triumph for this talent Brit. Teaming up with Swedish group Galantis, this big bold offering is an epic conversation about how we run from love after being hurt a few times. The uplifting nature of the melody and build lends the track an almost motivational quality and serves as a reminder to us all that there is power in the vulnerability of keeping our hearts open to the idea of love. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger