Skyler Stonestreet - Everything It Wasn't [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Sometimes writing is everything, and ‘Everything It Wasn’t’ is that type of single. That is not to say Skyler Stonestreet does not turn in a talented performance because her voice conveys the emotions flawlessly, but having something so true to sing, is the standout feature of this single.

A comparison to Taylor Swift is inevitable, because this is the kind of song and performance she has rode to success, and now, Skyler Stonestreet, brings that same passion with her own unique vibe. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Julian Lamadrid - Neon [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A solid track about finding that small threads of life and the hope they bring when you begin to feel like you are dying on the inside.

Thanks to captivating production, and well-written lyrics, ‘Neon’ is both a banger, and a meaningful, emotional call to your senses.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Tess Posner - New Angels [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Inspired by her firsthand experience of witnessing a murder in a broad daylight, Tess Posner’s single ‘New Angels,’ is as dark, moody, and emotionally provocative as you would imagine any art inspired by such a heinous act would be. Still there is beauty is the pain and here the melody and beat get out of the way and let the vocals do the lifting on this ethereal journey. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Conro - Thrill of It EP [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Life is expensive and some of us may not be living our best life but we try to make the best out of what we have just for the “Thrill of It” That is the message Conro delivers in his pop influenced single that is followed with a instrumental finger snap”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Music P & Marque Aurel - Never Again [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“With a soft yet energetic tone Music P & Marque Aurel delivers an electro pop feeling in the new single Never Again. This track comes off as mysterious but yet energetic. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Running Lights - Not In Love [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“An energetic summer pop ode to falling in love. A beat that will keep you moving while you soak in engaging lyrics and a solid vocal performance.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Geena Fontanella - TRIP [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Geena Fontanella certainly does not ‘TRIP’ with her latest release.

An ode to the hardships of dating in a world of big egos, asinine takes, and braggadocios bravado — the words ring all-too-true.

This is a the kind of track you can sing along too, while you praise the lyrics as the gospel of a modern world.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lindsey Stirling - The Upside [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lindsey Stirling is a star.

’The Upside’ is electric in every facet of the word and the power of the melody lifts me up with each and every listen.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Isaac Dunbar - Ferrari [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Unlike the namesake super car, Isaac Dunbar’s ‘Ferrari’ starts slow. That is not to say the single is not engaging, but rather builds from a quiet place into a supercharged anthem.

Distorted vocals and emotion push the gas on this ode to reputation and rumor. The hard guitar riffs highlight the haunting edge of the lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Monti - Echo [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A touching anthem of compassion.

This single, along with the video, tells a story that goes on everyday across countless cities. Voices are heard, but sometimes it truly does take an ‘Echo’ before anyone bothers to pay attention. Beautifully performed, this is a song about humanity that everyone should hear. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Fly By Midnight - Waking Up [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This dance-able pop number captures the euphoria of waking up beside someone new. Someone that excites yo and feels you full of hope. This song carries that hope in both the beat and the performance.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Felix Cartal & Lights - Love Me (Music Video Review)

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The music video is vibrant and Felix Cartal & Lights have re-birthed pop. Her vocals are leveled to perfection giving off the energy of gogo music with a electrifying pop twist. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Kerri Medders - Nothing to Lose [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Retro love song that fulfilled my lifelong desire to know what a Gwen Stefani hit would have sounded like in the 80s.

Okay, so maybe I never actually pondered what such a single would have been like, but Thanks to Kerri Meadows I don’t have to.

Nice alluring vocals. The kind of song lovers dedicate to each other no matter the decade.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JUSTIN JESSO & NINA NESBITT - LET IT BE ME [MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“I wasn’t in the best mood when I started listening to this but it spoke to me. I also like how they went back to the basics and delivered the art of storytelling. “Let It Be Me” takes me back to the MTV total request line and Mandy Moore era. It is a certified Pop song and the video reminds you that your super hero awaits you. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Man vs Monkey - DGAF* [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This song is just fun. Sure it’s about cheating and remorse, but the video and lyrics provide insta-revenge and in a perfect world, all would-be broken hearts would be dealt with so easily.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Elodie Rêverie - Fire in the Desert [Review}

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Elodie Reverie commands attention from the very first vocal note.

’Fire in the Desert’ is a perfect analogy for for Reverie’s voice ... warm and relaxing at times, crackling with sultry heat at others.

This track is a pure pop anthem that stokes you to sing along by the second chorus.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Grayson Ty - Back to Us [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding pure pop vibes, ‘Back To Us’ modernizes an 80s sound that at times feels like vintage Michael Jackson. But while his influences are clear, Grayson Ty’s talent stands out without relying too heavily on nostalgia.

This single is all about the emotion of trying to get back to that sweet spot in a relationship once it has hit the rocks.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

DAVVN - Faded On You (Feat. PNK FME) [Review]

“If you can listen to a song and start singing along before it is over then that is a song with potential. “Faded On You” not only has great instrumentals and vocals but the delivery of the track is sure to have you faded in its melody.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

SHEE - Fool [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There is something to be said about a good revenge song, because the raw emotion truly shines when the artist has something to say to those who have done them wrong.

’Fool’ is just such a single, and the varied vocal delivery, and razor sharp lyrics call out past transgressions in perfect pop glory. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Elliot Lee - Upside Down [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Elliot Lee hooks you with her haunting voice and holds you with lyrics that twist and turn ‘Upside Down’ a coupe of times.

The drum roll, and fluid, yet ever-changing melody speak of a meticulous attention to perfection on the production side.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)