Hannah Evans - Crying On Your Own [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This track is a tale of two sounds. The first is dark and soulful, while the second is pure pop with a bouncy commercial appeal. The contrast is a bit shocking at the first change in tone and style, but overall the arrangement works quite well once you adjust.

The comparisons to Billie Eilish are easy ones to make, but there is a bit more soul to the slower verses and a bit more of a pop feel during the uptempo portions of the single so Hannah Evans is bringing her own spin and brand of talent to the table. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Abigail Rose - Birthday [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The beat and melody come in light and airy, and leading in, the song has the feel of a sugary sweet love song, but the vibe turns quickly.

’Birthday is a well-crafted song with lyrics that feel like stream of conscious heartache that mirrors the mundane acts that hit hard after a breakup. And if there is regret or uncertainty that you did the right those emotions are all the more acute.

The lyrics as well as the performance bring all of this out perfectly in this Electro Pop track that is easily my favorite within the genre in a long while. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

SHY Martin - Slow [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A soft melody leads us into SHY Martin’s stellar vocal performance. The edges of her voice are ragged and vulnerable in the best possible way. The lyrics are well-written and the combination of songwriting and performance are perfectly balanced to make ever word carry an impact. The pace is slow and the vibe both soft and delicate, but both are perfect for the song to come alive.

We’ve all been hurt and had to tiptoe our way back into some kind of relationship or situation so this track has a resonance that will speak to most who take the time to slow down and listen.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kenza - Fool For You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kenza delivers a classic pop vocal performance on her latest single, ‘Fool For You.’ Both vocally and the melodically, the song carries hints of a retro 90’s vibe. And yet, the track still brings a definite contemporary vibe, especially during the chorus, which rings with confidence, even though the track is about being so head over heels in love that you feel out of control.

The single is one that feels almost timeless from the first listen. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lauren Sanderson - To the People I Hurt [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“I am a sucker for stripped down emotion in music, and Lauren Sanderson has given us exactly that with this single.

None of us are exempt from causing pain to others. Sometimes it is even inevitable, but at our best we can be open and honest and admit our mistakes, as well as our true intentions. This song is all about that. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

PIWA - Hundreds (Prod. by nïko) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice cadence pulled me in from the start before the track settled in and hooked me lyrically. Talent and production meshed quite well here to create a track that holds you and leaves you wanting more. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Changeling - Holy Water [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The misty, ethereal vibe to the vocals lends a mysterious vibe to this track about self-discovery.

Haunting and alluring at the same time, the performance unfolds to perfectly articulate these subtle lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

jaye - TOMORROW [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A track that plays with the emotions. Dark sarcastic lyrics, and disturbing imagery, go along with an upbeat almost childlike melody and beat. A good metaphor for life and how we say we are fine when underneath there is often looming turmoil. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

CAii - Problem. [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The songwriting is spot on here ... snappy and emotional and full of Amen! moments for anybody that has been there.

I did find myself wishing at times the beat and melody brought the same level of power.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Confetti - Hot [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Confetti is back with a high-energy track of braggadocios confidence.

Guaranteed to get you moving, this is a single that is perfect for the club, or when rolling around the block with the window down and your hair blowing in the breeze. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Michael Buono - Hero [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“That beat though …

This track is about musical euphoria. Perfectly capturing emotion and laying it down in studio.

Call it a modern Zippity-Doo-Dah where the sun is shining warm and gentle on your face, and the birds are whistling to the exact song playing in your heart. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Geena Fontanella - I Hate This City [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Geena Fontanella keeps the momentum going with yet another impactful release.

’I Hate This City’ is a heartfelt single of loneliness and longing. Missing a lover who is not physically near is something most of us can relate to, and both lyrically and vocally, the emotions are tangible in this fantastic Electro Pop number.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Running Lights - Into U [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a fun Pop track made all the better for its entertaining video.

Most of us guys have fallen prey to the charms of a crush and attempted to mold ourselves into what we think they want, but the tactic never leads to a good place and this is as amusing and energetic of a cautionary tale as you are likely to ever find.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sidhant Seth - Hypnotizing Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The unique sound hits you first, and given the fact Sidhant Seth is a unique talent with a variety of vocal skills and talents, that is to be expected.

There is a reoccurring shift in the melody that originally threatened to shake me out of the groove, but after a number of listens, I found myself enjoying the change in sound more and more.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Novaa - AI Am In Love [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Stylistically, the similarities between Novaa and Lorde are undeniable. As a track about the love and addiction to artificial intelligence the single is quite well-written and the imagery is both hauntingly disturbing, and thought provoking, given the subject manner.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Greyson Chance - Boots [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hard hitting beat, and cocky vocals kick this off before it settles into more of a pop groove.

Greyson Chance is an intriguing artist that I plan to keep an eye on.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Brooke Sierra - Voices [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Brooke Sierra is a talented vocalist and that element shines brightest on ‘Voices,’ though the songwriting is also very strong as well.

A nice, smooth commercial groove goes along with the Electro Pop vibe musically, creating a mainstream single as vibrant as any out there.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jackson Sutherland - Myself [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Jackson Sutherland has a songwriting gift and his latest Electro Pop single, ‘Myself’ showcases not only that talent, but his vocal strength as well.

The line ... I gotta stop hating myself ... could fall into a despair-filled track that only adds to the melancholy we all feel at times, but Sutherland steered the track away from that and instead gives us a song of honest emotion that brings a self-awareness and sense of belonging rather than isolation.

This is a track you can indeed roll down your windows and sing along to even if you are going through tough times. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Seshen - Dive [Video Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An engaging dance track with an almost disturbing emotional quality to the lyrics. The vocals are alluring in a fragile desperate kind of way and the single captures the feeling of being out on the ragged edge of your mind.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ariane - Sweatshirt [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track felt dangerous from the first beat, and Ariane’s vocals only add to that foreboding, yet alluring sense. The video tells the story quite well as the song unfolds. Lyrically I did get caught up in the repeated phrase ‘polyester blend,’ but beyond that the lyrics and story here is so palpable I was totally immersed.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)