Steven Ryan - Burns Like Fire [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“With a good bit of passionate gravel in his tone, Steven Ryan belts out ‘Burns Like Fire.’ The track has a retro rock vibe at times, but when he slips into that higher register the single delivers more of a contemporary vibe. Overall the sound is a good mix of new and old.

The writing break down the over the top passion of new love when emotion burns hot and the slow burn of being apart from the one you love singes the soul until you can quench it by once again falling in each others arms. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Marian Hill - omg [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sexy and sultry and funny are not always bed partners, but here on this track from famed Alt-Pop duo, Marian Hill, you will find all three.

This track offers a fun little romp with a hint of French allure and an Urban Electro sensuality that feels like the anticipation of a fun night on the town when anything is possible. The track gets you moving and keeps you smiling.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jaime Deraz x Bad Boyfriend - In & Out [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Subtly sexy and wryly witty lyrics are behind the build of ‘In & Out,’ which has nothing to do with your burger cravings and everything to do with being blinded by lust.

Jaime Deraz delivers tantalizing vocals in this confessional appraoch to admitting to being interested in her lover only when the two of them are out of their clothes. This is a fun Electro Pop track with a mesmerizing hook and taunting progression.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Anjulie - Big Bad World [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Anjulie is a Canadian singer/songwriter and performer that possesses the power to hook her listeners and keep them invested in whatever she is singing. ‘Big Bad World’ is a slow building Electro Pop track with lyrical power tp go along with the wide ranging and talented vocals. The comfort of the performance stands in contrast to assertions that the world is at war and a scary place. The juxtaposition makes for engaging art. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Rachel Bochner - hating myself in the summer [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I like the fact this otherwise light and airy Pop track takes on a complex personal issue such as body image. Rachel Bochner captures the anxiety and fear that summer time and swimsuit season brings on for a lot of people. Her vocal tone is engaging and the writing pointed, without ever slipping into a heavy handed kind of message.

This is a nice entertaining track, with something vital to say. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

AJ Smith - Double Vaxxed [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Hot Vax Summer, finally has an anthem!

AJ Smith drops this catchy track that at times reminded me of Jack White, and of Prince at others. This track is simply fun and energetic and well-written in a punny and ironic sort of way that works, because it mirrors the times we are in.

The world might not have known it needed a ‘Double Vaxxed’ Electro Pop song, but now that it’s here ... we clearly all needed this release. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

CAROLINE - Special [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lyrically, this track is simply dazzling while also being dazzlingly simple.

The honest, straight forward approach to the writing is refreshing and the vocal tone is light and airy in a Pop kind of way, even as the lyrics have a bit of darkness or at least sarcastic wit. The juxtaposition makes the track all the the more interesting and makes me want to listen over and over again to pick up on every last nuance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

TITUS BANK - Hide Me Like You Do [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Titus Bank captures the emotional distress of a lover not as fully open and committed about your relationship as you are. The track has a tender Pop build and feel, with an emotional underscore that feels very real and vulnerable.

Making a comparison to another artist is not easy as I do hear subtle influences, but nothing that overshadows Bank’s own talent and spirit. This is a well-written track that hits ground not a lot of other music covers.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Will Kline - Anywhere [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Electro Folk? That might not be an established genre, but this track certainly delivers both elements. On this track, Will Kline sounds like an Avicii/Mumford collaboration.

Lyrically, the track is hopeful and earnest in its wanderlust, and musically it is right at home as a low-key dance number. The end result is a light airy track with a solid beat and a progression that keeps you leaning in for more.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jared Minnix - Carhartt Beanies [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jared Minnix is an accomplished guitarist out of Nashville that is increasingly making his name as not only a talented instrumentalists, but as a Pop vocalist and songwriter as well. Minnix captures a light almost airy vibe with ‘Carhartt Beanies,’ a track that feels both nostalgic and upbeat at the same time. The delivery is infectious and the words are easy to fall in and sing along with making this a track to add to your summer playlists. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

TalkSick - 2 Complicated [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dance Pop magic! That is what Netherland band, TalkSick has given us with ‘2 Complicated.’ This is the tough to pull off dance track that works as perfectly well riding alone in your car, or out on the dance floor. You can truly feel this one, or you can simply get lost int he beat and rhythm depending where your head is at the moment. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Flora Cash - "Don't You Look At Me That Way" [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Flora Cash’s new single “Don’t You Look At Me That Way” are soft vocals over piano keys. The emotive pop song engages every emotion as it paints a picture of a dramatic love story. The desire to be save mentally and emotionally as the call for help is delivered through the tempo of the song.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Tyra Jutai - Rebound [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Coming in with an early-200s vibe, this track establishes a souldful groove from the start but the unique vocal tones of Tyra Jutai soon take over and carry us for quite the lyrical ride.

The hedonistic track, ‘Rebound’ (ft. City Fidelia), explores the rebound period after a relationship ends when all you want is a distraction – whether it be drinking, drugs, sex or music – to get over your heartbreak.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Margø - "Too Much" [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Margo comes in vocally strong and direct over a heavy bass. The new single “Too Much” is a fierce yet dark pop track that talks about the voices in your head. When you look in the mirror you tend to battle with yourself. The battle of the mind is a strong force that tends to be “Too Much” ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

EMELINE - flowers & sex [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“She means it when she says .... All I want is ‘Flowers & Sex.’

EMELINE speaks her intentions with direct clarity on this Electro Pop track that hooks you in immediately. The alluring production and sultry delivery work in perfect unison to establish a mood. And that mood is get to it, and quit talking about it.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mustafa Sal - johnnysixteen [Review]

“An anthem for Gen Z, ‘johnnysixteen’ is a smooth Pop groove telling the story of a young man trying a find his place in the world. That theme is of course universal through the ages, but Mustafa Sal does a great job of capturing the thoughts, fears and attitudes of his generation. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tyra Jutai - Frida [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Tyra Jutai knows how to tell a story, and tell it well. Here that story comes in the form of an Electro Pop Murder Ballad and beyond the strong storytelling and sultry emotive delivery is an eerie delivery that conjured strong thoughts of Amy Winehouse for me.

The track is bold and in your face both musically and visually with the delightfully sinister imagery of the video.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock blogger

KINGS - ur a good bye [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“KINGS comes with a vocal performance that hooks the listener immediately. ‘ur a good bye’ is shiny Pop gold, but that is not to say the emotion of the writing doesn’t emote through in the performance or writing. This is a big bold sound that wraps around you and makes you want to move and shout HELL YEAH! at the affirmations, because we’ve all had those good, goodbyes. ”

— Travis Erwin ~LA on Lock Blogger

emlyn - B.O.M.B. [Music Video Review]

“Self described as a ‘Banger for Haters,’ emlyn is Back On Her Bullshit, or ‘B.O.M.B’ if you will. And the result is pure Electro Pop glory as she lays down a pissed off energy and emotional vibe for the engaging track.

Big bold vocals and an attitude that permeates every word and line are the fuse for this musical explosion.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

JEFFE - Home [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Knock knock ... Who’s There? THat’s the question JEFFE asks, but this track is no joke. Evaluating ourselves, both in the mirror,a nd internally is something we all do and as our harshest critics sometimes we need a reminder to simply live our lives and stop seeking perceived perfection, because the truest beauty often comes from the flows and fears and all the stuff we often run from.

This Electro Pop track offers a catchy rhythm and a nice lyrical hook that grabs hold and refuses to let go. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger