Blue Light Bandits - Every Day Is a Holiday [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Just in time for the holidays, Blue Light Bandits come out with an energetic, uplifting single in ‘Every Day Is a Holiday.’ Though not specific to any particular season, the funky little groove and vibe here feels cheerful and magical which is something we all hope to feel this time of year.

There is a definite tip fo the hat to John Mayer with the vocal style and production on this track, and the piano melody somehow reminds me of Charlie Brown and Snoopy in a nostalgic kind of way.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Micah Edwards - December 26 [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A smooth crooners melancholic refrain, ‘December 26,’ is a an easy track to fall in to and unwrap. An ode to the day after the festivities, when we realize that spending time with family and connection has long been overshadowed by the pursuit of of the perfect gift and all of the commercial trappings that the season brings.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Olivia Deane - Christmas Without You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Olivia Deane delivers a nice soulful, yet appropriately melancholic vibe with this Holiday track about missing that special someone at Christmas time.

’Christmas Without You’ captures the emotion and sadness of missing the one you love and often those feeling are all the more acute as the Holidays set in.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Liz Longley - Feels Like Christmas [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Christmas conjures emotions like no other holiday, and Liz Longley does a masterful job of conveying what ‘Feels Like Christmas’ to her in this soaring ballad esque of a yuletide song.

This is singer/songwriter Holiday Music for sure and it is hard not to get swept in and imagine your own Christmas ideals as you listen to her beautiful voice.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

PSYCHON - Bad Santa [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Not sure I’d ever heard a rap from a pissed off Santa with attitude ... But now I have. Bold and crass, this track is a bit of raunchy Holiday fun with a nice banging bea to keep is thumping. that will appeal to fans of the movie with the same name.

The visuals of the video are entertaining as well. Not your typical Christmas song so don’t expect to hear this one piping across the mall while finishing up your shopping.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Lone Palms - Keen for the Holidays [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A fun indulgent look at yuletide cheer.

This rocking ode to living it up for Christmas, puts a different spin on the traditional Christmas song.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Arielle Silver - Lonely Time of Year [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This holiday anthem presents a different side of the cheery odes of yuletide celebration. Bordering on Country, this singer/songwriter track, stays this side of melancholy with a sense of truism and a classic holiday melody. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jessica Burns - California Christmas [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice contemporary Christmas song with a singer/songwriter vibe.

Smooth, with a touch of melancholy, this is a song to sip wine and think about that one you can’t be with this holiday season. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kyle Richardson - Christmas Time This Year [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kyle Richardson is a smooth Pop crooner delivering a gift for all those in that sugary sweet phase of falling in love this Christmas season. This track is a pure pop love track that is perfect for your holiday dedications.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Daniel Blake - The Ones You Love [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The world needs more original Christmas songs and Daniel Blake delivers here with a nice singer’songwriter coffeehouse vibe.

Calm and well-written, this is a song to sit back and listen to as you reflect on another year passing while giving thanks for ‘The Ones You Love.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)