SISTER COOKIE - ON GOLGOTHA [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The 12 Bar Blues with a Jazz infused bit of funky Gospel is how I’d describe this darkly twisted track from SISTER COOKIE.

Energetic and danceable, this one has a retro Rockabilly vibe that makes it perfect for a swing around the dance floor, but don’t underestimate the twisty lyrics of this soulful single. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Provided to YouTube by DistroKid On Golgotha · Sister Cookie On Golgotha ℗ IyorNola Records Released on: 2020-04-10 Auto-generated by YouTube.

Peri El - Slow Down [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is all about the vocals. Peri El does a masterful job with pace and tempo and allowing the emotion to develop. There are moments of power and wonder, but the track is strongest for me in its quieter moments.

Toeing a line between a classic Adult Contemporary sound, and a more Commercial/Jazz vibe, the track changes when it hits the bridge. That interlude is brief, but works very well to give a unique spin on the track and keep the piece feeling solidly contemporary.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Fransoafran - Sky Tribe [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“From the first scrape of the bow, this piece begins to weave a story, and the emotional thread carries through a variety of instruments as the sounds build toward climax.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Roosle - Sundays in Orbit [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Forget Netflix — what you need is some Roosle and chill.

’Sundays in Orbit’ is an instrumental that brings a kick-back-with-your-feet-up slow vibe, that says ... I got all that I need right this moment, and now I’m gonna sit back and enjoy it.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lucky Chops - Full Heart Fancy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The steady horn bass line ties this one together, but what I like most is the varying melodies and changes.

Lucky Chops is actually based in New York City, but this track personally reminds me of my days strolling through New Orleans with the scent of Chicory hanging in the air and the energy of the city surrounding me.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Holy Gasp - "A Daily Affirmation" [Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The words, You Gotta Love Yourself are repeated in this “Daily Affirmation” and that is for damn sure a message we all need at times, but what I love about this track is the surprising boldness of the music in conjunction with touching, yet wryly humorous lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)

On October 27th, 2018, The Holy Gasp presented the entirety of their album, "The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex," as intended--accompanied by a 27-person ensemble. "A Daily Affirmation" From the album, "The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex." Words and Music by Benjamin Hackman The Holy Gasp (SOCAN) All right reserved.

Ori Dagan - "Sting Of The Cactus" [Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Definitely different! I was listening to jazz all last night so you caught me at a more open time for my mind. Scats were amazing. Visual was splendid! Most of all I enjoyed the piano solo! 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)

Available on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/OriITunes Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/OriSpotify In this fun-filled slice of musical life, stop-motion animator and cartoonist Bekky O'Neil captures singer-songwriter's Ori Dagan's journey in jazz, from the streets of Toronto to the world stage.

Cosgrove - J83 [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We don’t get too many jazz pieces flaoting through here. I highly enjoyed this. Hope you guys do too! 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)

ISSO - ISSO TIGHT [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is dope! Definitely my type of track. Smooth with hip hop accents. Thumbs up 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)

Flamingods - Mixed Blessings [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Impressive sound. Creative visual. Makes me want to drive to the each with the windows down! 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)

'Mixed Blessings' by Flamingods Available on the 'Kewali' EP via Moshi Moshi Records: http://smarturl.it/KewaliEPVinyl Music video created by Martine Rademakers Alpaca Animations: http://alpaca-animations.com/

Kaido - Not left behind [Review]

“I usually pass on instrumental pieces but this was beautiful! Wish it was longer! 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)