Everybody Loves An Outlaw - Rebels & Outlaws [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Strong writing often feels so obvious and simple, that you wonder why no one has ever written and performed the lines before. Everybody Loves An Outlaw is a band that is quite adept at creating such brazenly simple, yet stunningly captivating lines and their new single ‘Rebels & Outlaws’ feels like a track you have heard before because of this brilliance. The classic talent is almost timeless in sound making the single feel like a hit from the very first listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Connor Kauffman - Hate You For A Lifetime [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Nineteen year old Connor Kauffman is a self-taught and self-produced artists that is far ahead of the curve in comparison to his peers. This track is well-written and has an infectious hook that will have you singling along long after the last note. The lyric video makes it easy to stay tethered in and connected to the flow of the words.

The musical and lyrical build are perfectly balanced and created and Kauffman’s emotive delivery adds to the grip this track has over the listener. This track is radio ready and feels like an anthem we will all be quoting and singing for years to come. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Olivia Penalva - Love Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Olivia Penalva is an artist on the rise, so don’t be surprised if you hear her name and her latest single ‘Love Me’ a lot of the coming months. A feel good track with a nice energy, this could be one of those tracks that dominates airwaves and earbuds this coming summer,a s it delivers that kind of Pop magic vibe.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Caleborate - Contact (ft. Kota the Friend) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The writing and lyrical progression of this track hooked me in and held me for the duration of this smooth groove. Caleborate, along with Kota the Friend, did not add any unnecessary embellishments to this track relying on the truth and strong emotion to bring the words alive. The lyric video allows you to decipher the lyrics in a next level kind of way and this is simply good songwriting delivered in an unassuming manner.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Doble - Risks [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Life is short. However, life is all about risk as well. Doble new single ‘Risks’ is a mixture of Latin Hip-Hop. The song starts off with encouraging its listeners to take chances because there are so many opportunities. What starts out as english shifts to Espanol but overall the song flows so well.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Hrishi - Like A Ghost [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“A twist sound between a boyband and Justine Bieber. Hrishi’s new single ‘Like A Ghost’ is about being surrounded by people but still feeling invisible. The visual is a unique illustration of moments in life using different imagery to stand for feelings and connections. The song is smooth, direct and straight to the point explaining that you can love everyone and still feel like a ghost. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Angelina Jordan - Million Miles [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Sometimes my initial reaction as a reviewer is simply ... WOW! That was the case here and that was before I dove into the bio to discover the artists I was listening to, Angelina Jordan is a mere 14 years old.

The power and depth of talent is stunning at any age, and yes, I was reminded of Adele as I listened, but I dislike such comparisons because while they form a starting point, they can easily define or pigeonhole a new artist and to that is a disservice. So with that in mind let me say ... Angelina Jordan is a star in her own right and ‘Million Miles’ is a big bold track that sweeps you up.

Of course Jordan is no stranger to stardom, as the winner of Norway’s Got Talent at only 8-years-old. Now calling Los Angeles home this young artist certainly does have a ‘Million Miles’ in front of her.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

BabyJake "Cigarettes On Patios" (Remix) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Here we go again with a dope song from BabyJake featuring 24K Golden. ‘Cigarettes On Patios ‘ is a laidback , sit out side and look at the sky anthem. The lyrical video is an illustration of the two with a deep piano sound. This is a certified retro chill song whether at your own house or your neighbor house. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sarah Barrios - Help ft. Rence [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is the rare song that did not immediately capture my interest, but came with enough talent to keep me invested in and listening close until suddenly I realized that I was completely enthralled and eager for the next line.

The emotion hear feels genuine, and the performances refused to let me go while that personal attachment grew and built.

Sarah Barrios does the heavy lifting but don’t sleep on the interlude provide by Rence, as his voice added a nice touch.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Donovan Woods - Clean Slate [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Like any kind of high we find in this world, be they artificial, chemical, or purely natural ... like falling in love, what goes up must eventually come down.

’Clean Slate’ explores the emotions of that arc. The euphoria of getting swept up and feeling like the world is sunshine and rainbows and the realization that once that bliss wears off a bit you are still much the same, but that is not to say you can’t acknowledge and do your best to erase the things you want to let go of in order to embrace the possibilities ahead.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lourdiz - Ground Control - [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track hooked me with vibe and energy. That Latin beat and verve made the track come alive, and while on my first listen I did not always follow lyrically, the video does offer the chance to dive into the words.

Balancing a nice amount of swagger and attitude, the track comes with an extra bit of punch to go with the infectious tempo. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kid Travis -On My Way [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kid Travis has a unique voice and it is layered over steady beats. In his new single ‘On My Way’ he gives us a lyric video in a calm yet musical manner. ‘On My Way’ is about longing for someone that you don’t deserve. Even if they push you away you are still driven to want them.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Yify Zhang - Good Enough [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is a cinematic ode to self love. Yify Zhang is wickedly talented and that shines through in every element of this soft uplifting track.

The lyric video makes it easy to follow along as you let the reassuring words settle in and over you. The musical arrangement soars along to provide an added layer of engagement and is nicely matched to the emotion and message of the track. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jovani - 20 Seconds (Feat Jessica Shy) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lithuanian DJ Jovani is back with another artful production. Lyrically the track conjures the emotion of striking while the iron is hot. The vocal talent of Jessica Shy is soft and alluring and the beat progression works to build the energy on this track to give it an overall tangibility that makes you want to move and sing along. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Pink Elefants - Rehab [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“It is no secret that Addiction is tough on everyone that loves you. This track comes from the viewpoint of a lover trying to break free from a relationship to save themselves from being pulled down alongside the one that can’t stay clean.

The track utilizes several vocal styles which do a good job of showcasing the various emotions and moods of the distancing process. Lyrically sharp, the lyrics are easy to stay focused in on, and to sing along with. It’s not a happy song, but one of true emotion with a hint of jaded bitterness to make it truly feel real.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lune - Wi-Fi [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This tracks bare and stripped back vocals hooked me early on. I listened in the way you watch a story unfold on the street, that you perhaps are not supposed to see, because the nature of this track is slightly voyeuristic in that it feels like an intimate conversation between friends.

The Electro Pop vibe is subdued and the track progresses with that one single voice doing the heavy, emotional lifting. Though the track does have enough splashes production wise, to elevate it above the artsy status and give it just a hint of commercial flair.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

City the Mask - Blap! [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Its one thing to rock with a song based on the energy and vibe it gives but its another when its a lyric video. City the Mask brings us Blap. Which in his definition is an aggressive, in-your-face, trap, rap single. This single will having you jumping and screaming and rocking out to it. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

The Duplo - Yeah! (It Ain't Easy) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Punk is not dead.

There are a lot of bands that can bring the punk sound, but far too few that truly capture the intelligent defiance that once upon a time defined the genre.

The Duplo have captured that brand of rebellion here with a hard-charged melody, beat, and spot-on vocals delivering a direct yet meaningful set of lyrics. Coming out of Finland, this is a band with something to say, and the the bad ass chops to say it with fire and fury.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ren x CHINCHILLA - How To Be Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An interesting track that brings a mysterious ethereal aura to the singer/songwriter vibe. The two voices bend and intertwine to extrapolate the emotions of the lyrics quite well. This is the kind of track that you can listen to dozens of times and still unearth subtle nuances you previously missed.

The lyric video that accompanies the track is simple yet captivating and it is easy to get lost digesting these lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lynn - Indecisive [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a song about the frayed edges of a bad relationship as it finally unravels for good.

The songwriting feels real and true, and the vocals hit me as Kacey Musgraves with more emotion and less defiance. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)