Jon Sine - About You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jon Sine follows up his biggest song as yet, ‘All About,’ with a new single ‘About You.’ Featuring the vocal talent of Diandra Faye, this new track is a light and airy, with engaging lyrics that are easy to sing along with. The energy of the single delivers an island vibe as it explores a renewed independence after having a relationship where everything was about the other party.

’About You’ is about that breath of fresh air on the other side of a break up.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

RIME x Tobi Ibitoye - LUV [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Hell yeah!

That was my first reaction to this rowdy and ribald track. Pure fun energy behind this track about finding ‘LUV’ in the strip joint.

The track has a bit of funk to its groove, and some soul to performance. My advanced copy cuts off abruptly making me think there was a problem with the upload, but other than that his track offers nothing but a wry good time.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Running Lights - Next Year [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Everyone has a New Years resolution. Running Lights accounts for what they’ve done wrong and are determined to do better. As one reinvents themselves they get rid of the old and bring in the new. The saying New Year New You isn’t overrate at all; It shows determination, it shows planning, it shows growth and elevation.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Carly Butler- Is This Closure? [Review]

“We often hold on to things that we should no longer hold on to. For some of us letting go is easy for others we need closure. Carly Butler’s new single focuses on tossing everything out. Some women burn the items or leave on the street, she at least took it to Goodwill to get a good tax write off. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Le Boeuf x Tema Siegel - Last Night [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This high energy track delivers the same euphoria as that perfect one night stand. And given that is exactly the subject matter of this Electro Pop tune, I’d say that Le Boeuf was spot in in the production of this track.

Tema Siegal delivers the vocals here with a bouncy energy that sells the lyrics perfectly. This is a track you can dance to but be careful you just might catch the feels with this one and we all know what happens then. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

J'Moris - Make It Look Easy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is one of those tracks I didn’t want to like at first, because of the almost exasperated vibe to the vocal tone, but something held me to the track and the longer I listened, the deeper invested I became.

The beat and melody are perfect for the flow, and lyrically, the track brings a realness that is hard not to stay hooked on. And that vocal tone that at first felt wrong, mesmerized me and convinced me that the performance was perfect for the emotions behind this single. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jet Black Alley Cat - Rewind [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jet Black Alley Cat brings a decidedly Indie Pop Retro sound with ‘Rewind.’ The thing is does it harklen back to the 80’s ... yes at times. The 90’s ... absolutely the vocal brings that flavor. The early 2000’s ... yes absolutely. So how the hell does the track still feel fresh and contemporary? The answer to that is true talent is often timeless and far reaching and this is the kind of track that is right at home in any decade.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

AjGod - Never 2econd [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The beat and backing of ‘Never 2econd’ adds an emotional level to a set of lyrics that hits steady and unrelenting. This combination sets a mood and emotion that would not be possible without the tandem sound. Too many tracks today never consider the impact beat and melody play on delivering the message, but here, those elements bring as big an impact, as the outstanding writing and delivery. The tone is steady with very little variation overall, yet the flow engages with its truth and passion, brought forward by AjGod. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lil Lyn x Charles Weaver - Crazy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Weaving two flows together, into one seamless track is not an easy production feat, but ‘Crazy’ manages to do exactly that. The Rap flow does the heavy lyrical work on this track about the love you can’t quite have or give, however the chorus comes by way of an R&B vibe that hits first and is woven throughout the track to add another layer to the emotions of the single. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jeda N & Kofi - Forgiato [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Some tracks simply deliver a vibe that is tough to fully explain. ‘Forgiato’ from Jeda N & Kofi is exactly such a track.

The beat and rhythm are alluring and engaging and the tone mesmerizing. Lyrically, the track delivers some lines that swing hard, but taking each individual element of this track does not do the entire vibe justice, because together the track is far stronger than any one thread. This is the kind of single that builds within you and stay with your long after the last beat. The kind of track that compels you to play it on repeat.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

teamwork - Wasted Summer [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“That first real love is always magical, especially when it comes after you have stepped out into the world as an adult, and life truly feels like it belongs to you.

This track, by teamwork, captures those emotions and distills them out into the world in Electro Pop glory. The track is sharp lyrically, and the duo of voices express them very well.

The imagery of the video is a perfect addition to truly bring the track alive. A fun song with a good vibe perfect to usher warmer weather in. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jonathan Shapiro - Diamonds in The Rough [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This track brings a chill vibe offering uplifting lyrics. The vibe here is a low-key reminder to us all that we can weather whatever storm is raging in our lives. The vocals are heartfelt and steady in their message. The delivery is not pure perfection, and that works well here, as it only highlights the message that much more than we can get where we want to be without being perfect every step of the way.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ijahdan Taurus x Echo Lair - Summit [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Delivering a nice Hip-Hop flow over a Reggae vibe, ‘Summit’ is both chill and intense at the same time.

The prevailing mood is calming and smooth, but lyrically the track has a depth that is worthy of deep reflection. Of course you can ignore that aspect and simply fire one up while letting the calm Reggae waves wash over you, just as easy as you can lean forward and dive into the words enough to break down the deeper meaning. That is the beauty here is that the track offers both in equal doses and vocally, the tone is the perfect compliment to both takes.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

On The Outside (OTO) - Forever [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“OTO comes in very nice and relaxed in tempo. I can hear myself singing forever uhuh ...with them. Then they lead in with a emotional tale of having forever at one point but then forever being gone. They are genuinely group that reminds you of all the CLASSIC boy band groups before them that you miss oh so much”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Devin Kennedy - Happy Yet [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Devin Kennedy has a voice that simply draws you in with its smooth groove and tone. The beat here is a bit erratic, and normally that would bother me, but given the nature of the lyrics it works well here.

The song deals with the constant chase. How we see images and posts of things that we think we want, but the more we go after and find them, the more apparent it becomes that our happiness does not lie in t e pursuit of the material things we see others proclaiming to bring them joy.

Happiness is more selfish and absolute to us individually, and finding those things is not always easy. So getting caught up emulating others is a pitfall we’ve all fallen into.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

GRAN CAVALLO - No Matter [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have all been in that position where we have to play something off as if we don’t really give a damn. Especially in matters of the heart, when we put ourselves out there only to get denied. Gran Cavallo has captured that mood with a nice Rock vibe. The staccato tempo brings out the emotion of the lyrics nicely here. Sort of an Anti Valentines vibe to this one that will no doubt speak to many people on this day, as well as many others.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Mia Mormino - Push & Pull [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Mia Mormino is an artist we have featured before and as long as she keeps releasing such quality track we will continue to be advocates for her rising stardom.

’Push & Pull’ delivers a perfect Valentine’s Day vibe with its sultry vocal track and alluring beat. Lyrically the track is sensual and intriguing. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Stefan Dismond - inCONTRAST [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This track is as much Soul as it is Hip-Hop, but don’t take that to mean it is less than a fine example of both genres.

The fusion here is intriguing and the writing impeccable. The emotions shine through in the performance. This is the kind of track that will mean more to you with each subsequent listen.

Detailing the differences between two sides of a relationship, the single is for everyone that has gotten deep in their head, while trying to analyze where they stand and how they feel.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Gavin Haley - The Way I Am (feat. Ella Vos, Luke Korns, Olivia Rouyre) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The video has a retro feel and the single itself has that same timeless quality that good music often delivers.

Gavin Haley and Ella Vos team up here to bring a track about the intricacies of a relationship where the parties are struggling to better know each other, while still holding back the emotions that it takes to get there.

With a smooth pop groove, that hints at an almost contemporary Country sound at times, this track isn’t really about genre, as much as it is emotion. This is because the single transcends the categories marketers use, and is simply about the humanity of our hearts.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

OLGA - Kiss My Sadness Away [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The writing here is spot on perfection. Vocally, the first few lines felt a touch dated for me, but then the track took a turn and felt purely modern from then on. The beat and melody add to the whip-smart lyrics and make this track so sharp you simply cannot escape the hook.

The tale of a jaded lover considering a reconciliation, but only after the gets the damn answers she needs. Attitude prevails and pulls you deep into this relationship even if you’ve never been there yourself.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)