Girlcrush - I'm Easy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written after a sex dream, the group is quoted as saying, ‘We hope this track makes people horny!’

Which begs the question ... Is there any purer motivation to create music out there? Straight out of Denmark, Girlcrush describe themselves as ... Queer-feminists playing jangly, earnest pop-punk.

’I’m Easy’ gives off a sultry rock vibe that harkens thoughts of Joan Jett, The Go-Gos, and other that paved the way, but the band still feels original and contemporary by delivering their own sound and attitude.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Thee Unemployed - Decade [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Thee Unemployed layers in a bit of funk-infused energy to their latest track, ‘Decade.’ This duo utilizes a fast paced flow to lay out their confident belief that this is their decade to shine and make their mark.

The energy gathers you in on this track and the lyrical flow comes straight at you in a way that is irresistible. Get ready to move with this one.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Loudmouth Lisa - Ata Corina [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Straight up rock guitar, like you rarely hear these days ,ushers in this track which offers a unique sound and delivery style to lay out the wryly sharp lyrics. You could call this metal for the jaded thinking man, or supercharged Rock and Roll for those unafraid to take a stimulating lyrical journey into the minds of the pissed off and the fed up.

Maybe those are one and the same, but Loudmouth Lisa is clearly a band that doesn’t really give a shit what you call their message — long as you heed the words.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

THE LAST ALEXANDER - Break Da Safe [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track utilizes the beat and production behind it as well as any music out there. The writing comes with a solid hook, and the vibe is made all the stronger for the way it is unfurled around the beat rather than on top if it. The flow is engaging and the lyrics wryly sharp, making this a track you can easily connect to, and fall in step with. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Mighty - Faith [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lean in and pay attention, because Mighty is going to keep you on your ties with his latest single, ‘Faith.’

In a track that brings in a wealth of styles and sounds across multiple genres, MIghty gives us a track that feels big, bold, and inventive. The fact this arrangement was able to pull off such a mix without coming across as a song trying to do too much speaks loud of the talent involved.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Yung Gravy "oops!" - [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Make no mistake Yung Gravy knows what he’s doing at the mic, and he knows what he’s doing with your lady. Don’t be fooled by the ‘Oops’ and mocking tone of his latest track, he ain’t playin’ play. This is aa fun lively track full of wry humor and swag in pure Yung Gravy style. Get on board and have some fun by checking out Yung Gravy’s entire new album, Gasanova, which is out now.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

This Modern - Next Time Around [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Reminding me a bit of Linkin Park, This Modern is a Phoenix based rock band, that delivers on all three elements with their latest track, ‘This Time Around.’

The writing is strong and offers a nice blend of hook and meaningful impact to keep you leaning in as a listener. The musicianship behind it adds to that power, and the vocal delivery is emotive and engaging. This is a band to keep your eyes and ears on.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Juliette Reilly - Wrong Ones [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Unrequited love tends to feed into all of our fears and insecurities. At times the risk of extending ourselves only to be rejected keeps us from loving at tall. This song is for all those who love a little too hard a little too often and often pay the price. The suffering sucks, but these are the people that make the world worth living and we should celebrate them for bring more love to the world. So here is a talented and energetic ode to those who dare to love. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sweetlove - "The House" [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A beautifully written and performed song about grief, and the realization that while love is the very thing that makes such loss hard to bear, it is also the thing that makes our lives worth living. So in the end we can’t have one without the other, and that realizing this can make our grief easier to comprehend and bounce back from. The concept is intricate and emotionally charged and still Sweetlove handles those intricacies with grace on this mellow track. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Saint Chaos x Sam Tinnesz - Walk [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A motivational Rock Anthem that belongs on your workout, or simply your — get out of bed and kick ass, playlist.

Saint Chaos delivers a a touch of Imagine Dragons to the sound, though ‘Walk’ offers its own unique edge for sure. The energy and determination shine through on the track and I dare you to listen without feeling a jolt of adrenaline come your way.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cloudy June - Cheap Wine & Vodka [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Cloudy June is fast becoming one of my favorite voices that we feature here on LA on Lock. Per usual June’s writing delivers emotion and impact to match the talented performance. The blend of light and heavy is intriguing on this track, as it mirrors the complexities of our emotions.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Bella Paton - Underwater [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The track set a nice ambience early on and the vocal flow adds to that with a tranquil smooth entry. Bella Paton offers her refreshing talent in a slow steady build that keeps the listern leaning in and emotionally invested. ‘Underwater’ is a mood and one we have all found ourselves in.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Theo Kandel - Around the Bend [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track feels a lot like having a conversation with a friend, and since a lot of my friends are musicians and artists, I have actually had similar heartfelt talks about the creative and promotion process many times. The lyrics of this track are as natural and unassuming as any of those talks. There are a few places where the vocals almost get too emotional and lose their edge but those place s are also what makes this track so endearing for me.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cold Coke Hogan x Aras Davis - Why Am I Like This? [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A trippy modern track about the act of self-doubt and self-loathing. We all second guess ourselves, and often take that too far by getting deep inside our heads. There are hints of classic Rock and thread that will remind some of Biliie Eilish, but overall this track creates its own sound and mood that is captivating in a dark and brooding kind of way. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Liz Longley - Send You My Love [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Liz Longley has the power to command attention with a single note. Like a friendly face you simply want to say hello to, Longley has a friendly voice that simply makes you want to stop and listen.

’Send You My Love’ is a about missing someone and we can all relate to that beyond the world of music but here you will fall in and sing along because the track is simply that engaging. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dance Yourself Clean x Coquí - All Night [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Most of us are sick of being quarantined at home, but someday the world will return to normal and the doors will be thrown up and and we can all return to the night life we crave.

’All Night’ is the kind of track that will motivate us to hit the dance floor and soak up the night alongside our friends when that day comes.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Eon MC Etc. & Alkaline23 - Why You Doin It? [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The flow comes with a low-key groove that allows the intricate lyrical progression to unfurl with ease. This allows the listener to truly connect with the words, and while tranquil in its approach, the flow does emote a nice bit of passion and emotion. The words feel true and real, while establishing a rhythm that pulls you along and keeps you leaning in on the track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Enok Amrani - Brother [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The slow and melancholic build here is mesmerizing. Enok Amrani write this song over a two year period as his way to make a statement about drug addiction and the emotional toll. Released for World Overdose Awareness Day, the track is meant to be a reminder to those struggling that they do not have to make the walk alone.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kris Angelis - My Quiet [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This is the kind of honest songwriting that defies genre by simply resonating with the soul. Coupled with the soft, genuine vocal performance, the track offers both heartache and hope.

As does life, this single offers a befuddling array of emotions — with ups and downs riding shotgun throughout the journey. Kris Angelis is in the driver’s seat either way, as she sings this well-written ode to to dichotomy of the human experience.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Fialta - Omg [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Growing older is not for the weak. ‘Omg’ from the band Fialta, takes on the emotional dynamics of having one foot planted in the carefree realm of unbridled youth, and another foot tiptoeing into the unknown of spectrum of ... I can’t keep doing the same old shit as my 20’s fade away.

The single is fun and quirky though sobering at times. This is one to both sing along to and contemplate over afterward.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)