The France - Forever Too Long [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Hailing from Manchester,England, The France might confuse some with their moniker, but this British band don’t mind shaking convention.

’Forever Too Long’ is a love song built upon yearning, and many of us have been missing someone after a year of isolation so this intensely personal song, brings a decidedly broader relevance in today’s time. This is the kind of track shared by lovers forced to be apart, or by anyone who has a soft spot in their heart they can’t quite reach because of outside obstacles. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Riley Pearce - Night.Love.Sleep [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riley Pearce taps into the human psyche with ease, both in the writing and the performance. Delivering a sound that lands somewhere between Springsteen and Coldplay, this Aussie evokes strong emotion with a slow, yet steady build that matches the tone of the lyrics step for step. Can’t wait to hear more from this artist. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Blume Hinges - Nobody's Daughter [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Passion goes a long way into making an artist’s vision come through in a way others can feel. That is the strength of ‘Nobody’s Daughter’ by Blume Hinges. The style is a little bit Punk, a little bit Indie Rock, with just a hint of Southern Rock and Americana in the mix. The writing is strong and the delivery meaningful in that raw, angsty way that works so well for tracks like this. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

EĐĐIE - Livia [Review]

“A hard-charging song about a girl named ‘Livia.’ On the surface you might wonder why you are supposed to care about Livia or her namesake song, but the energy here is palpable and the rock permeates a timeless vibe that feels both classic and contemporary instantly. A big bold track that hooks you and puts you right there yearning for Livia.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

P Double - Paid [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Instantly as soon as you hit play on “Paid” the instruments put you in the vibe. I love the line in the hook “You do whatever you want when you paid”. Reminds me of how I feel after cashing a check & walking out the bank lol. ”

— N3 On The Track (LA On Lock Blogger)

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Eunice Janine x Tommy Will - Lies [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“We all are tired of lies but love makes it hard to control. Eunice and Tommy deliver a seductive song about making choices.The song displays everything that people experience when it comes to the truth and the lie. The ending is delivered from a poetic stance but you feel the emotional connection overall. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

The Satellite Station - Shelter (Acoustic) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The Satellite Station latest single is about reassurance and forever dreaming. ‘Shelter’ is a descriptive acoustic single about the journey of love. As he tells the story he is detailed in his lyrics and the dynamics walks you through his emotions.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Kash'd Out - Always Vibin' (Acoustic) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sometimes you need to put on a song and simply kick back and relax. ‘Always Vibin’ is the perfect addition to that playlist of tracks for the times you simply want to chill.

Kash’d Out delivers the good time vibes in a low key Reggae/Ska style so fire one up or mix up a cold drink and feel the waves roll over you.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

emlyn - a thousand parties [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Inspired by the great literary love stories, Emlyn has given us a passionate love song of sorts, despite the fact she admits to never having been in love herself.

’A Thousand Parties’ is a big bold Pop track that would be right at time on a Demi Lovato album. The boisterous vocals drive it all home giving this track a huge presence.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

What If Elephants x Flara K - Guilty Pleasure [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I for one do not think we should feel guilty about pursuing our pleasures, but there is no denying the saying ‘Guilty PLeasure’ makes for a nice hook here on this track. The two set of vocals intertwine and mix well in this energetic Electro Pop single.

Co-dependency has never been more fun than this lively track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

912KEEM -LONG LIVE ABE [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A year has past but the hurt, trauma, healing and fight still exists. 912Keem releases their new song Long Live Abe. What started out as was walk/run through the city lead to a violent ending. 912Keem not only walks us through their view but they musically connect us to their emotional feelings. A lot of weight is carried but no one ever sees the scars. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sean Tobin - St. Patrick's Day Forever [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“‘tis that time of year ... and who doesn’t like a good drinking song all in the name of a good Saint. So raise a pint, make it green if that’s your thing, and revel in the day it’s okay to get shitfaced. Actually this past year, we’ve all had many of those days and hey that’s okay too because sometimes you just gotta play the cards as they’re dealt. This is a fun Celtic Punk track perfect for the year and the season.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Caveat Empire - Company Man [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rock and Roll has long been about taking a seething rage and distilling it down into a musical art form that the masses can sip from. True to that, Caveat Empire has created an elixir for the times with their single, ‘Company Man,’ a song of true anger and brewing rage. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kama Tala - Honore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There is an optimistic energy and spirit about this track from Kama Tala that lifts the song and makes it impossible not to fall in and sing along. A bit of island flair and a dash of Paul Simon brings it all alive. Like a slightly more commercial sounding Jack Johnson.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Saint Raymond - Soft Landing [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is for anyone that has ever taken a leap or gone in search of themselves only to discover that the person you once were is not the same person you are now. Delivered with an emotionally bare and vulnerable performance the track is a ‘Soft Landing’ for the senses that simply feels true and genuine. There is a hint of Folk but the overriding feel is Indie Pop and it simply works well.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

MARQÛIS - The Melo Conspiracy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The passion comes through in both the writing and performance of this track. MARQÛÏS drops a flow that feels like it rides the ragged edge of human psyche and in it, we the listener can feel the pain, hopes, and fears as they are laid down. The track has an anxious vibe in both the delivery and the melody, and it all combines to hold your attention as he brings a stream of conscious kind of vibe. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Louie Louie! - Living In A Show [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This past year has left us all feeling like we are stuck in a badly written thriller. Ravaged by both boredom, and a pandemic, we are stuck in the duality of feuding emotions and this track with its sort of rowdy yet lazy vibes captures those contradictions with a simmering brand of energy that gathered me in and left me wanting to shout at the moon.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

AJA - Red Button [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Coming straight in with pure Pop glory, AJA is qucikly establishing her presence. At only 16, she has the talent and emotive vocal style that is perfect for delivery fun, yet meaningful songs. Rejecting an unwanted call by hitting that ‘Red Button’ can be cathartic in its own right as it returns the power to those who have been done wrong. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

mae krell - are you sure? [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“We all love to discover those powerful new voices and then share them with our friends. Here is your chance to be the musical explorer in your core group and share an important new voice. mae krell delivers talent and vulnerability that rises above what most artists are capable of.

Written on the two year anniversary of their sobriety, “are you sure?” explores the low points that make you forget the progress you’ve already made. The emotion is temporary, but it’s painful to overcome. Sung with the tremor of someone on the verge of tears, the single is raw in the most intimate way, with Mae’s distinctive voice wavering over textured guitar and charango and piano accents. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Charmaine - WOO! [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Once again, Charmaine’s ain’t messing around. ‘WOO!’ follows Charmaine’s debut single ‘BOLD’ that established the Zimbabwe born artist as one of the top female rappers coming out of Toronto. The single has accumulated over 2 million streams on all platforms and ‘Woo!’ once again captures that confident spirit with an energetic bravado that hooks the listener early on.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)