Pete + Sara - I Hate You [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The world is full of them ... people we don’t like for a variety of reasons. ‘I Hate You’ is a tongue in cheek Pop track with a hearty dose of observation about the people who annoy us all.

Sara says on the track, ‘Peter and I were talking about how people will always say, ‘man, I hate that guy.’ So we wanted to figure out who ‘that guy’ was and write a song about how much we hate him. It turned into a very cool song about a very annoying person. I think you’ll hate him too.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sophia Fracassi - Wish I Never Met You [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“With a voice far more mature than her age, seventeen-year-old, Sophia Fracassi drops ‘Wish I Never Met,’ a deeply emotional track that feels tender and raw and entirely immersive. Big bold Pop vocals are the driving force, but the piano melody adds a nice layer and depth to the overall arrangement.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dear Sara - Do Better [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The vocal tone here is unique and mesmerizing. A native of Sweden, Sara displays an emotional softness on this track that draws the listener in deep. There are defiente Pop styling to this track, but ‘Do Better’ exudes a sultry vulnerability that goes beyond the genre and feels almost folksy in a Commercial leaning way. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Okay Mann - A Lot [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“With a nice classic Rock sound Okay Mann drops this track about standing up to all of life’s challenges. The last year and life in general can throw ‘A Lot’ at us and it is easy to get weighed down, but knowing you are not alone and having a song to sing along as you mentally work through your paces is an uplifting thing, and this track certainly allows for just that. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dazy Chain - Cool

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dazy Chain is feeling ‘Cool’ and you will too when this track is playing in your ears. A nice blend of retro vibe and contemporary flow brings this track to life. The groove and verve of the chorus makes this one just settle down in your bones.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Opus Kink - Wild Bill [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Peaky Blinders meets Ray Wylie Hubbard. Chances are most of you have no idea who Ray Wylie Hubbard is but this track put me in mind of the Outlaw Texas songwriter.

Opus Kink hails from Brighton, England and this track has a gritty Cowboy PUnk/ British fusion vibe that simply works in a dark gritty way.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Fagin - Laundry Day [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice melodic groove brings this track alive. Smooth and soulful like something between Bieber and Bruno, this Pop groove works well. The hook of the melody and the straightforward lyrical presentation lends themselves to joining in and singing along. Simply a fun, self-reflective track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

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)

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: https://ditto.fm/simple-miracles-the-acoustic-ep Welcome to "Simple Miracles" - a five-track acoustic EP from The Satellite Station. It includes three brand new songs, a cover of ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure and an acoustic version of hit single ‘Shelter’. It’s an EP full of haunting folk-inspired melodies and emotionally deep lyrics, with The Satellite Station sharing his perspective on life and the challenges and joys of being human. Find The Satellite Station on Website: thesatellitestation.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Thesatellitestation/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3Cz6z3clgPkPz84faABaDS SoundCloud: @user-80706727 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesatellitestationmusic/

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)

Follow 912 KEEMInstagram: 912keemTwitter: 912keemLong Live Ahmaud Arbery

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)