Frank D - Mad [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Frank D taps into so much on this track. There is a bit of old school to the flow and delivery, but not so much the track truly feels retro. What it does feel is ... real.

’Mad’ is a track we can all relate to. The world has a way of beating us down and sometimes we have an exact reason for being mad while other we simply wake up that way from the pressure of the world we live in. This flow makes you feel like you are not alone in these struggles and that is what the best music does no matter the emotion being explored.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ryan Riback - (Just Can't) Hate U (feat. Dotter) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Australian producer, Ryan Riback pushes all the right buttons in giving us this single. ‘(Just Can’t) Hate U’ features the vocals talent of Dotter and the pairing of talent brings the song out to its fullest.

We’ve all had that person we should hate, but just can’t seem to find that particular emotion so we turn to them far more times that we should. This song is about such a dilemma and the odd mix of feelings that comes with it.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Michelle Ray - Tattoo [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Michelle Ray leaves her mark, just as a ‘Tattoo’ does but Ray does it with a powerful voice and the emotive delivery not many artists are capable of. Big and bold this single has the same vibe you get from Pink, or Adele or other truly expressive vocalists.

Don’t sleep on this single, because Michelle Ray is a clear star in the making, and this is your chance to buy in early and help spread the word. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ian Oshér - Never Alone [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Light and upbeat, ‘Never Alone’ from Ian Oshér is one of those songs that grabs you in immediately and refuses to let you go. The LA artists rides a nice calm wave to deliver the track. There is a subtle energy and spark without the track resorting to gimmicks or over production. The simple, straightforward lyrics and arrangement work quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chadster - Sin (ft. 6LACK) [MUSIC VIDEO]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Love is contagious and addicting but in Chadster’s new single with 6LACK it is sinful. The two explain how it can be wrong to love the wrong person but also feel good at the same time. It leaves you on a high and takes you away as if you are hypnotized.”

— Kreadiv Kesh - [LA On Lock Blogger]

“Always aiming to make “music of the future,” Chadster’s sound is fresh, innovative, and out of this world. His alter ego is even the self-proclaimed “president of the universe.” Chadster is quickly rising and has sights set on world domination. Stay tuned-in on this promising young artist.”

Taska Black x Dasha - Going Nowhere [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Taska Black teams up with Dash on this engaging track. “Going Nowhere’ is a pledge and a promise to stay loyal and true no matter what life throws up as a roadblock.

The build is engaging and the progression soft and vulnerable while also also fiercely determined in its tone. The mood of the track perfectly matches the tone of the writing and the build sweeps the listener along with little effort. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sophie and the Giants - Golden Nights (feat. Benny Benassi, Dardust & Astrality) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sophie and the Giants deliver an Electro Pop sound that is bold and evocative and their latest track, ‘Golden Night’ is another example of the incredible talent involved.

The track has carefree let loose vibe and is all about just losing the world around you and staying invested in the moment. An easy thing to do while falling in and staying immersed in this tantalizing performance and build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

CVBZ x American Authors - This Time is Right [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is one of those big bold Indie Rock songs that feels as much like an anthem as anything else. The kind of build and arrangement that sweeps listeners up and in. The kind of track that incorporates various elements and genres to create a sound that resonates for music lovers of all.

The energetic build and progression is joined by talented vocal performances to create a vibe that hooks and holds with ease. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GRAACE - Half Awake [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Written as she struggled to comprehend and deal with her grief after the sudden and untimely death of her father, ‘Half Awake’ is a the powerful new track from Australia’s GRAACE. The emotive vocal delivery comes with tangible emotion, and the slow build musically mirrors the steps our minds take while trying to shake off such lasting grief.

GRAACE’s talent is evident in every word of these lyrics, and every syllable of this performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sydney Lauren - Bucket Hat [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Music is a great tool for turning around a bad mood, and ‘Bucket Hat’ from Sydney Lauren is a song all about turning your mindset around and finding a groove that makes you feel better. The energy and vocal performance are easy to relate to and connect with — making this a track capable of turning around your own day. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Urban O- Dance On Me [ Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Urban O has gifted vocals. The new single “Dance On Me” draws you in to a night of entertainment and fun but leaves you wondering. The vocals will have you engaged and the rap flow will have you looking around for more.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Khamari - Doctor, My Eyes [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A soft acoustical track of heartfelt vulnerability, ‘Doctor, My Eyes’ is not the track you might expect, but it is the track you need.

Khamari showcases his artistic talents in both the delivery and the writing of this emotionally laden single. This is a song you feel as much as hear, and it definitely conveys a mood of melancholy and hopeful observance than we have all felt from time to time.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Faded Rose - Judgment Day [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Faded Rose delivers a sound that falls somewhere between Lucinda Williams and Maranda Lambert. Perhaps a touch more commercial than Lucinda, but still with that jaded and ticked off attitude. Faded Rose is not quite as commercial as Lambert, but still possesses that same strong feminine determination that has made Miranda a star. ‘Judgement Day’ is a well-written track with emotion and musical punch to make you feel it deep in your bones.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

FANGZ - Won't Be Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Energy and passion can make make for an engaging track, and when the musical talent shines just as boldly as those elements — the music truly comes alive. FANGZ has created just such a track with ‘Won’t Be Me,’ a hard charged Punk anthem about sticking with a relationship even as the wheels fall off. You know it is doomed, but still you want for the end rather than bring it about.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ottomatick - Wait A Minute (Ft. Wild Hypnotik) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ottomatick drops ‘Wait A Minute,’ a track that immediately establishes a mood with haunting vocals that he accentuates with his deliberate flow and writing. A track that speaks in multiple voices to deliver emotion and intrigue. The flow here isn’t fast or furious but it dies come with passion and intent the give and take between the two deliveries adds to the feeling of being swept along. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Fuhr - Goodbye [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Fuhr conjures thoughts of Avicii on the track ‘Goodbye.’ Described as a love song that you can dance to, the single comes alive thanks to both a talented vocal performance and a spot on production that adds energy and emotion to layer up the piece and make it truly feel alive. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

PuffHost - Children [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a track that you find yourself clapping and singing along in a happy place. Puffhost new single “Children” talks about despite being adults we all still carry our inner kid with us. Everything doesn’t have to be serious and we can pause and really enjoy things in life. Adulting may suck sometimes but we must remember we all are just children and we still must live and enjoy life. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

DJ Five Venoms x Elijah The Boy - What I Said [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“What I Said” lights up your speakers with an upbeat yet smooth tempo. Dj Five Venoms and Elijah The Boy goes straight into it. If you never experienced a night out with the crew this pretty much sums it up. It leaves you wanting more.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

The Astronomers - Bad Type [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There’s good and there’s bad. Some people have to decide which part of them they want to listen to. The Astronomers new single “Bad Type” is pointing out the things people tend to do wrong without really knowing they are doing it. Lies or stretching the truth can make someone bad when it comes to feelings. The song overall has a nice tempo and ends with a powerful outro. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Zo - Never Meant [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Zo delivers power and passion and of course talent on this track. “Never Meant’ is the track Stevie Nicks and Florence and the Machine would team up to create and the emotion is tangible in every single line. The passion lands with razor sharp talons and grabs on like a raptor intent to instill its will. That might sound harsh, but this track is anything but. Simply intense and purposeful.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger