biz colletti x Hustle Standard - Only Way Out [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hauntingly beautiful track about carving out your own wants and needs in a world that all too often demands you give in and sacrifice pieces of yourself to fit in. The build has a brooding vibe and also a fierce determination to stand up for yourself int he face of demands from others. A reminder we all need from time to time so add this one to your self motivational playlists and feel the power of the writing and delivery. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Malan - Go with the Flow [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A melodic track that truly does ‘Go With The Flow.’

Malan delivers the single with talented vocal precision, and a sweet tone that hooks and holds the listener. A calm steady build creates a tranquil vibe that feels like warm spring sunshine on your face after a long chilly winter.

Settle in and relax as you let this track warm your very soul.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ragga Lox - Spliff and Beer

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Covid is still around to torment us all, but maybe just maybe the end is close at hand. Either way, sometimes you just gotta take a moment and enjoy a ‘Spliff and Beer.’

Ragga Lox offers this track as a chance to take a deep breath and enjoys life’s simplest pleasures alongside good friends. The groove and build is tranquil and perfect for cracking one open while lighting up to find your relaxation.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Penny Lame - I Don't Talk To Boys That Make Me Cry [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Penny Lame strikes Pop Punk gold with their latest single, ‘I don’t Talk To Boys That Make Me Cry.’ Fed up and pissed off, the lyrics leave no room for doubt that the time has come to move forward. The energy and build feel like Pink meshed with Avril Lavigne with an old school splash of No Doubt tossed in for good measure. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Taylor Bini - Started Chewing My Nails Again [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Finally a break up song that feels as random and abstract as our minds tend to get after such a painful experience. The emotions are real and tangible here on this track and the writing is spot on brilliant. The track is short, but packs in everything it needed to in just under two minutes. A brilliantly crafted song that comes with a different angle than most artists are capable of delivering. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Eric Lee - Come Break My Heart [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written for his wife, ‘Come Break My Heart’ is a tender and heartfelt ode of love. Could be classified as Country or Americana or simply a songwriter sharing his heart but what you can the track isn’t nearly as important as the emotions fueling it. With a hint of gravel and a nice emotive tone, Eric Lee delivers a track that sticks with the soul. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Big Boss Vette - Heavy [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out 5

“There’s nothing like a little motivation to get you started. Big boss Vette comes in real “Heavy” in her new track “Heavy”. I am not a rapper but I found myself acting like I was in the booth with her on this track. She is direct and serious but most importantly confident. She speaks on being at her lowest and having no one but herself, hahah. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Neverwaves x OutsiderX - Drop Dead [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Life is short. We tend to wonder what “If”. Neverwaves and Outsider X latest single “Drop Dead” releases the thoughts of what if they died tomorrow. The intro comes in a more solo sound accompanied by a EDM production. It goes from serious to encouraging you to rock out with it.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

“Neverwaves fearlessly mines the darkest parts of his spirit for inspiration, transforming his pain, triumph, and trauma into emotionally hectic songs. Not beholden to any one genre, he has made a name for himself with a gift for his revealing, diary-like lyrics. A thoroughly modern product of the emo/punk revival, he is reluctantly building a reputation as a messenger for disaffected kids everywhere.”

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Caroline Romano - Panic Attack [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“At only 20 years of age, Caroline Romano delivers a strong sense of emotional wisdom that permeates from her every performance. ‘Panic Attack’ is a slow building emotionally charge track that comes with the strong personal sense of a Taylor Swift Song and the strong vulnerability of Pink all with a unique edge that makes Romano her own star.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

LVRBOY - sick of me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“LVRBOY releases this lyrically intricate track about friendship and bad relationships. ‘sick of me’ is about friends sick of seeing you give a n ex chance after chance when they are undeserving and the conflicting emotions of being caught up in the middle. The sound is bold and as much Rock as Pop, but blends the lines quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Restless Modern - on and on [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An emotional ode that resonates thanks to a talented performance and clean production. Restless Modern creates a smooth sound and intriguing build to accompany the strong writing and heartfelt set of lyrics. A solid track that means more with every listen. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jesse Roper - Hold On Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Fans of Nathaniel Rateliff and Leon Bridges will dig Jess Roper’s sound. Coming in somewhere in between those two well know acts, Roper delivers a big bold sound, and a soulful groove that holds the listener as well as it hooks initially.

’Hold On Me’ is a an anthem of love. A big musical amen shouted to the heavens in appreciation of the one that captures your intrigue.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Olivia Wik - Let's Dance [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sex and music fit together like ... Well, I better not run with that simile but let’s simply say that sometimes its fun to fall in on a song that celebrates our primal urges.

’Let’s Dance’ from Olivia Wik basks in the euphoria and glow of that charged sexual energy of lust and love, making this track the perfect addition to that playlist you have been curating for the occasion. Listen to the track, feel the infectious rhythm and spirit, then share it with your favorite dance partner.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Big Orange - By the Dozen [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Indie Rock and Roll as it should be. Straight away you can feel the attitude and confidence both in the vocals and musically. Big Orange is doing Australia proud with this timeless rock track that isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but simply keep alive a spirit and set of ideal that music lovers have been turning toward for decades.

Big Orange makes it seem easy here, but creating genuine and passionate music such as this is no easy feat. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Madisyn Gifford - Except For You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sometimes we love the idea of someone or something more than the actual person or thing. Madisyn Gifford drops this track about moving on from a relationship while missing not the person but all the external variables that made up their surrounding while together. The vocal delivery is honest and borders on vulnerability mixed with regret. Lyrically the track is almost a stream of conscious vibe that we all do when contemplating how things used to be. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Haiden - Can't Hurt Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A classic Pop sound and arrangement brings out this track about modern day cheating. Haiden is quick to say ‘Can’t Hurt Me,’ but that title is a bit of a misnomer as the lyrical build is all about being hurt and scared and feeling that relationship slipping away. With a side dish of sticking your hand in the sand, to avoid feeling the torture of emotional pain.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

STAY GLDN - Dead Ends, Fake Friends [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“LA on Lock is proud to premier this new single from STAY GLDN. ‘Dead Ends, Fake Friends’ is the antithesis of nostalgia. There are many track about going home again but this British band puts a different spin by lamenting the fact they did not leave all that much behind when the left the nest.

This Indie/Dream Pop track conveys the memories and emotions and the simple video works well to help convey the relived brand of melancholy the song puts off. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jack Kane - Come To Terms [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jack Kane expresses vulnerability in his slow and tender delivery of ‘Come to Terms.’ The emotion is tangible in every line and the build carries the listener forward as we feel every word. We’ve all had to come to terms with some bit of grief be it from a loss of life or loss of relationship. Emerging on the other side of dark times is a process, but this is the kind of song that can ease the pain and let us know we are not alone.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

AZSH - Mood [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Pure energy and ‘Mood!’

AZSH delivers an Electro Pop track infused with a bit of South Beach flair and panache. A big infectious beat, and a nice lyrical hook bring this single to life and you’ll be hard pressed not to sing along and move to this groove. Add this high-energy track to that playlist you go to when you need a jolt to motivate yourself to get up and going.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

sheyda - Wish I Could Want You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We’ve all spotted that person that captivates us with their looks, only to be disappointed once that person opens their mouth. ‘Wish I Could Want You’ takes a lap around that emotional pool, but does so with powerful vocals and a wry set of lyrics that makes this track not only a smooth groove, but a stunning bit of sarcasm that lands all of its lyrical punches.

The video will have you ready to hit the lake. Can’t wait to hear more music from this talented artist. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger