Bad Taste x Farmboy Slim - cactus dayclub [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bad Taste and Farmboy Slim team to deliver this fun, prickly ride. There are retro vibes of the Beastie Boys and a bit of techno Fatboy Slim Funk vibes as well, but the track really has that eccentric feel that is tough to pin down.

The LA brothers created the track after a psychedelic experience in the desert and you can tell in the best ways that it came from a freethinking mindset. A fun track with a twist and sharp pointed poke at every turn. Get ready to move and smile and reflect a bit as well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kate Yeager - Are You Sure We Just Met? [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written and inspired over Zoom calls amid the pandemic this track is about that instant connection and falling in love fast. Sometimes the spark is too bright to ignore and this track does a great job of capturing that in a diary kind of candid openness that feels natural and true. Just like the way it feels when you know without a doubt how you feel about someone else. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Two Phase Commit - Sometimes [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is the kind of Alt Rock song you don’t hear as much these days, but fans of Alice in Chains and Soundgarden will find it easy to dial in and connect with the track. All will others because the single offers a timeless set of vocals that is lacking in today’s charts. Talented and emotive, this build holds the listener tight and keeps them leaning in. The melody and musicianship are every bit as strong.

The hard edges make this one easy to love. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Neville - VINCENT VAN GOGH [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An intriguing song on the vocal talent and arrangement alone, but that is not all Neville and her single, ‘VINCENT VAN GOGH’ offers. The writing is sharp, and makes it’s point by highlighting the unnecessary and stupid challenges that women face in society.

This is a Pop track with some Electro vibes to it. A track you can move to or reflect on, and either way it offers nice attitude and a bit of verve that makes it truly come alive.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

DREgottheBLUES - B-Sides [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dre come sin with passion and grit and the beat production adds to the vibe with perfection. There is a bit of old school intensity tot he flow though the construction and vibe is pure contemporary. ‘B-Sides’ is a free flowing track with nuance and confidence pushing the vocals. Lyrically it is the kind of track that keeps giving with each listen so add it to your playlists and dig in truly feeling the talented writing and performance. . ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Forest Blakk - Give You Love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“‘When you fall for someone you choose the good days along with the bad days. You invite all their crazy and amazing parts alike. With that, you give all the love you got in return. That’s what ‘Give You Love’ is all about. It’s accepting the people you love for all they are and loving them for it!’ – FOREST BLAKK

Sometimes as a reviewer it is best to get out of the way and let the artist tell you what the track is about. That said, this track is one that is intricately written and the emotion comes out even more with each and every listen. A song that paints a picture along with am emotional portrait of a love and relationship. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Estella Dawn - Orange [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Online dating can be an ugly mess but ‘Orange’ is all about a Tinder date going right. The writing and emotion shine making you feel as if you are right there feeling that spark of instant chemistry and Estella Dan’s vocals are the perfect vessel to let you sail away on these rare waters.

Magic can and does till happen for those patient and brave enough to wait it out. Both in the dating world, and in discovering new music. This song offers hope for both. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Freedom Fry - Strange For Love [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“I have been a fan of Freedom Fry for a while now, and ‘Strange For Love’ is one of those tracks that instantly feels like you’ve heard before, not because it is redundant or cliché, but because it feels timeless and genuine in its emotion. The melody has a Funky Folk vibe with a hint of the Blues, and the vocal arrangement brings in so many influences. From a chain gang work song feel, to more of a Pop vibe deeper in.

The varying sounds mesh and transition so well that you don’t quite realize how different the song feels start to finish upon the first listen. Definitely a track going on several of my saved playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ducce - Pop Now [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If from the bottom to the top was a song it would be this one. Ducce “Pop Now” is a motivational track walking you through accomplishments and how people tend to change over time. The positive thing of reaching elevation is being able to pass all those fake people off to your assistant.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Julian Scott -Far Away Again (feat. James Campbell) [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Julian Scott’s “Far Away Again” featuring James Campbell has a nice melody to it. The lyrical video talks about the journey of discovery. Discovering what you want and need and returning to it. As a Composer, Songwriter & Guitarist from NRW, Germany, Julian fuses just the right melodies together to create a musical piece like “Far Away Again””

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Ridge - Long How Could You [Music Vide Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“People value loyalty and often times it is hard to trust when people switch up “How Could You” is a powerful song about being betrayed by a close friend. The beat mixed with the energy and lyrics on the verses make for a perfect mix. There is also a backstory being told in the music video as well. You can truly relate to the story as well as feel the emotions Ridge gives in his delivery.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA OnLock Blogger]

Sydney The Singer - Easy Way Out [Review]

Rating: 5 out 5

“Sydney The Singer is direct in “Easy Way Out”. She breaks down the meaning of actions speak louder than words when it comes to addressing the lies people tell. Some people will tell you what you want to hear but their actions always reveal the truth. The song is full of unbothered emotions because there is no time for games. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Roet -Think [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Get ready to take a trip. A trip with artist Roet in his latest single “Think”. The song allows you to escape your thoughts and vibe to the melody of being free from whatever. I admire how simple the video is with the color changes. The beat connects you to his overall delivery. This is truly a track where you just lay down and embrace the sound. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Clinton Fearon - Trod On [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“To see so many different talented people and instruments come together to make one sound is amazing. Clinton Fearon “Trod On” will have you moving your hips to the beat whether you are starting your day or relaxing. He brings classic Reggae back with this track. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Just 4 Tonight- Awkward [Music Video Review]

Review: 4 out of 5

“You ever been ok but not really ok? You try to focus on everything else but find yourself being Awkward. Just 4 Tonight latest single is fun yet straight forward with expression. I suggest you take time and lay in your thoughts and listen to the lyrics and emotions the track gives.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Izza Love - Bracelets [Review]

“People will give you what they think they want. However, Izza is direct with what she wants in “Love Bracelets”. They always said jewelry is a girls best friend and jewelry also doesn’t hurt your feelings.Her motto is that happiness can be bought with jewelry and that is the only thing that will make her truly happy.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Rowlan - Feel Like Home [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rowlan starts the track off with an R&B type groove, before unleashing a heartfelt Rap flow and hook to pull the listener in emotionally. The combination of styles and grooves plays a huge role in upholding the intrigue, but overall it is the honest and genuine emotions in conjunction with the talented performance that carries the day. Not an easy one to compare, but there are influences of Drake, Kendrick and Jack Harlow to name a few.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Javy XI - I MISS YOU (Freeverse) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A free verse track about grief and loss, delivered with genuine emotion and heart.

Javy XI takes on the hurt of losing his mom and delivers this flow with a loving memory that is edged with the pain of his loss. The backing and beat mostly get out of the way, but do add enough to give the track a solid well-rounded feel. A single that simply hits hard with its genuineness.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Paddy James - Any Other Way [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Paddy James delivers a heartfelt track with both emotion and charm. The tender build highlights the journey from heartbroken teen to adult capable of understanding love because of a plethora of experiences and paths over the years. A singer/songwriter vibe with an intriguing vocal accent and smooth musical build. Think U2 meets John Mayer.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger

Jenny Kern - Feel It Again [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all experience our emotional ups and downs and music plays a huge role in allowing us to feel we are not alone. Sometimes we even feel inspired to move and dance and that act is enough to shake off what is weighing us down. Sometimes we fall in and wallow in the heaviness of our thoughts. Either way music plays a part for many of us and Jenny Kern’s new single ‘Feel It Again’ is all about how music and moving takes us back to those emotional moments. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger