Scott Fisher - Hour of Great Contempt [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You down for some jazzed-up Indie Rock with vocals that conjure thoughts of Tom Petty? Then you my friends are in luck because that is exactly what Scott Fisher gives you with his track, ‘Hour of Great Contempt.’

And lyrically, the track will give you plenty to ponder as you listen over and over again to pick up on the meaning and nuance. I won’t give you my personal take here because this is the kind of track best digested by each individual, but trust me the time spent will not be wasted.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vilhelm Buchaus - Nothing At All [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Breakups are complex and hard, no matter the circumstances and often the wounded parties pretend as if they never knew each other to cope and move on.

Vilhelm Buchaus tackles this dynamic with the powerful lyrics of ‘Nothing At All.’ A soaring ode to heartbreak and resiliency and trying to pick up the pieces. This Commercial leaning singer/songwriter vibe has an Ed Shereen meets Taylor Swift kind of vibe and is universal enough to reach anyone who has suffered through the grief of a breakup.. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Estella Dawn - Didn't Occur To You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Estella Dawn is a favorite of ours here at LA on Lock. Hailing from San Diego this Southern California Pop star never fails to impress with her thoughtful lyrics and emotional delivery. ‘Didn’t Occur To You’ lands in-between a songwriter/country vibe and a Pop diva standard with soaring vocals to showcase Dawn’s talent and range.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

YGM Phat "Nun Generic" [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“YGM delivers a menacing hype anthem that lets you into his world of mayhem. It’s fly, its mean and its raw... and sometimes that all you need. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

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Tom Grennan "Before You" [Review]

Rating 3 out of 5

“Tom Grennan delivers a wonderfully melancholic dance record thats will leave tears in your eyes as you sway on the dance floor. Taken from his latest LP ‘How Does It Feel’.”

— Andrew Amoah (La On Lock Blogger)

$loMoneyXL - "Waldo" [Music video Review]

Rating 4 out of 5

“$loMoneyXL has us riding on his wave with the hypnotic Waldo. Smooth yet aggressive this is one of those records that just feels like the drive with your friends before the function. With its infectious hook $lo has the soundtrack to your next ATM withdrawl.”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Rachel Newnham - Nobody Loves You Like I Do [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rachel Newnham is a rising artist out of the UK. Her new single, ‘Nobody Loves You Like I Do,” is an emotive and heartfelt ode to being underappreciated in a relationship. Newnham’s talented tone and genuine vulnerability is evident in every line and note. The track has a stripped down, bare feel that works well with the writing and this one will hit home for those of us who have been there. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dax - "Dear Alcohol" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dax hits us with a gut punch of honesty. Wanting to mask our emotions is beyond relatable enough if alcohol isn’t everyones poison of choice. Dax lays is all out for us to see and isn’t afraid to show us the chaos of his mind. With a video equally as beautiful this is one to let your feelings loose to. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Wax Owls - The Appetite [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Chasing a dream comes with some sacrifices and tough decision but when you have true passion and follow your heart those decisions are almost a relief. This song is about Wax Owls vocalist, Gerry Hirschfeld given in to his creative hunger and transitioning from a career as a lawyer to full-time songwriter and performer.

’The Appetite’ is an Indie folk ode to passion and faith that things will work out when you allow yourself to be free and chase your dreams.. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

April Jai - You Didn't Notice [Music Review]

Rating/: 4 out of 5

“Mental health is something we all face on one way or another and in doing so we realize the path isn’t linear. There are up and downs. Progress and missteps and that in itself can derail lives. April Jai tackles this and captures the frustration, hope, fear and bundle of emotional complexity with her track, ‘You Didn’t Notice,’ a song with depth and heart aching accuracy. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Three Second Chances - Living out Loud [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Three Second Chances brings the energy and a throwback spirit on their new track, ‘Living Out Loud.’ If P!nk put out a disco track I imagine it would sound a lot like this though the vocals here have a bit of 80s tone and style as well. The track still manages to feel contemporary and easily swept me up and along for the build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vicetone - The World Has A Heartbeat [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Dutch duo, Vicetone, drops this danceable EDM track but don’t let yourself think this is a catchy beat with throwaway lyrics. The tone is light and airy but there is genuine emotion at the heart and a spirit of home to the build and progression. This is the kind of track that really grows on you with each listen so add it to your playlists and dig in, because this song as well as ‘The World Has A Heartbeat,’ and if you listen in you will both hear and feel it. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Leroy From The North - Push [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Leroy From The North gives us a track that feels a bit like sitting on a bar stool and having a beer while listening to your buddy tell you about the girl he just met. You could call this Southern Rock or Americana as it has both Petty and Sturgill vibes for sure. Easy to listen to and find your own emotional relevance ‘Push’ is a track I will be adding to several of my personal playlists. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Noak Hellsing - When The Shadows Go Home [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An energetic beat and build contrasts the darker nature of these lyrics. Noak Hellsing unfurls ‘When The Shadows Go Home,’ a track about trying to connect in a world that is increasingly divided and fake. Being content alone with your thoughts is uncomfortable for many and the contrasting layers help to express that set of emotions quite well on this track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

WACHO! - In Case You Wonder [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have featured WACHO! before and this talented artist is back with, ‘In Case You Wonder.’ The lyrical groove pairs nicely with a melodic groove and rhythmic beat that instills an easy groove. This Argentinian now calls Fort Worth, Texas home and as a Texan myself I appreciate the diverse musical talent that calls North Texas home. You will too once you add this vibe to your own playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

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Man vs Monkey - When I´m 22 (featuring Bymia) (Remix by of blonde ) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Man vs Monkey teams with the vocal talents of Dutch singer, Bymia to unleash this emotive build and infectious beat. ‘When I’m 22’ is a lyrical jewel that will make you think and reflect regardless of your current trips around the sun count. The music will make you move and the words will make you ponder what it all means in the best of ways. I can’t wait to take a dive in on the rest of this album and see where the entire selection of songs takes me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Truent - BIG BAND$ [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is one of those tracks that just sneaks in and takes over forcing the rest of the world to step back for a couple minutes while you bounce with the beat and chant along with the flow. The timing of Truent’s delivery and the hard beat work together to simply make you feel every line and word. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tudor x Caroline Byrne - Wish I Didn't Miss You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Tudor and Caroline Byrne team up to deliver this emotive vibe. ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ build with a sultry bit of defiance over the first minute before settling into a more sensual groove and mood. This is a track that conveys the emotions well, and is nuanced enough you can glean new feelings with each listen. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Social Drag - Remind Me [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track from Social Drag feels a bit like a 90s throwback. Could have been released then as Country with an edge, or a Sheryl Crow-esque track about the emotions of failed relationships, but that is not to say the single is dated. It’s not.

And while ‘Remind Me’ doesn’t quite fit the Outlaw or Americana sound of today’s Alt-Country, labels are not what good music is about anyway, and neither are timestamps. This track simply conveys the emotions it was intended with solid talent behind it so for me or anyone to place it in a strict category is a waste of time.

Listen and enjoy, or feel and wallow if you prefer, but either way the intent of the song was established and delivered, and in the the end ... that’s all that matters in the subjective world of expressive art. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Locksmiths - 2Handz [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This husband and wife duo, deliver a passionate and funky little groove. The Locksmiths have a sound that reminded me of Nathanial Rateliff brand of Americana Soul a bit. ‘2 Handz’ also has some classic rock elements from a bygone era but still manages to sound and feel contemporary because of the artful songwriting and playful back and forth between them. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger