Madison Taylor - Golden Image [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The worn out cliche of love is blind is one we’ve all heard, but MAdison Taylor takes that idea farther with ‘Golden image,’

The track showcases Taylor’s talent and the idea that we all view our love interests with rose colored glasses rather than under the glare of reality is one that is true and this track puts an entertaining Indie Pop groove to the idea and perhaps the dangers of idolization.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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Joveth - Say My Name [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The talent and emotion carry this Alt Pop track. Joveth emotes the pian and loneliness on ‘Say My Name,’ and while the repetition of the chorus did carry on a beat longer than I wanted the overall track drips with feeling and passion.

Joveth is just beginning his musical journey and I look forward to seeing how high this talented artist can soar. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

sixten - Atlantic [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Unresolved emotions and unrequited love are the earmarks of sixten’s latest release, ‘Atlantic.’ There is a touch of Stevie nicks in the vocal emotion thought he tone has more of a Miley vibe for me but really the sound the unique and stands on its own so comparison are not as apt in this case.

The lyrics convey the emotional distance and longing and the performance brings all of that home in a very digestible way making this an easy track to feel and experience. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bad Flamingo - Parked in the Lot [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“I have shared a nu7mber of tracks fromt he talented Bad Flamingo duo and they always bring that spaghetti western air of mystery to their tracks. This one starts out slow with a deep gravel and slowly grows into more of a simmering bit of attitude that grabs the listener by the throat.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

John Calvin - Saint Innocent [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“John Calvin has just enough gravel and grit in his vocals to keep things interesting without that being all you can hear. ‘Saint Innocent’ is a heartfelt and well-written Americana track and the emotions are tangible in a way few songs manage to pull off.

This is a song to feel as much as hear and I am eager to experience more offerings from this talented artist. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Honey Ironic - Bite My Nails [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hard charging Alt Pop track with energy and verve. Int he most glorious of fashions, Honey Ironic delivers pure Rock and Roll angst in ‘Bite My Nails.’

The track offers a timeless sound that could with ease fit within the musical landscape any of the last three decades. Her talent sells the emotions, and the production shines in bringing the musical energy out to compliment Honey Ironic’s stellar performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lila Holler - Not Mad [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“True love is often found in the sweet everyday moments and Lila Holler captures that magic with her single, ‘Not Mad.’
Delivered in a Dreamy Folk Pop sort of vibe, Holler highlights all the little things that reinforce the love she feels. The moments that define a relationship far more than the grand gestures and purposeful actions. Simply a sweet track, dripping with sentiment and emotion. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Maddie Regent - Sleeptalking [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Maddie Regent has a sweet undertone to her vocals, but this track definitely deals with some tough emotions and heavy problems. ‘Sleeptalking’ deals with self-sabotaging and doubt.

We’ve all experienced time where we should be happy or content but for whatever reason remain unsatisfied and unsettled. And the questions we then have to ask ourselves is why, and are those feelings warranted? ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Liv Miraldi - Unfinished Business [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Liv Miralidi now calls LA home, but hails from Ohio originally. ‘Unfinished Business’ is a personal song for her.

Inspired by the death of music business powerhouse busbee, the track details the emotions of having a mission interrupted by a sudden death and how hard it can be to carry on alone. The song touches on grief and the fact the real world is not a movie where everything comes with a nice tidy ending.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chymes - Voodoo Doll [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Aussie Alt-Pop stare Chymes is back putting a pin her her vocal prowess with ‘Voodoo Doll.’

The track delivers a hint of danger and a whole lot of sultry to the sound. Almost like vintage Britney, Chymes has a siren like effect onlistners as she draws them in ever closer with every line. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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Sleepy Lexx - Going Fast [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Repping the Bahamas, Sleepy Lexx delivers ‘Going Fast’ with a raspy flow that hits and meshes well with the beat behind it. Lexx’s flow is confidant and precise and the lyrical play holds the build together keeping the listener leaning in for the next line.

I was left wanting more which is both bad and good but at only two minutes the track could have used another verse to keep the punches landing.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Julia Raye - Give You Up [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Julia Raye does a good job of straddling he genre line with her latest release, ‘Give You Up.’ There is certainly a Contemporary R&B vibe though this track also has a more Commercial Dance Pop sound.

The track is about nothing someone isn’t good for you but being unable to deny your feelings despite that fact. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

ARIA - OBSESSED [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“ARIA is energetic and upbeat on the track ‘Obsessed.’ The beat and melody carryt he day here though the vocals certainly have talent and an engaging sprit to keep the listener entangled in all phases of the track. The hook isn’t quite as punchy as similar tracks often are but the sound is vibrant and the end result fun.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hannah Felisa - Naive [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Boston native, Hannah Felisa delivers ‘Naive,’ in a an emotive and smoky tone that curls around your psyche and keeps you leaning into the emotion. The track is about the end of innocence that comes with the first true taste of independence and that realization that life on your own isn’t quite the clean break and freedom you might have thought it would be. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Olive Louise - Greatness [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track and video are both quirky and different enough to catch the eye and ear.

’Greatness’ is an ode to self promotion and getting pumped to take on whatever you need to. Sometimes we have to be our own hype person, to convince ourselves we are in control and ready to face anything that comes our way.

Olive Louise conveys all of this on the screen and in the performance of this Indi Pop standout song. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Boy Jr. - Still Be Friends [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Break up speeches are a bit ridiculous in that they often heap praise about you being a good person and deserving better but then the person says but hey we are still going to break up. Boy Jr. takes a wry and ironic go at this practice with ‘Still Be Friends.’

The Indip pop track is fun in spirit, but also has enough of an edge to slice deeper.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Francie Eliott - Delusional [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“German Pop songstress, Francie Eliot drops this debut single and she is anything but ‘Delusional,’ because her talent is obvious. There is a bit of Miley in the tone though the arrangement gives me Fleetwood Mac vibes as well.

The writing is strong and her emotive delivery sells the words well. The up-tempo arrangement is energetic and entertaining start to finish.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kait Madison - House of Love [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kait Madison unleashes a soulful bit of Gospel inspired Americana on her uplifting track ‘House of Love.’

The energy and passion are evident in her every word and she has just enough rasp to her vice to make the performance that much more interesting.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

L'Marco - Jubilant People (feat. AshtnMrtn) [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“L’MArco and AshtnMrtn team to give us ‘Jubilant People,’ a Reggae track that speaks to the times and the strong spirit of people who refuse to be controlled. Rhythmic and with a infectious beat this track is one that lingers in the mind long after that last note. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Yelawolf - Barn Fire [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I have a love hate relationship with this track. That steady cadence of the beat gripped me from the first listen though the lyrical flow took me a couple listen to full appreciate.

Yelawolf sounds like a Countryfied Snoop Dogg and his wordplay is ne point though the references are not what you hear in Hip-Hop. That is a good thing but it is a bit jarring upon the first listen. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger