Jersey Calling - X Americana [Music Review]

“The old adage ... if you aren’t pissed off, you aren’t really paying attention certainly applies to these times we are living in. And no genre has historically been more ready to stand up and yell in the face of tyranny than Punk.

Jersey Calling has grabbed the torch with their track ‘X Americana.’ Written in the wake of Elon Musk’s ascent to power in the Trump administration, X Americana is an anti-billionaire anthem against oligarchy in the United States.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hypnautic x Grayson Ratliff - Memories [Music Review]

“Hypnautic is one half of the popular hip hop group Top Flite Empire. ‘Memories’ is a lyrical bomb just waiting to explode in your ears and heart. The track definitely is a tweener in terms of genre but that does not diminish the impact of the talent or writing.

A track to feel and complex enough to give you new nuance each new listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Roots of Creation x Edo. G x Afroman - Ride or Die Chick - remix [Music Review]

“What’s not to love about a groove-filled jam from Roots of Creation, Afroman, and Edo.G? I mean come one you can feel this one right from the start. ‘Ride Or Die Chick’ is a mantra tof stubborn love and dedication. An ode to loyalty perhaps even when it isn’t deserved.

And the easter eggs of hits gone by is a nice addition. This is talented artists having a good time and it shows.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Up From Here - Under Your Spell [Music Review]

“Up From Here comes with a Pop Punk style of sound on their latest song, ‘Under Your Spell.’

Maybe it’s just me, but Pop Punk and summer go together like suntan lotion and the swimming pool. Two things that simply feel right in tandem. This track has plenty of talent and a nice energy to keep listeners invested in the build.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Meagher - Shake [Music Review]

“Some tracks simply instill an instant vibe. ‘Shake’ from Meagher is such a track. The song brings iNdie Pop vibes and simply settles into you bones and lifts you up. This is one I;ve already given a number of listens and will continue to do so whenever I need that light airy build to sweep me up and in and chase away the negativity of the day.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

POLLY - B.I.T.E Me [Music Review]

“Seems like every summer has a S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G hit song. ‘B.IT.E Me’ is lined up to take that mantle this year. Rising Aussie star, POLLY unleashes some post break-up fury in delightful fashion on this Alt Pop reminder to never piss off a songwriter. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

WILD - Sitting On Top Of The World [Music Review]

“Written while watching the Olympics, this track is about achieving your goals after a life of hard work and dedication. WILD will welcome the next summer games tot heir hometown LA so perhaps they will get to play this uplifting Pop track for the very athletes that inspired it, but we can all use a dose of positivity and motivation in our day to day and this track is perfect for such playlists. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

googly eyes x Joy Oladokun x Allison Ponthier - Jesus and John Wayne [Music Review]

“Inspired by the NYT Bestselling novel by Kristin Kobes Du Mez, ‘Jesus and John Wayne’ is a bold, soul-searching anthem about reclaiming faith from the grip of politics and exclusion. Written by googly eyes reimagines spirituality as a source of healing, belonging, and radical love, especially for those the church has pushed aside.

Joy Oladokun and Allison Ponthier jin googly eyes to bring this thoughtful track to life. This is a track you can vibe to by feeling the music and hook ro you can truly reflect and feel the full power by diving into the poignant lyrical build.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

WellBad - Every Cell of my Body [Music Review]

“WellBad brings some Retro Soul to your ears. The German artists has the perfect amount of emotive growl pushing his vocals straight into your ears. With an almost Gospel like devotion to the lyrics, the song is performed with heart and passion and is doing so WellBad infuses the words directly into your soul.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

JayWood - ASSUMPTIONS [Music Video Review]

“Jay Wood demands your attention with his track ‘ASSUMPTIONS.’ But probably not in the way you imagine. This trippy, almost psychedelic flow is a vibe that doesn’t force your full attention by force like so many Rap tracks but rather is alluring in musical groove kind of way.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

“This intoxicating track from Lauren Spring is about learning to take care of yourself while in a relationship with a narcissist. The track is artfully crafted in its arrangement, and written with genuine emotion and power. Spring delivers the lyrics with heartfelt precision.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bones Owens - Old Time Low [Music Review]

“Bones Owens delivers an energetic American brand of sound with this track. ‘Old Time Low’ is about the morning after blues when you are fighting off that mix of hangover tinged regret. However, this is the musical equivalent of ... Hair of the Dog so when you wake up feeling rough after a hard night put this one on and sing your misgivings away. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kings Elliot - The Promise [Music Review]

“Euphoric sadness might sound like an oxymoron but that is what this track from Kings Elliot epitomizes. ‘The Promise’ is about emerging from the ruins of a relationship with a new and better understanding of your self and what you need and want out of life as well as a partner, and in that one can indeed find euphoric sadness.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

William Black x Fairlane x AMIDY - Nightmare [Music Review]

“William Black teams up with Fairlane and AMIDY to give us all a ‘Nightmare.’ But don’t worry this one won’t leave you with cold sweats or a bad night’s sleep. This Future Bass track will instead get you on the floor moving your body and relating to the foreboding lyrical build as your prepare for that next drop and breakdown.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sara Marie Barron - Moon [Music Review]

“Sara Marie Barron wanted to create a song about navigating your mental health while dating that you could dance to. And ‘Moon’ is exactly that.

The track has a tender vulnerability to go along with some genuine emotional grit all backed by an infectious beat that makes you want to close your eyes and let the music take over your body.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

FLEMING - Sarasota Skies [Music Review]

“Places can take on magical meaning when you get to experience them with that special someone. FLEMING taps into that with ‘Sarasota Skies’ am Indie Pop track of beach vibes and sunny skies dripping with a romantic brand of nostalgia and love.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Daniel Arison - Selfish Remix

“Daniel Arison has turned up emotional intensity in this remix of his track, ‘Selfish.’

Arison is joined here by pop provocateur, Leah Kate, for a fiery duet that brings both artists’ perspectives into sharp focus. The play off each other adds another dimension and layer of emotion to an already great track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Avery Lynch - Lasting Effects [Music Review]

“Avery Lynch gives us a breakup song with heart, reflection, and vulnerability, but still pulls of a confident, positivity by spinning a toxic take into self-affirming love.

’Lasting Effects’ is a softly delivered Indie Pop track from a talented singer/songwriter on the rise. A song to sit and let soak in like the last warm rays of sunshine on a calm day.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Kingston Lions - Pressure Drop [Music Review]

“We rarely feature covers but sometimes you have to make an exception and if any one is deserving of such an anomaly it is the The Kingston Lions.

This Reggae supergroup utilizes the talent of the best living musicians Jamaica has to offer. Pure bliss, pure Reggae, pure summer vibes. Nothing to critique here so fire one up, grab a Red Strip, and roll in the vibes.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chxrry22 - Main Character [Music Review]

“Chxrry isn’t going to get lost on the background. Hello, no she deliver ‘Main Character’ energy on this track. The sultry Contemporary R&B song is all about attitude and sexy confidence and her tone will leave yo wanting to play whatever type of game she is leading. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger