James Gillespie - Someday Sunday [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“James Gillespie has the kind of voice that captivates from the first note and this track about getting away briefly to recharge and recenter yourself is engaging.

The style of the video was not always easy to stay focused on but that is kind of the point in that it is not always easy to get out and away for yourself.

The secondary vocals of Natti Shiner add the emotion and spirit of the track. Gillespie will be making his first tour stops in North America later this month. March 23rd at the Mercury Lounge in New York and March 25th at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

James Curran - Just Breathe [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track brings the energy right from the first of the vocal flow. The imagery of the video takes a bit to develop, but lyrically this single delivers line after line that keeps you on the hook.

Give this one a listen and I guarantee you it will get your head moving to the beat. The various vocals all bring something unique to the mix. The song features Moosh from Moosh & Twist, Aha Gazelle. and of course the talent of James Curran who you can bet you have not heard the last of after this one hits. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

DA BREAK - Miss Rosa [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The imagery of the video is stunningly powerful and sobering, and the scene will no doubt disturb some viewers. So strong emotion is created in the video that it is tough to connect the musical groove to what your eyes are seeing, but the Disco Funk sound of the single is compelling in its own right so i suggest after you have watched the engrossing story unfold to listen to the track once again.

Through several listens, I eventually understood how the two elements fit together to create sort of an Avant Garde art piece that leaves you thinking about it long afterward.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lilla Vargen - Cold [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Silence is one thing. Opening your heart and your soul to love someone is something else. As you spend time with someone you get to know them and end up loving them. Lilla Vargen tells how she fell in love but was scared to be broken by love. She questioned herself to where she was full of tears as she became torn between her mind and her heart. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

JC Stewart - Lying That You Love Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“JC is hypnotizing. Before I was all the way into the song I was hooked. As he plays the piano he reveals his soul through his lyrics. His new single ‘Lying That You Love Me’ is about giving your heart to someone and loving them pass their flaws just to realize it was all a lie”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

BabyJake - Confidant [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“BabyJake drops this in your face breakup song for anyone that has faced betrayal.

The lyrics are gritty and raw and pull absolutely no punches. The vocals deliver an Alternative Rock vibe with a hint of Hip-Hop influence sprinkled in here and there. This is the kind of track that feels like therapy for the songwriter, but also for anyone that is trying to close a door on a relationship they once had high hopes for.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Olivia Addams - Sick Lullaby [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Olivia Addams brings an air of European allure to this Electro Pop track. Hailing from Romania, Addams, voice is mysteries and engaging in this dreamlike track of longing and wanting.

’Sick Lullaby’ comes with a video that furthers adds to that intriguing vibe and dark emotional underbelly. I am eager to hear more from this Pop Diva in the making, but already her talent and poise as a performer shines through. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Rajah Mahdi - Fuck That Bitch [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Days like Valentine’s Day is the days you get to see who really cares. Artist Rajah Mahdi sits in a restaurant just to get stood up. Days after Valentine’s Day he wins the lottery which is the greatest way to get over an ex and say ‘F*ck That Bxtch’. The visual catches you in the beginning but turns to show more of his energetic relief. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Vandalye - The Ride [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“No doubt about it ... Life will kick you square in the balls sometimes.

That is what this Rock song is about, or more accurately, it is about how you handle those defeats that will come your way. The vocal performance is quite engaging and the melody brings a nice acoustic rock ballad feel. The imagery of the video captures the spirit behind the single quite well, as the band takes a great deal of punishment in delivering their message.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

LODATO - Good [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The vocals engage early on which offers an early hook before the beat and energy ramps up and infuses the need to move in your bones. Lyrically the track intrigues, moving in and out of your soul with solid emotion and a defiant spirit. A single you can sing along with while you let the music take over and and guide you to the dance floor. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lauren Aquilina - Bad People [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Giving up takes many different looks and this track is a heartbreaking example of that. With hauntingly beautiful vocals, Lauren Aquilina delivers ‘Bad People,” and ode to giving up on trying to be nice after being burnt and hurt.

The lyrics to this single slice like a rusty knife, and while the track was written after a bad personal breakup, the song has a resonance to society as a whole, because in these decisive times, it often feels like the assholes of the world are the only ones getting ahead.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Andrew Cushin - It's Gonna Get Better [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The guitar melody captured my intrigue from the very first note, and Andrew Cushin has one of those unique vocal tones that hooks the listener just as fast.

The emotion behind the track shines, and despite the title, ‘It’s Gonna Get Better,’ you will be hard pressed to find a sound any better or richer than this. The imagery of the video fits quite well with the words and emotions.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jakk Fynn - Special [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Alone in a desert you will find Jakk Fynn dressed up expecting a romantic dinner but no one to have the dinner with. As Jakk circles around the dinner table it explained how one can think they are special but when left high and dry they have nothing but heartbreak.. You would then question what does the lonely do? They learn how to have solo dinners with themselves. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Jake Isaac - Thinkin' 'Bout You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Do you remember when movies came with soundtrack singles?
Well ‘Thinkin’ ‘Bout You is a single that would be perfect for The Photograph soundtrack. Placed in an empty room with nothing but his guitar Jake Isaac is left with his thoughts and feelings. No matter what is going on or what changes there still be that one soul on his mind. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

City the Mask - Blap! [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Its one thing to rock with a song based on the energy and vibe it gives but its another when its a lyric video. City the Mask brings us Blap. Which in his definition is an aggressive, in-your-face, trap, rap single. This single will having you jumping and screaming and rocking out to it. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

CANTRELL - Understand | A COLORS SHOW [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“CANTRELL drops a flow here that brings a chill vibe, and lyrics dripping with truths, straight from his heart. Smooth and tranquil, the vocals are still able to deliver passion and emotion that force you to stay focused in the track. The beat and melody echo the mood, giving the entire track a calm, yet meaningful ride.

The video is straightforward with CANTRELL and a mic, but given the nature of the piece that is the only imagery needed to get the intent of this single out.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Focus The Truth x Kyah Baby x TGIFLY - GraveDiggaz [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A solid dose of old-school Boom Bap and a traditional Hip-Hop flow are at the forefront of this track. Lyrically, the single is modern and fresh and brings a wealth of truth and intelligence.

Each voice comes with a distinct sound and all three are perfect for the words they drop on us. This is a track you can listen to for years to come, and never get tired of the beat or the lyrics. Hip-Hop done right!”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kiara Nelson - Adore You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Kiara Nelson delivers a Pop track that will no doubt be shared by many couples as they try to express their feelings via music. With a lively beat, that hints at Latin influences and a Hip-Hip vibe behind pop vocals, ‘Adore You’ is right at home among commercial tracks on the radio today.

The song brings enough energy and spirit to make it float above the competition. Lyrically, the track isn’t reinventing the wheel, but sometimes the predictable can still be a lot of fun.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Stalone - Fading For U [Music Video Review]

“In a deep desert you will find Stalone ‘Fading For U’. Covered in a symbolic wedding lace her movement allows you to feel the music from her perspective. She explains how she is not completely in existence. The water serves as an enrichment to live and grow again. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Anna Sophia - "Self Aware Bitch" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“John Hughes is gone, but his spirit is alive and well in this single from Ann Sophia. ‘Self Aware Bitch’ has that twisted high school vibe that was the trademark of the 80’s films, only this time it is created by a 16 year old actually living the material she writes.

The track is fun, but don’t let that takeaway from the musical merit of both Sophia’s performance and her songwriting.

The imagery of the video brings out the mood all the more and this track is yet but more fuel to launch the career of Anna Sophia into stardom.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)