HOLY FIELD- N.E.W. METAL [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Is it Link Park, no Its Holy Field!!!

”Holy Field is a group of six talented individuals from four corners of the globe and their new song is wild.
Usually metal music can take over the artist’s vocals but N.E.W Metal is a blend of cinematic sound, big guitar riffs, snappy rhythmic sessions and thick bass. In light of social distancing and isolation the group still managed to be creative musically and visually. They are seen in a wide open field with a birds eye view as they performed in their version of ‘HOLY FIELD.’”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Lady Ace Boogie x Steven Malcolm - Free [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Lady Ace Boogie throws it down on ‘Free,’ the lead single of of her new album — That’s All For Now.

The single lands with an infectious hook ... ‘I just wanna be free, I just wanna be me,’ ... and comes with so much confidence and attitude that you realize this is not a request, but an outright demand. The track also features Steven Malcolm with a flow that adds a bit of variation and another vibe to a track already dripping with sauce.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ben Brown - Socks & Sliders [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Who thought ‘Socks & Sliders,’ or as we call them here in the US socks and sandals, could ever be made cool?

Ironically, that is exactly the point of this well-written track that is delivered with a smooth R&B groove. This is a track that will make you smile and perhaps rethink your own mindset. All in a rhythmic groove that will make you sway and move to the groove.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

GYYPS YY (Drop Til It Pop)- [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a song you don’t know what to expect but when the beat drops you rock with it. Gyyps is a Picasso of music. He paints a picture but gives a deeper meaning in his delivery. He goes from a yelling vocal level to a smooth tone as he musically paints his new single..”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Alfie Templeman - Things I Thought Were Mine [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Alfie Templeman goes beyond expectations. In a creative yet different visual of him playing a video game he begins to sing over a very well mixed and mastered beat. The visual shows him running through life tackling things that he thought was his, hence the name of the single ‘Things I Thought Were Mine’. As he battles for his happiness he recounts the good moments and the bad moments.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Rain Division - Drop Dead [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bitter much?

That question pretty much sums up the lyrical make up of ‘Drop Dead.’ But sometimes bitterness is warranted after a bad breakup.

Rain Division delivers a hard-edged Alternative Rock track taking on the emotions of emerging from a toxic relationship with the knowledge the other person is entirely at fault. The video adds to to IDGAF attitude of the track, making both the song and the overall project quite entertaining. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

LOST - Jealous [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jealously plays evil tracks on the mind, and the fact that LOST has taken on that phenomenon with an upbeat slightly unhinged exuberance is sheer genius, as it captures that yo-yo set of emotions very well.

Here in this single and video ‘Jealous’ is a fun romp from the outside looking in, but sooner or later we all find ourselves in that state of angry and hurt delirium.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Natalie Schlabs - That Early Love [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Natalie Schlabs has a breathy, tranquil vocal style on the single ‘That Early Love’ which reminds me of both Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt at different times.

Lyrically, this track is about the intense feeling of new love, and how sometimes that bond grows and intensifies rather than fading along with increased familiarity. This is a song about the power of lasting love.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Rugrat Shane - Soldiers [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“I instantly started rocking with this. As a soldier on the field of his neighborhood, Rugrat Shane talks about life,pain, and survival. It was seems like a simple video the story line is more powerful. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Scott Luka - LA-NY-DC [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Sometimes a track simple struts its way into our ears. Scott Luka drops such a track on us with ‘LA-NY-DC.’

Full of bluster and confidence, this isn’t a set of lyrics that will leave you deep in thought or hours, but the beat is infectious and the track delivers a bit of cocky fun. And sometimes, that is all we need from a song.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sophia Messa - Ice Cream & Cigarettes [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sophia Messa has a craving and its in human form. Her new single ‘Ice Cream & Cigarettes’ describes how she feels when she is around that person. However, for the things you crave are also the things you don’t need. She goes on to explain that she doesnt want those feelings anymore. Her vocals are raw, emotional, yet solid.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Marzs So Free- [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Marzs new single ‘So Free’ does give you a free feeling when listening to it. The visual is simple yet you feel his mood as he tells the story of life vs money. The female vocals on the chorus comes in at the right moment. Marzs also speaks on how the world tries to put you in a box but your family and everyone around you wants you to be free and successful.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Thirsty Curses - Bruises On Your Shoulders [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A clever bit of songwriting, and a simple yet imaginative video highlight this track. There is something here that reminded me of Elton John, but just a hint because Thirsty Curses certainly have their own brand of uniqueness to stand on.

’Bruises On Your Shoulders’ is simply put ... the song of life. An entertaining and concise look at the ho-hum, the dreams, the everyday. Hard to categorize, but I was thoroughly entertained.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

BabyJake - Don’t Give Me Problems, Give Me Wine [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“How can you not get down with the philosophy of ‘Don’t Give Me Problems, Give me Wine?’

The tone here is engaging and straightforward. BabyJake emotes the passion behind the lyrics in this track that feels almost Cosmic Cowboy in nature. A hint of Folk, a jolt of Rock, a splash of that 70s Alt Country vibe and this track simply oozes with coolness.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

somegirlnamedanna - “seriously just stop” [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Pure Pop glory and attitude!

The vocal talent brings alive a set of wryly humorous lyrics that are indeed entertaining but also very pointed for the times we live in.

This one is for everyone who has ever had to say ‘Seriously, Just Stop,’ to that person that won’t quite texting and calling. Take a hint already.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Carolina Waves x Lena Jackson x 2FLY KNG x TAGEM x Jooselord - Black AF [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Recent events have inspired so so many submissions in my inbox, and while every track has worth in its message, the sheer number has made it tough to bring a track that feels real, true and unique.

This collaborative effort has managed to rise about the fray do exactly that. ‘Black AF’ offers a variety of voices behind this track and they combine to bring forth a wealth of emotion and truth. Each flow offers a little something different, but each one lands its punches and its view.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ARSONAL DA REBEL - PRODUCT OF MY ENVIRONMENT [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The lyrical progression and word play of the verses hooked me in more than anything else about this track but there was never a moment where my focus drifted in even the slightest way.

The video and track combine to tell a story that is gripping as well. A full well-rounded project that keeps you leaning in from start to finish. Timely, but not patronizing like so many track coming out today.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Tay Da Prince - Love One Another f/John Legend [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Delivering an uplifting message with a chorus from John Legend and a Hip-Hop flow from Tay Da Prince, this track is pure inspiration and positive vibes.

The video comes with an All-Star cast and the gospel vibe to the track does not comes at the sacrifice of a rich beat and energetic performance. Get on board with this project and do something positive today, be it a donation, a helping hand, or simply a kind smile towards another. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

For more visit https://loveoneanother.foundation/

Pawz One x DJ Dister - Out Of Bounds [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“If you think the West Coast is all sunshine and palm trees you just might be ‘Out Of Bounds.’

In a throwback to the Old School days when the West Coast Rap scene was wild, Pawz One drops a track that is defiant, and if not outright angry, at least outright hostile in the way it challenges perceptions and those trying to front over things they have no clue about. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Ella Sisters - Miss The Most [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The Ella Sisters are Norwegian twins sisters and here their voices blend and mix with sheer precision that is tender and emotional, and energetically hopeful.

The tempo of the track isn’t what anyone would call fast, yet there is a positive vibe and lightness to the track that makes it feel upbeat while still maintaining that tender emotional thread. The vocal arrangement has a nostalgic, almost 90’s element to it, though the track feels modern and contemporary with its beat and overall sound. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)