Moncrieff - PLAYLOUD [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“We featured this track a while back here on LA on Lock, and while it is rare that we post tracks twice, Moncrieff’s single, ‘PLAYLOUD’ now has a video that adds to impact of the track. Consider this a push to get out and vote as the time has come for everyone to express their opinion by casting their vote in the upcoming elections.

Here is my original take on this track and I stand by that assessment as I offer you a chance to watch the video ...

Make no mistake, the world is jacked up. Moncrieff knows it and gives us an energetic take on the state of affair. This is a call to arms to everyone that feels angry, frustrated and alienated by the greed and and bungling job of politicians the world over. The track is not preachy, but rebellious in an uplifting and entertaining way that hooks you in spirit and vibe. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sit Down In Front - Don't Push The Button [Music Video Review]

“If irreverent protest is at the heart of what Punk is, then the band Sit Down In The Front has certainly tapped into the pulse of it with their single, ‘Don’t Push The Button.’ This politically charged mockery comes from New Zealand though for many of us this us far too close to the absurdity that actually emits from White House these days.

The imagery of the video is pure brilliance!”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Yung Gravy - Gas Money [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“During our #LAOnLockExclusive we told you how Yung Gravy’s new album ‘Gasanova’ is lighting up since its release on Friday, October 2nd. Well he has added to the smoke with his new visual ‘Gas Money’. Giving a retro vibe as usual you can see him chillin in the bowling alley as the pin heads play. His rhymes are direct and full of sarcasm which makes him even more groovy.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

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10K - Slow Down [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Every girl needs a getaway trip. Imagine coming across a guy that fascinates you and makes you want to dance all night. 10K’s new single provides that feeling. ‘Slow down’ is a contemporary R&B song with a club atmosphere that will have you dancing and not wanting to slow down from the feeling.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Bronco X - Poison [Music Video]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bronco X surprised me with their new single ‘Poison’. The high energy band is shown from different angles in a house jamming with their instruments. ‘Poison’ is funky but gives you a feeling of excitement that runs through you like a vibration. As the camera pans around them in a circle providing a green light as if they are playing in a forest like setting.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Riley Michaels - Now I Know [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“ Imagine watching MTV Jams and the video comes to life. This is how I felt with Canadian Artist’s Riley Michaels new song and video ‘Now I Know’. Standing at the mic surrounded by a band the talented artist plays the guitar as he rocks out to his emotion of being driven insane. He speaks on lessons learned but allows you to really engage with the music.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Henry and the Waiter - Hidden Spirit [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Flashing Lights and Hidden Spirits!!

In an empty room with just the right lighting you can see a ‘Hidden Spirit’. Henry and the Waiter brings electro pop with a suspense yet upbeat melody. In what seems like a solo video you can find dance cameo’s swinging side to side.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

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Gato Blanco - Uma Gota D'água [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Throw in an infectious ‘Wooly Bully’ brand of beat, and a funky bit of lyrical hook ala ‘Mambo #5’ and you will have an idea what to expect when you give ‘Uma Gota D’água’ from Gato Blanco a listen.

This song is all about getting you up and moving and no there is not a lot of lyrical punch overall, but what is here will no doubt get stuck in your head. You’ve been warned — this is pure earworm, but it is the fun and groovy earworm that we all need from time to time.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JJ Shiplett - All Comes Back to You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“If you love the movie ‘Notebook’ and watching Hallmark on Sundays then you will love ‘All Comes Back to You’ by JJ Shiplett. In an empty bar with his guitar he narrates a love story of two people who are enjoying one another. No matter where they end up in life, they grasp and hold on to the moments they shared together.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Covaboy - Second Wind [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Packing a lyrical punch that delivers power and truths of the world we live in, Covaboy’s track, ‘Second Wind’ is the kind of song that sticks with you long after the last note.

Coming with an old school 90’s Rap vibe, the beat and flow are direct and unflinching. The haunting vocal sample frames the piece well and really adds an emotional layer to the track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Zachary Kibbee - Somewhere To Put My Gold [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Take a little 70s Funk, toss in some old school Magnum P.I. vibesn and coat it all in straight up Rock and Roll and you have a good idea what is going on with Zachary Kibbee on his latest track, ‘Somewhere To Put My Gold.’

The video is straightforward, but adds to the retro feel with its credit style. This is a track that just lodges in your bones and allows you to straight up rock out. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

KidCress (Keeco) - BackRoads [Music Video Review]

Rating 3 out of 5

“We all like to kick it with our family even if its in the backyard. ‘Backroads’ reminds me of being in the country in the middle of nowhere but seeing nice houses with big backyards. KidCress’s new single and visual is a tribute to the memories he has with his family. Over a melodic guitar sound he talks about everything they do from chewing tobacco to grilling burgers and chillin with family and friends on the “Backroads.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Tree Thomas feat. IAMSU!- Tick Tok [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“With efforts to ban Tik Tok, songs like this are reminders why the app still lives. Tree Thomas is giving energy in the single Tick Tok. From dancing to cruising on set Tree ‘s new single is a beat that keeps playing in your head even when the song is over. There’s no pause in dancing whether at home, in the club or on Tik Tok.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Iamjordan - F Cancer [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There are many videos or photos where money is thrown or stacked up for an artist to stunt. In dedication to his grandmother, Iamjordan is using his stacks to raise money through the non-profit Hip Hop Fighting Cancer. As Iamjordan works in the lab he strives to find a cure and F Cancer while giving the world hope.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Blame My Youth - Fantastic [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In a time when much of the music is about angst and tension, this track offers a nice contradiction. Although they are delivered with the edge and passion usually reserved for anger, the lyrics of this track are actually quite positive and it is refreshing to hear such a big bold declaration in pure Rock glory. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Love Ghost - Pillz (the sky is falling) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A brooding moody track with both lyrical grit, and a heavy emotional set of vocals. Blending a slow tempo Hip-Hop flow with an Alternative Rock sound, and a vocal delivery that gives the track a sharp edge, this performance brings enough variation within the arrangement to hold your intrigue through this heavy emotional track.

Love Ghost is a hard band to pin down by genre, but the talent looms large in the dark shadows of this single.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Richard - The One [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Strong lyrics and a tender emotional delivery made this track stand out for me. The fact Richard has the kind of looks that force adoring fans to fall in love with more than the music, will certainly help his career take off.

I suppose that fact and the added commonality of being Canadian will draw comparisons to Bieber, but my initial reaction is that ‘The One’ is better than any of Bieber’s early work.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JES - Under The Midnight Sun [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“JES unleases a new single signle that comes with all the energy and light that you would expect from a big, bold Dance Pop track. ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ is a dazzling production of talent offering the warmth of alluring vocals and the strong imagery in the accompanying video.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kelli-Leigh - Can't Get Enough [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Thanks to the incredible vocal talent of Kelli-Leigh, ‘Can’t Get Enough’ is both the title of her latest single, and an apt description of listener’s reaction to her sound.

Her performance here is silky and smooth, landing in the sweet groove of a pure R&B sound, with just a hint of a more commercial sound coming through in the arrangement.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

BurrLin-2-Step [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“BurrLin’s new single ‘2-Step’ comes in strong with a suspenseful stomp intro and shows us the sound of a multi-talented man. With a flow like legendary artists Nas and Nipsey, BurrLin is 2-Stepping through the streets of Cali; musically laying out a map of why the West Coast is the best coast.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)