Dax - KILLSHOT 3 [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dax never holds back. LA on Lock visitors have seen the tracks we share from this Independent artist who unflinchingly does things his way. With theatrical music videos and a passionate flows that come straight at you Dax always has something to say and he is never afraid to say it.

Here on ‘KILLSHOT 3’ he hits on all of that and more, in what could be construed as a personal anthem on the state of the musical industry and the struggle artists such as himself face.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

LiBand - Talk My Sh*t [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“LiBand. Remember the name of this Louisiana rapper. Hailing from the other LA, LiBand delivers his words and flow with brazen confidence and impeccable timing.

The writing is sharp without ever relying on the easy or rpdictable rhyme to deliver his message. No, this track isn’t redefining the genre, but it is going to entertain and keep you in the groove.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Zikai - Stay This Way [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Right about now all of us are wishing we could go back to easier, simpler times. Losing yourself in a memory and place in time is something we all do in our daydreams and Zikai has given that practice an Afro-Beat with a R&B groove sound that brings to life better times and hope for the future because of it. THe vocal talent shines and the soft alluring vocals offer all the hook we need.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Zach Hood - Flashbacks [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is as honest and emotionally bare as music gets. Zach Hood drops a deeply personal Indie Pop song about the emotional effect on a child when one parent simply walks out of their life. Divorce is rough on all involved, and the imagery of the home videos here doubles down on the emotion of the track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Slaine - Chasing Ghosts (feat. Rite Hook) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Slaine might be ‘Chasing Ghosts,’ on this Hip-Hop track about old flames, but he won’t be chasing listeners after more people get a chance to hear this track. The gravel in his flow, and the heart in his words combined to have me leaning in and on the hook for the duration. The chorus featuring Rite Hook adds another element to the emotions of this single.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Gild Walton - Convince My Mind [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Gild Walton take an angle of honesty that few are willing to share after a tough breakup. This piano driven track offers up the emotional distress of a bad end to love, and is underpinned by a restless anxiety that feels true and genuine.

The vocal talent shines in the subtle inflections, and is particularly evident in the bigger moments of the track which tend to arrive at the perfect time to keep the listener leaning in. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

David Redd - Do I Seem Okay? [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“David Redd strikes a nice balance between the emotional strength of a singer/songwriter vibe, and the raw power a Rock song hellbent to deliver its message.

There is a hint of Coldplay early on that falls into more of a rootsy refrain deeper in. The video offers a very unique perspective on the tracks of our lives as we dream, succeed, fail, and ultimately wind up with a different life than perhaps we ever imagined. Finding peace and happiness with this unplanned trajectory is important for us all, and and a song like this helps us get there. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Charlotte Cardin - Daddy [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Charlotte Cardin delivers a modern sound that does at times feel like it owes a debt to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, but Cardin delivers an extra bit of seductive vulnerability to a set of lyrics that is more about taking a dangerous leap than it is about waiting and hoping.

From the artist ... ‘’Daddy’ is a song about kissing your crush right by the open bar,’ muses Cardin. ‘Your crush’s other crush, standing by the shrimp buffet, sees it all. Your crush can’t choose between their two crushes, so you jump right in and choose for them. ‘Daddy’ is a song about knowingly making a bad decision and loving it.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Rxtherapper - I Know [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Coming with a flow that is backdropped by a soulful groove, Rxtherapper drops ‘I Know.’ The track has an easy rhythm and flow to it, that just sort of wraps around you and pulls you along. The tone and vibe combine to sweep you up and in and the video adds enough to the package to hold your visual interest as well.

This single hits like a conversation with a good friend. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Datta Boy - Pull Up [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Datta Boy’s new visual plays homage to the movie ‘Friday’. What is the last known visual of the late ‘Tiny Zeus’. ‘Pull Up’ is an example of no talk all actions. Seen throughout the neighbors of LA this West Coast track has interaction and a hard beat because “Real N*****s Don’t Talk They Just Pull Up””

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Tayy Tarantino- Ten Toes [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“It’s the snow for me. It was nice to see a video shot in a different setting especially Alaska. Tayy Tarantino’s flow is direct as he tells a story of perspective. He delivers a surprise sound in the chorus and goes right back to his verses.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Doble - Risks [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Life is short. However, life is all about risk as well. Doble new single ‘Risks’ is a mixture of Latin Hip-Hop. The song starts off with encouraging its listeners to take chances because there are so many opportunities. What starts out as english shifts to Espanol but overall the song flows so well.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Akari Rych - Front X Back [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This song is smooth Hip-Hop. Starting with a vibrant beat Akari’s new single Front X Back is truly something to rock in the car. As he is seen hanging out throughout the city his flow is conscious meets poetic justice.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Balt Getty, Chino XL - Rakim [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kick it back to 1990 something with this throwback to a Hip-Hop sound that you don’t get much of these days.

Lyrically, the track offers fresh contemporary lines that hit hard at times and offer up wry humor at others. Balt Getty and Chino Xl play off each other and the track packs in a lot in two short minutes. I did find myself wishing the track lasted a bit longer.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Poetik - FAME. [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“It. A simple word that often means nothing, but when it comes to entertainment, having ‘It’ means everything.

Poetik has it.

The IT factor that captivates sand holds you. ‘FAME’ is a track about the contradictions of remaining true to who you are in the face of rising stardom and thanks to Poetik’s calm verve, this single simply works.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Tim Rosser and Charlie Sohne x Troy Iwata Christmas - Just for Two [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“In my mind I was like this sounds like a song that could be on a cute Netflix movie. Then I look up and see that the video has (Netflix’s Dash and Lily, Broadway’s Be More Chill),Troy Iwata. ‘Christmas Just for Two’ is a song for anyone who wants to have a peaceful at home Christmas celebration. It brings back the simplicity of Christmas. The drum tempo is accompanied by relaxed yet natural vocals creating a harmonic Christmas carol sound.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

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Dillon Francis - Be Somebody (feat. Evie Irie) [Dillon Francis VIP Remix] [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Platinum-certified artist and producer Dillon Francis releases a remix of ‘Be Somebody’ featuring Evie Irie and it is spot on perfect. The vibe comes through in the build and progression, and is intensified with a nicely compiled video created from footage gained from the artists mom. The track is simply a vibe that works and pulls you in as you listen.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Trent Toney - Knew You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Trent’s new single ‘Knew You’ starts off with a man in deep thought but trying to get away from his thoughts. He becomes lost in angels lullaby’s and realizing it’s all in his head. The acoustics and guitar strings are heard throughout the song. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Devora - Not Dead Yet [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Devora says of the single — ‘This song commemorates the ups and downs of life, while celebrating the moments that we have today, if only for today. It’s a salute to going your own way in life and carving your own lane undaunted—observing one’s uniqueness, honoring yourself and embracing the crazy ride along the way. This song is a salute to outlaws everywhere.’

Travis says of the single, This is a kick ass supercharged track that pumps through your veins from start to finish.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Arkells - Pub Crawl [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Arkells brings the energy of a reunion night on the town with longtime friends, and does it with a wry take on the traditional religious spin that often finds its way into Holiday music. This is a well-written track with shades of Elton John to the softer vocal style. It truly does feel like a good time with friends only we are all invited smile and dance our way into others inside jokes.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)