Iris Gold - Girl Pick Up Your Drum [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There is cool — then there is Iris Gold who goes way beyond cool to a next level of cold stone verve and swagger.

’Girl Pick Up You Drum’ is a genre bending arrangement of magical funk, rock and roll, and Hip-Hop fusion that hooks the listener in sheer talent and confidence. If Lenny Kravitz and Amy Winehouse had created a baby, that child would only hope to be half as smooth as soulful as Iris Gold. The spark and life here are undeniable. Pure star power!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Too Many T's - So Nice [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track from Too Many T’s hits like a British Beastie Boys. That old school construction and beat felt nostalgic, without coming across as dated and the verve behind the flows flashes both confidence and talent.

This is simply a track that will get you moving and bouncing along as you fall in line with the build. The video is just as fun on this party anthem that truly is ... ‘So Nice.’”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

George McBride - Pink Paisley [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“As a writer myself, I am sucker for a good storytelling song, and George McBride has given us exactly that with ‘Pink Paisley.’

The story of addiction, and the myriad of struggles that comes with it, is one that sadly many can relate to. The overall vibe is of a Indie Rock track and the video does an admirable job of accentuating the writing with strong imagery.

This is a track that feels true to life and the emotions come through in the writing and performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Roly Mo - I Miss The Dancing [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Scottish band, The Roly Mo have released their new single, ‘I Miss The Dancing,’ with a timeless and classic Indie Rock sound that pulls you along as you listen.

We’ve all missed getting out there and mixing it up on friends, be it on the dancefloor or not, and this energetic ode to the times we couldn’t have fun is one that will stick far longer than the condition of our isolation. At least we can hope because good music is way more fun that quarantines. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sam Tompkins - (W)hole [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An elevator is a small space that when too many people are in it it can be overwhelming. Justin Bieber’s championed artist Sam Tompkins releases new single and visual (W)hole.

He is seen on an elevator and as he goes through different floors it takes him through different experiences with people. The symbolism is when life is overloaded there is still a way to clear it all out. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

KSI and Lil Wayne -Lose [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ KSI mixes animation with legendary in his new single “Lose” featuring the GOAT Lil Wayne. Seen in therapy recapping what it is like to fall for someone. The illustration steps into their thoughts and feelings. As the two go back and forth they try to reach the point where they have more control and not chasing after anyone and feelings. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Luh Kel - Baecation [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Artist Luh Kel has been known for his romantic love songs and his new single “Baecation” is another submission to the catalogue. Visually displaying the essence of natural hair women, he invites us to experience his time with “bae”. As he sings about escaping and enjoying one another’s company. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Niia - Ace Hotel [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Niia delivers a mini movie in her new single “Ace Hotel”. With such soulful vocals she walks us through a dark emotional period of feelings and most of it is reliving hurt. The need to be wanted and not wanting to have to walk away from love. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Rudiger - Not Anymore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You ever found yourself swaying with emotions to a song. Rudiger’s new single “Not Anymore” draws you in emotionally as you can feel the hurt in his voice. As he recaps on the love and memories he has. Despite the song being nearly 6 mins long it doesn’t seem lengthy and draws you to keep listening.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sons of Wākea x Kod¥ - HaYnTime [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Summer isn’t over yet. Well in Hawaii is it ever over? Sons of Wākea and Kod¥ delivers a laidback yet cruising song about HaYnTime. There are plenty things to do but there is no rush when you are vibin and jamming enjoying life. This song is a musical example of “stop and smell the roses”, it gives you positive energy to just enjoy life with no rush.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Brian James and The Great Unknown - "Taken" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“ The Great Unknown starts with a 15 sec introductory solo before Brian starts singing in a dialogue to accompany the visual. “Taken” is an electrifying single about seduction and admiration. You often go to a bar to release your thoughts or to pick someone up and in this case claim what is yours.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

#LAOnLockExclusive: Chriz Gabriel- "Potluck" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Nowadays people tend to run when they hear the word “potluck”. It usually means their job is encouraging them and their coworkers to contribute a food item to a work office dinner. We all know everyone can’t cook and everything isn’t safe.

However, Chriz Gabriel is cooking up a different vibe in his new single “Potluck” that you are sure to want more of after one listener.

Chriz fuses bay vibes and London life with a Hip -Hop and Jazz melody that allows you to dance all the way through. Initially one would expect to see a bunch of adults cluttered around but “Potluck” visually creates a vibe that displays the talent of kids and a universal track that anyone can ride too.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

J. Epps - APF [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“J. Epps reps H-town on this track and if you’ve spent anytime in or around Texas’s biggest city, you will definitely dig on this lyrical flow. This track comes with a no frills flow and beat that is brought to life by Epps’ passion and talent. In other words this one track simply hits with the truth and a genuine realness that is often attempted but rarely created. If you want a bunch of shiny bells and whistles in your production this might not be the single for you, but if you can get down to the bare truth and a genuine flow — then this is one of the realest singles you will find.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nea x SHY Martin - No Regrets [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Straight out of the Swedish countryside, longtime friends Nea and SHY Martin wrote ‘No Regrets’ after working together for years as songwriters writing for others. This time they decided to keep the summer smash for themselves and the passion and emotional connection shines through in this Pop delight.

The airy build and progression makes it a fun and uplifting track and you will have no regrets adding the single to your own playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Otev - In My Head [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The build and progression of this track worked for me, both vocally and the beat production. Lyrically this is one that simply resonated and made me nod my affirmations as I listened. The R&B groove gives the arrangement an easy flow and the production dynamics add just enough to give the while thing a contemporary feel.

I was left wanting a bit more as the song felt short overall and could have went deeper in the writing, but all art should leave you wanting more and this one certainly did that for me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hot Mondy - Pale Ember [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The best music is always timeless, and very often beyond easy genre classification. That is the case with Hot Monday’s single, ‘Pale Ember.’ There are Indie Rock elements, and Americana elements which combine to give the track a Springsteen sort of threadbare vibe as well as an emotional brand of regret that permeates the delivery and makes it all feel so real. The writing is emotionally stirring and the performance conveys the feelings in every line. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GROZ - Save Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The artistic delivery is phenomenal. Groz introduces us to a subtle story as a young girl then delivers her strength vocally as a woman. With the ballet dancers guiding her throughout her new single “Save Me” is about sticking around over the years because you never know when someone may need you. ”

— Kreadiv Keshia [LA On Lock Blogger]

DEZI - Sinner [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dezi’s dramatic yet dark new single “Sinner” brings anticipation and seduction. Surrounded by things that are either good or bad for you she sings about how her sins are what makes her happy. From a dramatic beat to a slow motion toward the two mark this is a track that will have you engaged in fantasy. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Justin Clancy - Noose [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“A mirror is your reflection but does it truly show who you really are. Justin Clancy’s new single “Noose” is about the dark struggles we have. Not sure what direction he is going in, Justin battles with death and not knowing how long he will want to stay in this thing called life. The visual is a focus on death but it truly is the imagery of where some people’s mind is. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Peachcurls - Senzu Bean [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Peachcurls establishes a mood here with his laidback delivery in stream of conscious kind of flow. The West Coast vibes are are strong on the track, and this is the perfect song for slow rolling under the sun as you glide by rows of palm trees. The writing is stellar and comes with a brazen take on the world that endears the listener to the artist, and makes you nod in agreement as you dig in on this chill flow. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger