“The value of relationships are important. We often wonder why when we push people away they still stay and stick around. Gina Naomi Baez delivers a pop power ballad about finding someone you can not only love but trust, and questioning why you deserve them. Trust is one thing and loyalty is another but to have both is worth not letting go of but accepting it and being thankful. ”
“We tend to hold back our feelings with fear of being hurt. True + Honest is about letting go of fear and grasping what you truly want as well as letting go of what you don’t want. Alix Page’s new visual is simple as it displays a solo but the emotional feelings it gives is powerful.”
“Trust is so hard to find. Shayla’s McDaniel new single “Depend On” describes that feeling lyrically and emotionally. We wonder who it could be and try our best to put trust in people but it seems to always fail us”
“Emotion is the heart of all art, and few artists are able to emote the way Elodie Rêverie can. Riding vocals that feel haunting and homesick, Rêverie delivers ‘Casa Don’t Know’ with a despondent brand of passion that draws the listener in close to feel every word. There is a timeless vocal quality to her talent, and that allows Rêverie to step outside the lines of commonality and deliver contemporary songs that feel bigger than the world they inhabit.”
“Ca$h Cam brings a different style with his versatility and energy. If you see a bag on the floor you going to pick it up, right? There is no time to not get to the money and enjoy life. With features from a few friends this new single is sure to have you ready to enjoy life.”
“The silky rich vocal textures guide the way on this trek ‘Outside.’ PENNY offers a smooth performance that pulls the listener along as the lyrics take us for a trip. The beat and backing is lowkey but adds depth the emotional performance and writing of the track.
This is a quiet song in that there is no true rising crescendo and dramatic build but the emotions are true and genuine and the mood is well set. ”
“Longtime fans of LA on Lock are no stranger to Ryan Cassata’s talent as we have featured several songs from this songsmith.
’CLOSER’ is the latest track from the artist and once again Cassata has tapped into an emotional energy that sells the lyrics with precision and verve. This track is a bit more energetic than the others we’ve featured, but the groove and rhythm really help bring this one to life.”
“Sometimes we love the idea of someone or something more than the actual person or thing. Madisyn Gifford drops this track about moving on from a relationship while missing not the person but all the external variables that made up their surrounding while together. The vocal delivery is honest and borders on vulnerability mixed with regret. Lyrically the track is almost a stream of conscious vibe that we all do when contemplating how things used to be. ”
“Comparisons to Bruno are bound to come for Drax Project, but don’t be fooled into thinking this New Zealand group is merely a copy of something you’ve heard before. “Crazy’ is a catching and rhythmic anthem of sorts that will get you up and moving and reminded me more of a vintage Jamiroquai more than Bruno. A fun energetic track that will sweep you up and in. ”
“Running into an ex is always a bit awkward, and this track from Marian Hill explores that set of emotions. The arrangement is intriguing and not at all predictable. I did crave more tempo a few times, but this was a track that kept me leaning in for the duration and I felt the emotion of the writing come through in the performances.
A unique build that somehow brings out the uncomfortable sensation of running into that person that once meant everything to you.”
“Kade Fresco drop this low key, yet meaningful flow and it hits with precision. Riding a lyrical build that most, if not all, of us can relate to, Fresco lets the melodic groove work alongside the lyrics to convey emotion and meaning.
The track is all about mood and perspective making it one to listen to over and over again so you can pick up on all the lyrical nuance.”
“Life will throw you trials and tribulations but it is up to you not to run away. Waynewood and JavyDade sing about problems in “5150” single. In a retro yet lyrical visual they give reasons why you should take your problems head on. It will be an emotional battle but you must bury your issues. The tempo is laidback but direct. ”
“Dax never fails to bring the passion and intensity and here, clever wordplay accentuates that given a a strongly written flow that lands its punches. The addition of Snow Tha Product adds some variation to the build and worked to bring this one to life for me. ‘A Lot At Stake’ is a hard hitting track that gives you nuance to think over with each listen.”
“Garfield introduces us to his smooth vocals as he tells a story in “Aaliyah Interlude”. Syn comes in and gives a female perspective creating a track that is full of musical dialogue. Most people don’t know how to communicate and tend to argue but they are delivering feelings and understanding in this interlude. ”
“Forever Boy latest single “Animal” is about living in a world of survival. Every day is a fight in a cold world to survive and not knowing who to trust. Instead of being surrounded by people we are surrounded by animals. The beat drop is hard and the flow is smooth despite the stress of life and trusting people in it.”
“ Focus! It can be hard to do with so many distractions but Waqqas has his goals in orders and makes it clear in his latest single “Made For” feat Regi Levi. The song is about getting money but it’s also about having a plan and knowing what direction you are going in with life. ”
“I dig the vocals which makes it hard to not to listen to the song. Apex Kato vocals are laidback and smooth as he speaks on his nightly routines and the things he comes across. Shot in a candid visual we aren’t following him but capturing life through his eyes. ”
“Token latestest new single “IOD” is about giving into everything you love to the extend that you over dose. The track features Lil Skies where both of them lyrically and visually express their emotions with life, love, and death. ”
“The seasons go by so fast but we always look forward to the holidays. Holidays in LA are different and Samantha Aurelio describes that in a nice melancholy letter title “Christmas in LA”. It may not snow but home is where the heart is which makes the holiday wonderful.”
“Somedays you want to scream with everything that is playing in your head. You try to escape with different outlets but they tend to not really help. Forgiveme latest singe “Maintain” is about dealing with pain. You can feel and relate to his emotions. ”