Dax - Dear Alcohol [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Dax is no stranger to visitors here at LA on Lock, and as long as he keeps putting out passionate music we will continue to share this videos and be fans. ‘Dear Alcohol’ is a slower tempo track with less anger and a more reflective emotional nature than many of Dax’s hard hitting singles, but that is not to say this song does land with its own force.

We all need to stop and take time to reflect on where we are emotionally at times, and this track is about that and the realization we often use alcohol or other things to hide from what’s really plaguing our minds. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Alexis Gerred - Unbreakable (feat. MiG Ayesa) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track is a throwback in some ways, as the sound is reminiscent of the glory days of hair bands, but Alexis Gerred still manages to bring this energetic Rock anthem home with a contemporary vibe.

There are hints of Red Hot Chili Peppers to the arrangement and tempo, and the track is one that is simply hard to turn away from. A perfect add for your motivational playlists, or anytime you simply want to rock out. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Casey Derhak - Get Back [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Get Back” is a smooth track. Between enjoying the memories and dealing with heartbreak Casey aims to want more and get back to the way things were. Different scenarios play with ways to get back what they had but it remains a puzzle. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Block Blogger]

Kiez Munnie - They Say [Music Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“I can rock with this track. When you stay in your own world people think you are acting funny or owe them something. Artist Kiez Munnie “They Say” new track is about staying in your own lane and not worrying about people that always on your back. You have to stay focus for yourself and don’t let he say she say ruin who you are. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

REAVEN - Ordinary Heroes [Music Video Review]

Rating : 4 out of 5

“Have we all lost control of our own lives? Has social media taken over and pushed our dark sides to the forefront? Or are there some ‘Ordinary Heroes’ left that are not slaves to public perception?

These are the questions posed by REAVEN on their latest track and they are worthy ones to ask. This is an Indie Rock anthem that feels like both a protest and a wakeup call all the while offering solid entertainment and talent to back it up.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hotel Mira - Speaking Off the Record [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The road to stardom is fraught with all manner of stress and pitfalls as is life itself, and Hotel Mira captures that with ‘Speaking off The Record.’

Any artist worth their salt has experienced hard times as most often the tough times are the creative fuel that inspires great art. This track is candid and raw and taps into the pain and turmoil that we all feel and experience, but are often too afraid to share with the world.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Becky HIll x Galantis - Run [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Becky Hill is a phenomenal talent, and her latest single ‘Run’ is another triumph for this talent Brit. Teaming up with Swedish group Galantis, this big bold offering is an epic conversation about how we run from love after being hurt a few times. The uplifting nature of the melody and build lends the track an almost motivational quality and serves as a reminder to us all that there is power in the vulnerability of keeping our hearts open to the idea of love. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Micah Banks x Calabasas x Atom - Easy [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track tells a story, not only in the emotional and passionate lyrics, but also in a well crafted video.

’Easy’ dives into the dysfunctional rules of love and broken hearts. The fact it is easy to blame the other person when the one you loves strays.

The song is nuanced and real, just as modern love tends to be, and the ride is emotional and genuine. Combining EDM with a Contemporary R&B brand of delivery, the single takes a few surprising turns in its arrangement and video presentation, but holds the listener throughout.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kissie Lee - Always Something [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“How does the saying go? Always something, right. Kissie Lee latest release is all about the emotion stress of a relationship. She sings about putting your all into a relationship but having to deal with your partner doing some much extra shxt. No matter how much you love them and don’t want to give up they tend to not value that and be doing the most but still come back claiming they love you. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Sam Tompkins -"Hero" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Sometimes we have to do a self check or surround ourselves with people who care about us. Sam Tompkins releases new single “Hero” to highlight the battle we tend to go through when we loose hope. They don’t see how important they are to others they only see how and feel miserable within themselves. Encouraging someone to find their happy moment can be a photo away.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Gina Naomi Baez - Stick Around [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Alix Page - True + Honest [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“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.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Shayla McDaniel - Depend On [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Elodie Rêverie - Casa I Don’t Know [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

CA$H CAM - Bag on the Floor [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

PENNY - Outside [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“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. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ryan Cassata - CLOSER [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Madisyn Gifford - Except For You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Drax Project - Crazy [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Marian Hill (featuring GASHI) - little bit [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“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.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger