Pink Leather Jackets - Sixteen Forties [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Growing up in a small town, or in the boring, far flung regions of suburbia can be a challenge as a teenager desperate to escae and experience real world excitement. This track is about that desperate need to escape and carries some nostalgia for the years of life when that is the most important problem you face. A Pop Punk heavier on the Punk side gives this track a nice edge and energy and is a track you can song along with alone or with friends. Simply a fun track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bedouin Soundclash - Walk Through Fire [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a tough track to put a label on. Reggae? Pop Punk? American? There are elements of all three, but no matter what you call the genre, Bedouin Soundclash has given us an infectious track that burrows its way deep down in your soul. “Walk Through Fire” stuck with me through multiple listens and I found myself singing along long after the track had ended. This is one that will continue to impress no matter how many times you listen. A fun, energetic build and easy to join in chorus makes it a clear hit in my eyes. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mixed Kid Fridays - Something To Shout [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A big chanting anthem, that feels a bit like a drunken sing-a-long in the best of ways. Mixed Kid Fridays are clearly having fun, and this bold and sparing track embodies that.

The track is truly ‘Something To Shout’ about, and it is futile to resist the energy of this one. A great party song for you and your friends to belt out once you have all properly lubricated your vocal chords.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Christine Ekeberg - Not Sorry [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Sometimes people come to you for an apology but you have to stand strong on your decisions. Ekeberg’s single “Not Sorry” is an unapologetic anthem filled with self-love. Its about no longer protecting someone else’s feelings but learning how to express how you feel in order to make yourself happy and free.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

SLICK DIVISION - Too Early For Coffee [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ Is it too early for coffee? Slick Division reintroduces us to pop in their new single, “Too Early For Coffee”, that speaks about love. It describes love as waking up in the morning to someone who has your interest or showing them that you want to sleep in with them and enjoy many mornings together.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Francisco Martin - Narcissist [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Many of us catch ourselves being in selfish or unappealing way, and recognizing those tendencies exist helps guide us. Francisco Martin puts that perspective into song form and that gives us even more chance to reflect and realize we are not alone in this pursuit of being better each and every day. A tender vulnerable song with energy is tough to pull off but ‘Narcissist’ doe exactly that.

A fun ride!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Justin Clancy - Run From The Devil [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The track hits like Billie Eilish meets Justin Timberlake with a heavy dose of attitude and verve to push it forward. An engaging track and beat that demands and holds your attention.

’Run From The Devil’ could be the first you’ve heard of Justin Clancy, but given the incredible talent and passion it certainly will not be the last. An intense yet entertaining ride.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gina Naomi Baez - skyline [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Gina Naomi Baez is a successful actor and multi-talented artist. Her latest track, ‘skyline’ is about finding and holding on to positivity even when life turns dark and tumultuous. A slow building and emotional delivery holds the listener tight and well-written lyrics keep the intrigue and attachment at peak levels. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kelaska - Honey [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Breakups are maybe the best fodder for songs that there is. Raw emotions and heartache have given us some great and memorable songs and now, Kelaska delivers another great title hitting that theme. ‘Honey’ offers that sweet taste of revenge in Sythnpop glory and so much of what is said mirrors thoughts we’ve all had in this situation.

Despite hitting some familiar ground the arrangement and lyrical makeup blends with vocal talent to make this track stand out and resonate. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gwyn Love x LA+CH - good luck rly [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Gwyn Love has the kind of emotive voice that hooks you from the first word. This track has some Pop Punk elements that have a 90s nostalgia feel but also some Contemporary Pop vibes that make it feel modern and timely. Almost in the vein of Taylor Swift collabs with Green Day. Well-written and sneakily pointed the track keeps you leaning in and eager for the next line. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Oliver Nelson - Long Summer Nights (feat. Lilla Vargen) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A soft vulnerable track that hit me like Adele, if she had been a Pop Diva in the 80’s.

Oliver Nelson and Lilla Vargen combine forces to bring this engaging track to your ears. A track that would be perfect for the quiet montage after a break up in a Rom Com, ‘Long Summer Nights’ is an sensitive ride that pulls at the heart strings. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

River - HAPPY FOR YOU [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A soulful track with Pop sensibilities that has hints of Amy Winehouse and a stronger connection to Elle King or ZZ Ward, ‘Happy For You’ is a tongue in cheek track about wishing the best for an ex. The musical equivalent of the South’s Bless Your Heart when someone does or says something stupid the track is biting in a wry way, and the video is a fun watch with the vintage clips setting up the emotion of the track quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Billingsley - Long Shot [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Billingsley is compromised of three brothers from North Carolina. The sound and style is Green Day meets Offspring and ‘Long Shot’ is the kind of tongue in cheek song that never goes out of style. The emotions behind the track are ones we’ve all felt and experienced and the wry humor helps make the odds that are stacked against us easier to laugh off. A fun song that you will want to listen to over and over again to get all the lyrics. Pure fun and energy!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

DYLYN - Bring On The Blues [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A haunting early build slides into more of an internal determination with a harder edge as the track progresses. DYLYN goes back and forth with a slow, yet deliberate delivery that reveals the emotion and vulnerability of the well-written lyrics.

Finding comparable isn’t easy as the track straddles several genres but for me this is somewhere between Billie Eilish and Halsey.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Natalie Shay - Two Sparks [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“From the very first note, Natalie Shay emotes the passion and emotion and those elements combined with the theatrical build of this track truly lends to hook and hold the listener for the duration.. The writing is power as is the performance, making this a single hit all the right notes both literally and figuratively. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GAYLE - e-z (Feat. UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“No longer a stranger to our blog readers or the world, GAYEL is blowing up in a big way and ‘e-z’ is yet another stellar track off her EP. Joined this time by UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger, GAYLE once again delivers in your face attitude is that trademark husky yet sultry tone that pulls the listener in immediately.

A word from the artist herself ...

’e-z is my way of making fun of the way that people make fun of my generation. I’ve been obsessed with UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger for years and I’m so excited that we got to collaborate on this together.’ - GAYLE”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GAYLE - luv starved [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“GAYLE is back on the heels of her super hit, ‘ABCDEFU.’ This new track, ‘luv starved’ comes with the same emotive attitude, but brings a different vibe with a more low key performance rather than the in your face tact of the last single. GAYLE utilizes more nuance in the delivery, but that same vocal rasp and emotive passion comes through making it impossible to turn away from the performance. This track cements the talent and direction for a rising star and I can’t wait to witness the trajectory.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Connor Kauffman - Bleed [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have all shed some blood, at least metaphorically, in the name of love. Connor Kauffman has tapped that emotional vein on this passionate track that has a hint of 90s Rock along with a contemporary Pop Punk vibe at times.

’Bleed’ offers a catchy hook and a lyrical progression that is easy to dial in on and sing along with. Straightforward Rock that speaks to the heart.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Spinning - St. Stephen's Green [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written immediately after a trip to Ireland, ‘St. Stephen’s Green’ is a Punk Pop track with a nice bit of reflective emotion pushing it forward. We all get in our own way from time to time and let our emotions color the world around us. this can spoil our own joy as well as our relationships and just recognizing that fact can be all we need to find solid ground once again. This track just might help, as with a lot of great art, it simple resonates in a way that lets us know we are not alone in our thoughts feelings, and anxieties. ”

— 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