Òlah Bliss - Bang Bang [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Originally hailing from Poland, Olah Bliss now dwells within the musical landscape of London. ‘BAng Bang’ is a timeless Alt Pop offering that would have been at home any of the last several decades, which is a testament to the versatility and range of talent on display in the track.

Bliss’s performance is engaging and nuanced and the energetic build is gripping. Musically, the hard edges and industrial feel adds to the emotion of the track in a meaningful way. All of which highlights the artistry and carefully crafted nature of this song. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

SABAI - Are You Happy Now (feat. Linney) [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“SABAI teams up with Linney to bring this track to life. ‘Are You Happy Now’ is a Future Bass track with clear Pop influence.

The lingering ghosts of past relationships can haunt us all and it is normal to sometimes wonder where they are now and if they are happy. I suppose what we want for that other person all depends how things ended but this track does a great job of allowing us to feel both sides of a complex array of emotions. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Kind - nashville [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The Kind is a male/female duo from the UK and it is clear they share a powerful chemistry that is tangible in their creative artistry.

’nashville’ is a song of yearning hope and vulnerability. An Alt Pop bit of emotional perfection that grips the mind, body, and soul to anyone that has ever experienced a deep, unrequited yearning. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Rhea Ray - Wild One [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A high energy Pop track with one foot planted in the retro sound of the 80s and the other here in the present to give the song a nice contemporary Commercial vibe.

Rhea Ray delivers a pleasing performance with ‘Wild One.’ The temp and build keep it all interesting though I did crave more lyrical depth overall. Still, this is a fun party time track about the roller coaster ride of infatuation and love and how we all crave another hit soon as the high fades. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

MOTHICA - Another High [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“MOTHICA unleashes an honest reflective style of fury on ‘Another High.’ The cycles of addiction are something most of us can relate to, though MOTHICA distills the poison down to a drinkable elixir.

Truth, honesty, vulnerability fuel every line on this Al Pop gem. There is a lot to unpack on this track, so add this one to your playlists and listen when you need to better understand your own shortcoming or the jacked up world around you.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Joveth - Say My Name [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The talent and emotion carry this Alt Pop track. Joveth emotes the pian and loneliness on ‘Say My Name,’ and while the repetition of the chorus did carry on a beat longer than I wanted the overall track drips with feeling and passion.

Joveth is just beginning his musical journey and I look forward to seeing how high this talented artist can soar. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Honey Ironic - Bite My Nails [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hard charging Alt Pop track with energy and verve. Int he most glorious of fashions, Honey Ironic delivers pure Rock and Roll angst in ‘Bite My Nails.’

The track offers a timeless sound that could with ease fit within the musical landscape any of the last three decades. Her talent sells the emotions, and the production shines in bringing the musical energy out to compliment Honey Ironic’s stellar performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lucky Lou-C'est La Vi [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“C’est La Vie has a very peaceful sound to it. It takes you on a journey full of dreams and lover. The energetic pop song has the potential to be placed in movies that often tell love stories. I like the EDM mix around the 1 mark and as the song continues with its cuteness it gives the listener a little excited shift. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Lila Holler - Not Mad [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“True love is often found in the sweet everyday moments and Lila Holler captures that magic with her single, ‘Not Mad.’
Delivered in a Dreamy Folk Pop sort of vibe, Holler highlights all the little things that reinforce the love she feels. The moments that define a relationship far more than the grand gestures and purposeful actions. Simply a sweet track, dripping with sentiment and emotion. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chymes - Voodoo Doll [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Aussie Alt-Pop stare Chymes is back putting a pin her her vocal prowess with ‘Voodoo Doll.’

The track delivers a hint of danger and a whole lot of sultry to the sound. Almost like vintage Britney, Chymes has a siren like effect onlistners as she draws them in ever closer with every line. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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Julia Raye - Give You Up [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Julia Raye does a good job of straddling he genre line with her latest release, ‘Give You Up.’ There is certainly a Contemporary R&B vibe though this track also has a more Commercial Dance Pop sound.

The track is about nothing someone isn’t good for you but being unable to deny your feelings despite that fact. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hannah Felisa - Naive [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Boston native, Hannah Felisa delivers ‘Naive,’ in a an emotive and smoky tone that curls around your psyche and keeps you leaning into the emotion. The track is about the end of innocence that comes with the first true taste of independence and that realization that life on your own isn’t quite the clean break and freedom you might have thought it would be. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nadia Vaeh - Rewind [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nadia Vaeh belts out this ode to living in the moment and taking nothing for granted. The hard guitar and her classic Rock style vocals are the earmarks of the track but ‘Rewind’ is also a deeply meaningful and personal song for Vaeh.

Written as a response to her mother’s death, Vaeh took her time to properly express the emotions and the result is a song that will resonate for many. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Born Runner - A Long Time [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“By his own admission Born Runner is surprisingly bad at running, but lucky for all of us he can sing and entertain. ‘A long Time’ is a Indie Rock track that simply feels like the soundtrack for a fun Saturday night out on the town. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gwyn Love - high in the bathroom [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The party scene can get old and is certainly filled with cliched people. This track from Gwyn Love is how many people deal with such environments. ‘high in the bathroom’ is an Alt Pop anthem for those with social anxiety or those simply sick of the same old same old. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

lovelytheband - day run out [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“After making a splash with their hit ‘nice to know you, Alternative-Pop trio lovelytheband is back with a follow up single called ‘day run out.’

This lead song from their new album due out August 23rd delivers a nice calm sound and build. The smooth groove and vocals are easy to digest and sing along with. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GAUSTAD - My Own Worst Enemy [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“GAUSTAD is one of the most emotive young voices I’ve heard. ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is pretty self-explanatory in terms of subject but the nuance and flair that GAUSTAD infuses into the performance is next level talent. Pop Music has a new rising star. Latch on now and celebrate the rise of the phenom. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lyves - REM [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This track comes alive thanks to the emotion and passion of the vocal performance. Lyves described the track as personal and cathartic and that comes through in the end result. ‘REM’ is about a one sided relationship and the slow dawning of that realization and the track has a dreamscape vibe that mirrors the way our brains tend to work. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lisa Crawley - Hey You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lisa Crawley deliver a sultry soundtrack to the complexities of our mind. The overall sound has an almost spaghetti western vibe that adds a mysterious air to the build. The mix of her sensual delivery and that grittier melody makes for an engaging multi-dimensional track that keeps the listener on their toes. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

KTJ & CARLY - Mister Bare Minimum [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“KTJ & Carly unleash a bit of scorn on those who are all talk and no action relationship wise. ‘Mister Bare Minimum’ is about that person promising and pledging commitment and other things they have no intention of actually carrying through. The track has a nice build and the anger and frustration is palpable in the delivery.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger