Nikoli -I Fell Off Again [Review]
“ArieS delivers smooth vocals over upbeat production, blending playful lyrics with a fun, carefree vibe. It’s a feel‑good track that’s perfect for nights out or late‑night drives.”
Jordi Time - Zones [Review]
“Time Zones” by Jordi is a mellow, introspective track that blends smooth vocals with atmospheric production. The lyrics explore emotional distance and longing, making it feel personal and relatable. It’s a reflective, soothing song that lingers in the listener’s mind.”
Avery Cochrane - Griever [Music Review]
“We all long to go scorched earth on those who have done us wrong, but the opportunity to do so doesn’t always come, or when it does we are in shock and don’t think of what we should have said until later.
’Griever’ from Avery Cochrane is an Alt Pop track about this very thing, about facing down those who did you wrong and triumphantly having your say.”
The Irie x Badfish - WAY UP [Music Review]
“The Irie and Bad fish are here to remind you to keep grinding. ‘WAY UP’ is an uplifting vibe with a Reggae meet Alt Pop kind of sound. The track is meant to to remind you no mater what kind of hard times you are facing they won’t linger forever and what goes down must come up.”
Tyler Shamy - Potential [Music Review]
“Tyler Shamy is a prolific songwriter with countless countless songs he’s written heard in movies and television. He’s also written global hits for other artists, and now he’s poised to be a breakout artist himself. ‘Potential’ is a song we can all relate to. A track about falling for who a person could be rather than who they are, delivered with heart and integrity, the song simply delivers a universal truth you can absolutely feel.”
Slander x William Black - Back To U (Acoustic) [Music Review]
“Slander is joined by William Beck on this track of tender vulnerability. ‘Back To U’ is a song about putting yourself out there even though doing so leaves you susceptible to heartbreak. The track is a reminder than the onlyw ay to truly live is to leave yourself exposed to the potential for pain. The writing is perfect and the performance emotions the vulnerability in a tangible way that makes you feel every note of this one.”
Łaszewo x AVELLO - headrush [Music Review]
“Łaszewo and AVELLO join forces to give us all a delightful ‘headrush.’ The track has a nice Future Bass build and the strong writing and emotive vocals add depth that mean this is a song you can move to or simply listen and reflect on the songwriting and performance. ”
Yeshi - Starlight [Music Review]
“Yeshi puts an atmospheric stamp on the new year with her single, ‘Starlight.’ Created during a transformative trip to Los Angeles, Yeshi wrote, produced and recorded the vocals on her 25th birthday. Blending dreamy Pop with melodic Rap vocals the song is meant to reflect the feeling of stepping into a new chapter with confidence and clarity.”
Savanna Leigh - nothing yet [Music Review]
“Fans named this single after Alt Pop songwriter, Savanna Leigh played the song and said its called ... well, nothing yet. The track gained attention from those live shows and fans started referring it it as ‘nothing yet’ and the name stuck.
The track is a heartfelt look at a relationship you know will never work int he end and yet you plunge in anyway to pas time until you do find the right fit.”
Fox Robinson - So Many Ways to do Drugs [Music Review]
“This Comedic Punk track starts out sounding a bit like the Phineas and Ferb theme song and it is delivered a bit tongue in cheek. That said the social commentary is very real and on point. Fox Robinson has fun but still manages to say something and if that isn’t Punk I don’t know what is.”
Terra Ranae - Wild Again [Music Review]
“This sultry Pop track is all about rekindling that spark. Terra Ranae is ‘Wild Again’ about reinvigorating that early relationship thrill by doing whatever it takes to make the bedroom sizzle like the first time. Lust and love are not always the best of bedfellows and this song aims to change that in the sultriest of ways.”
Ava Della Pietra - You Make It Christmas [Music Review]
“Ava Della Pietra achieves what is truly difficult on this Holiday track, which is to give us a song that feels like Christmas without coming across as derivative of the many classics we hear over and over again. ‘You Make It Christmas’ is an a nostalgic track that takes you back in time with acoustic charm and talent.”
Bino Bames - I'm Sorry [Music Video Review]
“Bino Barnes offers an emotional apology of sorts with his track , ‘I’m Sorry.’ The honesty is infused into every word and along with the I’m Sorry refrain there is a wry sort of acknowledgment that things needed to change and that both parties will be better off moving forward. He manages to execute this without coming across as sardonic or bitter despite the complexity of emotions.”
Lily Forte - Miles To Go [Music Review]
“Lily Forte comes with a bit of a throwback sound. A dash of Amy Winehouse and a splash of ZZ Ward can be heard but Forte certainly puts her own flair and talent into this track. ‘Miles To Go’ is a sultry liberation anthem that wraps around you like a silk scarf to pull you in close enough to feel warm breath on your neck.”
Alex Ray - MESSY [Music Review]
“We are happy to present, ‘MESSY’ the lead single from Alex Ray’s debut EP. Ray is a Nashville based Alt Pop star in the making and this track about the chaos of of staring at yourself in the mirror and coming to grips with who and what we are.
The hard charged energy is undeniable and the vocal power is expressed in a variety of ways to truly showcase Ray’s talent on multiple fronts.”
avalon - sydney [Music Review]
“avalon wrote this about her childhood best friend years after cutting her out of her life. It is an apology to ‘sydney’ but also a mixed bag of emotions. Part tribute, part, goodbye she never said, and part love letter for a meaningful relationship that will forever be part of avalon.
The vulnerability is tangible, and the talent undeniable.”
Estella Dawn - Drunk & Messy [Music Video Review]
“Love can be volatile and we’ve all either been in a ‘Drunk &Messy’ type of relationship or know someone who has. Estella Dawn is an artist we regularly feature here at LA on Lock and that is for good reason. This Indie Pop starlet continues to churn out meaningful songs showcasing a variety of styles and emotions. This track is but another feather in her artistic cap.”
Lex Leosis - sayso [Music Video Review]
“Hailing from Canada and standing 6’2 Lex Leosis is used to standing out. And now she’s turning Hip-Hop stereotypes u[side down with her deep voice and wild curls. A self-proclaimed recoevering people pleaser, she dedicates ‘sayso’ to others who have went against their gut for the benefit of others. Especially women and queer folks who’ve carried the weight of others, and now must learn to build boundaries and reclaim space for themselves.
Beyond this, the track has a gnarly infectious beat and an undeniable rhythm that will leave you singing along long after the last note has faded.”
William Black x Blanke x MGRD - Goodbye [Music Review]
“William Black comes from a musical family and the Orange County native is putting his own signature sound to the music he’s creating. ‘Goodbye’ is a soaring Future Bass track that not only will get you to feel the beat but also touch you with strong lyrical writing to hold your attention far beyond the first listen.”
Goldford -Stay [Music Review]
“Goldford has a sound that some will compare to artist such as Teddy Swims in that it is Soulful Folk or maybe Bluesy Pop. No matter what label you attempt to slap on this song, you will feel the emotion and longing deep down in your bones.
’Stay’ is a song that speaks to the soul while creating a smooth easy groove that makes you want to move and sway along to the beat. ”