A Very Special Episode - Cowboy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The sound of A Very Special Episode can best be summed up as ... a pissed off Fleetwood Mac. ‘Cowboy’ is a track that comes in hard and throws the punches for the duration.

In the band’s words ... ‘Cowboy’ tries to embody the swagger of every man who’s ever decided it was his job to swoop in to save someone who didn’t ask for or need it. Sometimes it’s toxic, other times it’s pathetic, and we went and made a bop about it.’

The edge is razor sharp, and the build keeps you ready to swing on the next idiot to get in your way. This is the spirit of Rock and Roll personified.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Under the Rug - Raindrops [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The stripped down arrangement of ‘Raindrops’ helps set the mood and make the track feel alive in a soft and gentle kind of way. Much like a calming rainfall does wonders for your soul, this track just feels refreshing to your ears and mind.

Under The Rug adds a bit of an odd interlude to the end of the video and track, but even that brought a smile to this jaded reviewers face. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Confetti - Boring [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We are transitioning out of a difficult time for all of us and people are restless and sick of isolation. ‘Boring,’ from Confetti, takes those stuck feelings of being trapped and our desires to venture out and find some excitement and fun and turns them into a fun track. The song delivers a poppish, almost Reggae vibe at times that gives this track an chantlike feel to its hook and makes it feel like a true anthem for the times.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

emlyn - B.O.M.B. [Music Video Review]

“Self described as a ‘Banger for Haters,’ emlyn is Back On Her Bullshit, or ‘B.O.M.B’ if you will. And the result is pure Electro Pop glory as she lays down a pissed off energy and emotional vibe for the engaging track.

Big bold vocals and an attitude that permeates every word and line are the fuse for this musical explosion.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Shedonist - I Don't Want You Anymore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track hooked me with a few powerful phrases early on, though if I am honest the tempo and arrangement did feel odd to me at first. A jaded breakup song, this track has that sort of building anger and attitude that mirrors the way our minds works as we process and come to such decisions and once that fact hit me, the genius of this track truly came forward. The emotion carries the day along with the strong writing and in the end this track perfectly convey the mix of emotions. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dax - Dear Mom [Music Video Review]

“Dax is back with a track that comes with a different vibe than his usual intense flows and messages. Right in time for Mother’s Day, Dax drops this ode to the hard working moms out there who have made a lifetime of sacrifices for the sake of their children while also offering that steady hand of guidance we at times resent be need as we find our own way in the world. This is one to sit back and feel this weekend, and every other day, because we wouldn’t be here without our moms.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tassia Zappia - You Don't Want Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Vocally, Tassia Zappia lands somewhere between Elle King and Amy Winehouse, and in that the talented Aussie is keeping some serious company. ‘You Don’t Want Me’ is an attitude-filled slow roll, that churns with passion in the form of a pissed-off frustration that is damn near tangible within the performance. Bluesy, yet still Commercial in sound, this track is one far too many of us can relate to after being in such a relationship.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Loudmouth Lisa - One Born Every Minute (Zuck Mix) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Loudmouth Lisa delivers hard-edged American Rock and Roll with wry intellectual lyrics. The lyric video is a must, so that you can truly digest the full punch of the songwriting.

Don’t be a sucker, give ‘One Born Every Minute’ a listen and add it to you anacrchist playlist. Don’t have an anarchist playlist? Then perhaps you aren’t paying attention to the sheepherders trying to corral you. Loudmouth Lisa is not only paying attention, but providing a bad ass soundtrack to the rebellion.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Arkells x K.Flay - You Can Get It [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Pure musical energy! Arkells is joined by K. Flay on this track on this Poppish Rock track about going after what you want. Don’t hold back! ‘You Can Get It’ is the kind of track that will get you up on your feet and moving both literally and metaphorically.

A great add to your energetic and motivational playlists.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ZillaKami - CHAINS [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If you like your music with a hard edge, and razor sharp attitude, ZillaKami has the sound you are craving.

’Chains’ is a take no prisoners type of track with a hard guttural delivery, and an industrial sounding guitar that drives the backing and brings out the grittiness of this writing and performance.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Okay Mann - A Lot [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“With a nice classic Rock sound Okay Mann drops this track about standing up to all of life’s challenges. The last year and life in general can throw ‘A Lot’ at us and it is easy to get weighed down, but knowing you are not alone and having a song to sing along as you mentally work through your paces is an uplifting thing, and this track certainly allows for just that. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

EĐĐIE - Livia [Review]

“A hard-charging song about a girl named ‘Livia.’ On the surface you might wonder why you are supposed to care about Livia or her namesake song, but the energy here is palpable and the rock permeates a timeless vibe that feels both classic and contemporary instantly. A big bold track that hooks you and puts you right there yearning for Livia.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kash'd Out - Always Vibin' (Acoustic) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sometimes you need to put on a song and simply kick back and relax. ‘Always Vibin’ is the perfect addition to that playlist of tracks for the times you simply want to chill.

Kash’d Out delivers the good time vibes in a low key Reggae/Ska style so fire one up or mix up a cold drink and feel the waves roll over you.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Caveat Empire - Company Man [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rock and Roll has long been about taking a seething rage and distilling it down into a musical art form that the masses can sip from. True to that, Caveat Empire has created an elixir for the times with their single, ‘Company Man,’ a song of true anger and brewing rage. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Running Lights - Not the One [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Delivering a classic sound with enough modern flair to keep from feeling too retro, the latest single from Running Lights, ‘Not The One’ is an anthem to past loves and the realization some relationships are never meant to last. The overall vibe is positive even as the lyrics reflect on a broken past.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

TEKE::TEKE - Meikyu [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track hit me like a fever dream. A dream I might have after getting drunk on Sake and then falling asleep while watching Pulp Fiction. I gotta be straight up honest and say I’m not sure what captivated me so much on this track, because I can’t translate a word lyrically, but the Japanese Surf Rock sound hooked me and wouldn’t let go.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Covstline -Tattooed Lies [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rock isn’t dead; you just have to find the right tunes. Covstline’s new single ‘Tattooed Lies’ is an 80’s inspired production with a twist. The punk rock vocals introductory has a clever delivery. Every tattoo someone has tells a story and Tattooed Lies reveals that. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Devora - Not Dead Yet [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Devora says of the single — ‘This song commemorates the ups and downs of life, while celebrating the moments that we have today, if only for today. It’s a salute to going your own way in life and carving your own lane undaunted—observing one’s uniqueness, honoring yourself and embracing the crazy ride along the way. This song is a salute to outlaws everywhere.’

Travis says of the single, This is a kick ass supercharged track that pumps through your veins from start to finish.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Dirty Nil - One More And The Bill [Review]

“For any and everyone that has ever felt that building ... Aww fuck it mindset — this track is for you. Sometimes you just gotta live your life, and ‘One More and The Bill’ is about doing just that.

A big, bold singalong kind of Alternative Rock vocal arrangement makes it easy to belt out the chorus alongside The Dirty Nil as you go ahead and order one more round before facing the bill and the rest of the world.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

I am Korny - Vampires [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Feeling like a track straight out of a Peaky Blinders episode, ‘Vampires’ is a dark, bluesy track with a brooding build and a sinister underbelly.

The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds influence is there, but so is a bit of Johnny Cash and Jack White. Call it Southern Gothic meets Euro Waltz, but if you are in the right mindset, this heavy track will feel right at home in your ears. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)