Claire London - Black Leather [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Claire London blends the Blues with Pop sensibilities to give us this track. ‘Black Leather’ offers enough of that sultry edge to tease and enough dirt and grit to truly make it all interesting.

The track is loosely based on London’s first meeting her eventual husband but at its heart it is about personal confidence and simply getting about your business because you are truly feeling it.

That self assured groove comes through and carries the track on its back for a nice ride.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Velvet Rouge - Lonely Since The Day We Met [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Velvet Rouge reminded me of Lucinda William on this track. Yes there are multiple voices, but the grit and overall tone had that same brand of defiant excellence that William does so well.

’Lonely Since The Day We Met’ builds in passion and energy throughout, and once it bites unto your psyche it refuses to let go.

This is the, in-your-face goodbye that we all want to deliver at some point in our life. Now we have an easy song to share with those offending parties as we say adios! ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

South of Nine -Fine Acids [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ I like the vocal tone. The vocal tone creates a unique sound. South of Nine goes deep in the delivery with strong guitar strings to back it up. The sexy alternative rock song reminds me of a old school band like the Foo Fighters. This is defiantly a hit.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Conflict Choir - The Real Thing [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Conflict Choir nailed it when they described their new single, ‘The Real Thing,’ as ... it’s like Soundgarden had a jam with Jeff Buckley.

The single has a hanting timeless quality and there are hints of multiple decades in the song. From the 70’s on up to today this UK band doesn’t feel derivative but rather like an evolution, and I can’t wait to hear more from this talented band. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Deegie- Third Time's a Charm (Tom) [Review]

Review: 3 out of 5

“Third Time’s a Charm (Tom) reminds me of retro 80s and 90s love. Deegie sings about college love which most people usually only focus on high school romance. The song is Pop with a guitar sounds that gives it the Rock feel. I would compare this to the old Taylor Swift but aggressive. Its about taking charge of your heart and never looking back.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Caroline Romano - Used by You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Caroline Romano has established herself as one of my favorite artists that routinely submits their creative efforts to LA on Lock and I look forward to catching her show May 2nd at the El Rey Theatre here in Los Angeles.

’Used by You’ is a an honest unyielding track about one sided relationship and the amount one party is willing to give while the other simply takes and takes.

Catch this rising Alt-Pop star on tour at these locations.

Caroline Romano Tour Dates:

April 26 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room
April 27 - Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall
April 28 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos
April 30 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
May 2 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
May 3 - Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
May 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
May 7 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Cambridge Room
May 8 - Austin, TX @ Antone’s Nightclub

”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Ability - Constellations [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“With strong imagery and a hard-edged musical arrangement, ‘Constellations’ from The Ability is the Alternative Rock track you didn’t know you needed to hear.

There is an element of hope within this lyrical build, but there is also the peril and pain of the journey we all call life. The build almost feels hectic at times but then again, so does everyday existence so the vibe is perfect for the message the song is trying to convey. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

DUUNES - Emotional Damage [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“it is tough to hear the term ‘Emotional Damage’ and not think of the internet meme voice, but DUUNES quickly transcends that stigma with this powerfully written song. THe soaring arrangement and strong Indie Rock edge erase the voice from my head and carry me away with a set of meaningful lyrics that hits right at the heart.

I’ve given this single a few listens and with each one I feel more connected to the track. Songwriting as it should be!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Casino Havana - All For Nothing [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Casino Havana delivers this track with energetic Indie Rock energy and commitment. “All For Nothing’ is an anthem of jumping headfirst into the fray and both the sound and passion come through to sell that ideal.

This is modern Rock with intent and passion. The music and the vocals are dead on in that pursuit. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Eleven Point Two - Out of the Noise [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The synth heavy intro and overall arrangement lends this track an 80’s vibe though the vocal edge and emotions feel decidedly contemporary. Eleven Point Two is the creative name for a pair of talented brothers originally from Michigan but now working out of the LA area.

THe track has that timeless sound that only Rock music can really find and the writing is sharp so each listen unveils a new nuance to ponder. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sharna Pax -New Hope for the Dead [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This song is moody but deep. It starts off with a country guitar string to it then it goes into classic rock. Sharna Pax descriptive delivery will empower any listener with a bust of energy. Around the 2:20 mark she takes a sudden shift in delivery just to bring us back in.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Joh Chase - Avalanche [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The video here did not add much for me, but then again it didn’t need to because the songwriting and performance is though evoking and provocative enough to carry me forward.

Some things just hit hard instantly, and that was the case for me. on this song. For those needing a comparison, there is a hint of Brandi Carlile, more in the talented defiance and writing than the vocal tone. ‘Avalanche’ is a track that will bury you in the best possible ways. The emotions, the nuance, the strong vocals and emotive power.

If I had to label this one I’d call it Americana, but good, no great, music transcends genre and this track did that for me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jonathan Stoye -Pathetic [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“Pathetic gives us a snippet of the band before the artist comes in. The song starts off soft but as the strings of the guitar gets strong the Pop Rock song takes off. It can be taken as an embedded love song but despite the lyrics you will rock with it from the overall production. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Schoney x FlyDolo -Don't Call Me Back (feat. FlyDolo) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Schoney reminds me of Blink 182. They have good energy and delivery. I pictured this song being made in the basement, garage or bedroom. The song allows anyone listening to really engage with everything the artist is feeling and thinking during what seems like a break up.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

DIN NYC - Crooked Line [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“DIN NYC reminded me of a blend of Tom Petty and Wilco. ‘Crooked Line’ rides that line of Indie Rock/ Americana and has a classic timeless ound. There is a bit of vintage Springsteen to the style as well. Simply a good classic sound with a engaging set of lyrics.

Perfectly timeless!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Daniel Ellsworth - After All [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Daniel Ellsworth’s new track, “After All’ hot me like a psychedelic Elton John. Sure, Elton had his days of altered state and had some out there songs but Ellsworth hasn’t created anything derivative here in his vibe. Was more of a feeling for me with hints of Elton John and Grateful Dead as a loose connector to the sound.

The video is also trippy by Ellsworth and his band the Great Lakes also infuse emotion and a strong sense of build in the track so besides the talent I was pulled in and took the full ride.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Flowtone - Eats Me Alive [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Flowtone unleashes a slow build on ‘Eats Me Alive,’ a vibe-heavy Indie Rock track.

If Coldplay and the Chili Peppers merged for one night, the result might sound something like this. We all have those things that eat at us from the inside out and this track not only delivers that emotion lyrically, but also in the overall tone.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Thorslund - Hours to Go [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Thorslund is back with that hard charging rock sound that is at home no matter the decade. Get pumped for the weekend with ‘Hours To Go.’

The band was founded by the Thorslund brothers and takes the vintage rock sounds of the 70’s and 80s and brings them to today with fun, energetic lyrics to get you off your phone and back out in the world because this is music to move by. Be it strutting down the Sunset Strip or mashing that gas pedal and hitting the open road. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Billy Raffoul -Drive You Home [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Is hard to love someone from a far especially when they have battles and addictions you can’t save them from. “Drive You Home” is about always being there for someone to pick up the pieces as they self -destruct. Billy Raffoul careful string of the guitar gives a soft and emotional track.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Dax - Life [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Dax delivers some powerful and related songs. His latest single “Life” is about the unpredictable aspects of life. It’s about being lost but realizing your faith and founding yourself. The song has a upbeat tempo which doesn’t make it depressed but inspiring. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]