Party Favor & EZI - Be OK (Acoustic) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Heartfelt vocals deliver this melancholy pop song about wanting to feel okay, while feeling stuck and out of place.

Acoustic guitar melodies add to the lonely vibe of this stripped down set of lyrics. Heavy on emotion, this is the kind of track that you play when you don’t want to think too much, or have your mind changed, but rather are looking for the perfect tune to match your brooding mood. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

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Jonny Morgan - Your Touch [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Reminding me a bit of John Mellencamp, Jonny Morgan delivers ‘Your Touch’ amid classic guitar riffs to give the world a song of love and longing.

Want to send your desire a love song that isn’t too mushy when they are away? This is the track for you.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ellen Krauss - On The Bus [Music video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The vocals catch your attention and draw you in, and the lyrics hold you there; not with extraordinary wordplay, but rather simply honest emotions.

Ellen Krauss delivers a genuine performance, and the true-to-life lyrics of this single make it worthy of a listen “On The Bus,” or any other place.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Stream or download "On The Bus" out now: https://ellenkrauss.lnk.to/OnTheBusID Follow Ellen Krauss: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whoisellenkrauss Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whoisellenkrauss Twitter - https://twitter.com/whoisellenkraus Lyrics: Is it too much to ask for you to stay with me Sit by my side Is it too much to ask for you to walk around me

Dan Hubbard - Ain't No Fountain [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A little soul, a little funk, old school rock vocals, and a set of lyrics that speak a truth.

We have all searched for that pot of gold, but ‘There Ain’t No Fountain.’ There is however, good music to get us all by, and this single — is good music.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

TAELA - Bang [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I hear many musical influences here, Elle King, Amy Winehouse, Adele ... but TAELA stands out as a talent no matter which influence seeps in at the the moment.

’Bang’ has that commercial sound that often finds audiences across multi genres and demographics. I can see this one becoming a track played loud and proud in many, many places this summer.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Check out the official lyric video for "Bang" by TAELA Song available here: https://smarturl.it/TAELAbang Follow TAELA on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtaela/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imtaela/ Soundclound: https://soundcloud.com/zodlounge-music/sets/taela-mtheory/s-JLmeL Lyrics: Don't wanna stay with you but God knows that I'm going to There's something in your eyes that drive me wild Say you're in love with me But only temporarily I'm always there when you want me around I'm the weapon of your choice Ready, aim, fire!

Dante Mazzetti - Hey Now [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Folk Yeah!

A sprinkle of Prine, a dash of Dylan, a hint of Guthrie ... the final recipe is damn sure satisfying, but the flavors of the past are evident in every bite. Sit down and savor this one and welcome Dante Mazzetti to your ears.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ben Lorentzen - All Knives Out [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Parts of the vocals reminded me of Elton John while other parts show influence from songwriters like Tom Waits. Then there is the 70s influenced melody that at times made me think of the Eagles. What I am saying is there are a lot of good musical influences that have came together to make Ben Lorentzen a talented artist full of surprises .... vocally, musically, and lyrically.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Armen Paul - Lovin' Out Loud [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“If you want the almost pop but almost not sound coming to your speakers then Lovin’ Out Loud is the balance you are seeking. Armen Paul delivers relaxing vocals over serious waves. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

HAYL - Feel Again [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener.

Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Faultlines - Heartfire [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Faultlines brings us a folk/pop fusion complete with meticulous harmonies and a nice, even melody proving that Heartfire > Heartburn.

Seriously, I can’t wait to hear more from this LA Folk trio as talent abounds vocally, musically, and in the songwriting.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

BERITH - You Could Be Mine [Review}

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This one instantly made conjured thoughts of Kenny Rogers, but I hear many musical influences behind this well-written emotional ballad.

We have all played that game of what if, and this single puts us there in that place of wondering what might have been.

Genre wise this one straddles the line between old school country and contemporary folk, but a good song knows no genre. And this is a good song.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Caly Bevier - Hate U Sometimes [ Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A tear falls down my eye as I continue to listen and type this. Relationships are hard and it takes alot to love someone. Through the good times and the bad times you may not always like your significant other but you will always love them. This is the message Caly gives in her new single, Hate U Sometimes.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Stream #HateUSometimes today - http://smarturl.it/CalyBevier Follow Caly on Socials: Website - https://www.calybevierofficial.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calybev/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CalyBevier/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/calybev

Social Beingz - Be OK [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“On the surface this is a catchy pop-tune meant to entertain, but beyond that, the lyrics speak to a true problem in this world. And this combination makes this an important song for people to hear.

Entertaining and educating without relying on dark emotion or melodrama is the perfect way to express a message and truly say ... It’s okay to not ‘Be Okay.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kerri Medders - Nothing to Lose [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Retro love song that fulfilled my lifelong desire to know what a Gwen Stefani hit would have sounded like in the 80s.

Okay, so maybe I never actually pondered what such a single would have been like, but Thanks to Kerri Meadows I don’t have to.

Nice alluring vocals. The kind of song lovers dedicate to each other no matter the decade.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cap Carter - Home [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A touching song, written after talking with a friend involved in an abusive relationship. Cap Carter’s raw, aching vocals bear out the emotion amid a backdrop of a simple guitar dominated melody. Real, true, and honest in both the songwriting and the performance!”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger

Kane Miller - Sleeping Sea [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The steady driving melody lays the groundwork for a calm relaxing float on this ‘Sleeping Sea.’

Kane Miller again taps into the waters of the human emotion with a subtle beauty that makes him a pleasure to listen to over and over again.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Staircase Wit - Hands Down [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A tender ode to love.

Love is often a songwriter’s vein of gold to mine through the ups and downs. This single brings out the emotions of both sides.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lee Brown - Not Gonna Buy Your Love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Its summer time and as most of us are escaping the heat; Lee Brown delivers one of thr hottest summer bop songs this year. This track is infectious and its retro switch up around the 2:30 mark makes it even doper.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sea Girls - Damage Done [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“If I am honest, the first couple of measures had me eager to dismiss this single, but then that line about freshman year hit my ears and I was hooked emotionally. The vocal performance held me tight from that moment on, and both the video and the melody tied it all together.

’Damage Done’ is songwriting done right, and this is a song that showcases the power music has us to pull us in and turn our hopes, fears, and memories a direction we were not expecting. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Listen to Damage Done: https://SeaGirls.lnk.to/DamageDoneVD Follow Sea Girls: https://www.instagram.com/sonicseagirls/?hl=en https://twitter.com/sonicseagirls?lang=en-gb https://www.facebook.com/sonicseagirls/

JC Stewart - Have You Had Enough Wine? [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Bottle up a powerful performance, pour in well-written lyrics, and you come away with quite the tasty offering. But doing so is never easy so kudos to JC Stewart for stomping the grapes on this track.

Emotion pervades start to finish and you won’t need a snooty sommelier to verify what you already know ... this is a great song.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JC Stewart - Have You Had Enough Wine? - out now: https://sunshineboy.co/wine If you want an extra dose of the professional sad boy in your life, join my Whatsapp group: https://sunshineboy.co/jc_whatsapp. Follow JC Stewart: Youtube - https://sunshineboy.co/youtubesub Facebook - https://sunshineboy.co/facebook Instagram - https://sunshineboy.co/instagram Twitter - https://sunshineboy.co/twitter Lyrics: Don't laugh and say it's not an issue Cause I've seen your demons come to kiss you Have you had enough wine?