John Adams - Ripcord [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Skydivers pull their ‘Ripcord’ to stop their freefall and open the parachute to safely land. This song is about falling in love and how their is no ripcord or safety device to make falling in love gentle and easy.

John Adams offers a timeless vocal style that is both emotive and heartfelt. This is a track to add to your relationship playlists or to share with the one you are falling for. The track offers a big bold progression that easily carries you along.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

R3HAB x Sigala x JP Cooper -Runaway [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The way life has been going this past year “the music is getting louder and the drinks are getting stronger”. R3HAB x Sigala x JP Cooper “Runaway” visually focuses on making memories instead of running away from your feelings. We must not let life get the best of us to where we are no longer enjoying it.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Only Bricks - Antisocial [Review]

Review: 4 out of 5

“Only Bricks’s new single “Antisocial” takes you from party mode to not wanting to be around anyone but yourself. The song is less party more pity party. It explains the thoughts of an introvert and someone who tries to be social but always find a way to hide. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Chloe Lilac - 10 Things [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Chloe Lilac does not pull any punches in her latest single, ‘10 Things.’ Never piss of a writer and especially a songwriter as they can and will use those emotions to fight back. The writing here is strong and the emotion behind the delivery works well in this revenge track of sorts. There is a Pop, almost Punk vibe that hooks the listener in and keep them invested in the lyrical build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Signe - Kerosene Stars [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Finding a connection in a rushed and hurried world is tough no matter if that desired connection is romantic of nature or not. Signe drops this single which takes those emotions and distills them into a glimmering track that connects with its tender vulnerability. ‘Kerosene Stars’ comes with an emotive delivery and meaningful lyrics and an overall epic feel to the build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tom Mackell - Gone [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Tom Mackell honors his mother and all of those who touch our lives and are ‘Gone’ far too early. The emotive track serves as a good reminder without dipping into the morose or forced sentimentality. The track has an Americana vibe and for those not familiar of with the genre think of Springsteen and Petty with a dash of bluesy country to the overall sound. This is simply a well-written and meaningful song delivered with heart.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Rett Madison - Emily [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Rett Madison delivers the rare combination of power and emotion in her vocal delivery of ‘Emily,’ and the raw strains of a broken or breaking heart are evident in every single line.

Lyrically, the track wades the same water as ‘Jolene,’ but from a different angle. Genre wise the track feels like a Pop/Americana tweener. Both the writing and the performance shine, and I can’t wait to hear the rest of Madison’s album due out in September.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Brandon Birdwell - Wasted Days [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If Elton John and Ed Sheeran teamed up to write an Americana track, the resulting song would surely sound a lot like this. Luckily for us we don’t have to wait for such a collaboration, because Brandon Birdwell already possess the talent and skill to create that exact sound. And here it is — ‘Wasted Days,’ is no waste of your time or energy so give it a listen and add it to your playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sofia Lainovic - I Will Not Bother Anymore [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sofia Lainovic infuses a sultry rasp into her vocals that reminds me some of ZZ Ward. ‘I Will Not Bother Anymore’ is about moving on from that person that hurt you and no longer allowing them to occupy your headspace or emotions.

The track has a Rock vibe to the melody and build though it uses elements of Blues, and Pop to blend the overall sound into an engaging ode to moving on.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Gillian Heidi - flowers [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There are a lot of breakup songs out there, and many of them are angry or jaded, and often both. This track is a bit different, as it is more of a retrospective and simply chronicles the slow unraveling of realizing the person you are with isn’t the one, even though there isn’t anything wring with them or yourself. Just a simple understanding that there is something more out there than this person can give you.

Gillian Heidi conveys all of this with stellar writing and a perfect performance.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Freddie Long - Addicted To Your Love {Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Freddie Long is ‘Addicted To Your Love.’ Maybe not you specifically, but he’s addicted to someone’s love and he’s belting out this up-tempo Pop track for both them and you and because the track is entertaining and easy to fall in and sing along with that is a very good thing.

Revel in both his love and talent, by adding this track to you summer, or energetic playlists to feel the vibes.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GROZ - Save Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The artistic delivery is phenomenal. Groz introduces us to a subtle story as a young girl then delivers her strength vocally as a woman. With the ballet dancers guiding her throughout her new single “Save Me” is about sticking around over the years because you never know when someone may need you. ”

— Kreadiv Keshia [LA On Lock Blogger]

DEZI - Sinner [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dezi’s dramatic yet dark new single “Sinner” brings anticipation and seduction. Surrounded by things that are either good or bad for you she sings about how her sins are what makes her happy. From a dramatic beat to a slow motion toward the two mark this is a track that will have you engaged in fantasy. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Justin Clancy - Noose [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“A mirror is your reflection but does it truly show who you really are. Justin Clancy’s new single “Noose” is about the dark struggles we have. Not sure what direction he is going in, Justin battles with death and not knowing how long he will want to stay in this thing called life. The visual is a focus on death but it truly is the imagery of where some people’s mind is. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

B.A. Talks x Mona Mula - Money Dance [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all like to get paid and when we do we do the “Money Dance”. B.A. Talks and Mona Mula deliver an upbeat single that will have you dancing and throwing money. Visually at a party with friends they all are celebrating the benefit of getting paid and celebrating their achievements. “Money Dance” is also the first single off of B.A.’s upcoming EP.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Rhett Repko - Late Nights [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If you remember those cute teen romance movies like “10 Things I Hate About You” and “What A Girl Wants”? If you do then “Late Nights” is a musical romance that visually highlights a date night. The band Rhett Repko describes what it likes to constantly think of someone and genuinely be in love”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

TITUS BANK - Hide Me Like You Do [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Titus Bank captures the emotional distress of a lover not as fully open and committed about your relationship as you are. The track has a tender Pop build and feel, with an emotional underscore that feels very real and vulnerable.

Making a comparison to another artist is not easy as I do hear subtle influences, but nothing that overshadows Bank’s own talent and spirit. This is a well-written track that hits ground not a lot of other music covers.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Will Kline - Anywhere [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Electro Folk? That might not be an established genre, but this track certainly delivers both elements. On this track, Will Kline sounds like an Avicii/Mumford collaboration.

Lyrically, the track is hopeful and earnest in its wanderlust, and musically it is right at home as a low-key dance number. The end result is a light airy track with a solid beat and a progression that keeps you leaning in for more.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Madison Beer - Reckless [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Despite the title “Reckless” is a peaceful melody with lyrics of pain and hurt. The theatrical visual shows Madison Beer traveling through dreams as she tells the story of how someone was reckless with her heart leaving her through a spiral of emotions. The overall visual reminds you of the movie Peter Pan and how Tinkerbell would feel if her heart was broken.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Kat Hammock - June [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You often hear stories and songs about how going off to college is the beginning of the end for high school loves, but people tend to look at those relationships as more crushes and cases of puppy love than anything else. This track takes the dynamic of a college relationship and how it is tested when both parties go back home for the summer. Sung with a tender vulnerability and delicate beauty the track captures what it feels like as we grow up emotionally. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger