The Duplo - Yeah! (It Ain't Easy) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Punk is not dead.

There are a lot of bands that can bring the punk sound, but far too few that truly capture the intelligent defiance that once upon a time defined the genre.

The Duplo have captured that brand of rebellion here with a hard-charged melody, beat, and spot-on vocals delivering a direct yet meaningful set of lyrics. Coming out of Finland, this is a band with something to say, and the the bad ass chops to say it with fire and fury.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sarpa Salpa - Say Something [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sarpa Salpa does indeed ‘Say Something’ with this title single from their brand new EP. Building into an infectious track that grabs hold and keeps you focused in with powerful vocals and an engaging melody that hints at 80’s sound while still sounding modern and edgy, this is a song that kicks of 202 on a high note for the band.

Along with the new EP the band is embarking on a UK tour, to launch the new music. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

HeartMouth - Be Alright [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An emotionally charged ode to finding the possibilities in the very face of difficult times.

Our outlooks can carry us in the same way as a nice melody and beat can carry a song with darker lyrics to a lighter place.

This song echoes life by highlighting the choices we make, and accentuating the fact that quite often it’s not over until we decide that it is. There is a folk rock (Mumford & Sons) feeling to this track that serves it well.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kayla Rae - Get Close [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have featured a few songs on LA on Lock from Kayla Rose now so it is safe to say we dig her vocal talent. This latest single, ‘Get Close’ is a fun flip of the 90’s Maxi Priest hit, ‘Close To You.’

Playing off the lyrics from that single, this track delivers a fresh contemporary Pop/R&B vibe that stands out fully of its own strengths. The tie in here is more of a fun fact, than a requirement to enjoying Rae’s latest single. That said it is fun to give both a listen to get both sides of the story.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Robert Cristian x Karina - Someone New [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

““Do you like to dance?”

Even if you are not in the mood for dancing ‘Someone New’ takes you a Romania place that is filled with dance moves. As the artists Robert Christian and Karina dance in the video they talk about how its ok to move on and be a in a good mood. The overall visual is Dirty Dancing meets the Labamba if you can remember those old priceless movies.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Gary Jordan - Uncontrollable [Music Video]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“People have control issues when it comes to their addictions. These addictions can vary from people to substances as well. Gary Jordan new visual pictures him in a room with others who have issues they cant control. The first thing to do is express how you feel and that will allow you to take your power back. Favorite verse is ‘Funny I was broke stretching money like contortionist’”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Yes -Easy [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“ On the days you want to sit around in pajamas or sweat pants or when its messy bun day somehow this look still is beautiful. With the plug strings of the guitar Yes Please talks about admiring someone when they aren’t at their best but they still make ti look ‘EASY’. If there was a visual for this I would blush”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

@fuckyesplease http://yespleasemusic.world

Lil Randy 1300- Trust Issues [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In a relax vocal tone Lil Randy 1300 tells about how he is a man with trust issues because other than men fxcking up women fxck up to.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Michael G Moore - Fall To Sleep [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“At first listen, Michael G Moore’s latest single ‘Fall To Sleep’ comes across as half classic Rock ballad and half adult lullaby, but with subsequent spins, the track feels like so much more.

Written with the approaching birth of his daughter in mind, the track encompasses those emotions as well as the broader thoughts on the state of the world that often hits new parents as they prepare for not only their future, but far beyond. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

J Soulstice & NugLife - With You [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This song feels like a perfectly busy day in the city, like those times when you are walking around feeling the sun on your face and catching various bits of a pleasing scent on the wind and conversation in the air. Then out of nowhere, a single sound cuts through the fray and captivates you. Could be a voice, a song, a distant beat. Intentional or not, but suddenly that is all you hear and you are alone in the world strutting along to your own personal groove. This single is that!

The vocal flow here begins amid a busy backing, but quickly pulled my focus in and I stay glued to that groove from that point on. This single feels like a stroll on that perfect day and this is one walk I want to take time and time again. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ren x CHINCHILLA - How To Be Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An interesting track that brings a mysterious ethereal aura to the singer/songwriter vibe. The two voices bend and intertwine to extrapolate the emotions of the lyrics quite well. This is the kind of track that you can listen to dozens of times and still unearth subtle nuances you previously missed.

The lyric video that accompanies the track is simple yet captivating and it is easy to get lost digesting these lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dajour Neufville - One Life [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This track toes that Hip-Hop/Pop line with a definite Electro edge to the beat and melody.

Dajour Neufville has a pleasing tone that sort of lulls you in like a snake charmer, and before you know it you are singing along and swaying to the groove. Lyrically the track is motivational in nature and does a good job of hitting you with a message without feeling blase.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Parris LaVon - Iris In Bloom [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Parris LaVon’s drops an emotional track speaking to, and honoring his mother.

Saying goodbye is tough, and the array of emotions that hit us while trying to do so can be overwhelming. The lyrics here reflect all of that in a way that makes us the listener feel his struggles, hope, love, and sadness.

’Iris In Bloom’ is a track that would make any mother proud and all the more so when it comes from a talent like LaVon.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Pablo Tha Great -Now or Never [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Its the holiday season but its adulting season every day.

Your momma need a house, your daddy need a truck and you have to move your son in with you what do you do? You get on the grind like Pablo Tha Great. Pablo comes on hard with ‘Now or Never’ delivering truth and reality in his lyrics.

My Favorite verse is ‘Im heading for the ocean I done skipped the pond’”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

True story, it's Now or Never. - Pablo Tha Great Mixtape dropping soon. PabloThaGreat.com

Jacqui Fauni - Computation [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a fun and sassy song and honestly, the line ... dial 1-800 stay the fuck out of my life ... had me hooked for good.

The tone hear is light and airy and the writing clever and zingworthy throughout. The upbeat tempo is defiant yet fun and the vocal flow uses a few different paces to keep it fresh and engaging.

A fun song start to finish. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kosha Dillz - Schmoozin' [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“I was captivated here right off the bat. Jewish Rap?

I can honestly say this is the best track from the genre I’ve ever heard. It is also the only track of Jewish Rap I’ve ever heard. But that really doesn’t matter because the track is well-written, and performed with passion and fervor, and that is what makes good music. No matter the genre.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dirt Dolla - Blue Dream [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A soulful and bluesy track with a nice Hip-Hop flow throughout, Dirt Dolla drops the single ‘Blue Dream,’ which has a bit of holiday nostalgia to it. That is not to say the track doesn’t have a resonance that works well all across the year because the lyrics are strong and the beat infectious.

Hard to pin a genre on this one so we will simply call it good music. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Marvillous Beats - The Playing Field (Instrumental)

Rating: 4 out of 5

“With Hip-Hop operas sporadically surfacing Marvillious Beat has a unique instrumental that would be perfect for any movie or play. Lets just call it ‘Classic Hip-Hop’”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Shanii22 - JLSY [Review]

Rate: 3.5 out of 5

“You ever felt JLSY?

Great vocals + great chorus is what describes Syrian and Lebanese Artist Shanii22’s new single JLSY. This song is a track that will have you singing and you don’t even realize it.. It takes you to a fantasy of wanting something to be all yours and no one else.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

PSYCHON - Bad Santa [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Not sure I’d ever heard a rap from a pissed off Santa with attitude ... But now I have. Bold and crass, this track is a bit of raunchy Holiday fun with a nice banging bea to keep is thumping. that will appeal to fans of the movie with the same name.

The visuals of the video are entertaining as well. Not your typical Christmas song so don’t expect to hear this one piping across the mall while finishing up your shopping.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)