Andrey Azizov x Mauwe - Take Me Down [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Andrey Azizov joins forced with Mauwe on this Electro Pop track which is a nice balance of light and dark both lyrically and melodically. The soft emotional resonance of her voice bring forth the sullen rain sodden vibe that is perfect for anyone feeling reminiscent or a touch melancholy. The track feel like a dark stormy night in that the world is quiet and still, yet the mind moves on. There too is a freshness and scent of hope that only rain and receding trouble can bring. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Max Frost - Back In The Summer [Music Video Review}

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hard undulating beat kicks this track off which has that feel of a true summer hit. The video is fun and captures the spirit of the track.

You could very well be hearing Max Frost and ‘Back In The Summer” all year long as this is the kind of infectious track that takes hole when the days are long and the sun is warm. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

R3HAB x Clara Mae x Frank Walker - "More Than OK (Acoustic)" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This is a BIG, quiet song. That might sound like a contradiction, but the emotions behind the lyrics and performance are huge while the quiet production perfectly brought them forth.

Clara Mae delivers passion and tenderness in her vocal ode to wanting more out of life than just being okay. Her inflection is perfect and it is easy to feel her investment in the message.

This multi-national collaboration between Mae, R3HAB, and Frank Walker has created a track that speaks loud to the hearts and souls of everyone and it does so with spot on production and a timeless feel. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cecilia Kallin - Heaven [ Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Cecilia Kallin delivers a beautiful visual filled with colors and laid-back vocals that pop out to you. Her new single ‘Heaven’ is simply a cute track about a girl who is fascinated with someone. From blushing to constantly thinking about her crush 24/7 even at her 9-5. Just like her thoughts this is a song that will be stuck in your head. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

M.I.L.K - VCR [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Do you feel like all Music Videos look the same? Do you think there are some that don’t even go with the song? Well M.I.L.K new single VCR takes you on a trip around the world to visit and sight see pools. As he explores the world the song gives you a retro vibe and son does the visual.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Hotel Mira - Speaking Off The Record [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Honest and vulnerable, Hotel Mira drops ‘Speaking Off The Record,” a track that feels as much like a diary submission as it does an intimately written song. Call it a confession if you will, but we are talking about the feelings, thoughts, and actions everyone of us feels, so this track is more about being bold and saying out loud what few have to courage to express. This is not the same as admitting a wrong, which is truly what a confession is. This is an expression of humanity and a damn entertaining one at that.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ARSADI - If You Were Mine [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ARSADI unleashes a musical daydream with, ‘If You Were Mine,’ a track detailing the vivid imagination of a future based upon nothing more than the sight of a complete stranger.

Sometimes the sight of a person speaks to us and we play such a movie in our minds. The vocal style fits that dreamy vibe and the melody is soft and engaging. There is a definite Coldplay aura to this single, and the energy builds as the track progresses to keep you immersed in the lyrics and performance ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Femke - I See You [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Written for a friend that attempted suicide, this track puts into words what so many people want to say to a loved one when they are in that desperate, dark place. Femke captures the emotion in both the lyrics and in a vocal performance that delivers both tenderness and resolve.

The calm tranquil melody helps us feel this track and explore the feelings being expressed. This is a singer/songwriter at the top of their game only life is no game. Life is a journey and sometimes we need talent like Femke to be our road map. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Trav B Ryan- Storm [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Trav B Ryan describe the beat and flow as being infectious. He didn’t over exaggerate in that description. The beat is so smoove and it aligns with his flow so well. This is one of those songs where you may not take in all the verses but it sounds so good you have no choice but to rock with it. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sex so good you make her turn into Storm.

Ashya - Steez [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Ashya comes in as a woman of confidence and spark. Dressed in an outfit that reminds me of Madonna her new single ‘Steez’ is that one song that you play right before a girls night out. The single is produced by Top 50 Billboard Producer Micah Street which gives it a pop and energetic sound. So as you hop in the car with your girls roll the window down and allow the air to blow your hair as you sing along.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

LetsgetitTox - Dope [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Lately the state of Alabama has been birthing talented artists like Luh Soldier and Money Bagg Yo, but the south isn’t the only area with talent. The north by the way of New Jersey has birth Rap Artist LetsgetitTox.. With his first release of 2020 , Dope, LetsgetitTox doesn’t give us another trap song but he shows how his rhymes are Dope and addicting.

Favorite Verse- ‘Arch your back get your balance back and throw it back’ ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

First single off of upcoming album due to be released this summer.

Stephen Flickner - Destiny [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sometimes when you are making those right and left swipes, you stumble across that person that captivates you from the get go. Maybe you meet and maybe you don’t., but either way sometimes a person lingers in your mind creating a persoanl narrative in your imagination. If you do meet, and then go your separate ways without them having the same powerful feelings then you are left wondering about the girl you thought perhaps was your ‘Destiny.’

This is the world that Stephen Flickner give us in all of its Commercial Pop glory with a smooth melody, and an engaging voice. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

D. - $9 [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track made me smile and nod in agreement. Bringing a chill flow, that escalates as it goes along, the message is real and truthful and speaks volumes in a wry subtle way.

’$9’ can feel like a fortune to a kid, but in the real world nine dollars isn’t shit, and the narrator here wants to teach a kid that lesson while opening his eyes to a whole lot more.

The vocal flow feels a bit like off the cuff poetry, but there is enough beat and energy to make the track come alive and give it a bit more of a commercial vibe as a result.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ryan Hemsworth x Ricky Lake x WADE08 - What I'm On Tonight [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ryan Hemsworth drops the official remix of ‘What I’m On Tonight’ from Ricky Lake’s new album ‘Last Summer Sucked!’

The track has energy and life and is engaging from the drop. The vocal mix is intriguing throughout , and this is a song that defy’s you not to pop into the groove and sway along to the rhythm. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Odd Holiday - Heartbreak [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A Punk ballad of heartbreak that is so perfectly constructed you feel every emotion. I am not talking one emotion, but the full range that your mind and heart goes through post breakup.

The vocals remain true to the Punk sound and sensibilities, while melodically the track delivers a variety of sounds to achieve this impact. Each layer brings its own set of feelings and blended together, this track feels both simple and complex. Just like any true ‘Heartbreak.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Josh Dominguez (feat. T.R.3) - DOUBT [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track brings a couple different vibes and sounds, and all of it works quite well because at the core of the song is solid, meaningful writing that conjures a variety of emotions.

The only thing I was left wanting was more, because at under three minutes the single had room to bring even more punch. The string intro was perfect lead in and the beat blended to usher in the vocal flow with engages me from the get.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ryan Innes - Stay Foolish [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The guitar melody gives us a hint of the intimacy to come, but even so, Ryan Innes captures the moment instantly with an emotional set of vocals that hooks and holds like few artists can. Delivering a set of lyrics that is about honoring who you are and not changing because of the actions of others, the song unfurls with deliberation and a steady pace that is perfectly executed by Innes. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Mia Vaile - Chasing California [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“California has long been associated with the idea of chasing Golden Dreams, but for anyone eager to take that leap, there comes an underlying fear of failure.

Mia Vaile captures that trepidation with her dark and gritty track, ‘Chasing California.’ The vocal performance is haunting and beautiful, and a touch sorrowful, while the beat and production qualities of the track bring out the emotion with build perfectly instep with Indie Electronic genre. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

James Gillespie - Someday Sunday [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“James Gillespie has the kind of voice that captivates from the first note and this track about getting away briefly to recharge and recenter yourself is engaging.

The style of the video was not always easy to stay focused on but that is kind of the point in that it is not always easy to get out and away for yourself.

The secondary vocals of Natti Shiner add the emotion and spirit of the track. Gillespie will be making his first tour stops in North America later this month. March 23rd at the Mercury Lounge in New York and March 25th at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Grace Gillespie - Goodbye [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There is an inviting element to the tone of Grace Gillespie’s voice that reminds me of vintage Joni Mitchell. And the lyrics are poignant and emotional. The melody is fairly straightforward and folksy, though the track feels a bit more broader than that description makes sit sound. There are folk elements for sure, but there is a haunting edge to this that feels decidedly commercial and contemporary.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)