“Rett Madison give us a tender and vulnerable track about losing touch with that faith and wonderment we all have as kids but lose as age and skepticism takes over. The need to believe in something remains leaving us all a bit disjointed at times and this track beautifully captures the emotional struggle of being a realist but also letting go and simply trusting in something or someone. ”
“Toby Johnson offers up a track revealing his daydreams and desires over getting out and exploring the world once again. Maybe he’ll find love and maybe he’ll simply find a warm stretch of beach under the brilliant sunshine, but either way ‘California’ is calling.
This track does a good job of capturing the wonderment of our fantasies as we all long to take off and explore the world once again. This is all the more true after a rough 18 months or so that has kept us all closer to home than we would like. ”
“Most people travel to LA to pursue their dreams but Mack Imagine’s new single “Frosted Flakes” is about finding a new love. LA has so much to offer and despite it being so big you can really find happiness with it. Even if you start being there alone you can find someone to enjoy the experience with you. ”
Mack Imagine is a singer-songwriting pop duo based in Southern California formed in 2020. During the pandemic, Matthew Zeko (guitar, vocals) and Jack Brady (piano, vocals) decided to quit covering songs--and started to write their own. Reaching from their life experiences and musical influences, the two began to quickly create their own aesthetic through their vocals and guitar melody writing.
“The mix is out of this world which is sure to keep you “Wide Awake” Nogxnre and $kaggs deliver a smooth track that is about finding what relaxes you from whatever you have going on. Even if this was just an instrumental it will still have you vibing to the sky.”
“Sometimes when things go wrong we tend to blame ourselves. This isn’t the case in Scrilla King’s new single I “Blame You”. He speaks on different situations where the person he relied on wasn’t there at all. This song delivers a different rap cadence that allows you to be really pulled in and appreciate the artist’s delivery.”
“Every hood has a story to tell. FCG Heem starts off with his in his new single “Hood Story” .He takes us down a time line of having to grow up faster than he expected but using his story to build him into the star that he is today. From counting money to counting blessings he speaks on how the biggest struggle and triumph was waking up every morning despite what was going on. He found success and survived.”
“When art is genuine and heartfelt it rarely disappoints and Lazer Lloyd delivers both with his single, ‘Real.’
Lazer’s comment on what is behind the song, ‘What do you think it means to be real? What’s your version of reality? Are you controlling your mind or is your mind controlling you? Keep it real to feel the pure manifestation living through you without adding the past, future, like or dislike. I’m a this or a that. Just be truly real beyond description and concepts, completely awake in this very moment which is the only real thing that ever exists...’
This is the kind of track that sticks with you and makes you think long after after the last note. Classic, timeless, and heartfelt! ”
“Cami Petyn has a sound and attitude that feels like Gwen Stefani meshed with Miley Cyrus. Petyn is fed up with entitled men and their self-inflated egos and ideas they can take what they want. ‘Psycho Bitch’ offers up in your face lyrics and attitude that lets you knew she is in charge and the world better step back and recognize that fact. Yes a world full of arrogant men who have convinced themselves they are far more important than they actually are. This is Pop but that doesn’t mean the lyrics do not have something vital to say.”
“Straight up old school style — with fresh and contemporary lyrics to bring the past forward to knock on today’s door. The flow comes with attitude and confidence and the beat infuses hype and energy the way too few tracks do these days. If you’ve been missing that scratch and boom bap beat, then this is the single you’ve been waiting for. Get it and get in on this track. ”
“Cosmo Thundercat delivers a timeless rock sound with one foot in the Indie spirit, and the other in more of a classic Roots sound. The writing is sharp, holding the listener at every turn, and the delivery is both emotive and passionate. The build and melody are perfect to set the mood and vibe of the lyrics and performance.
Strong solid single that will resonate loudly for so many.”
“Regualr readers of LA on Lock will realize we have featured several tracks from LA artist Ryan Cassata, but this track certainly has a different vibe than those other songs. Cassata is talented and that fact shows in the diverse sounds and styles we have heard, though one constant is the strong writing and this track again offers that.
This track has an Emo Hip-Hop vibe that underscores the Pop sensibilities.”
“I am a sucker for a good story song and a murder ballad certainly fits the bill. okay so Mia Mormino’s track isn’t exactly a ballad with its jazz infused energy and retro scat vibes, but it the story of a pissed off and fed up Burlesque dancer ready to exact her revenge on the men who expect more from her than she is willing to give.
Mormino’s talent brings it all to life and the writing is dead on. Pun intended. My only wish is there was a bad ass video to give some imagery to this track. ”
“Life is forever changing. We often let it pass us by because we are not paying attention to our surroundings. In some aspect we are all connected and there are many strangers there willing to lend a helping hand. In Lexi Berg’s new single we discovered even though they say it’s a “Lonely World” the world actually is filled with hope and hearts.”
“Stay Gldn delivers and electro pop melody in their debut single “Bloom”. The single speaks on ending a relationship too early without watering it after it was planted. All relationships take time to glow but in this song it ended before it was able to “Bloom”
STAY GLDN is both a movement and a philosophy. Composed of multiinstrumentalist writer/producers Anders and Thom, this indie pop duo employ lush soundscapes, infectious melodies and driving beats to convey a
“Rock and Roll isn’t dead, but perhaps stuck up in the trees. Wavy Trees at that.
Not sure the origins of the bands name, but I enjoyed this video and track a great deal. There are some 90s influences to the sound and a rock and roll spirit that carried me along for the progression. ‘Hypocrite’ is well-written and engaging with enough attitude and verve to make it all work and feel alive.”
“Artist Gabe XO will surprise you with this one. “Can’t Lie” is being honest with what you want and don’t want. He is coming straight forward with the girl he wants and what he sees in her. The beat delivers a climax sound and the video displays a good time. ”
“Cuttaman 100Gram reminds me of Kevin Gates with his deep and direct vocals that you just can’t stop listening to. His new single “Rich Porter” references his hustle to the late harlemite Rich Porter.
Cuttaman speaks on how hard the grind is and everyone wants you but he also keeps a girl next to him with no issue.”
“The intro to the video really hooked me in, and set of the mood for the flow of this track. The beat production and groove are easy to fall in on and the lyrical flow resonates for anyone that has ever had a hard slog to try and get ‘Out Tha Mud,’ so to speak. The tone of the flow works well with the autotune and production dynamics keeping the listener leaning in and on the hook. ”
“The sounds of R&B is missed. Kajé brings it back in “Tear Us Apart.” The beat is a smooth emotional tempo as the soulful vocals come over it. Singing from the heart but in an understanding manner giving the formula to healing scars and making someone feel special. ”
“Justus Bennetts offers up this short, but pointed track that pretty much says everything we’ve all thought when truly pissed off. Eventually we all find that shitty person who does us wrong and this is the track for that moment!
The flow is light and fun despite the dark tone of the words being delivered and that is what makes this track a fun one. So go ahead and save this one back until the next time you need to ‘dedicate’ it to that someone special.”