Matt McKnzi - Dying Breed [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Some artists are able to distill events from their life into a track that spans but a handful of minutes and yet encapsulates something much bigger. This is what Matt McKnzi does on ‘Dying Breed,’ and here, the artist explains the intent behind the song far better than I could in a brief review.

So says McKnzi ... Before I got sober I was self-destructive. I hated me- whole-heartedly believing I didn’t deserve love. I carried a TON of shame. Dying Breed is centered around that shame, and around our inability to let people in. At its core, the track is about owning your truth—no matter what that looks like, no matter what the consequences are.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Alix Page - True + Honest [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“We tend to hold back our feelings with fear of being hurt. True + Honest is about letting go of fear and grasping what you truly want as well as letting go of what you don’t want. Alix Page’s new visual is simple as it displays a solo but the emotional feelings it gives is powerful.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Blaiyz - Rejuvenated [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Life can be hard but we all have goals. Singer Songwriter Blaiyz releases positive and motivated energy in the single “Rejuvenated”. Knowing yourself to reaching your full potential and accomplishing everything life has to offer for you.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

FII3RD - Your Type [Review]

Review: 4 out of 5

“When Afrobeats meets the sound of the West Coast. FII3RD latest single “Your Type” blends instruments to create a lush R&B sound. The track is about knowing your type and the qualities that they possess. FII3RD expresses admiration and determination to prove his love.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

John X Smith - I Know [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“You either going to keep your head up or hold it down. John X Smith latest track “I Know” is about understanding everything that is going on around you. It can be a crazy yet stress full world but you still have to keep going. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Shayla McDaniel - Depend On [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Trust is so hard to find. Shayla’s McDaniel new single “Depend On” describes that feeling lyrically and emotionally. We wonder who it could be and try our best to put trust in people but it seems to always fail us”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Anabl - Homecoming Queen [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The conflicting emotions of high school come in many forms and perhaps none stand out like the race for popularity. The struggle to stand out and conform at the same time is an odd dynamic and this track uses the race for ‘Homecoming Queen’ as the backdrop to express that. Anabl delivers an emotive set of lyrics and a contemporary Pop style to deliver the track and her spot on talent accentuate the strong writing and brings the song fully to life.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

WellBad - Robbery [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding a funky little bass line and beat, WellBad gives us a bit of everything on this track. The lyrics tell the story of a man who gave a vixen everything in a ‘Robbery’ of the heart. The vocals convey a bit of Nick Cave and a Splash of Tom Waits and really it just one of those songs you simply feel in your bones. Especially if you’ve ever been in a similar position. Attitude and passion carry the day on the track and sell the emotions quite well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Morgan Myles - Woman Of My Word [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The slow build of this track is well worth the time it takes to unfold. Morgan Myles has a Country feel to her tone, but the deep range and broad emotional impact is far more impactful than most Mainstream Country offers these days. Think of Brandi Carlisle or old school Ronstadt more than the cheesy bedazzled brand of Country Nashville pumps out these days. This track heartfelt and real, and a journey far too many women face at least once in their lives.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kevonna Rose - That's Fine [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“When a relationship ends, we often tend to look inward and blame ourselves, unless of course you catch them cheating, but the fact is ... sometimes the other person is simply an asshole. This track realizes this and says ... ‘That’s Fine.’ be an asshole but I’m moving on.

Kevonna Rose understands the need to break clean and delivers a smooth soulful groove to moving forward with such knowledge that you can’t change the other person. This is both a break up song, and a slow jam that anyone who has recently gone through the end of a relationships will certainly relate to.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Skuff Micksun - Magnificent [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding a groove that is musical, yet spoken word poetic at the same time, Skuff Micksun delivers a passionate flow that feels honest and true in a confessional sort of way. The best art lays the artist bare, and that is what this track does.

Short and to the point, ‘Magnificent’ is hard to categorize, but that doesn’t really matter because the words are clearly poured straight from the heart.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dropper - Waste of Time [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Every creative I know eventually asks themselves ... Is this all a ‘Waste of Time.’ The answer is no of course, because art is always a worthwhile endeavor, but when you are out there on the road and battling to make your mark while trying to find a passionate audience, it can feel that way. The up and down emotions of trying to make a living from your passion is a struggle that leaves all artists feeling depleted from time to time and this song taps into all of that. But the track is far from a drag as it expresses these emotions in an engaging and entertaining fashion. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Peyton Shay - Aftertaste [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Peyton Shay is poised to be the next darling of the Pop Punk scene. With beautiful ones and an emotional edge, ‘Aftertaste’ is the break down of the mental mastication of a breakup. The seed things can go from great to irate is stunningly quick but sometimes it is is the devastation that we truly find out who we are and this song offers a glimpse of that ride. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jake Hays - Dumb Shit [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Inspired by the dearth of originality in a social media driven world, Jake Hays delivers a heartfelt ode to trying to find your own inner peace and creativity in a copycat world of the same old same old. The vocal groove is more tranquil than the lyrical intent and build and that makes the song feel ambiguously delightful. The ‘Dumb Shit’ grinds us all down and rarely are we able to distill those emotions with the clarity of this song. The lyrics video helps the truly get into the message and words of this track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

biz colletti x Hustle Standard - Only Way Out [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hauntingly beautiful track about carving out your own wants and needs in a world that all too often demands you give in and sacrifice pieces of yourself to fit in. The build has a brooding vibe and also a fierce determination to stand up for yourself int he face of demands from others. A reminder we all need from time to time so add this one to your self motivational playlists and feel the power of the writing and delivery. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Malan - Go with the Flow [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A melodic track that truly does ‘Go With The Flow.’

Malan delivers the single with talented vocal precision, and a sweet tone that hooks and holds the listener. A calm steady build creates a tranquil vibe that feels like warm spring sunshine on your face after a long chilly winter.

Settle in and relax as you let this track warm your very soul.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ragga Lox - Spliff and Beer

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Covid is still around to torment us all, but maybe just maybe the end is close at hand. Either way, sometimes you just gotta take a moment and enjoy a ‘Spliff and Beer.’

Ragga Lox offers this track as a chance to take a deep breath and enjoys life’s simplest pleasures alongside good friends. The groove and build is tranquil and perfect for cracking one open while lighting up to find your relaxation.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Penny Lame - I Don't Talk To Boys That Make Me Cry [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Penny Lame strikes Pop Punk gold with their latest single, ‘I don’t Talk To Boys That Make Me Cry.’ Fed up and pissed off, the lyrics leave no room for doubt that the time has come to move forward. The energy and build feel like Pink meshed with Avril Lavigne with an old school splash of No Doubt tossed in for good measure. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Taylor Bini - Started Chewing My Nails Again [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Finally a break up song that feels as random and abstract as our minds tend to get after such a painful experience. The emotions are real and tangible here on this track and the writing is spot on brilliant. The track is short, but packs in everything it needed to in just under two minutes. A brilliantly crafted song that comes with a different angle than most artists are capable of delivering. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Elodie Rêverie - Casa I Don’t Know [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Emotion is the heart of all art, and few artists are able to emote the way Elodie Rêverie can. Riding vocals that feel haunting and homesick, Rêverie delivers ‘Casa Don’t Know’ with a despondent brand of passion that draws the listener in close to feel every word. There is a timeless vocal quality to her talent, and that allows Rêverie to step outside the lines of commonality and deliver contemporary songs that feel bigger than the world they inhabit.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger