“You don’t know what to expect when Hillside Outlaws starts off with the guitar strings. However, the break down the moments that matter the most about Christmas with someone. The song doesn’t sound sad or depressing it sounds raw in memories. Anyone listening will flashback to all the memories they have about Christmas with that special someone. ”
“The beat gives a classic yet soulful melody. My disconnection came from the vocal delivery. The artist didn’t put all of her emotions in so you can feel the song in your heart. It makes you want to snap along with it.”
“Nrique builds us up on the intro without giving too much. However, the beat is so solid it makes you want to keep listening. The way the vocal tone rolls over on each lyric makes you want to rock with this song. This the first song I was able to listen to and wasn’t expecting the chorus to carry the song.”
“This is a peaceful chilled Christmas song. Aroshanti turns a classic, Jingle Bells, into a meditative alternative. Jingle Bells OM relaxes your mind with an infused flute sound as you prepare for the holidays. This is an example of a good sample / remake. ”
“ People don’t value trust. They use your feelings and your trust like its the weather. Jakke mixes Alternative Rock and break beat creating a sound similar to Linkin Park in this track. The track is titled “Hurricane” because it describes the moods people go to when they are there for someone who doesn’t appreciate them.”
“This song grew on me pretty fast. ANTH and Conor Maynard deliver a dark yet aggressive rap track. “Won’t Feel the Same” is raw with feelings. It talks about the aftermath of a break up and when one person is happy and the other is fake happy. It takes you through the thought process of both parties while allowing you to build the emotional connection.”
“The song comes off strong, getting you ready for its take off. Each artist had their own energetic lyrical delivery.Rah Cashiano “No Handouts” feat. June B and Band Boy telling their success story of working for what they have.”
“This song is different from most Christmas songs. I like the pop melody but it is a little fast paced. However, I know that is only to build excitement. I see this song being placed in more movies more so musicals.”
“Teigen Gayse delivers a classic country track. She dives into the restlessness of heartache, in a beautifully shot, introspective video for her “Sleeping With Her”. This is a track where you are torn with sadness, disappointment, loneliness, and being angry all in one. As Teigen tosses and turns in her sleep she manages to stay consistent with her emotions in each verse.”
“At first I didn’t like the song. However, the country infused holiday track began to have musical progression. I like how Eric Lee took time to combine classic Christmas clips and they align with the song. This song will get anyone in the holiday spirit regardless of age and background. ”
“There are solid gold people and then there are the ‘Gold Plated’ among us that can but on a thin veneer for a short time before the truth beings to show through. Lauren Woo lifts the veil on these fakers with her new track which was inspired by wisdom gained from her grandmother.
Lauren Woo shared, ‘This song is a tribute to my incredible grandmother, a woman whose wisdom has been a guiding light in my life. She once told me that in life, you’ll encounter people who are ‘gold plated’ and not solid gold. It’s not always obvious, and you’ll experience highs and lows where true colors are revealed. In those moments, it’s crucial to stand firm in your morals and recognize when it’s okay to let go of relationships that aren’t meant to be.’
The overall sound is a melancholic Pop vibe with a slight theatrical edge.”
“Dennis Van Aarssen’s song will get anyone excited about Christmas. The clapping, the fast paced melody and the energy he has gives the song a retro sound. It reminds you of the bands that would sing on television during show specials.”
“I like how Savannah Lancaster has a 70s vocal tone. Her delivery is very classic over the piano melody for this holiday season. The Jazz sets the tone for a romantic yet chill holiday vibe. ”
“This punk rock love track is very entertaining. It starts off with a little aggression but then the story unfolds. The song is about falling into a dark place but then finding light. The light then guides you to a better place of sobriety. I miss Linkin Park but Silos,Judge, Jury, and Crazy Town remind me of them.”
“The song builds you up and takes off as expected. When the 1:25 mark hit with a little vocal insert then shifted to an electric sound there was still consistency. This is energetic yet EDM trap track that will have you on the floor all night. ”
“Mary Middlefield has that deep bottomless kind of emotive voice that hooks a listener without theattrics or tricks. Like a deep inviting pool of cool blue water on a hot summer day, you can’t help but want to jump right in.
”Atlantis’ is a quiet, yet powerful track with well-written lyrics and the straightforward delivery of a confident songwriter. ”
“Newport is fast becoming one of my favorite contributors to LA on Lock. This is the second track we’ve featured and the emotive vocal delivery gripped me early on. The erratic beat and cadence is a perfect match to the lyrical build and emotions of the track, showcasing how deliberate and talented Newport is.
I’ll call this Alt Po for lack of a clear genre, but you’ll call it a great new find when you add it to your own playlists.”
“Few things bring out vivid memories like the Holidays. This track from PYRO captures that feeling and the need to reconnect many of us feel quite well.
’Maybe It’s the Season’ is not an overtly Holiday track in sound, but the message resonates and the talent makes you feel the emotions every step of the way.”
“This is an interesting duet. With one set of vocals delivered in English, and the other in Spanish. I do not personally speak Spanish, so the lyrics on that side eluded me though I still felt the emotional power through that section.
A piano ballad of love and commitment, this track simply carried me along despite the language barrier.
Tender and emotional “Anywhere’ by JP Saxe and Carla Morrison hits right in the heart.”
“Christmas is a time for nostalgia, reflection, and of course sharing the love. Michael Costantini delivered all three with his track ‘What Christmas Is For.’
Musically, the track falls somewhere between a vintage Rock vibe and Retro Soul, while the lyrics feel entirely contemporary and festive.
This is the fresh new Holiday track I needed this year!”