Mallow Hill - Smoke [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Mallow Smoke delivers a smooth sultry groove on their latest track, ‘Smoke.’ Singer Mikayla Joseph did remind me some of Amy Winehouse and like her most famous hit this track also deal with addiction.

’Writing it was my way of expressing what it’s like to deal with someone you love struggle with addiction and substance abuse and how it presents itself in relationships,” Joseph explained. “ It healed my heart just a little bit. Fighting the demons that push you into a place where you become dependent on drugs and alcohol is hard enough by itself, trying to do it alone is even harder. And loving an addict is heartbreaking.’”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vilhelm Buchaus - Break My Heart Again [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Sometimes we struggle to let go and move on. Vilhelm Buchaus takes on this dynamic of returning time and time again to a doomed relationship simply because you can’t quite get the other person out of your mind. This tender and heart wrenching singer/songwriter type of song drips with the emotion and anguish of knowing it will never work yet feeling you have to try one more time. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Shrey Panda - The Walk Alone [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Instrumental Hip-Hop at it’s finest! Shrey Panda infuses classical vibes to create tracks that tell a story all on their own.

I am more of a lyric guy so it isn’t often that an instrumental truly captures my attention but Austin, Texas’s Shrey Panda has managed to hook me a few times now so I look forward to hearing more from this talented musician.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

44Phantom - Kansas [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“44Phantom doesn’t mention ‘Kansas’ anymore. To find out why you will have to take this emotional journey with the Grunge influenced Alternative Rocker out of Oklahoma.

The song unfurls like a well-written short story in that you will deeply connect with the emotional plight as wella s the musical build.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Fake Dad - Crybaby [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Fake Dad is an LA based Pop Synth duo that has an Indie Rock vibe with just enough Pop Punk influence to add a razor edge to the sound.

’Crybaby’ is about the pursuit of fleeting fame and how desperate society has become to snatch their fifteen minutes. The track delivers a nice energy and spark and I can’t wait to hear more from this talented duo. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Frances Whitney - Still Have July [music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Frances Whitney drizzles in some nostalgia and heartache on this track, but that is not to say ‘Still Have July’ is a melancholic trip and nothing else. The single also has an uplifting and hopeful tone that increases as the track builds.

The song works much like our brains in that it sort of processes multiples things and aspects all at once to give us a splashy Summer time vibe along with a treasure trove of emotions.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jellyka - Paper Game [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Jellyka is a Belgium-based producer/songwriter/musician who began his career in the early ’90. ‘Paper Game’ has some throwback vibes but manages to feel contemporary in its dark, brooding vibe. THis is one of those track that is mood dependent for me but when I want to wallow a bit this one is a perfect accompaniment.

The vimagery of the video is basic, but again fits the mood quite well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Greyson Chance - Haymaker [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Greyson Chance straddles the line between Rock, Pop, and Folk on this track. The Oklahoma native can be compared to acts sucha s Mumford or the Lumineers, but ‘Haymaker’ also feels in line emotionally with Americana in the vein of Jason Isbell, or even a more traditional Country sound such as Tyler Childers.

Emotionally raw and vulnerable, the track is masterfully written and performed. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Noak Hellsing - All Day [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This track from Noak Hellsing delivers a nice tranquil vibe somewhat reminiscent to Sheryl Crow’s hit ‘All I Wanna Do.’

Except ‘All Day’ is more of a jazz-influenced soul sound with less of that Pop edged gloss.

THe track is a smooth ride and is the kind of track you can enjoy while taking a mellow evening drive, or while sipping a cold beverage poolside with friends as the sun sets. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Elle Baez -I Am The Man [Review]

Rating:3.5 out of 5

“This song had a rough start. I was ready to decline because the intro didn’t do it justice. I can hear the empowerment in her vocals which made me give it a few more minutes. Once the chorus hit that is when the song came alive.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Lexi X x Cri$is - Leveled Up [Review]

Rating: 1 out of 5

“The mix and mastering on this isn’t the best. It is categorize as Trap EDM but has an annoying pop like sound to it. Her vocals are seductive but the beat does no justice. The features didn’t make it better. I want others to hear the talented vocals but also in hopes there’s another track that shows this talent.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Will Tha King- My World [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“The comparison was Kendrick and J. Cole. However, I think the artist sounds like a chilled Vince Staples. My world taps into a different Hip-Hop conscious instrumental sounds that gives you a little Jazz. Will Tha King is a poetic artist that knows how to arrange words and create chilled vibes.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Gray Hawken - GOLDEN STATE [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Learn the name Gray Hawken. Store it in your brain because Hawken is about to blow up. The torpnto native has already made his mark in LA and beyond by working alongside the likes of Jack Harlow, Shenseea, Alessia Cara and Preme. His collab with Alejandro Sanz landed Hawken a Grammy in 2020 but now he’s launching his first solo effort.

’GOLDEN STATE’ is a melancholic Indie Pop vibe that lives and breathes in the emotional space of humanity. It is a track to feel as much as to hear and Hawken is the kind of artist you trust to deliver truths about us all even when they hurt a little bit. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Mike SB -Family Business [Review]

Rating: 2 out of 5

“Mike SB is a good song writer. His track has solid story lines however, the song falls short in the arrangement. The vocal tone in the chorus is a little off tempo from the other parts of the song. This makes it hard to really grasp a vibe.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA OnLock Blogger]

Fly Right - Something Tells Me (We're Getting Closer) [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“I like how the song starts with a strong string of the guitars. However, the first part brings alternative rock excitement with a little pop but then slows down. You can tell the different delivery in the artist because one keeps the song energy going while the other verses shifts. I didn’t grasp the storyline but it still has a nice sound.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Tjonez The Producer -Everything & Nothing [Review]

Rating: 2 out of 5

“Despite being describe as an instrumental Hip-Hop song, this song has a romantic sex appeal to it. The arrangement of the keys are consistent however, around the 2:30 mark it seems like the song was going off because the volume kept decreasing. The level of sound picked back up but it didn’t give the submission much range after a 2 min listen.It is long for no reason before the shift.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Tyler Jarvis -Goodbye [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“The song has a randomly rocky start. It sounds like the guitar is off key in the intro but leads into the artists. Around the 40 sec mark there is a shift in the artist’s tone which makes the song more engaging. I must agree the chorus hits hard and the artist’s vocal tone as well. These two things is what saves the song”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Regan Aliyah - Walkout [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“You might know Regan Aliyah from her starring role in Netflix’s “XO Kitty” or from Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart,” but welcome to a new side of the multi-talented star. “Walkout’ is the latest creation from this artist and the infectious Hip-Hop anthem is one you are about t hear a lot more.

The track comes in with verve and a old school backing, but then her flow hits and hooks the listener for the entire ride. Attitude, and a hint of sultry vibe come along with the intense delivery and confidence that borders on cocky.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Allergies x Dynamite Mc - One Time [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The Allergies and Dynamite Mc team up to give us this smooth retro groove that is a vibe start to finish.

The writing has pop, and the delivery distills the words with passion into a soulful libation that will quench your thirst. ‘One Time’ has a vintage vibe, but avoids feeling reminiscent simply for the sake of nostalgia.

The flow has a tangible feel that feels like settling in for a long conversation with a tried and true friend.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Peach3 - Ghostryde It [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Peach3 is the Gen Z version of TLC you didn’t know you needed. Old school Trap Hip-Hip with a bit of Pop sensibility gives this track the Commercial edge to stand out in the marketplace, but it is the verve and attitude that truly separates the trio from everyone else. Either you have it or you don’t and these Atlanta natives clearly do.

Lyrically, I did crave more as ‘Ghostrude It’ relies heavily on the hook and bounce to carry the song, but I am eager to see where this trio goes as they establish themselves.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger