Luci - Loner [Music Review]

Rating: 3.0 out of 5

“Luci began her career as a an EDM producer and that influence is clear on this track, though the vocal side certainly has Pop sensibilities.

’Loner’ is an emotive and vulnerable track in its best moments, though for me the harder drops and production that turned toward a Future Bass/EDM style got in the way of the emotions at times.

For me this track shined the brightest with Luci’s emotive delivery and less production behind it clouding the song. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Amane Mist - Paradise [Music Review]

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

“This is a track that technically has little to critic, but that said there is also not a lot to get excited about. The talent is obvious both in the performance and production but for me this track had more of a ‘all in a day’s work’ feel than it it did a passionate creation. The end result had a paint by numbers feel for me.

Here at LA on Lock we are trying to feature more songs with our opinions to showcase what our inbox looks like and this is one of those middle of the road track with talent, but lacking the spark to truly inspire us with something we haven’t heard before.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tungevaag - Without You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Tungevaag is no stranger to success with more than ten million streams. “Without You’ is the kind of Big Room EDM you’ve come to expect from Tungevaag who is fast becoming one of Norway’s biggest imports.

The build here is smooth and the production clean and despite the sort of calm tranquility you still can feel the compulsion to move to this beat and build. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

R3HAB x Curley G x Crazy Donkey - Are You Happy Now [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A slow build helps sell the emotion of ‘Are You Happy Now,’ and the talented vocals mesh well within the tight clean production of the track. The EDM track has more of a melancholy vibe, but is still the kind of track you can move and feel as you do so.”

— Travis Erwin ~ 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]

Supa fly x HVRR x Waka Flocka Flame - If You Don't Like To Party [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“This sounds so much like the original but with a little more added EDM to it. I found myself fast forwarding just to see if more was giving and it wasn’t. However, Waka Flocka has energy that makes you vibe so this unique mix is defiantly worth adding to a party or dance playlist.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Zach Witness- Can't Get It Out of My Head [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“People sample all the time but the sample usually still sounds like the original. However, Zach Witness puts a good twist on the “Can’t Get It Outta My Head” sample. It is fast yet nostalgic with a dance like vibe. You will find yourself with a burst of energy every time the beat hits.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

R3HAB x Jason Derulo - Animal [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This is a collaboration that will have plenty of eager fans ready to dive straight in. R3HAB teams with Jason Derulo to deliver ‘Animal.’

The track is about what you’d expect from two talented artists and the energy is palpable. Get out ont he floor and move or adds this one to those energetic playlists to get you motivated and moving.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

John Newman - Guiding Light [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A smoothly delivered track with a nice escalation up front to light the fuse. John Newman wrote this as an ode to his newborn daughter, though the track has a universal appeal that will resonate for listeners and take on new personal meaning for them as well.

The track has a nice uplifting energy, without going over the top making it a highly listenable track as good for a party, personal reflection while driving alone in the car, or simply chilling with a handful of friends. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger

Vodka Milk - Drunk In Love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I pressed play and found my feet tapping and my shoulders rocking to the beat. Drunk In Love is surely a dance pop track that will hypnotized your musical soul. The dynamics are a mix of happy and high energy as Vodka Milk tells a love story of being Drunk In Love.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Vicetone - The World Has A Heartbeat [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Dutch duo, Vicetone, drops this danceable EDM track but don’t let yourself think this is a catchy beat with throwaway lyrics. The tone is light and airy but there is genuine emotion at the heart and a spirit of home to the build and progression. This is the kind of track that really grows on you with each listen so add it to your playlists and dig in, because this song as well as ‘The World Has A Heartbeat,’ and if you listen in you will both hear and feel it. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Man vs Monkey - When I´m 22 (featuring Bymia) (Remix by of blonde ) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Man vs Monkey teams with the vocal talents of Dutch singer, Bymia to unleash this emotive build and infectious beat. ‘When I’m 22’ is a lyrical jewel that will make you think and reflect regardless of your current trips around the sun count. The music will make you move and the words will make you ponder what it all means in the best of ways. I can’t wait to take a dive in on the rest of this album and see where the entire selection of songs takes me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

R3HAB x INNA - Rock My Body [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“R3HAb and INNA team up to put a new unique spin on Sash!’s iconic 90s hit ‘Ecuador.’ The build and beat are the same, though the vocals and lyrical build make this feel like a completely different song.

’Rock My Body’ is a high energy Dance Pop track with one foot in the past and one solidly here in the present. No the track isn’t reinventing anything, but it is highly danceable and a groove you will fall in on quickly.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vicetone - Dopamine Junkie (feat. Ben Samama) [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all have a bit of ‘Dopamine Junkie’ in us, because we are all chasing those good feelings. This track about the gratifying high of discovering that perfect song that speaks to out heart and soul.

The production here is clean, and while the build is fairly subdued for the genre, the track does indeed take the listener on a ride. The vocals are in perfect balance with the beat and build making this a well rounded track that is easy to connect with. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

OnSake x Maia Malancus - Badass Girl [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“OnSake, in conjuntion with Maia Malancus traverses the line between pop and a pure EDM sound. I hear some ZZ Ward type blues lurking in the vocal tone, and the attitude drips both in the performance and the writing. ‘Badass Girl’ could be a breakup anthem or a self affirming reminder of your power and worth.

The track did drop off for me a bit on the backend and I was left craving more of that early verve, but still a single with merit.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ryan Winston x Leslie Ann Miller - Wierd Love [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ryan Winston creates a track that certainly reminded me of Calvin Harris though ‘Wierd Love’ does not feel derivative and the vocal talent of Leslie Ann Miller sells the emotion in a way that the track hooks from the very first verse.

This is the kind of track that reveals new nuance and emotion with each listen. A track perfect for a number of playlists and moods. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Morgan Lane - All In My Head (feat. Bailey Jehl) [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Heartaches and breakups might be the most written about subject matter so it it is tough to stand out with those themes and yet, Morgan Lane in conjunction with the vocal talent of Bailey Jehl manages just that. ‘All In MY Head’ is about the disorienting feeling of seeing your former partner move on quickly and completely leaving you to wonder of what you felt was ... All in your head. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

VAVO - Waitin' On It [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“VAVO has exploded recently so if they have been ‘Waitin’ In It,’ they don’t have to wait any longer. Coming on the heels of their smash hit, ‘Take Me Home,’ the duo is currently sitting on top of charts and the Dance Pop world.

This track has a slightly subdued feel that is the perfect follow and shows a bit of diversity that will help carry them a long way to longevity. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Riton - Sugar (feat. Soaky Siren) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“GRAMMY winner RITON returns with an energetic dancefloor banger that samples 50 Cents ‘Candy Shop’ and offers the vocal talents of rising Rap star Soaky Siren. The beat is infectious and the ‘Sugar’ oh so sweet on this EDM/Hip-Hop blending vibe.

A track sure to get listeners moving and singing along by the first chorus, no matter how you want to categorize this genre being single.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nekter Gun - Don't Wanna See You Leave [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track from Nekter Gun starts low key before building into a dynamic and powerful EDM track. The lyrical build is emotional and engaging and the production behind it matches the vibe making this a well rounded track you can move to and dig in deep on at the same time. Detailing the emotions of finally calling it quits on an an again/off again relationship, the track rings genuine and true. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger