ella jane - Calling Card [Music Video Review] October 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Indie Pop, Bedroom Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “We’ve all been deceived and fooled by another person, and that treachery is even worse when you fall for that person in a romantic way. ella jane’s track is a tongue in cheek Pop ode to revenge on such people. The lyrics are sharp and witty and this song is sort of like Sheryl Crow as Dexter in musical form. A fun ride with incredible talent to back it up!” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Liam O'Brien & Killers to Lovers - Us [Official Video] September 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Bedroom, Commercial, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Sometimes we try to escape from the memories but the memories are still in our head. Liam O’Brien’s new song “US” is about not wanting to think about someone but there are triggers. Triggers that have you thinking of them. Using a fan to represent the song is pure classic. Most fans spend time in their room singing anyway.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
April Jai - Chose To Stay [Review] August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Bedroom, Adult Contemporary, Pop, R&B Rating: 4 out of 5 “April Jai has created a track that is the perfect response to that ex who comes sniffing around trying to hook back up. A smooth easy groove with one foot in in a Retro R&B groove and the other in contemporary Pop. The result is an Adult Contemporary singer/songwriter type of track with emotional depth and meaning for everyone that has had to navigate the past and present at the same time.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Nea x SHY Martin - No Regrets [Music Video Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Commercial, Bedroom Rating: 4 out of 5 “Straight out of the Swedish countryside, longtime friends Nea and SHY Martin wrote ‘No Regrets’ after working together for years as songwriters writing for others. This time they decided to keep the summer smash for themselves and the passion and emotional connection shines through in this Pop delight. The airy build and progression makes it a fun and uplifting track and you will have no regrets adding the single to your own playlists.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Nick Sanza - Breadcrumbs [Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Bedroom, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Nick Sanza delivers the passion of a singer/songwriter laying his emotions out bare. There are comparisons to be made to Ed Sheeran in writing style, but ‘Breadcrumbs’ feels a bit more Commercial with a Electronic vibe to the overall production and sound. The track follows a regretful lover reflecting on the past as he is reminded of what was and what could have been by the everyday things around him.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Hauskey - One Minute (feat. Hope Tala) [Music Video Review] July 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, R&B, Bedroom, Alternative Rating: 4 out of 5 “This track is short, though it is longer than the ‘One Minute’ of its title. Hauskey utilizes a catchy hook and a nice groove to quickly make his statement about the fakeness of many people upon first meeting them. These so-called ‘new friends’ are quick to make promises they will never deliver upon, and this energetic ode calls bullshit in a most delightful way. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
April Jai - Me Too [Review] June 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Bedroom, Adult Contemporary Rating: 4 out of 5 “We’ve all been told that time heals all wounds, but some cuts are too deep to ever truly “get over.” April Jai drops this deeply personal track that takes the emotion of being hurt, and makes us feel it, and rethink how such trauma changes who we are. The track is beautifully performed and the melody adds to the well-written words and while the song is sad, there is a tinge of hope as well. Sometimes, the knowledge that those who are struggling, are not doing so alone, is enough to ease the burned upon our shoulders. That’s what good art can do for us all. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Mustafa Sal - johnnysixteen [Review] June 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Bedroom “An anthem for Gen Z, ‘johnnysixteen’ is a smooth Pop groove telling the story of a young man trying a find his place in the world. That theme is of course universal through the ages, but Mustafa Sal does a great job of capturing the thoughts, fears and attitudes of his generation. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger