Blanks - Let's Get Lost [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This one snuck up on me. The early beat caught my attention but at first it all felt a little too clean and poppy and that made me automatically assume any emotion would be artificial. But something held my focus and kept me listening.

Soon enough the joy and simplicity of the message won me over. And when later I gave this single another listen, I found myself moving to the groove and singing along. I suppose you could say I did exactly as the title suggested. Give this one a listen and ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

SHEE - See Me [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The vocals are infectious and the lyrics well-written, but for me, the beat and melody are what truly sparkles on this track.

Thumping like a heartbeat, and dancing like a ballerina around the vocals, the musical accompaniment here is spot on. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kerri Medders - Nothing to Lose [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Retro love song that fulfilled my lifelong desire to know what a Gwen Stefani hit would have sounded like in the 80s.

Okay, so maybe I never actually pondered what such a single would have been like, but Thanks to Kerri Meadows I don’t have to.

Nice alluring vocals. The kind of song lovers dedicate to each other no matter the decade.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cap Carter - Home [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A touching song, written after talking with a friend involved in an abusive relationship. Cap Carter’s raw, aching vocals bear out the emotion amid a backdrop of a simple guitar dominated melody. Real, true, and honest in both the songwriting and the performance!”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger

Flavia Abadía - Slow It Down [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nowhere outside of an Olympic Village, will you find this much International love going down.

With a variety of global sounds and an alluring set of vocals, Flavia Abadia comes at you like a sexy gypsy with a passport with her latest single, ‘Slow It Down.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JUSTIN JESSO & NINA NESBITT - LET IT BE ME [MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“I wasn’t in the best mood when I started listening to this but it spoke to me. I also like how they went back to the basics and delivered the art of storytelling. “Let It Be Me” takes me back to the MTV total request line and Mandy Moore era. It is a certified Pop song and the video reminds you that your super hero awaits you. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Anthony Starble - Stay The Same [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Emotion can come from well-written lyrics, a heartfelt performance, or a captivating melody. ‘Stay The Same’ utilizes all three to make us live every last nuance of a complicated relationship.

This is music that makes you feel — music the way it should be. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ELLROD - Concept [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The terms ‘fun’ and ‘revolution’ are rarely used in tandem, but both words are apt monikers for this single.

Melodically and performance-wise, ‘Concept’ rides a fun beat and groove, while lyrically it is well-written call to arms. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

LP - Shaken [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Touching and meaningful are the first two adjectives that came to mine while I listened to LP’s single ‘Shaken.’ With a sound that made me think a bit of Elle King, the single is soulful and funky and incredibly well-written.

No doubt other critics and reviewers will get into the social dynamics of this song, but I will save such discussion for them. For me good music falls into at least one of the three categories — emotional, entertaining, or creatively inspiring. The best of music is all three and ‘Shaken” has landed in that sweet spot.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

RAINNE - Dirty Little Dream [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“‘Dirty Little Dream’ unfolds lyrically like vintage Prince. However, with a hard-driving bass beat and sultry vocals, the single layers in a modern pop vibe before adding a jazz groove to this sexy single.

This is three minutes of a dream that definitely delivers a climax.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Wes Mason - Want Your Love (feat. Kofi Black) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Diversity can go along way and this is one track thatll be blasted across the air waves. This cross genre track ks energetic all while maintaining its unique sound.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Lee Brown - Not Gonna Buy Your Love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Its summer time and as most of us are escaping the heat; Lee Brown delivers one of thr hottest summer bop songs this year. This track is infectious and its retro switch up around the 2:30 mark makes it even doper.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Dion Todd (ft. Maya) - Be Alright [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“So clean and smooth, this perfectly produced duet feels like a hit from the first listen.

At the risk of ticking off the Beliebers, let me be the first to say, Dion Todd is the best Canadian Pop import on the airwaves.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Bria Lee - Piece By Piece [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Emotional vocals and great songwriting make for great starting pieces toward the creation of something great. Add a smooth melody to the puzzle that fits perfectly and you are left with pure art.

’Piece By Piece” has assembled all of these pieces, as well as the intangible “IT” factor that makes you reach and turn up the volume when certain songs come on. There are no pieces missing to this instant classic. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Wilder Woods - Supply & Demand [Music Video Review]

“Woods voice carries a unique timbre that holds you tight to the lyrics, and while I have never thought of the term ‘Supply and Demand’ as an emotional trio of words, Woods’ talent makes them so. I felt and believed every word.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Philippa - before goodbye [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Honest and raw. Philippa gives us not an anti love song, but rather a song about the yearning sadness that seeing and hearing others in love can bring on after a heartbreak.

’Before Goodbye’ is a beautifully performed testament to the lasting power love gone bad has over us all at times.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dinley Jones - Fire [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Call it commercial fun.

Call it Funk Pop.

Call it whatever you want want, but Dinley Jones has found ‘Fire’ with his new single. It is impossible not to move and singalong to this one, so just give in to the flames and feel the ‘Fire.’”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Daniel Simmons - Body [Review}

Rating: 4 out of 5

“‘Body’ is a well-written song about the depression and unattached feelings that can overwhelm us in these social media crazed times.

Offering punk like vocals and a pop melody this is a single that delivers far more than a fun groove and commercial sound.

It delivers truth.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ariane - Fake Generation [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ariane calls out the social media generation with an emotional plea for that urges for for authenticity and genuineness from all of us. ‘Fake Generation’ offers smooth and alluring vocals over a dark, moody melody and in this construction, the tracks perfectly mimics the lyrics. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Grayson Ty - Back to Us [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding pure pop vibes, ‘Back To Us’ modernizes an 80s sound that at times feels like vintage Michael Jackson. But while his influences are clear, Grayson Ty’s talent stands out without relying too heavily on nostalgia.

This single is all about the emotion of trying to get back to that sweet spot in a relationship once it has hit the rocks.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)