Rebecca Binnendyk - Brick By Brick [Music Video Review} July 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “The imagery of the video and the lyrics of this song combine to perfectly instill the emotion of this single. Theatrical and beautiful, the vocals are ideal for this type of song which feels could be the soundtrack for a crumbling love, or a divide in any type of relationship. Be it one between people, or nations. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Lindsey Stirling - The Upside [Review] July 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Lindsey Stirling is a star. ’The Upside’ is electric in every facet of the word and the power of the melody lifts me up with each and every listen.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Sub-Radio - Room for You [Review] July 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “‘Room For You’ is a tough single to categorize. The vocals are fun and light and work their way into your ears and down into your brain making you want to move along. The melody varies and carries a hint of an Irish jig at times. Overall, this is a song that gets you moving with a perfect performance and a well-written set of lyrics.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Matt Hansen & Shayna More - Just Because I Have a Heart [Review] July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “This is the soundtrack to anyone that has ever had their very own Stage 5 Clinger. Commercial pop vibes drip from this well-written song about what happens when affection is completely one-sided. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Mathes - Plan B [Review] July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “A track that sadly relates for many, but the fact is, people suck sometimes. This track calls them out with a fun, pop romp that doesn’t hold back.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Lola Blanc - Angry Too (Official Music Video) [Music Video Review] July 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop Rating: 5 out of 5 “Powerful imagery to go along with a fantastically performed song. Songwriting with passion! This is the kind of single that makes a statement while both entertaining and confronting.’Angry Too’ is the fighting spirit of the #MeToo movement.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
TAELA - Bang [Music Video Review] July 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Alternative Rating: 4 out of 5 “I hear many musical influences here, Elle King, Amy Winehouse, Adele ... but TAELA stands out as a talent no matter which influence seeps in at the the moment. ’Bang’ has that commercial sound that often finds audiences across multi genres and demographics. I can see this one becoming a track played loud and proud in many, many places this summer.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Nikko Baby - Wavy [Music Video Review] July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Smooth vocals and a fun, island-esque melody kept me listening to this one. Lyrically the track made me smile and groove along. A good one to just let loose with for some summer fun.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Fox Wilde - Strangers On The Run [Review] July 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The terms new and retro do not logically belong together, and yet at times that duo forms the perfect description. As is the case with Fox Wilde’s ‘Strangers On The Run.’ Conjuring thoughts of Elton John and Billy Joel, this retro sound drops a new single that speaks to a new generation through fresh lyrical content.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Evie Irie - Bitter [Music Video Review] June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “The vocal tone here is engaging right from the start and the emotion is palpable throughout. Evie Irie delivers a performance reminiscent of Lorde that draws the listener in deep with every note.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Tim Schou - Beat Around The Bush [Music Video Review] June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Pop, reggae, hip-hop ... Tim Schou might not ‘Beat Around The Bush,’ but he did shake a lot of trees to drop this infectious plea for love. The video highlights a man willing to do anything for the one he loves. Both video and song are smile inducing and this song is one that grows on you with each listen.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
V Blackburn - "V" [Review] June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “With a sound that at times hints at Kacey Musgraves, V Blackburn delivers an emotional song of self-doubt that speaks to us all. A heart-wrenching single that beautifully captures the emotions of wondering what true happiness is, and if it is even attainable.’V’ is the final track off of Blackburn’s EP Public Figure which dropped June 28th.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Link Lewis - Sugar Lips [Review] June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “I’m not sure the exact recipe for ‘Sugar Lips,’ but this sound hints a pinch of Prince and a dash of Bruno is a good place to start the mix. Taunting vocals and a steady groove make this simple song more fun than perhaps it should be. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Mia Mormino - Wtf Is Going On [Review] June 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Mia Mormino’s latest single ‘WTF IS Going On’ was inspired by ‘Cell Block Tango’ from the musical, Chicago and it certainly carries that vibe ... but instead of relying on morbid amusement, this single stabs with the emotion of self-doubt. In a relationship world dominated by social media and terms like ghosting, this one plays on how it feels to be the one guessing why.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger) WTF is Going On, an album by Mia Mormino on Spotify
Camellia Pink - Holding Back My Tongue [Review] June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “At 16, Camellia Pink is savvy beyond her years in both songwriting, and the maturity of voice. The steady rhythm of the delivery adds to the emotion of the single and the words hit home. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Halle Dot - Love Sync [Review] June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Soulful and smooth Halle Dot delivers vocals that sink in to the marrow. As the lyrics say, ‘Love is like a drug,’ and this song captures that calm euphoria of being in that time and place.” — Travis Erwin (La on Lock Blogger)
HAYL - Feel Again [Review] June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener. Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Fly By Midnight - Waking Up [Review] June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “This dance-able pop number captures the euphoria of waking up beside someone new. Someone that excites yo and feels you full of hope. This song carries that hope in both the beat and the performance.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Caly Bevier - Hate U Sometimes [ Music Video Review] June 19, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “A tear falls down my eye as I continue to listen and type this. Relationships are hard and it takes alot to love someone. Through the good times and the bad times you may not always like your significant other but you will always love them. This is the message Caly gives in her new single, Hate U Sometimes.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Felix Cartal & Lights - Love Me (Music Video Review) June 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Electro Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The music video is vibrant and Felix Cartal & Lights have re-birthed pop. Her vocals are leveled to perfection giving off the energy of gogo music with a electrifying pop twist. ” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)