Modslee x Ariza - Don't Really Wanna Know [Review] April 18, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 4 out of 5 “Powerful lyrics and emotional performance gives this track an unrelenting allure that draws you deep into the treachery of heartbreak. Escaping the memories of a lost love is tougher in this digital age where the current lives and statuses are but a click away, so even when we ‘Don’t Really Want To Know’ what is going on with that ex, the compulsion to check in is a hard one to fight. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Picture This - "Troublemaker" [Music Video Review] April 18, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “There are some tracks that just grab you and refuse to let you go. Picture This has given us one of those infectious singles with ‘Troublemaker.’ There is a campy quality to the video that grips you in the same way as a classic comedy that you don’t want to laugh and get drawn into, but then you find yourself quoting lines from that very flick years later. Here, the allure goes beyond the video, and this is a set of lyrics you will find yourself singing along to later as well. Don’t fight it, just give in and enjoy this unadulterated fun.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
The Cool Quest - PUNISHER [Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “This is a modern soulful track that drips with trepidation and pending emotion. You can run from trouble, but you never truly escape and this song is about knowing that fact and waiting for the moment when it comes time to pay for the things we have already done. The vocal tone is intriguing through a variety of delivery styles and the beat and melody add to the rising tension of the track. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Sophia Gripari - Hate You But I Don't [Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “What happens when the one that did you wrong moves on, and you are left not hating them nearly as much as you think you should? This odd mix of emotions is what fuels Sophia Gripari’s new single, ‘Hate You But I Don’t.’ Gripari’s vocals hint at a lurking pain behind the sweet tone, and the production is low key which allows the emotions to seep through making the track sneakily powerful.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Fionn - Mattress on the Floor [Music Video Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “A track about finding that silver lining, even when you have hit what feels like rock bottom. Fionn’s vocals offer hope and energy and emotion, which is the perfect combination of emotions for this well-written track about picking yourself up and finding your way when everything doesn’t go as planned. ’Mattress on the Floor’ is an anthem for every Plan B option , for determination, for the very spirit of unwavering perseverance. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Molly Hammar - Alone [Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial “With soaring vocals, Molly Hammar brings her latest single, ‘Alone’ to a big bold sound that sweeps you in as a listener — and holds you with the power and emotion. Being alone can be tough, but being with the wrong person can be so much worse, and far more harmful in the long run. The overall vibe here is tough to pin to a traditional genre as it contains elements of Pop, R&B, and EDM and yet the the blend is very engaging and entertaining.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Cloudy June - High Waist To Hell [Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Something about Cloudy June simply hit different from other submissions. Sure, there is a definite Pop vibe to this single, but there is an underlying edge, a sharpness that is perhaps a residue of June’s three year stint as the lead singer of a Death Metal band. A dash of danger, a dose of sex and an infectious set of vocals keeps you tethered to this single with its clever ‘High Waist to Hell,’ an obvious ode to AC/DC. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
PAPERCITY - Feel [Music Video Review] April 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “This buzzworthy Electro Pop track was written pre Covid-19, about emerging on the other side of a hard time, but if ever the idea that ... nothing is ever going to ‘Feel’ the same ... holds relevancy, then this is that time. The track starts slow and moody before bursting into a more energetic vibe and performance. The overall effect is a single that feels both timeless and strikingly sharp in arriving here at this moment in time.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Jackie Duncan Photography Rozette - Bite [Review] April 16, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Seductive and full of cravings is how I would describe Artist Rozette new single ‘Bite’. If you ever desired someone this is the song for you. Rozette new single will have you wanting to grab someone, smell them, kiss them, taste them and even take a’Bite’. She doesn’t hold anything back and her vocals are powerfu.l ” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger) Unreleased
Peri El - Tired of You [Review] April 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Peri El drops this soulful crooning ballad about being utterly and fantastically fed the hell up. There is a jazzy lounge vibe to the beat and melody, and a smooth sultry flow to the vocals which in some ways makes the razor sharp lyrical jabs catch you by surprise. This is the a track that could become an anthem for every woman out there sick and damn tired of being fed bullshit. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Leena Regan - Flowers [Review] April 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Leena Regan captures the spirit and emotions of a runner quite well. I don’t mean a runner as in a jogger or marathoner, but rather a person that flees from others when things get to intense. Yes, even these kind of runners haves emotions even if they run like hell from them. Don’t fall for a runner because they will bolt at the first sign of attachment. ’Flowers’ puts you inside that mindset and allows for some clarity to the motivation behind them, no matter which side of that spectrum you may be on. Delivering an Indie Pop sound, with engaging vocals and a nice commercial beat and production, this is a track that pulls you in and holds you there. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Yorxe - Hide Your Bodies [Review] April 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Yorxe stacks the lines of these lyrics up like the proverbial bodies she sings about. Coming at you with a sinister vibe, her performance is intriguingly dark, while the beat and melody feels both Industrial and pop like at times. The track begs for a video as it stirs imagery all on its own and would be even more potent with the perfect visuals to punctuate the aura heavy track.The timing of this track could harm it’s potential as the thought of stacking bodies has taken on new meaning in recent weeks, but for those able to step outside of the news cycle and appreciate music on its own merits this is a track that speaks for itself. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
FAMES - what do i call u? [Review] April 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Lyrically, ‘What Do I Call U’ is an emotional question poised to a former love, and the line about the word ex feeling wrong — ‘because it crosses out how important you were’ — is quite powerful and sums up the vibe of the song very well. The song comes with a Pop vibe, but is as well-written as any track you are likely to find in any genre. Real and honest, the words and performance pulls you in and holds you there.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
JST FRNDS - Long Nights [Music Video Review] April 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “This track has a fun light vibe to it though lyrically there is a heavier emotional underbelly that makes it even more interesting. The video brings an ever darker tone, though not without its own bit of wry humor. The video is a short film in its own right and the track could be taken several different ways depending on the listeners own emotions and experiences. This is a project that surprises you with its many nuances and complexities and is well worth your time to listen and watch.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Cam Pendley - Nothing Changes [Review] April 08, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Cam Pendley takes a reflective look at his relationship history in this smooth soulful track. The emotion of his regrets and fears come through in both the performance and the songwriting and it is in this that the single finds it heart. The track has hints of an Electro Pop beat and melody with the vocal vibe of a singer/songwriter style.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Aiden Myers - Help Me [Music Video Review] April 08, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Aiden Myers drops a a lyrically vulnerable track that captures the fragile meant state of one suffering from anxiety and doubt. This well-produced tracks strikes a balance between commercial appeal within the beat and melody and a tender dark side to the songwrting. Performance wise Myers lays his emotions out there and this gives the single a strong allure that engages and makes you empathize as well as reflect on your own times when you need something, anything to ‘Help Me.’ The chorus offers a nice hook without growing overly repetitive.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Mikey - Too Young [Review] April 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “The lyrics of ‘Too Young’ take a reminiscent and reflective look at a love that wasn’t meant to be. The engaging Pop vocals delivers a nice balance of energy and emotion and the song is very relatable for anyone who saw a worthwhile love crumble because of the stage of life they were in when it came along. The track feels honest and brings a nice mix of regret and hopeful forgiveness. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Peaceful James - Sometimes I just Miss Her [Review] April 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Hip-Hop, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Blending a singer/songwriter vibe with an engaging Hip-Hop vibe, Peaceful James gives us a melancholy ode to lost love. A smooth chill flow tinged with sadness and emotion unfurls the lyrics of this track. The pain and suffering is there and this track is a bit like having a conversation with a heart-broken friend. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Cam Carter - Knee High (Prod by Van Leeuwen) [Review] April 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Commercial, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Cam Carter brings a Southern tone to his flow here on this track produced by Van Leeuwen. Carter has been on the rise of the LA scene after making his way out west, but the musical roots of his past are hard to deny. A little bit of that Memphis soul leaks into both his lyrics and the vocal attitude of this track which seems to intensify in energy as it progresses. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Sam Creighton - Go to Hell [Music Video Review] April 01, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Can I get an hallelujah for this Sinful Pop sermon? Sam Creighton combines an edgy attitude with sharp, and at times witty, lyrics to create this track preaching against the judgmental and righteously indignant. The imagery of the video adds to the attitude of the track and the overall experience is a fun one ... unless perhaps you are one of the pious critics of others people’s brand of fun.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)