Izzy Staden - One Look One Touch [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The energy and progression of this track swept me up and carried me along. The falling in love trope may be the most popular one in all of music, but still the emotion of being lovestruck is as powerful of an emotion as any of us can experience, so time and time again it is a refrain that speak to the masses.

Izzy Staden puts her own unique perspective on the matter here, with a rapid Pop style delivery that makes you feel the rising euphoria quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Matt Hansen - warn me right before i fall in love [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A light airy song of heartache and sadness ... because ... Hey, if you’re going to feel the pain you might as well do so with a jaunty little melody.

Matt Hansen has a bit of Jack Johnson to his sound and soul and this track is one that simply feels like an honest ode to heartbreak. The EDm vibes deeper in did not hold me as wella s the early emotion and energy, but this is still a worthwhile track from a talented young artist. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Zachary Kibbee - Somewhere To Put My Gold [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Take a little 70s Funk, toss in some old school Magnum P.I. vibesn and coat it all in straight up Rock and Roll and you have a good idea what is going on with Zachary Kibbee on his latest track, ‘Somewhere To Put My Gold.’

The video is straightforward, but adds to the retro feel with its credit style. This is a track that just lodges in your bones and allows you to straight up rock out. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

This Modern - Next Time Around [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Reminding me a bit of Linkin Park, This Modern is a Phoenix based rock band, that delivers on all three elements with their latest track, ‘This Time Around.’

The writing is strong and offers a nice blend of hook and meaningful impact to keep you leaning in as a listener. The musicianship behind it adds to that power, and the vocal delivery is emotive and engaging. This is a band to keep your eyes and ears on.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Juliette Reilly - Wrong Ones [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Unrequited love tends to feed into all of our fears and insecurities. At times the risk of extending ourselves only to be rejected keeps us from loving at tall. This song is for all those who love a little too hard a little too often and often pay the price. The suffering sucks, but these are the people that make the world worth living and we should celebrate them for bring more love to the world. So here is a talented and energetic ode to those who dare to love. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cloudy June - Cheap Wine & Vodka [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Cloudy June is fast becoming one of my favorite voices that we feature here on LA on Lock. Per usual June’s writing delivers emotion and impact to match the talented performance. The blend of light and heavy is intriguing on this track, as it mirrors the complexities of our emotions.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Bella Paton - Underwater [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The track set a nice ambience early on and the vocal flow adds to that with a tranquil smooth entry. Bella Paton offers her refreshing talent in a slow steady build that keeps the listern leaning in and emotionally invested. ‘Underwater’ is a mood and one we have all found ourselves in.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Theo Kandel - Around the Bend [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track feels a lot like having a conversation with a friend, and since a lot of my friends are musicians and artists, I have actually had similar heartfelt talks about the creative and promotion process many times. The lyrics of this track are as natural and unassuming as any of those talks. There are a few places where the vocals almost get too emotional and lose their edge but those place s are also what makes this track so endearing for me.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Cold Coke Hogan x Aras Davis - Why Am I Like This? [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A trippy modern track about the act of self-doubt and self-loathing. We all second guess ourselves, and often take that too far by getting deep inside our heads. There are hints of classic Rock and thread that will remind some of Biliie Eilish, but overall this track creates its own sound and mood that is captivating in a dark and brooding kind of way. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Benz Paul x The Crushboys - Dear Homie,...I Reject You [Remix]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Sometimes a song strikes the perfect tone to bring forth the vibe of the lyrics, and that is the case here with ‘Dear Homie, ... I Reject You.’

In what would could be described as an emotively flat tone, Benz Paul offers the perfect set of vocals to make you feel these particular lyrics. The melancholic distance is the perfect vibe here, and the combination is very engaging as the performance and writing blend to set a mood that grips the listener hard.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Richard - The One [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Strong lyrics and a tender emotional delivery made this track stand out for me. The fact Richard has the kind of looks that force adoring fans to fall in love with more than the music, will certainly help his career take off.

I suppose that fact and the added commonality of being Canadian will draw comparisons to Bieber, but my initial reaction is that ‘The One’ is better than any of Bieber’s early work.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Veridia - Light It Up [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Coming straight at you with an infectious brand of energy, Veridia demands your attention with their latest single, ‘Light It Up.’ Sometimes the best thing I can do is get out of the way and provide a link to the tracka nd a quote from the artists, so here you go ...

’Our new single, “Light it Up” is about being inspired by those brave enough to speak up and take action against injustice and advocating for human rights with love and grace. This song isn’t condoning violence or literal arson, it’s about our internal, metaphorical fires of compassion and strength that spark real change. It was inspired by the resilient people in my personal life and those who strive and hope every day for a more unified tomorrow... .’ ~ Deena Jakoub”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JES - Under The Midnight Sun [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“JES unleases a new single signle that comes with all the energy and light that you would expect from a big, bold Dance Pop track. ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ is a dazzling production of talent offering the warmth of alluring vocals and the strong imagery in the accompanying video.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Bashaya Soul - Magnetic [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A Disco era throwback with enough of an Electro Pop contemporary vibe to make it feel fresh and contemporary.

One of these days we will all be able to return to the dance floor, and ‘Magnetic’ from Bashaya Soul should be one of the tracks spun to get us up and moving when that day arrives.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Grayson Ty - Tongue Tied [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A smooth and sensual track about the power of love and lust. For me, the cadence and groove really set the mood for the lyrics and emotive vocal delivery. Grayson Ty has the talent to make the simple arrangement work on this single, because he makes you feel every last word.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Lo Knowles The One Where They Run - [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There is nothing like harmonic vocals. Singer and Songwriter, Lo Knowles new single ‘The One Where They Run’ is about going to a place that is peaceful and free. Even when you are on the run from your emotions its ok to escape to your own place. The finger snapping draws in the melody even more.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Written By - Lo Knowles Produced By - Lo Knowles Mastering - The Retreat Studio @MixedByWonka

Mighty - Turn the Lights On [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“This high-energy hype track feels like the perfect add to your workout playlist. On ‘Turn The Light On,’ Mighty infuses a catchy hook and a nice rising progression to give us this track which feels like something between an infectious dance floor mix and a big bold sports anthem ready for the arena.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kelli-Leigh - Can't Get Enough [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Thanks to the incredible vocal talent of Kelli-Leigh, ‘Can’t Get Enough’ is both the title of her latest single, and an apt description of listener’s reaction to her sound.

Her performance here is silky and smooth, landing in the sweet groove of a pure R&B sound, with just a hint of a more commercial sound coming through in the arrangement.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Nothing but a Nightmare - Kleptomania [Review]

Rating: 4 put of 5

“Sometimes you hear echoes of music past in a track, and in them, you find your connection. ‘Kleptomania’ conjured a blend of Foreigner and Michael Jackson for me, and while few similarities exist between those acts, the blend here is energetic and sharp. Nothing but a Nightmare has submitted several songs to us and the talent always shines. Their diversity of sound truly makes the band stand out and capture my interest.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Nothing but a Nightmare - Problems Being Cool [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A pure Rock anthem for anyone that has ever had trouble playing it cool.

Nothing but a Nightmare delivers an energetic true rock sound, and their latest single ‘Problems Being Cool’ defies the traditional cliches of the genre, to bring forth a track with both heart and grit. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)