Arkells - Swing Swing Swing [Music Video Review] August 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial Rating: 5 out of 5 “If you ever are in a bad mood and need a boost of energy, then “Swing Swing Swing” is the song for you. Arkells is going full throttle in this new single. With a full band and some friends he talks about his feelings but not in a sad mood but lit AF.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Gianni Taylor - Down and Out [Review] August 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Music Videos Rating: 4 out of 5 “Gianni Taylor’s new single “Down and Out” carries us through emotions of someone’s love life. With the lead bass in the beat being his actual voice the song is enticing yet fun at the same time. Gianni artistry is honest lyrics fused with smooth vocals.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blog]
Estella Dawn - Pretty [Review] August 20, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Indie Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Appearances are superficial but how we feel about ourselves and our appearance goes deep to the bone and this track is about finding the beauty within ourselves and being comfortable with that outer shell as well, because it all goes hand in hand. Estella Dawn has a big powerful voice and an emotive delivery to bring out the emotions of this well-written track. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Iris Gold - Girl Pick Up Your Drum [Music Video Review] August 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “There is cool — then there is Iris Gold who goes way beyond cool to a next level of cold stone verve and swagger. ’Girl Pick Up You Drum’ is a genre bending arrangement of magical funk, rock and roll, and Hip-Hop fusion that hooks the listener in sheer talent and confidence. If Lenny Kravitz and Amy Winehouse had created a baby, that child would only hope to be half as smooth as soulful as Iris Gold. The spark and life here are undeniable. Pure star power!” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Everybody Loves An Outlaw - Rebels & Outlaws [Review] August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Strong writing often feels so obvious and simple, that you wonder why no one has ever written and performed the lines before. Everybody Loves An Outlaw is a band that is quite adept at creating such brazenly simple, yet stunningly captivating lines and their new single ‘Rebels & Outlaws’ feels like a track you have heard before because of this brilliance. The classic talent is almost timeless in sound making the single feel like a hit from the very first listen.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
George McBride - Pink Paisley [Music Video Review] August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “As a writer myself, I am sucker for a good storytelling song, and George McBride has given us exactly that with ‘Pink Paisley.’The story of addiction, and the myriad of struggles that comes with it, is one that sadly many can relate to. The overall vibe is of a Indie Rock track and the video does an admirable job of accentuating the writing with strong imagery. This is a track that feels true to life and the emotions come through in the writing and performance.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Eric Punzo - Criminal [Review] August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Eric Punzo offers a couple of different vocal styles on this track, and both are engaging. When an artist fully commits to their craft, they sacrifice other parts of their life to spend time alone honing their craft. This song is about sequestering yourself and living like a ‘Criminal’ in self-induced solitary. Artists are not the only ones to do this, as sometimes we all simply pull away to protect ourselves from others so the nuances of this track have a wide reaching resonance. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Anna Thompson - Hot Now [Music Video Review] August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Adult Contemporary, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Anna Thompson is definitely, ‘Hot Now,’ and this track takes a few different angles on what that means to her past and present. From facing the judgmental people she knew in high school, who snubbed her and now want to be friends to the fake and flashy friends fame attracts, Thompson takes the emotion of not knowing who you can trust and who wants to be friends for the right reasons, versus merely using you and your rising stardom to their own benefit. The track is about being caught in the middle of these two dichotomies. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Brandon Birdwell - Wasted Days [Review] August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “If Elton John and Ed Sheeran teamed up to write an Americana track, the resulting song would surely sound a lot like this. Luckily for us we don’t have to wait for such a collaboration, because Brandon Birdwell already possess the talent and skill to create that exact sound. And here it is — ‘Wasted Days,’ is no waste of your time or energy so give it a listen and add it to your playlists.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Niia - Ace Hotel [Music Video Review] August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 5 out of 5 “Niia delivers a mini movie in her new single “Ace Hotel”. With such soulful vocals she walks us through a dark emotional period of feelings and most of it is reliving hurt. The need to be wanted and not wanting to have to walk away from love. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Rudiger - Not Anymore [Review] August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “You ever found yourself swaying with emotions to a song. Rudiger’s new single “Not Anymore” draws you in emotionally as you can feel the hurt in his voice. As he recaps on the love and memories he has. Despite the song being nearly 6 mins long it doesn’t seem lengthy and draws you to keep listening.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Brian James and The Great Unknown - "Taken" [Music Video Review] August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Music Videos Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “ The Great Unknown starts with a 15 sec introductory solo before Brian starts singing in a dialogue to accompany the visual. “Taken” is an electrifying single about seduction and admiration. You often go to a bar to release your thoughts or to pick someone up and in this case claim what is yours.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Caroline Romano - The Hypothetical [Review] August 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop, Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Is the idea of a perfect romance and relationship real, or more of mythological utopia that lives on in ‘The Hypothetical’ daydreams of our brain? That is the question Caroline Romano unleashes with this high energy almost demanding track. The lyrical hooks and razor edged melody slice through the psyche on this track making it an attitude and vibe as much as a commentary on how we fantasize our relationships going.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Kiera Selbe - I [Review] August 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Kiera Selbe began writing he lyrics of ‘I’ at thirteen, before she really knew what love would feel like. Flash forward and the now 16 year old talent has a bit more life experience to draw on which enabled her to complete the song and bring it to life. Her emotive talent, both in the writing and the performance, stands out from start to finish making Selbe a name to watch as she grows even more and blossom into the full out star that she is destined to become with such rare talent. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Jackson+Sellers - Waste Your Time [Review] August 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Americana, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Jackson+Sellers reminds me of Lucinda Williams both in sound and attitude. That take no shit, take no prisoners vibe rises to the top of this jaded, yet righteous track.’Waste Your Time’ is an ode to whatever brand of idiocy you’ve dealt with, though most people will apply the sentiments towards a bad relationship. The rowdy edge to this track brings it to life and makes the pointed commentary land hard right on the chin of the time wasters of this world. ” — Travis Erwin ~ 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
American Authors - Nice and Easy (Acoustic) [Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Summer is all about energy and good times, and American Authors have brought in Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray fame to join them on this acoustic ode to kicking back and taking it ‘Nice and Easy.’ This track toes the line between Rock and Folksy sentiments, but never dips or lags in its unfailing energy and passion. Join in the party and sunshine days by adding add this single to your summer playlists.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Loi - Melody [Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Adult Contemporary Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Loi has the kind of vocal talent that instantly grabs hold of you and demands your undivided attention. Couple that with the fact Loi’s single, ‘Melody,’ delivers the kind of lyrical build that makes you stop what you are doing and listen to every word, a nd the song is mesmerizing in every way.Described by others as the German Adele, Loi is a talented 18 year old with all the attributes and talent to be the next big thing. Her sounds falls somewhere between Adele and Pink and offers a big bold emotiveness with a bit of Pop magic sprinkled in. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Muro (feat Bobby John) - With You [Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Adult Contemporary, Electro Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Featuring the vocal talent of Bobby John, Muro delivers the single ‘With You.’ The track has a Chainsmokers kind of feel though with just a hint of 80’s vibes backing it all. The progression is energetic and uplifting and carried the listener forward or propels them out to the dancefloor. The build is hard not to connect and fall in as lose yourself in this track’s build. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger