Laney Lynx - Bad Attitudes [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Laney Lynx delivers the line “You’re hanging out with a whack crew, what does that say about you,’ with pure Pop sugar to her vocals, but the sentiment behind the track is a bit more tart on the tongue. Still you will want to take a bite and think this one over. The lyrics deliver the internal conflict we go through when we find a person we like but don’t really like their friends or in fact their world. That fear that you don’t fit in, or perhaps will fit in too well, only to get drug down into more than you bargained for. The arrangement makes the track light and airy but there are definitely some undertones to the writing that make this feel more complex. The imagery of the video adds to both elements to tie it all together. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dirtsa - Straight Out Of France [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ Style and talent comes Straight Out Of France. With a unique and colorful visual that goes beyond what you see in tourist photos Dirsta Music comes in with a hook and colorful energy in her new single. She delivers an artistic flow and gives us a dope image of France.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Josie Dunne - Back To It [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There were times that these vocals reminded me of Lorde, and then there were elements that conjured thoughts of Katy Perry. Then again, the songwriting had that Taylor Swift feel. The common link here is that all of those women are extremely talented and that too is the case with Josie Dunne.

Dunne is not a simulator, but rather an innovator, and this song stands tall on its own merits. Matter of fact, the entire project shines so bright that you find yourself thinking ... The last time I heard something this good it was from a well established star. Thus the inexplicable need to draw comparisons.

Well-established or not, Josie Dunne is a star. Catch her while shooting to the top and thank me for it later when you look like the cool music explorer than you are for telling all of your friends about Josie Dunne first.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Grace Davies - Invisible [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Grace Davies shows us the impossible with this track. “Invisible’ is about all of those wounds and traumas we can’t see. The hurts and pains lurking in our heads and hearts that are impossible to see. Nevertheless, Davies has brought them all to the surface with her emotional performance.

The imagery of the video also does a great job of putting faces to the the emotions of this well-written song. This is the kind of track that change peoples minds and also make us feel as if we are not alone in our struggles, but none of that comes with a sacrifice on the artistry of the performance. This is not a preachy kind of song but one that we can all experience. Have experienced. We just didn’t know how to put the feelings into words.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Afu-Ra - Reign on Me (feat. Mann) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Afu-Ra and Mann drop a flow that hits hard in every possible way. The lyrics are razor sharp, and the message blunt. The flow cuts and dodges and weaves and is Hip-Hop at its best, from two veterans of the genre.

The track has plenty to say and it says it well.

Stand up, fight for yourself. Don’t take the system bringing you down without battling back.

These are the truths embedded as well as observation of the world we live in. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Soleima - "Roses" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Unique only works when it captivates ... and WOW did Soleima captivate me with her uniqueness of tone.

Straight out of Denmark, this artist is no one trick pony, because the songwriting is spot on clever and packed with witty emotion and meaningful turns of surprise. The vocal performance delivers the same level of intrigue and emotion, making this track one of the most uniquely talented songs I’ve heard in months.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Half Waif - Ordinary Talk [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“From the outset here, the hauntingly beautiful vocals are captivating and left me almost trance like. The track has a definite avant-garde vibe, and the imagery of the video hits in much the same way.

The lyrics are alluring, in a voyeuristic kind of way that allows you deep into the conscious of another. Placing this track in a category is tough as there are POP influences, and songwriter vibes along with a bit of electronic beats and melody. The song is a ride through the subconscious and maybe because no one human can truly be put in a box, neither can a song such as this that feels so human. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Madison Beer - Good In Goodbye [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The track offers a few surprises early on, both in the sound and the imagery of the video, but at its heart, we have a pure Pop vibe with a cleverly written set of lyrics and an engaging sound. The chorus in particular is catchy and twisty and will have you singing along once you hear it.

Madison Beer delivers an alluring and talented performance that pulls you in and keeps you both listening and watching from the very beginning.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

#LAONLOCKEXCLUSIVE: DomoP503 - "I Know" [Music Video]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“ This song comes off lit just by the beat alone. Domo comes off as a rich prince in his new visual I know. The camera shows many aspects of him from shopping, a party boy, a trouble maker and someone who has it all. I felt his energy all over the screen and it was good. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Josh Stevens - Home [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If you are a sucker for a nice piano ballad, with emotional lyrics, then Josh Stevens latest single, ‘Home’ is perfect for you.

The track highlights the fact that home isn’t really so much a place so much, as it is the people that you find there. Going back to such a place, and finding that everyone you loved and cared for is now gone,is a sobering and difficult thing to deal with, and this song brings those feelings home. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

iLL CHiLDREN - 16 GUiLLOTiNES [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“iLL CHILDREN never fail to bring the energy. Spitting a super fast flow, the quartet is hard to compare to anyone else out there right now. The skills and style of each member compliments the others very well and the transitions from one to the other are seamless.

The video does a good job of bringing the spirit and energy of the single to life. Lyrically, there are some fresh and intelligent lines, however the sheer speed of the flow does not make it easy to pick them all out on the first listen, and that is part of the intrigue here.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

wrs - why [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track delivers an exotic, almost dangerous vibe that instills an eager anticipation as you listen. Beneath that is a melancholy undertone that adds yet another layer to the single. Matter of fact, layered is the best way to describe this single from wrs.

The production brings different elements over the top of a steady beat and the various embellishments all add to the emotion of the track. Lyrically, ‘why’ deals with a love, or at least infatuation gone bad.

The imagery of the video brings all of this alive with vivid, understated imagery.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Chasbo Zelena - Indignation [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track came to me labelled as Punk, but I’d describe it more as Electric Blues, or ZZ Top with a Euro edge. Hard guitar riffs and a gospel like vocal delivery an anthem to counter culture and indignant social commentary. Which is perfect for a track titled ‘Indignation.’

Chasbo Zelena hails from Slovakia and this track intrigued me enough that I will go seek other works. This track isn’t exactly a commercial fit that you are likely to hear on the radio, but if you want a hard-driving single to blare through your speakers this is one to add to your playlist.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

EMM - Boys Like You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An Electro Pop anthem for the ladies out there that have been burned one too many times, ‘Boys Like You’ is a nicely produced, smoothly delivered ode to feminine self-reliance and power.

I reviewed the radio edit, but I imagine the unedited version carries even more of the same bold verve. This is a track to sing along with and declare your independence. A fun track with something to say.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Becky Hill x Shift Key - Better Off Without You [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Moving on is hard especially when you have to pack up your self and leave someone. Becky Hill and Shift Key new single shows a woman who is getting back to putting herself first. She tells her ex her point of view but also lets him know she is Better Off Without Him. With emotions and energy all in one this is sure to be a song on replay. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Soo Line Loons - Dancing at the VFW [Music Video Review]

Rating 4.5 out of 5

“This is an honest, simple song that comes alive do to the true to life lyrics and emotion of the performance.

A nice guitar melody brings it all out. I grew up in Texas and have attended more than one dance at the VFW and I’ve see many a man that this track could have been written about. These men are not obvious heroes to a stranger’s eyes but this song is about the kind of characters that define huge swaths of what this country is.

I will finish by saying this song delivers a realness and a spirit that modern contemporary Country Music rarely does. Call this Folk or American if you will because it does not fit commercial Country these days, but it is straightforward good music. Guy Clark would be proud.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JEDEYE JU-JU - HADOUKEN [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“In a world full of gamers sometimes music is a fight. ‘Hadouken’ is video game meets alternative but it is sure to give you energy and have you secretly rocking to it. With the visual concept of the famed ‘Street Fighter’ the only thing they are TKOing is the people who don’t believe in them.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Ajith Kanes x S.A - 6uisse "Music Video Review"

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“On a cool day, a variety of musical flow is delivered in the new “6uisse” visual. As a group of friend stand around Ajith Kanes and S.A with a relaxed vibe that cause you to bob your hear as you cruise in your whip.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Ajith Kanes - 6UISSE feat.

Cardell - Here We Go Again [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“We love festivals and concerts but what do you a call a lyric video that is full of energy and unicorn colors? You call it ‘Here We Go Again’ by Cardell. This Electric Pop Song is something that you can be free on. The melody hits each chord just right to take you wherever you want to go.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Stone The Poet - Fight The Feeling [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Emotions and feelings are a battlefield. in Stone the Poet’s new visual the setting is within a gym as two people box against one another. This signifies how one tend to fight their feelings. I also admire his interchangeable vocal level.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)