#LAOnLockExclusive: Chriz Gabriel- "Potluck" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Nowadays people tend to run when they hear the word “potluck”. It usually means their job is encouraging them and their coworkers to contribute a food item to a work office dinner. We all know everyone can’t cook and everything isn’t safe.

However, Chriz Gabriel is cooking up a different vibe in his new single “Potluck” that you are sure to want more of after one listener.

Chriz fuses bay vibes and London life with a Hip -Hop and Jazz melody that allows you to dance all the way through. Initially one would expect to see a bunch of adults cluttered around but “Potluck” visually creates a vibe that displays the talent of kids and a universal track that anyone can ride too.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

J. Epps - APF [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“J. Epps reps H-town on this track and if you’ve spent anytime in or around Texas’s biggest city, you will definitely dig on this lyrical flow. This track comes with a no frills flow and beat that is brought to life by Epps’ passion and talent. In other words this one track simply hits with the truth and a genuine realness that is often attempted but rarely created. If you want a bunch of shiny bells and whistles in your production this might not be the single for you, but if you can get down to the bare truth and a genuine flow — then this is one of the realest singles you will find.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nea x SHY Martin - No Regrets [Music Video Review]

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

Otev - In My Head [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The build and progression of this track worked for me, both vocally and the beat production. Lyrically this is one that simply resonated and made me nod my affirmations as I listened. The R&B groove gives the arrangement an easy flow and the production dynamics add just enough to give the while thing a contemporary feel.

I was left wanting a bit more as the song felt short overall and could have went deeper in the writing, but all art should leave you wanting more and this one certainly did that for me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hot Mondy - Pale Ember [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“The best music is always timeless, and very often beyond easy genre classification. That is the case with Hot Monday’s single, ‘Pale Ember.’ There are Indie Rock elements, and Americana elements which combine to give the track a Springsteen sort of threadbare vibe as well as an emotional brand of regret that permeates the delivery and makes it all feel so real. The writing is emotionally stirring and the performance conveys the feelings in every line. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

GROZ - Save Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“The artistic delivery is phenomenal. Groz introduces us to a subtle story as a young girl then delivers her strength vocally as a woman. With the ballet dancers guiding her throughout her new single “Save Me” is about sticking around over the years because you never know when someone may need you. ”

— Kreadiv Keshia [LA On Lock Blogger]

DEZI - Sinner [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dezi’s dramatic yet dark new single “Sinner” brings anticipation and seduction. Surrounded by things that are either good or bad for you she sings about how her sins are what makes her happy. From a dramatic beat to a slow motion toward the two mark this is a track that will have you engaged in fantasy. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Justin Clancy - Noose [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“A mirror is your reflection but does it truly show who you really are. Justin Clancy’s new single “Noose” is about the dark struggles we have. Not sure what direction he is going in, Justin battles with death and not knowing how long he will want to stay in this thing called life. The visual is a focus on death but it truly is the imagery of where some people’s mind is. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Peachcurls - Senzu Bean [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Peachcurls establishes a mood here with his laidback delivery in stream of conscious kind of flow. The West Coast vibes are are strong on the track, and this is the perfect song for slow rolling under the sun as you glide by rows of palm trees. The writing is stellar and comes with a brazen take on the world that endears the listener to the artist, and makes you nod in agreement as you dig in on this chill flow. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Devon Again - Suburbia [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sure, life in ‘Suburbia’ has a well-earned reputation for the bland routine, but people are people, and underneath the glossy exteriors lurks desires and dreams and hopes and fears. and eventually, all of that is going to come out no matter the zip code .

This track from Devon Again put a sultry and secretive sexy spin on one such take. The video and song together weave an engaging story that is hard not to fall in and lose the world around you.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Blood Panda - One Track Mind [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In what sounds like the intro to an old 80’s movie Blood Panda’s new single “One Track Mind” is about a journey. Riding on a road to destruction a story is visually being told as the artist narrates the song. We have to understand either though our mind is on one thing life is full of many things if we just slow down.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

B.A. Talks x Mona Mula - Money Dance [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We all like to get paid and when we do we do the “Money Dance”. B.A. Talks and Mona Mula deliver an upbeat single that will have you dancing and throwing money. Visually at a party with friends they all are celebrating the benefit of getting paid and celebrating their achievements. “Money Dance” is also the first single off of B.A.’s upcoming EP.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Under the Rug - Raindrops [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The stripped down arrangement of ‘Raindrops’ helps set the mood and make the track feel alive in a soft and gentle kind of way. Much like a calming rainfall does wonders for your soul, this track just feels refreshing to your ears and mind.

Under The Rug adds a bit of an odd interlude to the end of the video and track, but even that brought a smile to this jaded reviewers face. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Rhett Repko - Late Nights [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If you remember those cute teen romance movies like “10 Things I Hate About You” and “What A Girl Wants”? If you do then “Late Nights” is a musical romance that visually highlights a date night. The band Rhett Repko describes what it likes to constantly think of someone and genuinely be in love”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Jaime Deraz x Bad Boyfriend - In & Out [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Subtly sexy and wryly witty lyrics are behind the build of ‘In & Out,’ which has nothing to do with your burger cravings and everything to do with being blinded by lust.

Jaime Deraz delivers tantalizing vocals in this confessional appraoch to admitting to being interested in her lover only when the two of them are out of their clothes. This is a fun Electro Pop track with a mesmerizing hook and taunting progression.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Anjulie - Big Bad World [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Anjulie is a Canadian singer/songwriter and performer that possesses the power to hook her listeners and keep them invested in whatever she is singing. ‘Big Bad World’ is a slow building Electro Pop track with lyrical power tp go along with the wide ranging and talented vocals. The comfort of the performance stands in contrast to assertions that the world is at war and a scary place. The juxtaposition makes for engaging art. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Maddie Ross - Ears Bunny [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Get ready because this is a track that will pop out at you. Maddie Ross’s new single is pop star with a vengeance. She gives you cute but reassures you she is feisty and nothing to play with it.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

“Ross will tour in support of the Touch Hands, Touch Bodies EP beginning October 16, supporting KT Tunstall. Tunstall came across Ross’s music during a Twitter exchange, and immediately reached out via direct message to invite her on the 22-city North American tour. Tour dates can be found on Ross’s website.”

Claire Rosinkranz - Hotel [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Claire Rosinkranz has created Indie Pop gold with ‘Hotel,’ her ode to secret rebellion.

This track perfectly captures the fun and excitement of sneaking off to explore and have fun with your friends on your own. It is the escape of family and the expectations that come with them, and simply letting loose and trying new things. Of finding your way in the world and navigating through the various pitfalls to arrive on the other side when you can smile and fondly recall the good times you are lucky to have survived. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lance S - Misfit [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In today’s world people are always trying to follow the crowd but Lance S is on a different wave. In his new single “Misfit” he explains how the only wave he is on is making money. The production isn’t over the top but a melody you can rock with throughout the entire song.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Baby Jake - "Daddy's Coming Home" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Baby Jake is far from a baby in “Daddy’s Coming Home”. In a visual of scenes this alternative rock song is focused on destruction and mishap. Every verse is a description of each act in the video. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]