Cam Be x Peter Jericho - Cookin' [Music Video Review] March 19, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “ Summer and food is always a good vibe for me. The single “Cookin” adds musical flavor to a recipe. It gives you excitement to walk into a kitchen and cook even if it’s something as simple as a sandwich. The beat is very funky and retro but puts you in a mood to fully listen to the track and step foot into the kitchen. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
GAYLE - luv starved [Music Video Review] March 18, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “GAYLE is back on the heels of her super hit, ‘ABCDEFU.’ This new track, ‘luv starved’ comes with the same emotive attitude, but brings a different vibe with a more low key performance rather than the in your face tact of the last single. GAYLE utilizes more nuance in the delivery, but that same vocal rasp and emotive passion comes through making it impossible to turn away from the performance. This track cements the talent and direction for a rising star and I can’t wait to witness the trajectory.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Meg Mac - Is It Worth Being Sad [Music Video Review] March 15, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos Rating: 4 out of 5 “Have you ever felt sad? You wonder is what you feeling truly worth your tears? Meg Mac’s new single “Is It Worth Being Sad” analyzes situations and emotions reactions. In a dark yet mental escape visual this is sure to make you analyze all your emotions.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA Onlock Blogger]
#LAOnLockExclusive: Steve DaMar - Living Single [Music Video Review] March 14, 2022 by Keshia Gass in Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos Rating: 5 out of 5 “I usually don’t like samples and remakes. However, these days some of the top hits are different versions of songs we heard long ago. The King Of Wordplay Steve DaMar serves us miscellaneous truth in lyrical form in his latest single “Living Single”. He uses the 90s “Living Single” intro to introduce us to his life and how he deals with not only living on his own but dealing with different decisions. As an artist the only deals you try to make have to make sense and cents. DaMar explains this in his new visual and shows us the best decisions are usually the one’s you make on your own and the strongest relationship is the one you have with yourself.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Dax - Dear Alcohol [Music Video Review] March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Dax is no stranger to visitors here at LA on Lock, and as long as he keeps putting out passionate music we will continue to share this videos and be fans. ‘Dear Alcohol’ is a slower tempo track with less anger and a more reflective emotional nature than many of Dax’s hard hitting singles, but that is not to say this song does land with its own force. We all need to stop and take time to reflect on where we are emotionally at times, and this track is about that and the realization we often use alcohol or other things to hide from what’s really plaguing our minds. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Alexis Gerred - Unbreakable (feat. MiG Ayesa) [Music Video Review] March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Rock, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “This track is a throwback in some ways, as the sound is reminiscent of the glory days of hair bands, but Alexis Gerred still manages to bring this energetic Rock anthem home with a contemporary vibe. There are hints of Red Hot Chili Peppers to the arrangement and tempo, and the track is one that is simply hard to turn away from. A perfect add for your motivational playlists, or anytime you simply want to rock out. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Casey Derhak - Get Back [Review] March 11, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Get Back” is a smooth track. Between enjoying the memories and dealing with heartbreak Casey aims to want more and get back to the way things were. Different scenarios play with ways to get back what they had but it remains a puzzle. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Block Blogger]
Kiez Munnie - They Say [Music Review] March 11, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos Rating: 5 out of 5 “I can rock with this track. When you stay in your own world people think you are acting funny or owe them something. Artist Kiez Munnie “They Say” new track is about staying in your own lane and not worrying about people that always on your back. You have to stay focus for yourself and don’t let he say she say ruin who you are. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
REAVEN - Ordinary Heroes [Music Video Review] March 04, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Rating : 4 out of 5 “Have we all lost control of our own lives? Has social media taken over and pushed our dark sides to the forefront? Or are there some ‘Ordinary Heroes’ left that are not slaves to public perception? These are the questions posed by REAVEN on their latest track and they are worthy ones to ask. This is an Indie Rock anthem that feels like both a protest and a wakeup call all the while offering solid entertainment and talent to back it up.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Hotel Mira - Speaking Off the Record [Music Video Review] March 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The road to stardom is fraught with all manner of stress and pitfalls as is life itself, and Hotel Mira captures that with ‘Speaking off The Record.’ Any artist worth their salt has experienced hard times as most often the tough times are the creative fuel that inspires great art. This track is candid and raw and taps into the pain and turmoil that we all feel and experience, but are often too afraid to share with the world.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Becky HIll x Galantis - Run [Music Video Review] February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Electro Pop, EDM, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Becky Hill is a phenomenal talent, and her latest single ‘Run’ is another triumph for this talent Brit. Teaming up with Swedish group Galantis, this big bold offering is an epic conversation about how we run from love after being hurt a few times. The uplifting nature of the melody and build lends the track an almost motivational quality and serves as a reminder to us all that there is power in the vulnerability of keeping our hearts open to the idea of love. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Micah Banks x Calabasas x Atom - Easy [Music Video Review] February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, EDM, Contemporary R&B, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “This track tells a story, not only in the emotional and passionate lyrics, but also in a well crafted video. ’Easy’ dives into the dysfunctional rules of love and broken hearts. The fact it is easy to blame the other person when the one you loves strays. The song is nuanced and real, just as modern love tends to be, and the ride is emotional and genuine. Combining EDM with a Contemporary R&B brand of delivery, the single takes a few surprising turns in its arrangement and video presentation, but holds the listener throughout.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Kissie Lee - Always Something [Music Video Review] February 21, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 5 out of 5 “How does the saying go? Always something, right. Kissie Lee latest release is all about the emotion stress of a relationship. She sings about putting your all into a relationship but having to deal with your partner doing some much extra shxt. No matter how much you love them and don’t want to give up they tend to not value that and be doing the most but still come back claiming they love you. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Sam Tompkins -"Hero" [Music Video Review] February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos Rating: 5 out of 5 “Sometimes we have to do a self check or surround ourselves with people who care about us. Sam Tompkins releases new single “Hero” to highlight the battle we tend to go through when we loose hope. They don’t see how important they are to others they only see how and feel miserable within themselves. Encouraging someone to find their happy moment can be a photo away.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Gina Naomi Baez - Stick Around [Review] February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos Rating: 4 out of 5 “The value of relationships are important. We often wonder why when we push people away they still stay and stick around. Gina Naomi Baez delivers a pop power ballad about finding someone you can not only love but trust, and questioning why you deserve them. Trust is one thing and loyalty is another but to have both is worth not letting go of but accepting it and being thankful. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Alix Page - True + Honest [Music Video Review] February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Music Videos Rating: 5 out of 5 “We tend to hold back our feelings with fear of being hurt. True + Honest is about letting go of fear and grasping what you truly want as well as letting go of what you don’t want. Alix Page’s new visual is simple as it displays a solo but the emotional feelings it gives is powerful.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Shayla McDaniel - Depend On [Review] February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos Rating: 4 out of 5 “Trust is so hard to find. Shayla’s McDaniel new single “Depend On” describes that feeling lyrically and emotionally. We wonder who it could be and try our best to put trust in people but it seems to always fail us” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Elodie Rêverie - Casa I Don’t Know [Music Video Review] February 04, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 4 out of 5 “Emotion is the heart of all art, and few artists are able to emote the way Elodie Rêverie can. Riding vocals that feel haunting and homesick, Rêverie delivers ‘Casa Don’t Know’ with a despondent brand of passion that draws the listener in close to feel every word. There is a timeless vocal quality to her talent, and that allows Rêverie to step outside the lines of commonality and deliver contemporary songs that feel bigger than the world they inhabit.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
CA$H CAM - Bag on the Floor [Music Video Review] January 30, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Music Videos Rating: 4 out of 5 “Ca$h Cam brings a different style with his versatility and energy. If you see a bag on the floor you going to pick it up, right? There is no time to not get to the money and enjoy life. With features from a few friends this new single is sure to have you ready to enjoy life.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
PENNY - Outside [Music Video Review] January 26, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The silky rich vocal textures guide the way on this trek ‘Outside.’ PENNY offers a smooth performance that pulls the listener along as the lyrics take us for a trip. The beat and backing is lowkey but adds depth the emotional performance and writing of the track. This is a quiet song in that there is no true rising crescendo and dramatic build but the emotions are true and genuine and the mood is well set. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger