Rec Hall - Pontiac [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rec Hall is a trio of So Cal musicians making music that somehow feels both retro and contemporary at the same time. Likewise, ‘Pontiac’ is a track about both nostalgia and reconnecting. Reconnecting via nostalgia perhaps but either way the sound feels like warm sunshine and hope. Like summer good times and the approaching weekend. Hard to describe, but easy to feel when you are in those magical in-between places where everything has potential. Give it a listen and see what I mean.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Oliver Sullivan - High Above (ft. Jetason) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This Deep House track is a true international affair with a Nashville based, Australian handling the vocals over Oliver’s Sullivan’s production. The track was mixed in Switzerland, Sullivan’s native land, and mastered in Munich. The end result is a clean engaging track that simply feels right in every choice. made along the way. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Sweeplings - Just Like That [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Light airy vocals deliver The Sweeplings ode to love, ‘Just Like That.’ The duo delivers tangible emotion both vocally and with a carefully created arrangement that pairs perfectly. The track has a slight theatrical edge that adds an almost brooding haunting quality and instills the intensity and fragility of love to the mix. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lily Moore "Summer" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“Lily graces us with this slice of modern nostalgia and bittersweet musings. Harking back to the British pop/soul before her, Summer feels fresh yet familiar, which is how love itself can feel sometimes. ”

— Andrew Amoah (La On Lock blogger)

“Lily graces us with a slice modern nostalgia. Harking back to the soulful British pop before her, ‘Summer’ feels like reminiscing about the summer you didn’t know was going to be the last with someone you love. ”

— Andrew Amoah (La On Lock blogger)

SpaceAcre - That Girl [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Space Acre has a sound that reminded me of the Foo Fighters meets Kate Bush. This is Rock and Roll with an edge and underlying emotion that actually says and means something. ‘That Girl’ is an anthem for anyone who identifies and female but this is a jam no matter who or what you are. And yeah, we live in a politically charge time that has some people trying to define who you are, but this is the kind of defiant track that simply doesn’t care what others think. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dax - "Dear Alcohol" [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dax hits us with a gut punch of honesty. Wanting to mask our emotions is beyond relatable enough if alcohol isn’t everyones poison of choice. Dax lays is all out for us to see and isn’t afraid to show us the chaos of his mind. With a video equally as beautiful this is one to let your feelings loose to. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Nicky Youre - Good Times Go [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nicky Youre is pure energy and charisma and it shines from the first note of this track. ‘Good Times Go’ is a party jam, and a track I can see being a big summer hit for this star on the rise. We have featured Youre before, and again I am swept up and in by the talent and passion that is almost tangible here on this track. Youre definitely has that indescribable it factor working for him. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Andrea Clute - Nervous [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Andrea Clute drops this emotionally vulnerable and honest track about getting ‘Nervous’ in the presence of a crush or new romantic interest. The soft Pop style vocals work well and feel genuine. This is a straightforward track that most of us can relate to at some point in our lives. I like the way the track builds and you can almost hear an escalating heartbeat in the rhythm of the music. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Yung Gravy - Goodness Gracious (with bbno$) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Yung Gravy is always a vibe. Some might want to dismiss his talents given the humor that is always prevalent in his work, but to do so would be wrong because Gravy’s verve goes far beyond making you smile. The cool calm confidence and razor sharp lyrics showcase the depth of his talent and here BBNO$ (Baby No Money) joins in giving off the same brand of fun talent. The video is a mood in itself and every element here plays to the other in a fun way.

But don’t sleep on the catchy lines which really are smart and intelligent in their jocularity, yet still impactful beyond that..”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

R3HAB x INNA - Rock My Body [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“R3HAb and INNA team up to put a new unique spin on Sash!’s iconic 90s hit ‘Ecuador.’ The build and beat are the same, though the vocals and lyrical build make this feel like a completely different song.

’Rock My Body’ is a high energy Dance Pop track with one foot in the past and one solidly here in the present. No the track isn’t reinventing anything, but it is highly danceable and a groove you will fall in on quickly.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Brody Brown - Eyes On Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Brody Brown drops this up-tempo track that settles into a melodic groove right from the start. ‘Eyes On Me’ delivers a hypnotic flow and a memorable hook that holds the listener’s attention. The production and video are both clean and tight and match the smooth ride of the song itself. I was left wanting more which is always the earmark of an entertaining and engaging track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jay Kayze - Over Love [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“People change and the best ones grow and learn from their past mistakes. This track is about being that new person and reflecting on a prior relationship. My only critique is that I wanted more and the song was over far too soon.

Blending a Hip-Hop vibe and a smooth R& B type groove the talent shines and pulls in the listener quickly and easily. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

William The Conqueror - Somebody Else [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“William The Conqueror captures simple brilliance with both their sound and writing. True artists tend to create works that defy just how talented they are, because they make it all seem easy somehow. That was the case here on the track ‘Somebody Else.’. The emotion and vocal nuance are understanded, yet impactful, not only from the first listen, but for many more beyond that initial experience.

Even though the band is British, this track might be categorized as Americana in some circles, or you can call it Indie Rock if you prefer, but the band offers the brand of timeless sound that really transcends genre.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Francisco Martin - Passenger Princess [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Falling in love in the warm Southern California sun. That is what this track felt like for me.

Francisco Martin utilizes a talented vocal range to unfurl his Neo Soul track, ‘Passenger Princess.’ Like a fusion of Bruno Mars and Jack Johnson this is an easy soft track that adds a nice warm glow to your body, heart and soul.

The bright sunlit video pairs perfectly with the entire vibe, so be sure and take time to watch and listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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SASS - Summer Baby [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“SASS gives us an interesting, genre-bending track with ‘Summer Baby.’ The overall vibe leans tot he Pop side though the track certainly delivers elements of R&B and Folk. The vocal side of the track has an old school Fine Young Cannibals vibe and the blend of these elements creates a unique edge and I can see this track reaching a wide audience with its mix of the familiar into a uniquely new sound. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

LEWIS FITZGERALD - SHORT RIDE (ft. WEWANTWRAITHS) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Lewis Fitzgerald is a twenty-one year old rising star. The UK singer/songwriter is joined here by WEWANTWRAITHS and the video has the two of them cruising through the streets of London as they delivery a track we can all relate to.

Life is indeed a ‘Short Ride,’ and sadly can be even far shorter than we plan, so this is a song to help remind us to live each day to our fullest.

Fitzgerald weighs in on the track saying ... ‘This song represents some of my childhood and things I went through, I had suicidal thoughts and attempts when I was younger and it’s kind of like my way of releasing that pain now through this sound, remembering how it was and how I thought at the time, it’s like me saying it to myself.’

Despite the heavy inspiration of the track, the single never feels overwrought, and it can simply be enjoyed as a smooth groove and entertaining song to brighten your world. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Hanne Mjøen - Hard To Love (ft. Ryland James) [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“All too often duets feel a bit forced, but here Hanne Mjøen teams with Ryland James to give us an emotionally vulnerable track where both sets of vocals play perfectly off of each other.

The track is romantic yet real and genuine which is never an easy feat to achieve. The authenticity is rooted in an emotional honesty and a willingness to stand in the spotlight of our faults while opening up. The good, the bad, and the ugly, because any lasting relationship will see a bit of it all. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Five Fingers Of Funk - My Mom's Prius [Music Video Review]

Ratong: 3.5 out of 5

“Sometimes you just have to smile and this track certainly delivers that. The timing and delivery of the flow highlight legit skills and yet the combination of vocal tone and comical lyrics reminded me a bit of old school Adam Sandler. I rarely connect to songs intended to be comedic, but the funky musical edge and wry wit worked for me on this track and the video adds to the tongue in cheek vibe. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger

Alle The Dreamer - Magic [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If Miley Cyrus had been a member of Fleetwood Mac, the band would have created something that sounds a lot like this. Luckily, we don’t need that improbable paring to create Pop ‘Magic’ because Alle The Dreamer gives it to us all on her own.

This track is light and airy, but still delivers a strong dose of emotional substance to grip the listener start to finish.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

STARRY EYES - Jetlag [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“STARRY EYES has followed a tumultuous path, and at times a tragic one as well, given one of the founding members lost his battle with drugs. Still, the band has preserved and pushed on, and the rough road has perhaps made them better writers and contributed to the deeper meaning in their lyrics.

’JETLAG’ is about the toll of chasing your dreams an how what we find out in the world is not always what we imagined. I can’t wait to hear more from this talented band. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger