Roni Bar Hadas - Mood [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“How could you not be in the ‘Mood’ after listening to this smooth easy Neo Soul groove? For a brief couple of seconds, this track felt a bit dated, but the arrangement quickly settled into a soulful delivery that is simply timeless. so I don’t mind admitting that first gut reaction was wrong.

Roni Bar Hadas unfurls this vocal gem with silky, unflappable talent and the world would be a better place if everyone took time out of their hectic stressful days to vibe to some sweet sweet music like this.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Rohan - So Paid [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“No one ever reaches the top of the mountain without struggling to get there. Rohan uses a smooth and easy delivery on this flow about fighting through the pain to reach to the place you want to be in life.

The track utilizes a Rap flow, but also has the groove of a slow and soulful R&B track giving the vibe an added dimension and accessibility to the emotional thread of the lyrical build.”

— Travis Erwin @ LA on Lock Blogger

M'Lynn - Safety Net [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A smooth and easy groove combines with a steady rhythm to keep this track moving with ease and grace. The vocal talent is silky and tender, and instills a nice romantic vibe.

Lyrically, I did crave a bit more, but even with that, this is a track I could listen to for years to come. An apt mood setter, and affirmation of the idea that everything feels right when you are secure and stable in your love.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sani Knight - Ivy [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We don’t always want what is good for us. Sometimes, we willingly reach for poison especially when it comes to relationships. Sani Knight unfurls this brooding track about taking a dose of pain for the sake of our hearts. ‘Ivy’ is an emotive song of longing and pain and throwing caution to wind. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Current - Talk To You Soon [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Current “Talk To You Soon” is giving us R&B vibes to really set the mood for his emotions after a long-term relationship. Despite the things he loved about the relationship he also love his worth more than what the relationship was giving him. This track is a soulful production with an electronic infused melody that shows how men feel when relationships have ended. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

KID TRAVIS -LET ME IN [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kid Travis “Let Me In” gives a sentimental band sound. It’s about expressing emotions even when you don’t feel like smiling or letting someone in. The person who cares about you has hope that you will let them into your world.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

River - HAPPY FOR YOU [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A soulful track with Pop sensibilities that has hints of Amy Winehouse and a stronger connection to Elle King or ZZ Ward, ‘Happy For You’ is a tongue in cheek track about wishing the best for an ex. The musical equivalent of the South’s Bless Your Heart when someone does or says something stupid the track is biting in a wry way, and the video is a fun watch with the vintage clips setting up the emotion of the track quite well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Clinton Fearon - Trod On [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“To see so many different talented people and instruments come together to make one sound is amazing. Clinton Fearon “Trod On” will have you moving your hips to the beat whether you are starting your day or relaxing. He brings classic Reggae back with this track. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Paolo Nutini - Through The Echoes [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Few artists can convey emotion and passion the way Paolo Nutini can. There is a timeless Rock sound, like you’d find from the Eagles or Tom Waits with a strong songwriters sensibilities driving and pushing the lyrical build.

Artistry is the word of the day as you can feel the emotion and talent combine to create a vibe that transcends time and genre. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jessamyn Day - Highways [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Hip Hop and Folk are not easily combined, but ‘Highways’ from Jessamyn Day certainly delivers elements of both genres. Leaning closer to Folk early on, the track settles into more of a Rock style reminiscent of Red Hot Chili Peppers deeper in. I was impressed by the ability of the arrangement to take subtle, yet varying turns and never feel like it was trying to do too much. A track that is finely crafted, and delivered with passionate talent.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock

Kissie Lee - Always Something [Music Video Review]

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]

Kevonna Rose - That's Fine [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“When a relationship ends, we often tend to look inward and blame ourselves, unless of course you catch them cheating, but the fact is ... sometimes the other person is simply an asshole. This track realizes this and says ... ‘That’s Fine.’ be an asshole but I’m moving on.

Kevonna Rose understands the need to break clean and delivers a smooth soulful groove to moving forward with such knowledge that you can’t change the other person. This is both a break up song, and a slow jam that anyone who has recently gone through the end of a relationships will certainly relate to.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Moonchild x Lalah Hathaway -Tell Him [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Moonchild and Lalah Hathaway bring us an easy synth groove collaboration in the single “Tell Him”. The vocals are soulful in speaking on love and emotions. The track is poetic and truly digs deep into the essence of soul.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

The River -Hours [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Somewhere in the lyrics there is peace and truth. The River’s latest single “Hours” facing the reality of love, respect, and emotions. Over and acoustic melody the rain pours over the lyrical expressions of facing your feelings.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

The KTNA - B.S (feat. J Warner) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The KTNA delivers what is classified as a B.S ballad. The delivery is poetic and gives a neo soul vibe but in reality no one no longer wants to deal with anyone’s B.S. You emotionally feel the song as a peaceful anthem of meditation to get the courage to say f*ck it all.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Bianca Jade - Everything I've Got [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Bianca Jade delivers her vocals in silky smooth confidence and while not many people ever get everything they want, Jade’s talent and delivery makes it easy to believe she will indeed get there because she truly is giving it “Everything I Got.’

The groove and build here are as mesmerizing as her vocal talent and this track is one that will make you feel empowered as well. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Khamari - Doctor, My Eyes [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A soft acoustical track of heartfelt vulnerability, ‘Doctor, My Eyes’ is not the track you might expect, but it is the track you need.

Khamari showcases his artistic talents in both the delivery and the writing of this emotionally laden single. This is a song you feel as much as hear, and it definitely conveys a mood of melancholy and hopeful observance than we have all felt from time to time.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Breeze Davinci - Mind Games [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Breeze Davinci rides a smooth flow and an addictive beat to bring out ‘Mind Games.’ The vocals lean on the production dynamics a bit too much at times, leaving me craving more emotional resonance, but the impact still comes through enough for me to engage and stay tethered to the build. The writing and groove are strong and the track is one I will certainly add to a few different playlists.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Love, DEAN - You Won't Forget [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Love, Dean is the creative collaboration of a husband and wife duo, and the intimacy they bring to their sound is a big part of the engagement. ‘You Won’t Forget’ is meant to be a love letter to whoever takes the time to pause and listen to their words and music. The track is soulful and smooth and is as easy to move along with physically, as it is to emotionally connect to the lyrics.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

FALANA - Energy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“FALANA established a nice groove on this track and one might say the ‘Energy’ is exactly right. Riding a tranquil but expressive beat and melody, FALANA layers on an emotive set of vocals that drips with a sultry invitation that is hard to resist.

This is Contemporary R&B with a vibe that simply wraps around the soul and pulls you along for the entire ride. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger