googly eyes x Joy Oladokun x Allison Ponthier - Jesus and John Wayne [Music Review]

“Inspired by the NYT Bestselling novel by Kristin Kobes Du Mez, ‘Jesus and John Wayne’ is a bold, soul-searching anthem about reclaiming faith from the grip of politics and exclusion. Written by googly eyes reimagines spirituality as a source of healing, belonging, and radical love, especially for those the church has pushed aside.

Joy Oladokun and Allison Ponthier jin googly eyes to bring this thoughtful track to life. This is a track you can vibe to by feeling the music and hook ro you can truly reflect and feel the full power by diving into the poignant lyrical build.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

WellBad - Every Cell of my Body [Music Review]

“WellBad brings some Retro Soul to your ears. The German artists has the perfect amount of emotive growl pushing his vocals straight into your ears. With an almost Gospel like devotion to the lyrics, the song is performed with heart and passion and is doing so WellBad infuses the words directly into your soul.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

JayWood - ASSUMPTIONS [Music Video Review]

“Jay Wood demands your attention with his track ‘ASSUMPTIONS.’ But probably not in the way you imagine. This trippy, almost psychedelic flow is a vibe that doesn’t force your full attention by force like so many Rap tracks but rather is alluring in musical groove kind of way.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

“This intoxicating track from Lauren Spring is about learning to take care of yourself while in a relationship with a narcissist. The track is artfully crafted in its arrangement, and written with genuine emotion and power. Spring delivers the lyrics with heartfelt precision.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bones Owens - Old Time Low [Music Review]

“Bones Owens delivers an energetic American brand of sound with this track. ‘Old Time Low’ is about the morning after blues when you are fighting off that mix of hangover tinged regret. However, this is the musical equivalent of ... Hair of the Dog so when you wake up feeling rough after a hard night put this one on and sing your misgivings away. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kings Elliot - The Promise [Music Review]

“Euphoric sadness might sound like an oxymoron but that is what this track from Kings Elliot epitomizes. ‘The Promise’ is about emerging from the ruins of a relationship with a new and better understanding of your self and what you need and want out of life as well as a partner, and in that one can indeed find euphoric sadness.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

William Black x Fairlane x AMIDY - Nightmare [Music Review]

“William Black teams up with Fairlane and AMIDY to give us all a ‘Nightmare.’ But don’t worry this one won’t leave you with cold sweats or a bad night’s sleep. This Future Bass track will instead get you on the floor moving your body and relating to the foreboding lyrical build as your prepare for that next drop and breakdown.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sara Marie Barron - Moon [Music Review]

“Sara Marie Barron wanted to create a song about navigating your mental health while dating that you could dance to. And ‘Moon’ is exactly that.

The track has a tender vulnerability to go along with some genuine emotional grit all backed by an infectious beat that makes you want to close your eyes and let the music take over your body.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

FLEMING - Sarasota Skies [Music Review]

“Places can take on magical meaning when you get to experience them with that special someone. FLEMING taps into that with ‘Sarasota Skies’ am Indie Pop track of beach vibes and sunny skies dripping with a romantic brand of nostalgia and love.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Daniel Arison - Selfish Remix

“Daniel Arison has turned up emotional intensity in this remix of his track, ‘Selfish.’

Arison is joined here by pop provocateur, Leah Kate, for a fiery duet that brings both artists’ perspectives into sharp focus. The play off each other adds another dimension and layer of emotion to an already great track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Avery Lynch - Lasting Effects [Music Review]

“Avery Lynch gives us a breakup song with heart, reflection, and vulnerability, but still pulls of a confident, positivity by spinning a toxic take into self-affirming love.

’Lasting Effects’ is a softly delivered Indie Pop track from a talented singer/songwriter on the rise. A song to sit and let soak in like the last warm rays of sunshine on a calm day.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Kingston Lions - Pressure Drop [Music Review]

“We rarely feature covers but sometimes you have to make an exception and if any one is deserving of such an anomaly it is the The Kingston Lions.

This Reggae supergroup utilizes the talent of the best living musicians Jamaica has to offer. Pure bliss, pure Reggae, pure summer vibes. Nothing to critique here so fire one up, grab a Red Strip, and roll in the vibes.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chxrry22 - Main Character [Music Review]

“Chxrry isn’t going to get lost on the background. Hello, no she deliver ‘Main Character’ energy on this track. The sultry Contemporary R&B song is all about attitude and sexy confidence and her tone will leave yo wanting to play whatever type of game she is leading. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

yetep - Hate It When It's You (feat. Trella) [Music Review]

“yetep enlists the help of Trella to deliver this Future Bass track and the pairing is perfect as the two side compliment each other perfectly to create a smooth groove.

’Hate It When It’s You’ is a track that you can hold tight to your partner and move as one to, or that you can sit alone and reflect about life and love. Either way you will feel this one as much as hear it. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Eva James - The One You Lose

“Unrequited love is an emotional roller coaster and Eva James unleashes a torrent of emotion about that very thing on her latest single, ‘The One You Lose.’ The tender and vulnerable delivery is paired with a tempo and beat that feels like the hammering of your heart as you feel it ache.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Earl Hondo - WHAM I [Music Review]

“Earl Hondo might sound like a spaghetti western villain, but give this track a listen and you’ll discover he’s a killer alright ... A lady killer offering up a groove you can get down to between the sheets, or cruising up the boulevard.

Saddle up and ride the vibe!”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

April Jai - WHY CHOOSE

“April Jai described this track as her coming out musically as ‘WHY CHOOSE’ is the first of her music to mention her bi-sexuality. The sultry sensuous track is well-timed for Pride month, but good music hits any time of the year and this track comes with an undeniable vibe. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ava Valianti - Distant [Music Review]

“Ava Valianti is one of those rare talents that seem to defy age. Both in her performance and writing she comes across as more savvy and wise than any fifteen year old ought to be. ‘Distant’ is a track about losing that tight bond you have with friends as you grow older. Sometimes the shift is about growing different directions and sometimes its about logistics but either way it can be tough and bewildering to let go of what once was so magical and important. Valianti captures the spirit and emotions well n this tender heartfelt song.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

The Stupid Reasons - Hot Springs [Music Review]

“The Stupid Reasons utilizes a bit of campy theatrics to deliver their track, ‘Hot Springs.’ By their own admission the song owes a tip fo the hat to David Lee Roth’s ‘Just a Gigolo,’ and it certainly delivers that same brand of tongue-in-cheek fun neatly packaged into an Indie Rock track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Harry Gray - Passport Baby [Music Review]

“Blurring genre lines, Harry Gray delivers a soulful groove to this Rap flow. Harry pays no mind to mainstream sounds and instead stays true to making music that evokes a spiritual response from himself and his listeners.

”Passport Baby’ is a vibe that carries the listener along like a plane bound for an exotic vacation. Grab a cold drink and kick back, relaxing times are in your future when you settle into this smooth track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger