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

KSI - Catch Me If You Can [Music Video Review]

“KSI mshes the pedal on this track and thrill ride of a video. ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is an anthem for those who have put in the work, defied expectations, and cemented their place at the top.

KSI says: “This track is all about levelling up, proving yourself, and staying ahead of the game. ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is my way of showing that I’m always pushing forward, whether it’s in music, boxing, or life. No matter what obstacles come my way, I keep moving.”

THe video is well down and is a throwback in some ways to the Golden age of music videos.”

— 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

Mainland Break - I Give In [Music Video Review]

“Our minds don’t always do what we want and conversely we don’t always do what out minds want us to. In a nutshell, that is what ‘I Give In’ is about. Mainland Break utilizes great writing and a nice Indie Rock vibe to convey the toll this emotional struggle takes on our psyche.”

— 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

Aloe Blacc - Immortal (2ŁØT) [Music Video Review]

“What would you accomplish or do without fear getting in the way? That is the question posed by 2ŁØT and Aloe Blacc. ‘Immortal’ is a bld soaring vibe that is a reminder of not ful out hype track about living your life to the fullest.”

— 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