Gray Hawken - GOLDEN STATE [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Learn the name Gray Hawken. Store it in your brain because Hawken is about to blow up. The torpnto native has already made his mark in LA and beyond by working alongside the likes of Jack Harlow, Shenseea, Alessia Cara and Preme. His collab with Alejandro Sanz landed Hawken a Grammy in 2020 but now he’s launching his first solo effort.

’GOLDEN STATE’ is a melancholic Indie Pop vibe that lives and breathes in the emotional space of humanity. It is a track to feel as much as to hear and Hawken is the kind of artist you trust to deliver truths about us all even when they hurt a little bit. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Fast Money Music - Space Opera [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding a nostalgic 80s vibe at times, Fast Money Music, launches ‘Space Opera’ into orbit, and the fun offering is one with some true gravitational pull.

New Wave synths, horns, an indifferent brand of attitude and defiance permeates the entire thing. Unique in all the best ways this track is simply a vibe start to finish.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Holly Blair - Baby Girl, He's So Boring

Rating: 3 out of 5

“The talent is there. The vocals open up a warm and cozy feeling. However, it leaves you on edge the way the drums speed up mid point. Around the last 10 minutes the artist seems to disappear and allow the band to play. This leaves a listener like me wondering what happen and wanting closure. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [ LA On Lock Blogger]

Zoë Vera - Don't Make It My Fault [Music Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Heartbreak is one of the cornerstones of songwriting, with untold songs written on the subject, and yet talented artists like Zoë Vera continue to dip into this emotional well.

’Don’t Make It My Fault’ is about love gone wrong but Vera’s manages to give us a vulnerable and tender song without delving into the anger or jaded skepticism often found in such songs. Her vocal range and emotive delivery is impressive and this song has a haunting quality that makes you want to give her a comforting hug afterward.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dax - "Dear Alcohol" MEGA REMIX [Music Video]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“People have problems but they choose to keep dealing with those problems through a bottle. They get wasted for an hour just for their problems to still be there. That 30 mins - hour escape helps them but hurts their love ones. Dax and friends touch each point of view, excuse, and battle with this track. The fact that this is a 10 min song shows the power alcohol has in people lives.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Tiger La Flor - hollywood cemetery [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The allure of stardom and fame has led to more than one tragic death and for some like Marilyn Monroe those deaths serve to fuel the legends and desire for everlasting mortality in the name of star power. Tiger La Flor utilizes this in her latest single, ‘hollywood cemetery.”

The track has an epic feel with hints of nostalgia sprinkled in both the lyrics and musical style. This Pop leaning track has an air of mystery and allure capturing the glory as well as the guts of a storied past.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Shane Rennison - I Think It's You [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“The writing and premise of this track caught my attention and held me for the duration. I did crave more vocal variation from Shane Rennison on the track as the delivery stays with that one melancholic tone for the duration.

At its heart, ‘I Think It Is You,’ is a breakup song or at least one of self reflection that is going to lead to a breakup. Realizing the person you thought could be a long-term partner isn’t the one is a tough call and an emotional one a we first have to admit we were wrong in our original assessment. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Tom Mackell - Shitbag [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Pure unadulterated fun!

Tom Mackell has a good time calling out his own behavior, and the honesty, along with his emotive delivery sells the track with ease. The melody is light and the tempo carries the listener along like a nice summer breeze.

This is a good little everyman kind of ditty, that will stick in your head long after the final note. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Matt McKnzi - Thank You [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A slow-tempoed jewel, ‘Thank You,’ from Matt McKnzi simply latches on to the psyche and refuses to let go.

Soulful and emotional, this Indie Pop track definitely takes the listener for a melancholy ride, but the midst of this the track has a uplifting gratefulness that recharges the soul.

Sit back and enjoy the emotions as the track washes over you.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Vilhelm Buchaus - Snow In The Summer [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track comes in with a retro 80’s vibe. Not quite Hair Metal, but more like a Springsteen, Bon Jovi kind of energy and old school rock style that provides instant nostalgia. Beyond that, Vilhelm Buchaus infuses passion and talent into ‘Snow In The Summer,’ that keeps you glued in for the build and climax of the track. Along the way the song started to feel more contemporary for me though truthfully it delivers what I’d consider a timeless sound.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

LennyTunes x prettygood! - Inner Child [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“I really liked the strong writing and vocal talent here thought he production got inthe way of the experience for me at times. THe emotion and songwriting speak to me but the embellishments and various backing vices took away in places.

This is a thinking, pondering track that reveals its layers slowly, so give it a few listens and settle in with your town thoughts. The visuals of the video compliments the vibe quite well.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

EDIE - Lie to Me [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Coming with a Pop Punk sound that has notes of 90s Grunge, EDIE unleashes her anger with ‘Lie To Me.’ Razor sharp lyrics cut to the bone in this break up anthem and EDIE’s vocals sell the anger and emotion start to finish.

This track is perfect for anyone going through a breakup or needing that reminder about the liar in their past. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Celine Love - Nude [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“My biggest knock here is I wanted more. Celine Love offers up a haunting and vulnerable set of vocals on this track that elevates her talent and demands listeners take notice.

’Nude’ is a track that is laid bare by the performance and you can feel that in every single line.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

A-Zal - Phonebook [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The dating world is a chaotic scene these days and A-Zal has some phone with the ups and downs of the modern dating scene on his track, ‘Phonebook.’

This energetic Pop track has a nice hook and rhythm that is hard not to fall in and sing along with. The higher register doesn’t often work for me but the tone and energy of this one was the rare exception in that regard as I couldn’t help but start moving along to the cadence and beat. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

EĐĐIE - Letters

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written from an actual letter the artist received, ‘Letters’ is an engaging ride from singer/songwriter EĐĐIE.

The track ahs an Alt Pop or Indie Rock kind of vibe. The vocal performance is emotive and keeps the listener leaning in for the duration as t builds to his response to the letter. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Born Runner - Lose Yourself Tonight [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A high-energy track that sort of feels like Bruno Mars meets Neon Trees.

Born Runner delivers a unique sound so pinning them to any particular genre, or one direct comparison to another artist is tough, but I’ll call ‘Lose Yourself Tonight’ a Indie Rock Funk and say it is a perfect track for any motivational or party playlist because it delivers fun energy at every single turn.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Marella - I Think She's In Love With Me [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Marella has a Retro vibe over a Contemporary sound. That might sound weird but give them a lsitena nd you’ll see what I mean.

There are elements of surf rock and some traditional vibes to go with a lively West Coast spirit that feels right at home in today’s Pop landscape. Beach Boys meets Glass Animals.

’I Think She’s In Love With Me,’ is about that hopeless feeling of falling in live and there is a nice blend of emotion and nostalgia to make you feel the lyrical build each step of the way. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jack West - I Realize [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jack West is one of those voices that hooks you quickly and efficiently without even appearing to try. Of course that is the art, making it appear effortless and easy when we all know only a small percentage of dreamers and schemers actually possess the ability to open their soul and let you see inside. ‘I realize’ is a track that you feel, as much as hear, and West is a voice you can’t turn away from. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Nolea - Room [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“There is no dearth of musical talent in LA and now the band Nolea joins that fray with a an intelligent brand of introspections that is both chill and mentally provocative.

’Room’ is the kind of spacious song that allows the listen the rom they need to come to the emotion and lyrical build. There is an ethereal quality to the delivery and production dynamics here that simply allows you to freefall into the track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dover Lynn Fox - When Youth Was Wasted [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dover Lynn Fox delivers light, warmth, and hope with an rich tone that feels inviting and familiar. That alone is a talent and she brings these qualities to a set of well-written lyrics.

’When Youth Was Wasted’ is nostalgic and full of yearning for better times, for warmer times. This mirrors how we feel as winter settles in and those first buds of Spring begin to make us long for the coming summer. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger