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Savanna Leigh - nothing yet [Music Review]

December 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Lyric Video
“Fans named this single after Alt Pop songwriter, Savanna Leigh played the song and said its called ... well, nothing yet. The track gained attention from those live shows and fans started referring it it as ‘nothing yet’ and the name stuck.

The track is a heartfelt look at a relationship you know will never work int he end and yet you plunge in anyway to pas time until you do find the right fit.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
December 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
savannaleigh, nothingyet, laonlock
Music, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Lyric Video
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    Hamish Anderson - Steal Away [Music Review]

    December 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, blues, Alternative, Rock
    “Hamish Anderson channels the classic guitar Gods on this Blues inspired, Indie Rock track. This Aussie might hail from down under but he’s quickly rising tot he top of talented musicians imparting their will with carefully chosen songwriting and those delightful guitar licks.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    December 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    hamishanderson, stealaway, laonlock
    Music, Indie Rock, blues, Alternative, Rock
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      Forrest Day - Sweatshop Cathedral [Music Video Review]

      November 11, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
      “Forrest Day’s “SWEATSHOP CATHEDRAL” isn’t just a music video it’s a visual sermon on chaos, control, and creative rebellion. True to his genre-blending style, Forrest delivers a performance that’s as cinematic as it is confrontational, mixing gritty realism with bursts of surreal energy.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh
      “Forrest Day’s “SWEATSHOP CATHEDRAL” isn’t just a music video it’s a visual sermon on chaos, control, and creative rebellion. True to his genre-blending style, Forrest delivers a performance that’s as cinematic as it is confrontational, mixing gritty realism with bursts of surreal energy.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh
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      Alternative, Rock
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        Augustine - Fumbling [Music Review]

        November 05, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Pop
        “we all fall into a rut and life grows stagnant from time to time. Its realizing and shaking things up that can be hard. Augustine takes on this mindset with ‘Fumbling’ a soft emotional track about finding your legs and moving forward once again after a down period. The Swedish Alt Pop artist showcases talent and emotion on a well-written track performed with genuine authenticity and talent.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        November 05, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        augustine, fumbling, laonlock
        Music, Alternative, Indie Pop
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          Long Live -The Lights The Fight [Review]

          November 05, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
          “The Fight” opens with a taut, purposeful energy the instruments lock in quickly, establishing a rock-leaning backbone. That initial momentum sets the stage for a song that never quite lets up, even as it shifts between reflection and resistance. The production is polished but not overly slick; there’s still grit in the guitars and urgency in the drums, which keeps the emotion grounded.”
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          Alternative, Rock
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            Livingmore - Resident Psycho [Music Review]

            November 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
            “We’ve all had that one weird neighbor. Livingmore decided to take the odd experiences and sounds emitting from from their LA apartment neighbor and spin it into a song. ‘Resident Psycho’ is a gritty Alt Pop/Rock track with some old school psychedelic vibes layered in. Lyrically its more of a vibe than anything else, but the rythmn and hard-charged melody carry the day and you can feel this one in your teeth.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            November 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            livingmore, residentpsycho, laonlock, LAReview
            Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
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              Tape Division - Grip Too Tight [Music Review]

              November 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Country, Americana, Neo-Soul, blues
              “Tape Division takes on Country Pop with their latest single ‘Grip Too Tight.’ That is their description of this track but for me the sound is more soulful than country, more bluesy than Pop. This track has a Teddy Swims type vibe and style.

              But genre aside the track is well-written and we’ve all certainly held on a little too tight and found ourselves in a vulnerable position as a result.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              November 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              tapedivision, griptootight, laonlock
              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Country, Americana, Neo-Soul, blues
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                Bino Bames - I'm Sorry [Music Video Review]

                October 23, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                “Bino Barnes offers an emotional apology of sorts with his track , ‘I’m Sorry.’ The honesty is infused into every word and along with the I’m Sorry refrain there is a wry sort of acknowledgment that things needed to change and that both parties will be better off moving forward. He manages to execute this without coming across as sardonic or bitter despite the complexity of emotions.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                October 23, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                binobarnes, i'msorry, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Pop
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                  Alex Ray - MESSY [Music Review]

                  October 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                  “We are happy to present, ‘MESSY’ the lead single from Alex Ray’s debut EP. Ray is a Nashville based Alt Pop star in the making and this track about the chaos of of staring at yourself in the mirror and coming to grips with who and what we are.

                  The hard charged energy is undeniable and the vocal power is expressed in a variety of ways to truly showcase Ray’s talent on multiple fronts.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  October 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  alexray, messy, laonlock
                  Music, Alternative, Pop
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                    Ezekiel Villanueva -Forgiveness [Review]

                    October 22, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
                    “Ezekiel Villanueva’s “Forgiveness” is a alternative rock track, that blends heartfelt vocals with cinematic production. The song moves gracefully between vulnerability and strength, exploring the emotional weight of letting go and finding peace. Villanueva’s voice carries raw sincerity, making each lyric feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. “Forgiveness” blends emotion into rock and ends with a guitar solo.”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh
                    October 22, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    #LAONlock
                    Alternative, Rock
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                      avalon - sydney [Music Review]

                      October 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
                      “avalon wrote this about her childhood best friend years after cutting her out of her life. It is an apology to ‘sydney’ but also a mixed bag of emotions. Part tribute, part, goodbye she never said, and part love letter for a meaningful relationship that will forever be part of avalon.

                      The vulnerability is tangible, and the talent undeniable.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      October 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      avalon, sydney, lareview, laonlock
                      Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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                        Estella Dawn - Drunk & Messy [Music Video Review]

                        October 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
                        “Love can be volatile and we’ve all either been in a ‘Drunk &Messy’ type of relationship or know someone who has. Estella Dawn is an artist we regularly feature here at LA on Lock and that is for good reason. This Indie Pop starlet continues to churn out meaningful songs showcasing a variety of styles and emotions. This track is but another feather in her artistic cap.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        October 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        estelladawn, drunk&messy, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                          Jake Thistle - Alone, Together [Music Review]

                          October 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
                          “Jake Thistle taps into the Pop side of Indie Rock with hsi single , ‘Alone Together.’ Inspired by a stretch of New Jersey turnpike that gives him industrial smokestacks on one side and the gleaning Manhattan skyline on the other, the track is about how we often can be two things at once or find ourselves in situations that are.

                          The song is performed with emotive brilliance and is one you can quickly sing along with as you tie the emotions to your own everyday life. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          October 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          jakethistle, alonetogether, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                            Goldford -Stay [Music Review]

                            October 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Soul, Folk, blues
                            “Goldford has a sound that some will compare to artist such as Teddy Swims in that it is Soulful Folk or maybe Bluesy Pop. No matter what label you attempt to slap on this song, you will feel the emotion and longing deep down in your bones.

                            ’Stay’ is a song that speaks to the soul while creating a smooth easy groove that makes you want to move and sway along to the beat. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            October 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            goldford, stay, laonlock
                            Music, Alternative, Pop, Soul, Folk, blues
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                              Estella Dawn - I Like It Rough

                              August 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Commercial, Hip-Hop
                              “Estella Dawn is back with a provocative and sultry Alt Pop track. ‘I like It Rough’ is bold and direct. It’s the kind of in your face track that might seem one-dimensional but the writing is sharp and their is a definite undercurrent and bite that speaks of more than meets the eye. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              August 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              estelladawn, ilikeitrough, laonlock
                              Music, Alternative, Pop, Commercial, Hip-Hop
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                                Ryan Reno- Relapse [Review]

                                August 26, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Punk
                                “This song feels deeply personal and will resonate with anyone who has struggled with addiction. The visual grounds the story as the artist reflects on his relapse, capturing the unsettling process of self-destruction. I especially like the use of psychedelic special effects throughout the video—they vividly mirror the chaos and disorientation the artist experienced.”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh
                                August 26, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                Alternative, Punk
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                                  ZDAN - Save Me (Rock n Roll) [Music Video Review]

                                  August 26, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock, Pop
                                  “The visual keeps the focus on the artist, using minimal locations and limited camera angles to highlight her presence. The track itself carries a gritty, post-punk edge, with empowering lyrics that confront the artist’s concerns about the world and its decisions directly.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh
                                  August 26, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Alternative, Rock, Pop
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                                    Kings Elliot - What If This World [Music Review]

                                    August 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                                    “YOu might not yet have heard of Kings Elliot, but this Swiss artists is one to take a deep dive in on. ‘What If This World’ is the fourth release from her upcoming ‘Born Blue’ album, and each time the emotional depth and introspective intelligence comes through in a new way.

                                    This is an artist your feel as much as you hear and we can’t wait to hear more here at LA on Lock. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    August 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    kingselliot, whatifthisworld, laonlock
                                    Music, Alternative, Pop
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                                      EĐĐIE - Insecure [Music Review]

                                      August 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Commercial, Alternative, Pop
                                      “The minefield of dating is rough and even when we escape an explosive ex, we must deal with the sharpnel of our previous blow ups. ‘Insecure’ from EĐĐIE lights the fuse on that very set of dynamics.

                                      The Indie Pop track has a nice nostalgic sound musically and is performed with emotive precision to make certain the listener feels every line.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      August 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      eddie, insecure, laonlock
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                                        Timmy Skelly - Nowhere Land [Music Review]

                                        August 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Indie Rock, Alternative, Folk, Rock
                                        “Timmy Skelly gives us a fun brand of retro nostalgia on ‘Nowhere Land.’

                                        Self-described by the artist as Midwest Y’allternative, the track has that old school jam band feel that harkens back tot he hey dey of Laurel Canyon and the music landscape that sprung from that time and place.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        timmyskelly, nowhwereland, laonlock
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