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elijah woods - Ghost on the Radio [Music Review]

July 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Commercial, Adult Contemporary
“Elijah Woods is a rising Pop Star currently playing to sold out shows across Asia. He delivers sharp lyrics with soft Pop precision.

‘Ghost on the Radio’ is about memorializing a past relationship that still haunts you,” Elijah shares. ‘No matter where you go, their voice finds a way to follow, like a song you didn’t ask to hear but can’t turn off.’”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
July 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
elijahwoods, ghostontheradio, laonlock
Music, Indie Pop, Commercial, Adult Contemporary
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    AVATARI - Hold On [Music Video Review]

    July 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
    “
    AVATARI is a man of many talents. From the screen to the stage he captivates audiences. Musically, this track has a deep Alt Rock vibe that speaks to the damaged soul but also any of us with empathy and compassion coursing through us.

    The video for ‘Hold On’ is a cinematic exploration of grief, addiction, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when the world feels like it’s falling apart. Filmed in Los Angeles, Topanga, and beyond, the video tells three parallel stories of people on the edge — and the moment they choose to hold on instead of give up. It’s a lifeline for anyone in the dark.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    July 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    avatari, holdon, LAReview
    Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
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      Capital Cities - F*k It [Music Review]

      July 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Indie Pop
      “Capital Cities unleashes a glorious synthfest to say ‘Fuck It.’ This is the kind of track that will worm its way in and stick inside your head long after the next song has come one. This Electro Pop track really is self-explanatory and all about just living your life the way you want without worry of everything going on around you.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      July 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      capitalcities, fuckit, laonlock, lareview
      Music, Electro Pop, Indie Pop
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        Cely Riva - bills to pay [Music Review]

        July 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
        “From her original home in Puerto Rico to a stop in New York City, before ultimately landing in Los Angeles, Cely Riva has taken an enriching musical path.

        This track takes a look at financial stress through an honest and earnest vocal delivery. The track has a glorious Pop vibe with some singer/songwriter sensibilities to make us really feel the struggle and emotion. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        July 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        celyriva, billstopay, laonlock, lareview
        Music, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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          Ava Valianti - Buttercups [Music Review]

          July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk
          “Ava Valianti is a talent that shines on any stage or demographic, but I’d be remiss if I did not mentiont he fact this rising star is but fifteen years old and already establishing herself as a musical force. I’ll turn of my voice to hers as she talks about this track ...

          ”‘Buttercups’ is a song that encapsulates the experience of love, loss, and searching for purpose. It’s a song that’s centered around memories that are hard to let go of - the cinnamon smell, the creaky doors, the buttercups - and how even when things are complicated, those memories remind me why I cared in the first place. This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever created, I truly had so much fun making it, and I hope that comes across when you listen!” ~ Ava Valianti

          The tender love that went into writing and performing this track shines as you listen.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          avavalianti, buttercups, laonlock
          Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk
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            Poster Girl - Black Overalls [Music Review]

            July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
            “Poster Girl drew inspiration from 90s Alternative music, but don’t let that fool you into thinking their music is dated or out of touch with today’s musical landscape. ‘Black Overalls’ is a vibrant track with emotive vocals and a sweet tone that is the perfect juxtaposition for the lyrical depth and meaning of this track.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            postergirl, blackoveralls, laonlock
            Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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              Eva James - You're The Worst [Music Review]

              July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
              “Break ups inspire nearly as many songs as new found love and one could argue they are even more passionate. ‘You’re The Worst’ from Eva James is such a track. Artfully written and performed, the track is an in your face ode to love gone bad.

              This is in your face Indie Pop for all of us fed up and pissed off by shitty relationships and even worse people.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              evajames, you'retheworst, laonlock
              Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                Zev - How To Hurt [Music Review]

                July 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Indie Pop
                “Folk Pop just might have a new star in Zev. This former professional jump roper has transitioned from winning athletic championships to the musical stage. ‘How To hurt’ is an emotionally charged track about the bumps and bruises we all take over the course of life in the pursuit of meaningful love. Of course the physical is easier to deal with than emotional wounds and that is the true crux of this song.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                July 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                zev, howtohurt, laonlock
                Music, Folk, Indie Pop
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                  Estella Dawn - Move Down Lover [Music Review]

                  July 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Soul, Pop, Indie Pop, Alternative
                  “Estella Dawn knows how to sell emotion and here on ‘Move Down Lover’ the sultry track straddles the line between sultry Soul Pop and an Alt R&B vibe. Dawn is occupying the same musical space as artists like Teddy Swims on this track but she does so with power, confidence and originality that is clearly her own.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  July 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  estelladawn, movedownlover, laonlock
                  Music, Contemporary R&B, Soul, Pop, Indie Pop, Alternative
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                    PEPTALK x ELLES - Timezones [Music Review]

                    July 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Alternative
                    “This track is an international affair with Canadian artist ELLES joining forces with Aussies, PEPTALK to create an engaging ode to steppin out of your comfort zoon and exploring new frontiers. ‘Timezones’ is an energetic ode to shrugging off homesickness and fear of the unknown and exploring new horizons to better understand yourself.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    July 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    peptalk, elles, timezones, laonlock
                    Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Alternative
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                      Harvey Brittain - obsessed [Music Review]

                      June 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
                      “Sometimes we know a relationship is doomed fromt he start but stillw e are ‘obsessed’ and can’t quite walk away when we should. Harvey Brittain takes a look at such a relationship and does som with Indie Pop brilliance.

                      The Brit is a rising talent to pay close attention to as he brings the rare combination of emotive vocal talent and emotionally in touch songwriting that rises well above the fray.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      June 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      harveybrittain, obsessed, laonlock
                      Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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                        Hypnautic x Grayson Ratliff - Memories [Music Review]

                        June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap, Pop, Indie Pop
                        “Hypnautic is one half of the popular hip hop group Top Flite Empire. ‘Memories’ is a lyrical bomb just waiting to explode in your ears and heart. The track definitely is a tweener in terms of genre but that does not diminish the impact of the talent or writing.

                        A track to feel and complex enough to give you new nuance each new listen.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        hypnautic, graysonratliff, memories, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap, Pop, Indie Pop
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                          Meagher - Shake [Music Review]

                          June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop
                          “Some tracks simply instill an instant vibe. ‘Shake’ from Meagher is such a track. The song brings iNdie Pop vibes and simply settles into you bones and lifts you up. This is one I;ve already given a number of listens and will continue to do so whenever I need that light airy build to sweep me up and in and chase away the negativity of the day.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          meagher, shake, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Pop
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                            WILD - Sitting On Top Of The World [Music Review]

                            June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop
                            “Written while watching the Olympics, this track is about achieving your goals after a life of hard work and dedication. WILD will welcome the next summer games tot heir hometown LA so perhaps they will get to play this uplifting Pop track for the very athletes that inspired it, but we can all use a dose of positivity and motivation in our day to day and this track is perfect for such playlists. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            wild, sittingontopoftheworld, laonlock, lareview
                            Music, Indie Pop
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                              googly eyes x Joy Oladokun x Allison Ponthier - Jesus and John Wayne [Music Review]

                              June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk
                              “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
                              June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              googlyeyes, joyoladokun, allisonponthier, jesusandjohnwayne, laonlock
                              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk
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                                Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

                                June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
                                “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
                                June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                laurenspring, selfsoother, laonlock
                                Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                                  FLEMING - Sarasota Skies [Music Review]

                                  June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Adult Contemporary
                                  “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
                                  June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  fleming, sarasotaskies, laonlock
                                  Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Adult Contemporary
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                                    Mainland Break - I Give In [Music Video Review]

                                    June 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
                                    “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
                                    June 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    mainlandbreak, igive in, laonlock
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                                      Daniel Arison - Selfish Remix

                                      June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, 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
                                      June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      danielarison, selfish, leahkate, laonlock
                                      Music, Indie Pop, Remix
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                                        Eva James - The One You Lose

                                        May 30, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk
                                        “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
                                        May 30, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        evajames, theoneyoulose, laonlock
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