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Josh Harris aka DJ Big Feet x Chezidek - Sing & Dance {Music Review]

July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
“Pure, upbeat positivity and energy!

That’s what ‘Sing &Dance’ brings to the musical landscape. Chezidek delivers a joyful, uplifting ska anthem backed by the Josh Harris Soul Commandos.

This track celebrates life, love, and resilience! All set to a magical Reggae groove.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
joshharris, Djbigfeet, chezidek, sing&dance, laonlock
Music, Reggae
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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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          Obed Padilla - Broncos Y Benzes [Music Review]

          July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop
          “Obed Padilla now calls Oceanside home , but this Chicano singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist brings a sound that mixes his Latin roots with a Southern California flair. The sounds of Mexico and Costa Rica are tangible with his new single, ‘Broncos y Benzes,’ and the Latin hip-hop helps the track shine.”

          Speaking on this new release, Obed shares; ‘I’m super excited for Broncos N Benzs to be out. I wrote it with Billy Mann and Aftrhrs. We reproduced what we had originally made and it sounds completely different from the OG version. It came out really dope. Everybody who worked on it is super talented and I’m grateful to be in the room with these guys.’”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          obedpadilla, broncosybenzes, laonlock
          Music, Hip-Hop
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            Made You Look - Sweater [Music Review]

            July 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop
            “Hailing from New Zealand, the duo that is Made You Look gives us a stream of consciousness set of lyrics about the reflecting that goes on after a breakup. There is a dreamy ethereal quality to the delivery which is perfect for the lyrics, but also brings a bounceful energy that feels uplifting that brighter times are ahead.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            July 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            madeyoulook, sweater, laonlock
            Music, Commercial, Pop
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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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                  Meagher - All Time Low [Music Review]

                  July 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Dance
                  “This isn’t the first time we have featured one of Meagher’s tracks here at LA on Lock. The talented producer has shown diversity and precision in bring these tracks to life. ‘All Time Low’ delivers a smooth R&B groove with some nostalgic vibes tot he overall style and sound. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  July 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  meagher, alltimelow, laonlock
                  Music, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Dance
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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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                      Sam Varga - Minute Man

                      July 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk
                      “Given the tumultuous times we are facing, I frankly do not think enough artists are addressing the political issues of today.

                      Sam Varga never thought he’d write about politics but recognized the time to speak up was upon us. ‘Minute Man’ is a genre fusing track that takes on the world we live in with artful precision while still maintaining that Commercial entertainment that brings more ears to such an important message.

                      It’s time the musical landscape did more to address the current state of affairs, so kudos to Sam Varga for stepping up and delivering.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      July 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      samvarga, minuteman, laonlock
                      Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk
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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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                          M-Dot x Confidence - 24 to 1 [Music Review]

                          June 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
                          “M-Dot lays down the hard hitting lyrics in a flow that lands with passion and precision. Confidence produced the track with a nod to the old school boom Bap that made Hip Hop what it is today. ‘24 to 1’ defies the trend of catchy hooks and instead leans into the power of verse and a well delivered flow.

                          Real, honest grit and emotion carry the day on this track. And I am here for it.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          June 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          m-dot, confidence, 24to1, laonlock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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                            Cam Carter - Fake Sunsets [Music Review]

                            June 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                            “Cam Carter and Ray K team up on this hypnotic Hip Hop vibe about the fakeness that permeates through not only Southern California but society on the whole.

                            The beat and build almost mirrors some of the vapid Pop tracks that certainly add to the trendy fakeness of our culture but these artists do a masterful job of toeing the line between highlighting the fakeness and creating a track with bite.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            June 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            camcarter, rayk, fakesunsets, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Jersey Calling - X Americana [Music Review]

                              June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk
                              “The old adage ... if you aren’t pissed off, you aren’t really paying attention certainly applies to these times we are living in. And no genre has historically been more ready to stand up and yell in the face of tyranny than Punk.

                              Jersey Calling has grabbed the torch with their track ‘X Americana.’ Written in the wake of Elon Musk’s ascent to power in the Trump administration, X Americana is an anti-billionaire anthem against oligarchy in the United States.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              jerseycalling, xamericana, laonlock
                              Music, Punk
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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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                                  Roots of Creation x Edo. G x Afroman - Ride or Die Chick - remix [Music Review]

                                  June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Dance, Pop, Rap
                                  “What’s not to love about a groove-filled jam from Roots of Creation, Afroman, and Edo.G? I mean come one you can feel this one right from the start. ‘Ride Or Die Chick’ is a mantra tof stubborn love and dedication. An ode to loyalty perhaps even when it isn’t deserved.

                                  And the easter eggs of hits gone by is a nice addition. This is talented artists having a good time and it shows.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  rootsofcreation, edo.g, afroman, rideordiechick
                                  Music, Contemporary R&B, Dance, Pop, Rap
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                                    Up From Here - Under Your Spell [Music Review]

                                    June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative, Rock
                                    “Up From Here comes with a Pop Punk style of sound on their latest song, ‘Under Your Spell.’

                                    Maybe it’s just me, but Pop Punk and summer go together like suntan lotion and the swimming pool. Two things that simply feel right in tandem. This track has plenty of talent and a nice energy to keep listeners invested in the build.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    upfromhere, underyourspell, laonlock
                                    Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative, Rock
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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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                                        POLLY - B.I.T.E Me [Music Review]

                                        June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                                        “Seems like every summer has a S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G hit song. ‘B.IT.E Me’ is lined up to take that mantle this year. Rising Aussie star, POLLY unleashes some post break-up fury in delightful fashion on this Alt Pop reminder to never piss off a songwriter. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        polly, b.i.t.eme, laonlock
                                        Music, Alternative, Pop
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