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Starling - Cupcake [Music Review]

May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
“Alt Pop can take any number of directions and here rising UK Pop star Starling unleashes a stream of conscious style narrative about shedding self doubt and flagellation in favor of enjoying life exactly as who you are. Written on her birthday it feels like a self-awakening we all need from time to time.”
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May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Alternative, Pop
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    The Smallest Number - Don't Let Go [Music Review]

    May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House, House
    “Love can be fleeting and ‘Don’t let Go’ from The Smallest Number is a Deep house track about trying to hold onto a love that you feel slipping away. The emotional track builds and swells in both arrangement and emotion pulling the listener along while also settling over you like the feeling of a warm hug from a friend.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
    thesmallestnumber, don'tletgo, laonlock
    Music, Deep House, House
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      Mount Saint Elias - Lorem Ipsum [Music Review]

      May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
      “Life takes us all places we never planned to go. ‘Lorem Ipsum’ is a track about waking up and realizing life has led you to a place you don’t necessarily want to be. A song for anyone that has ever been stuck in a rit and longed to break free and taste life for all that it can be.

      Mount Saint Elias has captured the emotions of day to daylife and managed to make them entertaining and thought provoking.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
      mountsaintelias, loremipsum, laonlock
      Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
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        Mishka - Viva la Revolución [Music Review]

        May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
        “Bermudian artist Mishka has made his mark on the Reggae world with five #1 albums on the Billboard Reggae charts over his twenty-five year career. His brand-new single, ‘Viva la Revolución’ is a timely message that stirs feelings of resistance while also leaning in to hope and a love for humanity.”
        — Travis Erwin ~LA on Lock Blogger
        May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
        mishka, vivalarevolucion, laonlock
        Music, Reggae
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          Obed Padilla - RODEO CLOWN

          May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
          “A heartfelt and meaningful track, ‘Rodeo Clown,’ could be Obed Padilla’s best offering to date. The track is about grief and heartbreak and feeling like you are taking too long to move on to the next phase of life. It si a reminder that we are all on our own emotional journey and there are no road maps.”
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          May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
          obedpadilla, rodeoclown, laonlock
          Music, Alternative, Pop
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            Wintur - Close Your Eyes [Music Review]

            May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
            “Indie Pop covers a lot of ground but if you are looking for a quintessential track that fits the genre look no further. ‘Close Your Eyes’ from Wintur offers a timeless Indie Pop sound and style that is emotive and vulnerable and full of emotional nuance. With each listen you will peel back another layer and fall deeper in love with the track.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
            wintur, closeyoureyes, laonlock
            Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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              Carbon City Lights - Certain Things Matter [Music Review]

              May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
              “Carbon City Lights shines bright with their latest Indie Rock release, ‘Certain Things Matter.’ The laid-back groove is brought forward by warm, reverb-soaked guitars, and poetic, emotionally grounded lyrics. The lyrics are about letting go and not succumbing the overwhelming world around us.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
              carboncitylights, certainthingsmatter, laonlock
              Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                The People - Stand Up [Muic Review]

                April 24, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial
                “Some songs speak entirely for themselves. ‘Stand Up’ from The People is such a track.

                Yes, it is a political song, or at least will be categorized as such in this fractured country, but in reality this is a song about human rights and human decency and therefore should not be controversial. But hey, literally everything is controversial these days.

                Give the track a listen. There is a hint of Queen and classic Rock (which has always been political) in both lyrical content and many a memorable performance.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                April 24, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                  Gabriela Bee - 17 [Music Review]

                  April 24, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                  “Gabriela Bee has plenty to say on her new single, ‘17.’ Before I weigh in I want to share some thoughts from the artist ...

                  ’At the heart of the song, ‘17’ reflects on a formative year marked by overthinking, isolation, and learning to process life as it unfolds.’

                  Adulthood is tough and taking those first few steps even more so. This song displays a maturity in songwriting and the soft tender delivery sells those emotions well. A track we can all enjoy and appreciate no matter our age.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  April 24, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                  gabrielabee, 17, laonlock
                  Music, Alternative, Pop
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                    Mathilde Widding - Burning Pockets Of Love [Music Review]

                    April 24, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, blues
                    “Norwegian songstress, Mathilde Widding brings power, emotion, and blurred lines with her latest single, ‘Burning Pockets of Love.’ The Bluesy, Retro Soul infused track drips with emotion and determination.

                    A track about taking on the weight of false promises for far too long and finally breaking free is a vibe perfect for those nights of self reflection or a long drive away from a troublesome past.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    April 24, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                    mathildewidding, burningpocketsoflove, laonlock
                    Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, blues
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                      KELS - Daddy's Not The One [Music Review]

                      April 24, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Americana, blues, Alternative, Pop
                      “Fresh off her performance at the NFL Draft last night, KELS unfurls this sultry bit of Dirty Blues. ‘Daddy’s Not The One’ is a powerful ode to freedom and independence. The track oozes with confidence and take charge attitude while maintaining a sexy subterfuge about it all. ”
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                      April 24, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                      kels, daddy'snottheone, laonlock
                      Music, Adult Contemporary, Americana, blues, Alternative, Pop
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                        Saint Soldier - Theater [Music Review]

                        April 24, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                        “Saint Soldier is unflinching in his social commentary of the times with ‘Theatre.’ The flow leans toward a spoken word delivery but it works well here with an ample emotive push moving the track forward with intensity and passion. A set of lyrics that unveils something new with each listen Definitely a song to dig in on and digest over multiple listens.”
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                        April 24, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                        saintsoldier, theatre, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Ben Barbic x El Boa Prod - More to Life [Music Review]

                          April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Hip-Hop
                          “Some tracks are tough to categorize and Ben Barbic’s ‘More To Life’ fits that bill. The Reggae vibes are undeniable but the track also lean on Hip-Hop culture and style in. A rhythmic and engaging delivery carries the listener along on the search for more.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                          benbarbic, elboaprod, laonlock
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                            Kelsey Olivia - Quit [Music Review]

                            April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop
                            “Kelsey Olivia utilizes an interesting staccato cadence to delivery this Electro Pop track about a relationship that just won’t quite end. Love is hard and letting go can be difficult even when both parties know doing so would be for the best. The unique structure helps us to feel the chaos of such a relationship.”
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                            April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                            kelseyolivia, quit, laonlock
                            Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop
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                              Band of Revelations - All the Way Home [Music Review]

                              April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Americana
                              “Band of Revelations hails from the UK though this track has a definite Americana vibe. ‘All The Way Home’ is a song about grief but rather than focusing on things as an ending the track offers some hope to go with the sadness and the band called it a song of new beginnings. Lyrically the track could be taken several different way and that is often the case with any well rendered art.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Americana
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                                Jordan Anthony - Wrong Impression [Music Review]

                                April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial
                                “Breakups songs are plentiful in the musical landscape which makes it hard to stand out with sucha song. But some artists simply have a different level of emotive chops and rising Aussie Pop Star, Jordan Anthony is one such artist. ‘Wrong Impression’ is a powerful track of heartache and emotional pain but in it we can feel what it feels like to be human and part of that is to know what it means to experience love and loss.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Noon - Love Takes It All [Music Review]

                                  April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop
                                  “Noon unfurls a nostalgic Rock track that is at home in today’s mystical landscape but could have easily landed in 1983. The classic Rock vocals cut in this tale of a toxic relationship you can’t quite walk away from.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                    Kerosene Cocktail - Polaroids [Music Review]

                                    April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk
                                    “There was a time when moments meant more and not everything was instantaneous. ‘Polaroids’ is about that time. Delivered with Pop Punk energy, Kerosene Cocktail taps into the nostalgia while evoking a call to slow downa nd enjoy the little moments that truly give life meaning.”
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                                    April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                      LOSTNOTE - Fumes [Music Review]

                                      April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Pop
                                      “LOSTNOTE captures some nostalgic magic and meshes it with contemporary sensibilities. This Indie/Alt Pop track is lyrically sound and sonically pleasing. The track offers up nuance and depth that unveils itself with eacha nd every listen. This is a track that means more with each subsequent listen so add it to you playlists and enjoy the ride because there is plenty in the tank despite the track being called, ‘Fumes.’ ”
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                                      April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                        Green Acres - Cotton Candy [Music Review]

                                        April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
                                        “Green Acres pours up a nice pint of warm nostalgia with ‘Cotton Candy.’ The Indie Rock track is about a campus brewery they frequented during college and the need/desire to recapture those carefree moments again.”
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                                        April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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