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Labit - SOL [Music Review]

October 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary
“Labit is a songwriter in every sense of the word. This Filipino-American is infusing life into all eighteen track of his latest album. The namesake track, ‘Sol’ is an ode to his grandmother and takes the life lessons and wisdom she imparted and infuses it into song. Emotive and tender, the track and album are filled with both love and truth. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
October 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
labit, sol, laonlock
Music, Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary
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    Lily Forte - Miles To Go [Music Review]

    October 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Pop, Jazz
    “Lily Forte comes with a bit of a throwback sound. A dash of Amy Winehouse and a splash of ZZ Ward can be heard but Forte certainly puts her own flair and talent into this track. ‘Miles To Go’ is a sultry liberation anthem that wraps around you like a silk scarf to pull you in close enough to feel warm breath on your neck.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    October 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    lilyforte, milestogo, laonlock
    Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Pop, Jazz
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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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        Olive Jones - End of Time [Music Review]

        October 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B
        “Olive Jones deliver smooth soul-infused pop with her latest track, ‘End Of Time.’ This is a track you can easily groove to behind the wheel or with the lights turned down low and the one that you love in the sheets beside you.

        Jones hails from the UK though this kind of sultry smooth vocals transcends borders, to help bring this world closer together in the very best of ways.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        October 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        olivejones, endoftime, laonlock
        Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B
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          Florntenes - The News [Music Review]

          October 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock
          “The world is in chaos and now more than ever it is tough to discern the truth from the propaganda. Of course it is just as difficult to find true authentic music that is not AI or reliant on glossy production and manipulation to sound good.

          Florntenes rises above the noise and fray to deliver ‘The News,’ a track tackling all the extranious bullshiot this world spews forth. No BS here, just good old punch you in the face Rock and Roll. Get you some!”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          October 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          florntenes, thenews, laonlock
          Music, Indie 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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              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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                B.Knox - History Repeats [Music Review]

                October 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Rock
                “B. Knox talks about the cycles of life and how they tend to repeat over and over again just as history itself does. ‘History Repeats’ is a straightforward Indie Rock track that almost feels familiar because of the many ideas and thoughts expressed that we all experience. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                October 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                b.knox, historyrepeats, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Rock
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                  BlackDiamond x Compton AV - Who's Next [Music Review]

                  October 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
                  “BlackDiamond and Compton Av team up to deliver this hard hitting flow. The streets of Fresno shaped BlackDiamond and a thirteen year prison stint further honed who he is today. ‘Who’s Next’ is the kind of track that will resonate for others but comes from the heart and soul of a an artist that is simply spitting his own truths.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  October 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  blackdiamond, compton av, who'snext, laonlock
                  Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                    William Black x Blanke x MGRD - Goodbye [Music Review]

                    October 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, Dance, Pop
                    “William Black comes from a musical family and the Orange County native is putting his own signature sound to the music he’s creating. ‘Goodbye’ is a soaring Future Bass track that not only will get you to feel the beat but also touch you with strong lyrical writing to hold your attention far beyond the first listen.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    October 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    williamblack, blanke, mgrd, laonlock, lareview
                    Music, Future Bass, Dance, Pop
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                      Jordan Anthony - Tell Me [Music Review]

                      October 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial
                      “You might recognize Jordan Anthony from his stint on American Idol but this rising Aussie Pop Star is making his mark away from the TV screen with a new slate of music including, ‘Tell Me.’ The track delivers emotional honesty in the face of mixed signals. Love is confusing enough without having to guess but too often that is the case as both parties navigate the minefield of the heart.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      October 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      jordananthony, tellme, laonlock
                      Music, Commercial
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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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                          AlumNY - Black Boy [Music Review]

                          September 25, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                          “Alumny unleashes an Reggae influenced Hip-Hop collective with ‘Black Boy.’ Riding the reggae vibes and combining them with an Boom Bap old school delivery the track comes alive thanks to a hard hitting performance and the stellar writing of Dynas and Kil Ripkin. Relevant and banging without being preachy, the track offers social commentary on the trials and tribulations facing black men in this current, jacked-up world. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          September 25, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          alumny, jahfreedom, dynas, kilripkin, blackboy, laonlock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                            Bowling For Soup - Ridiculous [Music Review]

                            September 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Pop, Punk, Music
                            “Bowling For Soup are Pop Punk legends and in honor of the 20th anniversary of their their classic album, A Hangover You Don’t Deserve, the band recorded during their sold out Manchester, UK show.

                            Their career ahs been anything but ‘Ridiculous,’ but here we are celebrating it with this single and live album release. This is the second release from an album that promises to be rock solid top to bottom given the band’s talent and years of performing experience.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            September 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            bowlingforsoup, ridiculous, laonlock
                            Pop, Punk, Music
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                              Sidepiece RVA - Never [Music Review]

                              September 23, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock
                              “Rock and Roll has always been about rebellious defiance with a sultry side dish of sinful sexuality to sell it. Who better to deliver both than a band called Sidepiece RVA?

                              Their single, ‘Never’ comes in with that in your face classic rock guitar and then adds in alluring vocals that lean heavily on that sexy defiance. The lead vocalist taunts and teases with her sultry brand of ... you lost me and now you’ll regret the things you did or didn’t do until he end of time.

                              The guitar does heavy work here and sets the tone early without overshadowing before an understated solo that sprinkles some extra magic with a 90s grunge type vibe. Though overall, the musical tone and vocal style feels more like classic and timeless Rock and Roll ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              September 23, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              sidepiecerva, Never, laonlock
                              Music, Rock, Indie Rock
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                                Bror Gunnar Jansson - Refuge [Music Review]

                                September 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, blues
                                “Swedish songman, Bror Gunnar Jansson delivers the vibes with ‘Refuge,’ a slow steady track that builds and pulls the listener along. You could draw some comparison to Teddy Swims if you feel the need to lump Jansson in with an artist you already know, but there is an added dark or sinister vibe that made me think of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Overall I;d call this soulful, Blues.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                September 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                brorgunnarjansson, refuge, laonlock
                                Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, blues
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                                  yetep - Champagne (feat. Dia Frampton) [Music Review]

                                  September 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, EDM, Dance, Pop, House
                                  “When you think of ‘Champagne’ you think of popping corks, celebrations and all around good times.

                                  There is a hint of that is the effervescent bubbliness of this track from producer yetep and vocalist Dia Frampton, but there is also a soft haunting quality that pours forth some human emotion and the insecurity we can all feel even in those happier moments. The combination here is quite intoxicating on this Dance Pop/EDM track.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  September 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  yetep, diaframpton, champagne, laonlock
                                  Music, EDM, Dance, Pop, House
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                                    Nikademis x Andy Kautz x Elle Vee - I Miss You [Music Review]

                                    September 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, Dubstep
                                    “Nikademis teams with Andy Kautz and Elle Vee to unleash this impactful Future BAss track. ‘I Miss You’ is a track you can feel both in the beat and production and in the emotions of the lyrics. Produced and performed with precision this is a song that settles in your mind and both with equal dexterity.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    September 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    nikademis, andykautz, ellevee, imissyou, laonlock
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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
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                                        Matt Hylom - Donald Glover [Music Review]

                                        August 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Jazz
                                        “This track is a JAzz influenced Hip-Hop track with chill vibes. Matt Hylom delivers this flow with emotive tranquility you can feel down deep in your soul. My only complaint is I was left craving more. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        matthylom, donaldglover, laonlock
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