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Roots of Creation - Move Along [Music Review]

May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
“Roots of Creation creates a feel good vibe with ‘Move Along.’ At least musically. Lyrically the track is more about dismissing the haters, the dead weight, the roadblocks in your way. There is certainly a freedom in that and the groove here has an uplifting vibe that makes it easy to believe you can simply shrug away all the negative people. Maybe we can. Let’s give it all a shot and simply let the good times roll over us. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
rootsofcreation, movealong, laonlock
Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
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    Thirsty Curses - Breakfast Schmeckfast [Music Review]

    January 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Pop, Punk
    “Thirsty Curses gives us a tongue-in-cheek bit of advice on how to navigate life with ‘Breakfast Schmeckfest.’

    The Ska/Pop Punk vibe is perfect for the lyrical build and the group has the talent to pull off the fun groove as well as the vocal performance with precision. This is one of those songs some might dismiss as kitschy or fun but at its heart the lyrical build has enough depth to keep you coming back.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    January 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    thirstycurses, breakfastschmeckfast, laonlock
    Music, Ska, Pop, Punk
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      Roots of Creation - Oh Lord [Music Review]

      April 24, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Reggae

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Cali Reggae at its best!

      Roots of Creation are a vibe, and their latest single, ‘Oh Lord’ will take you straight to church. No, not that kind of church. I am talking about the kind of spiritual engagement that goes beyond the walls of any institution and delves into the groove and rhythm of life.

      This is the kind of track you jam riding solo, or while stoking an ember on your way to enlightenment. Or you can blast it with friends and all sing along. Either way you will be happy listening. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      April 24, 2023 /Travis Erwin
      rootsofcreation, ohlord, laonlock
      Music, Ska, Reggae
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        Sitting On Stacy - I'm Not Dead Anymore [Music Review]

        March 07, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Punk, Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Lyrically brilliant, ‘I’m Not Dead Anymore’ comes out blazing with a truly a unique vibe. The band, formerly known as Paper, changed their name to Sitting On Stacy to better stand out given an internet search of Paper turns up far more than info on the band.

        This three piece Southern California Ska band has carved a name for themselves regionally and is poised to climb even higher with strong writing and the talent to performs it all live.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        March 07, 2023 /Travis Erwin
        sittingonstacy, i'mnotdeadanymore, laonlock
        Music, Ska, Punk, Pop
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          Jake Knox - Jake is Dead (Head Underwater) [Music Review]

          February 03, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Jake Knox gives us a rocking Ska track about climbing out of the pits of despair. We all get in those low mental spots and how we respond can not only determine our future trajectory but can shorten or lengthen these buts of despair. This is the kind of track that reminds we are not alone in an entertaining fashion and can help us to pick up and move on when we need to. Knox describes it as ‘the most personal song he’s ever written’ and in that passion, listeners will find their own relevance. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 03, 2023 /Travis Erwin
          jakeknox, jakeisdead, laonlock
          Music, Ska
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            Artikal Sound System - You're An Asshole [Review]

            October 01, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Alternative

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Sometimes the high road is no fun at all and Artikal Sound System has taken that idea tot he next level with ‘You’re An Asshole,’ which tells it exactly like it is.

            Far too often the assholes of the world skate along from victim to victim without ever being called to the carpet. This track lays it all out there, and will no doubt be sent as a ‘dedication’ to more than one taker in this world on their way out the door after being found out. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            October 01, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            artikalsoundsystem, you'reanasshole, laonlock
            Music, Ska, Alternative
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              Kash'd Out - Always Vibin' (Acoustic) [Review]

              March 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska, Pop, Rock

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Sometimes you need to put on a song and simply kick back and relax. ‘Always Vibin’ is the perfect addition to that playlist of tracks for the times you simply want to chill.

              Kash’d Out delivers the good time vibes in a low key Reggae/Ska style so fire one up or mix up a cold drink and feel the waves roll over you.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              March 12, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              kash'dout, alwaysvibin', laonlock
              Music, Reggae, Ska, Pop, Rock
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                Jen Miller - Hot Balloon [Review]

                August 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Lyrically this single soars. Delivered by Jen Miller’s sultry reggae vocals, this song ticks all the right check marks with meaningful words, and an outstanding performance allowing the listener to merely enjoy the musical vibe, or to focus more what is being said, while pondering the meaning behind the words.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                August 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                jenmiller, hotballoon, laonlock
                Music, Reggae, Ska
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