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M & J - NOT A LOVE SONG [Music Review]

June 11, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Soul, Americana
“M’J unfurl this soulful Contemporary R&B track that offers an infectious and sultry melody to go with the heartfelt vocal delivery. ‘Not A Love Song’ is a fantasy seduction of the mind about a love that might have been or perhaps could be. It offers all of the hope and yearing we as humans put into a new relationship even sometimes before it is a reality.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
June 11, 2026 /Travis Erwin
M&J, notalovesong, laonlock
Music, Contemporary R&B, Soul, Americana
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    The Sunspots - Cut To The Chase [Music Review]

    June 09, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul
    “Roll back the calendar to a musical time of peace, love, and soulful harmony. The Sunspots however are new to the musical landscape. ‘Cut To The Chase’ is the first release and if it is any indication of the talent involved expect THe Sunspots to shine bright for a long time to come. This is old school Retro Soul at its finest and that sound when well-executed is timeless.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 09, 2026 /Travis Erwin
    thesunspots, cuttothechase, laonlock
    Music, Soul
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      IDA JANE - Tashkent [Music Review]

      May 15, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Soul, Neo-Soul
      “IDA JANE is a Swiss born artist with Aussie roots. She has a similar one foot in one foot out vibe while performing with a distinct modern edge and an old school Soul delivery. ‘Tashkent’ comes with give and take type lyrics that oscillate between dismay over people taking the easy route to success and affirmation for those patient and dedicated enough to do things right.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      May 15, 2026 /Travis Erwin
      idajane, tashkent, laonlock
      Music, Funk, Soul, Neo-Soul
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        M & J - Islands, Diamonds & Silence [Music Review]

        May 15, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Americana
        “If you are looking for a timeless sound and talent I have you covered with this track. M&J brings old school shades of Soul and mixes them with Contemporary R&B vibes to create what I think best fits the Roots/ Americana landscape, but like I said this is simply good quality music that transcends both labels and time.

        ’Islands, Diamonds, and Silence’ is a song that lives deep down in the emotional core of humanity. A song you feel as much as hear.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        May 15, 2026 /Travis Erwin
        M&J, islands diamonds and silence, laonlock
        Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Americana
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          Amy Swift - Under [Music Review]

          May 15, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Soul
          “Amy Swift bursts with sultry and defiant attitude on ‘ Under.’ The soulful Alt Pop track is all about that dangerous kind of love. The kind where lust leaves you hungry and desperate even though you know toxicity lurks in the depths of the relationship and it’s only a matter of time before the passion takes a dark turn.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          May 15, 2026 /Travis Erwin
          amyswift, under, laonlock
          Music, Alternative, Pop, Soul
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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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              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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                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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                  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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                    Alfreda - Ain't My Name (You've Been Callin') [Music Review]

                    August 10, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Soul
                    “From the light, tasteful instrumentation to the raw, heartfelt delivery, the song is steeped in soul. Alfreda’s vocal performance is deliberate and unhurried, allowing every note to breathe and resonate. The track’s detailed arrangement invites listeners to dig deep into the emotional build, making it a richly rewarding experience that grows with every listen.”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh
                    August 10, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    #LAONlock
                    Soul
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                      DJ MICKY - Precious Days [Music Review]

                      July 14, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary, Soul
                      “DJ micky is an underground DJ and producer thriving in Japan and across Asia. known for seamlessly blending various eras and genres, he delivers a smooth soulful Contemporary R&B groove with ‘Precious Days.’

                      This track is a vibe that will warm your heat and put a spicy little movement to your hips, as it reminds us to take some time and enjoy the quality moments life gives us.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      July 14, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      djmicky, preciousdays, laonlock
                      Music, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary, Soul
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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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                          WellBad - Every Cell of my Body [Music Review]

                          June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, blues
                          “WellBad brings some Retro Soul to your ears. The German artists has the perfect amount of emotive growl pushing his vocals straight into your ears. With an almost Gospel like devotion to the lyrics, the song is performed with heart and passion and is doing so WellBad infuses the words directly into your soul.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          wellbad, everycellofmybody, laonlock
                          Music, Soul, blues
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                            Shira Elias - Jus Wanna Be [Music Review]

                            April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B, Soul, Pop
                            “Soul, R&B, and Pop come together to form an engaging and evocative track from Shira Elias.

                            ’Just Wanna Be’ is an anthem of self-love and respect and harkens to an old school 80s vibe without sacrificing a contemporary edge. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            shiraelias, juswannabe, laonlock
                            Music, R&B, Soul, Pop
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                              Mathilde Widding - Good Grief [Music Review]

                              March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, R&B, Contemporary R&B
                              “Mathilde Widding is a Norwegian songstress with smooth sultry soul filled vibes. Capturing the same magic of Amy Winehouse or ZZ Ward, Widding draws the listener in with a little grit and a lot of silk smooth emotion infused into her delivery. ‘Good Grief’ is the type of song that sticks to you long after the last note.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              mathildewidding, goodgrief, laonlock
                              Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, R&B, Contemporary R&B
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                                AMANZI - In The Dark [Music Review]

                                March 02, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B
                                “Amanzi delivers smooth Retro Soul grooves on her latest single, ‘In The Dark.’

                                The UK artist, with South African roots, brings both power and emotive finesse to this track which feels like a sultry summer night next to the one you love.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                March 02, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                amanzi, inthedark, laonlock
                                Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                                  South of Savoy - Love The Feeling [Music Review]

                                  February 14, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul
                                  “Valentine’s Day needs a bit of Retro Soul to get the party started and South of Savoy delivers with their new release, ‘Love the Feeling.’

                                  The track offers an energetic ode to love with hints of that vintage sound and the kind of timeless lyrics that always land. A fun track sure to put a smile on your lover’s face and a little spring in both your steps as you move together either in or out of bed.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  February 14, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  southofsavoy, lovethefeeling, laonlock
                                  Music, Soul
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                                    Eastcliff - Kaleidoscope {Music Review]

                                    December 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Folk, Rock

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “This track starts as a melancholic slow burn about the end of a relationship, but the build follows the same pattern most of us go through post breakup. So as the song build it shifts in tone to a more hopeful array of emotions.

                                    Eastcliff does a great job of allowing the emotions to dictate the pace and build. ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a journey and one well worth taking.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    December 06, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    eastcliff, kaleidoscope, laonlock
                                    Music, Soul, Folk, Rock
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                                      Radius x Leonora - Plans Tonight (feat. Leonora) [Music Review]

                                      November 25, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Funk

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “Ready for some German Funk and Soul?

                                      Then it is your lucky day because Radius and Leonora team to give us exactly that with ‘Plans Tonight.’ Though you;d never guess these talented artists are German by the sound of this high energy song.

                                      And ode to being held back by the nine to five of a steady job this is a fun track about letting go and having some fun despite the demands put on you by being a so-called responsible adult.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      November 25, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      radius, leonora, planstonight, laonlock
                                      Music, Soul, Funk
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                                        Kenny Sharp - Virginia Slim [Music Review]

                                        November 24, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, blues, Jazz

                                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                        “Kenny Sharp delivers this love letter of sorts to his home state of Virginia. The languid blues feel gives the song a Ray Charles vibe and his classic ode to Georgia is certainly and apt comparison for this track. ‘Virginia Slim’ is a smooth and warm and wraps around the soul like a wisp of fragrant tobacco in the still summer time air.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        November 24, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        kennysharp, virginiaslim, laonlock
                                        Music, Soul, blues, Jazz
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