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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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                      Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart - Sins [Music Video Review]

                      November 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul, blues, Rock

                      Rating: 3 out of 5

                      “Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart have a sound that blends roots rock, soul, and Americana. Their latest release ‘Sins,’ is a powerful, grungy blues track that highlights Rebecca’s raw vocals and the band’s gritty, NYC-inspired sound.

                      There are plenty of things to like here and the talent is undeniable. The production dynamics could have left a more pleasing finish to the tone, but instead they leaned in on that raw grit a bit more than I would have liked and I do wish the song had stronger sense of build or escalation. That said, I would love to hear more music from this collection of talented performers.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      November 15, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      rebeccahavilandandthewhiskeyheart, sins, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Soul, blues, Rock
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                        deathbypeanuts x NanaBcool x Selassie x Dexter Francis Mason - Nightrider [Music Review]

                        November 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B

                        Rating: 1.5 out of 5

                        “The groove is pleasing and I like that side of this track, but for me the vocals felt a bit melodramatic.

                        Overall this song was a case of trying to do and be too much. The talent is there and could have shined, but for all the world this one felt like a group of talented people saying ... Hey let’s throw everything we got up against the wall and see what sticks.

                        The end result felt like an unorganized mess lyrically, and the varying performance style felt at odds rather than complementary to each other.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        November 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        deathbypeanuts, nanabcool, selassie, dexterfrancismason, nightrider, laonlock
                        Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                          Eric Hagen - Accuse Me [Music Review]

                          November 05, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Soul, Americana, blues

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Eric Hagen gives off Nathaniel Rateliff vibes on the track ‘Accuse Me.’ The track has a Bluesy Soul vibe, with some Americana thrown in for good measure. The song feels like a sit at home drinking while pondering how it all went wrong vibes. But rather than wallowing in despair, the lyrics take on a bit of righteous indignation to create an IDGAF brand of attitude.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          November 05, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          erichagen, accuseme, laonlock
                          Soul, Americana, blues
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                            Kenny Sharp - Smooth [Music Review]

                            October 14, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Funk, Contemporary R&B

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Kenny Sharp cuts us up with the gleaming blade that is ‘Smooth.’ This Retro Funk/ Soul number has a bit of Bruno, but also some Hip-Hop-esque verve that reminded me of Yung Grvy.

                            This is a one of those tracks that lodges in your gut and reverborates out to your bones with the groove. I dare you to listen to this and not be persuaded to move to the Funk.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            October 14, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            kennysharp, smooth, laonlock
                            Music, Soul, Funk, Contemporary R&B
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                              Soul Survivors - You're The One [Music Review]

                              September 08, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “A Blues infused Retro Soul track probably isn’t what you are expecting to hear coming out of the Netherlands. Though that is exactly what Soul Survivors gives us.

                              ’You’re The One’ is proof you don’t have to reinvent the wheel when you have a wealth of talent and infuse emotion and passion into your work. This track has a timeless quality that feels a bit like a warm hug for the soul.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              September 08, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              soulsurvivors, you'retheone, laonlock
                              Music, Soul
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                                L'Marco - Jubilant People (feat. AshtnMrtn) [Music Review]

                                August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “L’MArco and AshtnMrtn team to give us ‘Jubilant People,’ a Reggae track that speaks to the times and the strong spirit of people who refuse to be controlled. Rhythmic and with a infectious beat this track is one that lingers in the mind long after that last note. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                l'marco, ashtnmrtn, jubilantpeople, laonlock
                                Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                                  Paris Pick - Get My Baby Back [Music Video Review]

                                  August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul, Indie Pop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Paris Pick is the Yukon’s Pop princess and this Retro Soul track will only add to her star power. ‘Get My Baby Back’ is delivered in a sing song vibe that certainly has influence in the doo wop era but the this track, about dealing with the losses life hands out, still manages to feel fresh and contemporary in style. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                  parispick, getmybabyback, laonlock
                                  Music Videos, Soul, Indie Pop
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                                    Lisa Crawley - Hey You [Music Review]

                                    August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Alternative, Pop, Rock

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Lisa Crawley deliver a sultry soundtrack to the complexities of our mind. The overall sound has an almost spaghetti western vibe that adds a mysterious air to the build. The mix of her sensual delivery and that grittier melody makes for an engaging multi-dimensional track that keeps the listener on their toes. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    lisacrawley, heyyou, laonlock
                                    Music, Soul, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                                      Isa Y - Lose [Music Review]

                                      August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Neo-Soul, Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “A Jazz influenced Soul track, ‘Lose’ offers a chance to sit back and relax as you contemplate fate and the times in life when no matter what you do things just do not work out how you’d hoped. Isa Y clearly has an old soul and this track has a bit of that old school crooner to go along with the smooth musical groove. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      August 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      isay, lose, laonlock
                                      Neo-Soul, Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                                        M'Lynn - Still Got It [Music Review]

                                        August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B, Soul

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Emotive vocal power is at the heart of this track from M’Lynn. Riding a smooth R&B groove, ‘Still Got It’ offers a that soulful smooth delivery and the lyrics have a nice emotional hook. This song has one foot in the past and the other solidly in today’s musical landscape with a nice contemporary feel to the overall build. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        m'lynn, stillgotit, laonlock
                                        Music, R&B, Soul
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