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Wes Chiller - Burnin Up [Review]

September 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice beach vibe party song that falls somewhere between Alternative Rock and Americana. This is the kind of sound that blurs genre lines by appealing to a wide array of music lovers looking for a fun anthem.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
September 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
weschiller, burninup, laonlock
Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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    The Titos - Better Day [Review]

    September 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “Soulful rock and roll with some heavy Blues nuances help this single speak straight to the emotion of hope.

    ’Better Day’ is the kind of song to soak up drink in hand as you ponder all that is life.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    September 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    thetitos, betterday, laonlock
    Music, Alternative
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      Glostik Willy - Here We Go [Review]

      September 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “If you have been missing the hair band sound of the 80s, you will dig what Glostik Willy is doing with this old school ballad of a rock song.

      Close you eyes and you imagine Axle Rose swaying with the microphone pole, or Bon Jovi in tight leather pants if that is your thing, because this one will take you back in time..

      So good to know the true elements of rock and roll are still alive and flourishing today.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      September 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      glostikwilly, herewego, laonlock
      Music, Alternative, Rock
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        Cherokee Death Cats - Do to Me [Review]

        September 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “These cats are slinking along that line between true punk, and rock and roll. And These cats do it very well.

        Sultry vocals and intriguing lyrics, along with a European vibe, morph together into an evocative single worth your time and ears.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        September 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        CherokeeDeathcats, dotome, laonlock
        Music, Alternative
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          Stereo Match - Paralyze The Dead [Music Video Review]

          August 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “While solid musically, ‘Paralyze The Dead’ truly shines brightest as a music video. The imagery and the emotions of the lyrics are brought out in spectacular version by the story.


          Being true to yourself is perhaps the biggest key to personal happiness, and something we all need reminded of from time to time. Stereo Match does this is in an entertaining and provocative manner that left a smile on my face.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          August 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          stereomatch, paralyzethedead, laonlock
          Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative
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            The Criticals - Good Lookin [Review]

            August 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

            Rating: 5 out of 5

            “Rock and Roll the way it should be! With defiant cockiness that jumps up and downa nd demands to be heard.

            With obvious influence from multiple greats such as Jack White, The Ramones, The Beetles, etc. this one feels like the next iteration of an evolution. Musical Darwinism!”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            August 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            thecriticals, goodlookin, laonlock
            Music, Alternative
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              Skunk Funk - Cirque Du Skank [Music Video review]

              August 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Funk, Indie Rock

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “This is my kind of circus!

              A little weird ... a lot talented.

              Part funk, part rock, this is a sideshow worth seeing and hearing.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              August 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              skunkfunk, cirqueduskank, laonlock
              Music Videos, Alternative, Funk, Indie Rock
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                Brothers Page - Back To You [review]

                August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Folk, EDM, Indie Rock

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Intricate harmonies combined with a perfect pace and tempo make this a fun song fall into the groove.

                Folk Rock EDM is not a thing as of yet, but Brothers Page has a hand in all three genres here. Motivational without being cheesy ‘Back To You’ is a song that gets you moving while putting a smile in your face.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                brotherspage, backtoyou, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Folk, EDM, Indie Rock
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                  Bad Flamingo - Fire [Music Video Review]

                  August 08, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Rock, Alternative, Music Videos

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “Fire” lights a match with its catchy chorus and smooth guitar strings, I can see why it makes great show placement. ”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                  August 08, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                  LaonLock
                  Indie Rock, Alternative, Music Videos
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                    THE JON JOHNS - EVERYBODY WANTS MY BABY [Review]

                    August 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “The attitude slaps you immediately with the blues riffs up front and predominate.

                    I imagine this is what a collaborative between the Beatles and ZZ Top would have sounded like. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    August 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    TheJonJohns, EverybodyWantsMyBaby, LAonLock
                    Music, Alternative
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                      SYORA - Anchorite [Music Video Review]

                      August 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “SYORA brings a vintage hard rock sound with ‘Anchorite,’ and it is the kind of sound you don’t much hear anymore unless you go looking and that is a shame. Interestingly enough, the video showcases a man looking for something he thinks he can never find again.

                      Both the song and the video are captivating in that something bad is going to happen kind of way. The foreboding sense of doom is captivating and the true rock sound is the perfect vehicle for such a beast. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      August 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      SYORA, Anchorite, LAonLock
                      Music Videos, Alternative
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                        Hero The Band - Back to Myself [Music video Review]

                        August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “This is a great sing/video combination as the imagery truly brings out the sensations captured lyrically.

                        Life is full of ups, downs, and the unexpected. ‘Back To Myself’ carries many surprises itself. Riding a bit of 90s nostalgia in sound and structure, the single and video are entertaining in fresh new ways.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        August 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        HeroTheBand, BackToMyself, LAonLock
                        Music Videos, Alternative
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                          Kevin Bowe & The Okemah Prophets - Deaf Ears [Review]

                          July 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Straight-up rock with a hard-edged guitar melody and the steady drum beat to lead us down a path that feels like one that Springsteen, Dylan, and Neil Young have forged through the undergrowth.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          July 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          KevinBowe, TheOkemahProphets, DeafEars, LAonLock
                          Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                            Circus Electric - Looking For Love [Music Video Review]

                            July 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Charged with a rock sound that conjures visions of the 70s and tricked-out custom vans with carpeted walls, ‘Looking For Love’ rolls out like a soundtrack for Tinder. Swipe right and give this one from Circus Electric a go, because sometimes we all get a little lonely. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            July 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            CircusElectric, LookingForLove, LAonLock
                            Music Videos, Alternative
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                              TAELA - Bang [Music Video Review]

                              July 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Alternative

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “I hear many musical influences here, Elle King, Amy Winehouse, Adele ... but TAELA stands out as a talent no matter which influence seeps in at the the moment.

                              ’Bang’ has that commercial sound that often finds audiences across multi genres and demographics. I can see this one becoming a track played loud and proud in many, many places this summer.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              July 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              Taela, Bang, LAonLock
                              Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Alternative
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                                Ava Heatley - Shitty Tattoo [Review]

                                July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Reminds me of a power ballad of the 90s, from artists like Joan Osborne.

                                Lyrically ‘Shitty Tattoo’ sings out as the rallying cry of generation that has hit the wall between hope, energy and homesick nostalgia, but this song is well-written enough to pull emotion from anyone who has ever made a bad decision or three. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                Avaheatley, ShittyTattoo, LAonLock
                                Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                                  Fake & The Soul Aesthetic - Brown Sugah Chocolate [Review]

                                  July 04, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Yesssssss to the energy. We want to sometimes loose ourselves within the instruments and melodic sounds of an artist. Fake & The Soul Aesthetic releases that kind of energy with their new single “Brown Sugah Chocolate. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                  July 04, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  LaonLock
                                  Alternative, Rock
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                                    Raised on TV - Soul on Fire [Review]

                                    June 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “There is some great irony that this tune, about the fantasy of escaping the world by throwing your phone out the window, carries a retro rock sound from the 80s, which is perhaps the last decade when society wasn’t fixated on their phones.

                                    Great old school rock melody and vocals.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    June 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    RaisedonTV, SoulONFire, LAonLock
                                    Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                                      Zero - Aim Steady [Review]

                                      June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “It is damn hard to line a genre up in the sights of this one, but one thing is for certain, Zero has delivered a high caliber explosion with ‘Aim Steady.’

                                      High octane guitar, with a sick flow accentuating lyrics with an edge. This song has it all like a musical Super Hero who doesn’t even need to pack a gun in order to be a true bad ass. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      Zero, AimSteady, LAonLock
                                      Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop
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                                        DAVIS - Alright [Review]

                                        June 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
                                        “This is a single with chill summer vibes.

                                        I have no idea the chemical state of DAVIS while writing this one, but if you’ve ever had a poolside conversation with someone amid a huge cloud of green smoke, then listening to this song will feel a whole lot like that conversation.

                                        Enjoy and remember ... everything will be ‘Alright.’”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        June 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        Davis, Alright, LAonLock
                                        Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
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