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Hero The Band - Trouble In My Mind [Review]

October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Hard charged guitar melodies, and pure rock vocals are the key ingredients to Hero The Band’s sound on this single.

’Trouble In My Mind’ is true to the Alternative sound and this track fits solidly in the commercial side of the genre. Well worth a listen!”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
October 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
herotheband, troubleinmymind, laonlock
Music, Alternative
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    Standing Like Statues - Hollow [Music Video Review]

    October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

    Rating: 5 out of 5

    “Dealing with grief and loss in the midst of emotional anxiety, Standing Like Statues deliver a powerful Alternative Rock piece with ‘Hollow.’

    The music would be impactful on its own, but in tandem with this outstanding video, the audio and visual package truly hits home.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    October 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    standinglikestatues, hollow, laonlock
    Music Videos, Alternative
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      Majjin Boo - Mom's Marines [Review]

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

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Delivering unorthodox sounds via varying tempos, layers, and a mix of voices, Majjin Boo keeps each verse interesting and different.

      Lyrically, this is a song that will take you multiple listens to digest the nuances, but because of the talent and skill you will not get that overexposed feeling as you do so.

      Smart, intriguing, Alternative sound and I can’t wait to hear future offerings.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      October 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      majjinboo, mom'smarines, laonlock
      Music, Alternative, Indie Rock
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        Dave Santos - Buried My Love [Music Video Review]

        October 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “A song and set of visuals that bring home the point that life is to be lived. and lived in the moment. Dwelling in the past while playing a case of the what-ifs is a recipe for sadness and this track really explores what it means to bury those ideas as well as any and every unfortunate event you encounter.

        With a surprising epic Rock sound, ‘Buried My Love’ is an emotional journey through time, space, and emotions. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        October 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        Davesantos, buriedmylove, laonlock
        Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative
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          The Crooked Kings - Smoke & Mirrors [Review]

          September 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, music, Alternative

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “In a world where much music is produced and created at a computer as often as not, you sometimes crave an old school band to actually play for you. The Crooked Kings play music.

          True Rock and Roll isn’t dead so don’t let your playlists get lost in the land of ‘Smoke & Mirrors” music production and instead give this old world approach a listen. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          September 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          thecrookedkings, smoke&mirrors, laonlock
          Music, music, Alternative
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            Jon Martin and Lovers - Young Hearts [Review]

            September 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “It is hard to believe this is the debut single from Jon Martin and Lovers, because ‘Young Hearts’ already has that big epic band sound. I hear Wilco, and Drive By Truckers, and a dash of Old 97s to this one and I can’t wait to hear where the band goes from here with their blend of Americana/Alternative/Indie Rock sound.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            September 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            jonmartinandlovers, younghearts, laonlock
            Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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              Furlong - Eloquently [Review]

              September 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Moody and brooding with an old school rock attitude, ‘Eloquently’ is the epitome of the alternative sound.

              The lead singer does a great job of being authoritative and vulnerable all at the same time with her talented delivery.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              September 18, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              furlong, eloquently, laonlock
              Music, Alternative
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                Places Back Home - Refractions [Review]

                September 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “With a classic alternative sound, Places Back Home delivers a winning single with their recent release, ‘Refractions.’

                Abrupt guitar changes and a mellow vocals help bring out lyrics that connect the emotional dots from the very beginning.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                September 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                Places Back Home, refractions, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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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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