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Kendall Rucks - Everybodys Girl [Review]

November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, blues

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This track is about attitude and sensuality and the preconceived notions of society. Kendall Rucks delivers a sultry rock siren performance that lyrically unravels the idea of conformity as it progress. Intricate, complex, and alluring, I can’t wait to hear more from this artist. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
kendallrucks, everybodysgirl, laonlock
Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, blues
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    Jagwar Twin - Loser [Music Video Review]

    November 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Jagwar Twin uses smooth Alternative vocals and a haunting rock melody to celebrate both the similarities and differences in all of us.

    Nice video imagery that pares well with the lyrics. A straightforward song that entertains with a nice hook.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    November 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    jagwartwin, loser, laonlock
    Music Videos, Alternative
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      NevilleSounds - Ending Scene [Review]

      November 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “NevilleSounds began writing this song to better understand the emotions of a friend diagnosed with cancer, but the theme expanded from there to the plight of many.

      The track is heavy in a rock ballad kind of way and 100% of the download proceeds go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness ... so check it out because the world needs more empathy all the way around.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      November 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      nevillesounds, endingscene, laonlock
      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter
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        Amy Guess - Holy Hell [Review]

        November 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “This track has a fairly common rock structure, but the vocals save it from feeling overly familiar. Amy Guess does a great job of providing a varied sound in the performance — each alluring in its own right. The chorus strikes hard and fast and delivers a punch.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        November 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        amyguess, holyhell, laonlock
        Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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          Chaser Eight - The Bell Jar [Review]

          October 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “Pure rock and Roll vocals in the spirit of Joan Jett, with a modern Alternative edge. Lyrics that Sylvia Plath would be proud of.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          Chasereight, thebelljar, laonlock
          Music, Alternative
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            Hirsch - Angels Will [Review]

            October 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “Striking a balance between the classic emo sound of the late 80’s, and a modern rock edge, Hirsch delivers ‘Angels Will,’ a track that settles in your bones.

            Vocally the single pulls you in immediately, but this is a track that takes a few listens to truly connect lyrically.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            October 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            hirsch, angelswill, laonlock
            Music, Alternative
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              almost monday - Broken People [Music Video Review]

              October 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “For the first time I am happy to announce ... it is almost monday!

              Because, despite the band being named for what is usually a dreadful feeling, this track is a welcome arrival.

              Building from an early pop vibe, ‘Broken People’ runs the gamut from commercial, to funk, from disco to rock. The video brings a fun energy and the track is one that will make you smile and sing along.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              October 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              Almostmonday, brokenpeople, laonlock
              Music Videos, Alternative
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                Philip Morgan Lewis - Blowtorched Dreams [Music Video Review]

                October 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, blues

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Bluesy and moody, this track conjures emotion and imagery before the vocals ever hit. The attitude continues in both the performance and lyrical content. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                October 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                philipmorganlewis, blowtorcheddreams, laonlock
                Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, blues
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                  Scott Martin - Bringing Hollywood Back To Life [Review]

                  October 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “An energetic ode to hope ... and a pledged return to what once was golden.

                  Scott Martin delivers a straightforward rock song with hints of Elton in the vocals, and a splash of Springsteen to the melody.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  October 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  scottmartin, bringinghollywoodbacktolife, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                    Nadia Vaeh - 1,000 Cuts [Review]

                    October 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Alternative

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “An alluring vocal tone and a steady beat give ‘1,000 Cuts’ an edge that slices straight and true.

                    Electro Pop done right. Can’t wait to hear more from Nadia Vaeh.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    October 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    nadiavaeh, 1000cuts, laonlock
                    Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Alternative
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                      Visc - Can't Remove the Bite [Review]

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

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “Visc has channeled a catchy beat and melody straight from 1985 with this track. The vocals will conjure thoughts of THE Cars to purveyors of the classics and lyrically this track brings a punk edge, to go with the Indie Rock sound. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      October 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      visc, can'tremovethebite, laonlock
                      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                        Confetti - Ghost [Review]

                        October 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti.

                        No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        October 18, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        confetti, chost, laonlock
                        Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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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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