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Flipsyde - "Imagine Peace" [Review]

December 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Flipsyde might not have registered on your radar in a while, but this new single “Imagine Peace” is engaging and entertaining and proves the group still has wait it takes to hook you with a nice blend of voices and talents.

If you are unfamiliar with Flipsyde, you should catch up on their blacklist right after you give this track a listen.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
December 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
flipsyde, imaginepeace, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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    Morningbird - Do It Again [Review]

    December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Delivering a nice Alternative sound bordering on Americana, Morningbird’s latest single conjures emotional thoughts of nostalgia in the pursuit of love and a better life.

    The song does a nice job of reflection, followed by self-realization that it is time to move on to the next phase.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    morningbird, doitagain, laonlock
    Music, Alternative
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      The Mitras - Please [Review]

      December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “This track will no doubt conjure up thoughts of Cobain, but The Mitras sound offers far more than similarities to Nirvana.

      Many influences are at work here and they manifest in a set of vocals and melody that stands on its own in Alternative Rock glory.

      ’Please’ isn’t a question or a plea in this case, but a demand to be heard. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      themitras, please, laonlock
      Music, Alternative
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        The Replicants - Take It All Back [Review]

        December 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “A straight-forward Rock song. The Replicants are not reinventing the wheel which is perhaps why they chose their band name, but they are Rocking out quite well in an age where frankly too many artist s are working a bit too hard to reinvent the wheel rather than deliver emotional music to their audience. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        December 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        thereplicants, takeitallback, laonlock
        Music, Alternative
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          The Wrecks - Fvck Somebody [Review]

          December 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “Truthful emotion that made me laugh ... Shout Amen! ... And move to the groove.

          Wryly sharp lyrics, and a catchy melody make this track feel like an instant classic.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          thewrecks, fvcksomebody, laonlock
          Music, Alternative, Pop
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            Julianna Joy - Nevermind [Review]

            December 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Julianna Joy has the kind of voice that is musical all on its own. Powerful, tender, and emotive, the vocals run the show here, but the melody and beat add layers to the tantalizing lyrics, making “Nevermind’ anything, but a passing thought.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            December 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            juliannajoy, nevermind, laonlock
            Music, Indie Pop, Alternative
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              Staircase Wit -I'm Not Good [Music Video Review

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

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “It’s not easy to admit when you are struggling and this track does a nice job of delivering on those emotions. Smooth Rock sound with a lean to toward a Green Day vibe for me.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              December 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              staircasewit, I'mnotgood, laonlock
              Music Videos, Alternative
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                Mike Kiddoo - What If [Review]

                November 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “Toss a single from the dearly departed Prince into a blender, along with a funky refrain from Jamiroqui and the smoothie you’d be grooving to afterward would sound a lot like, ‘What If,’ which is Mike Kiddoo’s latest single.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                November 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                mikekiddoo, whatif, laonlock
                Music, Indie Pop, Alternative
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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
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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
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