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Honey Ironic - Bite My Nails [Music Review]

August 18, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A hard charging Alt Pop track with energy and verve. Int he most glorious of fashions, Honey Ironic delivers pure Rock and Roll angst in ‘Bite My Nails.’

The track offers a timeless sound that could with ease fit within the musical landscape any of the last three decades. Her talent sells the emotions, and the production shines in bringing the musical energy out to compliment Honey Ironic’s stellar performance.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
August 18, 2024 /Travis Erwin
honeyironic, bitemynails, laonlock
Music, Alternative, Pop
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    Chymes - Voodoo Doll [Music Review]

    August 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Electro Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Aussie Alt-Pop stare Chymes is back putting a pin her her vocal prowess with ‘Voodoo Doll.’

    The track delivers a hint of danger and a whole lot of sultry to the sound. Almost like vintage Britney, Chymes has a siren like effect onlistners as she draws them in ever closer with every line. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
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    August 15, 2024 /Travis Erwin
    chymes, voodoodoll, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Pop, Electro Pop
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      Hannah Felisa - Naive [Music Review]

      August 08, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Pop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Boston native, Hannah Felisa delivers ‘Naive,’ in a an emotive and smoky tone that curls around your psyche and keeps you leaning into the emotion. The track is about the end of innocence that comes with the first true taste of independence and that realization that life on your own isn’t quite the clean break and freedom you might have thought it would be. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      August 08, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      hannahfelisa, naive, laonlock
      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Pop
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        Nadia Vaeh - Rewind [Music Review]

        August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Nadia Vaeh belts out this ode to living in the moment and taking nothing for granted. The hard guitar and her classic Rock style vocals are the earmarks of the track but ‘Rewind’ is also a deeply meaningful and personal song for Vaeh.

        Written as a response to her mother’s death, Vaeh took her time to properly express the emotions and the result is a song that will resonate for many. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
        nadiavaeh, rewind, laonlock
        Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk
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          Born Runner - A Long Time [Music Review]

          August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Downtempo, Jazz, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “By his own admission Born Runner is surprisingly bad at running, but lucky for all of us he can sing and entertain. ‘A long Time’ is a Indie Rock track that simply feels like the soundtrack for a fun Saturday night out on the town. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
          bornrunner, alongtime, laonlock
          Downtempo, Jazz, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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            Gwyn Love - high in the bathroom [Music Review]

            August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Mixtape, Music, Alternative, Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “The party scene can get old and is certainly filled with cliched people. This track from Gwyn Love is how many people deal with such environments. ‘high in the bathroom’ is an Alt Pop anthem for those with social anxiety or those simply sick of the same old same old. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
            gwynlove, highinthebathroom, laonlock
            Mixtape, Music, Alternative, Pop
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              lovelytheband - day run out [Music Review]

              August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Indie Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “After making a splash with their hit ‘nice to know you, Alternative-Pop trio lovelytheband is back with a follow up single called ‘day run out.’

              This lead song from their new album due out August 23rd delivers a nice calm sound and build. The smooth groove and vocals are easy to digest and sing along with. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              lovelytheband, dayrunout, laonlock
              Music, Alternative, Pop, Indie Pop
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                GAUSTAD - My Own Worst Enemy [Music Video Review]

                August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “GAUSTAD is one of the most emotive young voices I’ve heard. ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is pretty self-explanatory in terms of subject but the nuance and flair that GAUSTAD infuses into the performance is next level talent. Pop Music has a new rising star. Latch on now and celebrate the rise of the phenom. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                gaustad, myownworstenemy, laonlock
                Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop
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                  Lyves - REM [Music Review]

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

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “This track comes alive thanks to the emotion and passion of the vocal performance. Lyves described the track as personal and cathartic and that comes through in the end result. ‘REM’ is about a one sided relationship and the slow dawning of that realization and the track has a dreamscape vibe that mirrors the way our brains tend to work. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  lyves, rem, laonlock
                  Music, Alternative, 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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                      KTJ & CARLY - Mister Bare Minimum [Music Review]

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

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “KTJ & Carly unleash a bit of scorn on those who are all talk and no action relationship wise. ‘Mister Bare Minimum’ is about that person promising and pledging commitment and other things they have no intention of actually carrying through. The track has a nice build and the anger and frustration is palpable in the delivery.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      ktj&carly, misterbareminimum, laonlock
                      Music, Alternative, Pop
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                        Goldie - The Angel And The Saint [Music Video Review]

                        August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop, Americana

                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                        “Goldie channels the spirit of freedom and perseverance on ‘The Angel and The Saint.’ The track has a FLorence and the Machine vibe for sure but you can’t discount the influence Goldie’s idols Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton had on creating her sound. There is an edge and attitude and empowerment to this track and the imagery of the video is pretty dang enjoyable as well.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        August 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        goldie, theangelandthesaint, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Alternative, Pop, Americana
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                          Tamar Berk - Good Impression [Music Review]

                          August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “It is always important to make a ‘Good Impression,’ but then again sometimes you just have to be yourself and let the truth land. Tamar Berk plays around with this idea with a lot of fun and energy on her latest single. The San Diego native has a throwback sound that would be right at home in the Pop landscape of the late 80’s. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          August 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          tamarberk, goodimpression, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                            Jake Kulak - Animals [Music Review]

                            August 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “This guitar heavy track from Jake Kulak brings the timeless INdir Rock sound that could be from any recent decade. ‘Animals’ is the kind of song music lovers can dig in on and feel to the core. Simply a rock solid track musically, vocally, and in the lyrical build. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            August 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            jakekulak, animals, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                              44Phantom - Kansas [Music Video Review]

                              July 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “44Phantom doesn’t mention ‘Kansas’ anymore. To find out why you will have to take this emotional journey with the Grunge influenced Alternative Rocker out of Oklahoma.

                              The song unfurls like a well-written short story in that you will deeply connect with the emotional plight as wella s the musical build.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              July 06, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              44phantom, kansas, laonlock
                              Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop
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                                Fake Dad - Crybaby [Music Review]

                                July 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock

                                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                “Fake Dad is an LA based Pop Synth duo that has an Indie Rock vibe with just enough Pop Punk influence to add a razor edge to the sound.

                                ’Crybaby’ is about the pursuit of fleeting fame and how desperate society has become to snatch their fifteen minutes. The track delivers a nice energy and spark and I can’t wait to hear more from this talented duo. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                July 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                fakedad, crybaby, laonlock, LAReview
                                Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                                  Frances Whitney - Still Have July [music Review]

                                  July 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Frances Whitney drizzles in some nostalgia and heartache on this track, but that is not to say ‘Still Have July’ is a melancholic trip and nothing else. The single also has an uplifting and hopeful tone that increases as the track builds.

                                  The song works much like our brains in that it sort of processes multiples things and aspects all at once to give us a splashy Summer time vibe along with a treasure trove of emotions.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  July 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                  franceswhitney, stillhavejuly, laonlock
                                  Music, Alternative, Pop
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                                    Jellyka - Paper Game [Music Video Review]

                                    July 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “Jellyka is a Belgium-based producer/songwriter/musician who began his career in the early ’90. ‘Paper Game’ has some throwback vibes but manages to feel contemporary in its dark, brooding vibe. THis is one of those track that is mood dependent for me but when I want to wallow a bit this one is a perfect accompaniment.

                                    The vimagery of the video is basic, but again fits the mood quite well.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    July 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    jellyka, papergame, laonlock
                                    Music Videos, Alternative, Pop
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                                      Greyson Chance - Haymaker [Music Review]

                                      June 28, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Americana, Folk, Rock

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “Greyson Chance straddles the line between Rock, Pop, and Folk on this track. The Oklahoma native can be compared to acts sucha s Mumford or the Lumineers, but ‘Haymaker’ also feels in line emotionally with Americana in the vein of Jason Isbell, or even a more traditional Country sound such as Tyler Childers.

                                      Emotionally raw and vulnerable, the track is masterfully written and performed. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      June 28, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      greysonchance, haymaker, laonlock
                                      Music, Alternative, Pop, Americana, Folk, Rock
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                                        Fly Right - Something Tells Me (We're Getting Closer) [Review]

                                        June 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative

                                        Rating: 3 out of 5

                                        “I like how the song starts with a strong string of the guitars. However, the first part brings alternative rock excitement with a little pop but then slows down. You can tell the different delivery in the artist because one keeps the song energy going while the other verses shifts. I didn’t grasp the storyline but it still has a nice sound.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                        June 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
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