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Tara Hack - Bounce [Music Review]

February 28, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Tara Hack delivers plenty of ‘Bounce’ with her new single. A funky little throwback with roots in Disco, the track still manages to feel fresh and contemporary despite that old school sound and rhythm.

After honing her entertainment skills as a busker in New York City, this artist is primed to break out in a big way. I dare you not to move and groove to this beat and build.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
February 28, 2023 /Travis Erwin
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    Alle The Dreamer - Magic [Music Video Review]

    February 27, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “If Miley Cyrus had been a member of Fleetwood Mac, the band would have created something that sounds a lot like this. Luckily, we don’t need that improbable paring to create Pop ‘Magic’ because Alle The Dreamer gives it to us all on her own.

    This track is light and airy, but still delivers a strong dose of emotional substance to grip the listener start to finish.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    February 27, 2023 /Travis Erwin
    allethedreamer, magic, laonlock
    Music Videos, Commercial, Pop
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      WOVA - Talk Sweet [Review]

      February 26, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial

      Rating: 3.5 out of of 5

      “The way this song comes on with those crystal clear, wavy vocals catches your attention from the gate. The lyrics and the guitar gives you a 90s love type feel. I’d definitely add it to my beach playlist. ”
      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
      February 26, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
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        Eneli - Far From Anywhere [Music Review]

        February 24, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “A big, bold soaring number with an epic feel. Eneli delivers it in a vocal tone that reminded me of Miley Cyrus at times. This track is theatrical and hits like a romance taken a dark and emotional turn, but is deep and stubborn enough to survive even the rough times.

        A sweeping track that delivers an emotional gut punch.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        February 24, 2023 /Travis Erwin
        eneli, farfromanywhere, laonlock
        Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial
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          Only Bricks - Bang! Bang! [Music Review]

          February 18, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Dance, Commercial

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Starting tranquil and almost serene, Only Bricks pulls the trigger about forty-five seconds in, and ‘Bang! Bang!’ the track explodes. The vibe goes back and forth keeping the listener on edge for what’s coming next, creating a danceable track with legs of its own.

          The talent shines and fortunately the track delivers an arrangement that feels as unique as it does artful. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 18, 2023 /Travis Erwin
          onlybricks, bang!bang!, laonlock
          Music, Electro Pop, Dance, Commercial
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            Steven Curtis - Makin' It [Music Video Review]

            February 18, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Haters come in many forms but perhaps the worst is the hater that once was your supporter and confidant and likes to say you can’t be successful or find your way without them by your side. Steven Curtis drops this energetic track as declaration of independence over such anchors that hold us back in life and art.

            ’Makin’ It’ is a salute to finding success your own way without that person you said you never could or would without them. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            February 18, 2023 /Travis Erwin
            stevencurtis, makin'it, laonlock
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              Ceara Cavalieri - Bad Thing [Music Review]

              February 15, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop

              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

              “Pop with attitude has dominated lately especially from the talented female artists dominating the charts. To that end, Ceara Cavalieri has joined the fray with ‘Bad Thing,’ a track that is easy to sing along with and chant like a mantra for anyone looking to draw lines in the sand.

              Lyrically, I did want a bit more but I could not deny the infectious beat and chorus so being left wanting more here was far from a dealbreaker for me.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              February 15, 2023 /Travis Erwin
              cearacavalieri, badthing, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Pop
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                The Scarlet Opera - Big City Thing [Music Video Review]

                January 25, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Rock

                Rating: 5 out of 5

                “There is something about The Scarlett Opera that puts me in mind of Queen and while it is hard to pinpoint exactly, I think it is a bold uniqueness that simply feels like freedom. Freedom of convention, freedom rules, and freedom of spirit that can only come with you create art for yourself first and an audience second. ‘Big City Thing’ is a flamboyant celebration of artistic freedom that gets in your ears and then in your soul.

                Rock and Roll with flair and verve and a total disregard for what anybody thinks about that.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger
                January 25, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                thescarletopera, bigcitything, laonlock, lareview
                Music Videos, Commercial, Rock
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                  Charlotte Sands - Alright [Music Review]

                  January 25, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Adult Contemporary

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Charlotte Sands wants to be a voice and an inspiration to all the people who consider themselves to be outsiders, freaks, or imply different than the so-called normies of the world, and ‘Alright’ is an anthem of sorts created for that purpose.

                  The soaring vocal talent is accompanied by an emotive delivery and passion that is tangible throughout the track. I felt every word of this track and will be adding it to a number of playlists.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  January 25, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                  charlottesands, alright, laonlock
                  Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Adult Contemporary
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                    Shantaia - Know You [Music Video Review]

                    January 25, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Country, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “It is not often that a Pop Country track lands for me, but Shantaia deliver this track with an emotive strength that lands with genuine emotional resonance that transcends genre and rises above the fray of Mainstream Country. ‘Know You’ has an almost 90’s Country feel that reminds me of the days when Shania, Martina, Trisha, and Faith dominated the Country landscape. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    January 25, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                    shantaia, knowyou, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Country, Commercial
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                      Lorelei Marcell x Hardcastle - Flashbacks [Music Review]

                      January 21, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Commercial

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Art is often born of heartache and despair and this track certainly has that feel. ‘Flashbacks’ is all about reflecting on the past and dealing with the mix of regrets and missteps we all make. The back and forth nature of the two sets of vocals play well off each other and makes the emotion truly tangible int he way few Pop songs manage to pull off. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      January 21, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                      loreleimarcell, hardcastle, flashbacks, laonlock
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                        Songbird - Stubborn [Music Review]

                        January 13, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial
                        “Stubbornness can be a good thing when it comes in the form of determination. Songbird highlights that aspect in ‘Stubborn’ a track about not giving in when problems arise and trusting in love to carry your forward no matter what. Stubborn love is what it takes for any relationship to survive and that along with an infectious energy carries this track forward and makes it oh so relevant. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        January 13, 2023 /Travis Erwin
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                          Eiza Murphy - Haunted [Music Review]

                          January 13, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Commercial

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “Trying to love someone whose heart still belongs to another is a futile effort and on the track ‘Hanted,’ Eiza Murphy explores the frustration and hopeless feeling of doing exactly that. The emotive vocals sell the story and emotion quite well on this short but effective gut punch of a single. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          January 13, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                          eizamurphy, haunted, laonlock
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                            Ni/Co - what it (do do do) [Music Video Review]

                            January 06, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            A smooth R&B groove with heavy Pop leanings about letting the bad stuff roll off and way from you. It is far too easy to hold grudges and plot revenge, but then the offending party lives inside your head so sometimes we have to let go of our resentment and trust Karma to work her magic. This song is an artful reminder of that.

                            January 06, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                            ni/co, whatitdo, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                              Alex Marzejon - Songs About Girls [Music Review]

                              December 22, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Adult Contemporary

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “From Jolene to Roxanne, and of course California Girls in general there are plenty of songs about feminine charm and their effect on those who know them. This track is a bit of an ode to all of them. Delivered in an emotive singer/songwriter style reminiscent of Ed Sheeran, but Alex Marzejon stand on his own talent and delivery style giving him a unique and talented voice in the musical landscape. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              December 22, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                              alexmarzejon, songsaboutgirls, laonlock
                              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Adult Contemporary
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                                DEVADO - The sad song (Give it up) [Music Video Review]

                                December 10, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Life always presents those problems that have no easy answer. And sometimes we want or desire something that is unattainable or nearly impossible and either way how we respond and battle is key to where we go from there. DEVADO performs this track with heartfelt precision and grace and in the vocals there is a thread of hope and understanding that will no doubt comfort others stuck in the same brand emotional situation.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                December 10, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                devado, thesadsong, laonlock
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                                  Liv Hanna - Buried Alive [Music Video Review]

                                  December 10, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Commercial, Adult Contemporary

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Liv Hanna possess the kind of powerful and emotive vocals that hook the listener from the very first note. The emotion here is palpable and the lyrical build is emotionally tight making the track a tight grip on the mind and soul. ‘Buried Alive’ is the kind of writing that will no doubt mean different things to different people but our various life experiences tend to lead us to view and hear art in different ways and this track is definitely artfully performed. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  December 10, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                  livhanna, buriedalive, laonlock
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                                    Stephen Flickner - Spark Up [Music Review]

                                    December 10, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “Stephen Flickner drops this track about finding your spark of life when that one you desire is coming over. The track has a nice vibe and energy and I was left wanting more which is a good thing though I think the track could have taken the emotions and story a bit further with an added verse here. That said, the hook stayed in my head long after each listen and overall this is a track I get get down to more than once which is what I look for in the songs I cultivate for my playlists. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    December 10, 2022 /Travis Erwin
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                                      Goshok - On My Mind [Music Review]

                                      December 10, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, EDM, Commercial

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “This track is a Commercial leaning EDM single with elements of various Electronic genres as well as some Pop sensibilities. Goshok is a rising star and the Indie artist hopes to be come the first Czech artist to grace the mainstage at the largest music festivals int he world and with songs like ‘On My Mind’ it is easy to believe he will achieve those dreams sooner rather than later. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      December 10, 2022 /Travis Erwin
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                                        Tea Janee - I Don't Wanna Talk About It [Music Video Review]

                                        December 06, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Commercial

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Few things in this world are straightforward, but Tea Janee is advocating for one thing to be that way ... And that one thing is sex.

                                        This song is sultry in a Pop kind of way with it directness and teasing tone. Like Britney meshed with Arianna Grande this is a pure Pop lust-filled track with just a bit of Bubblegum to the delivery style. The vocal talent and tone of the track stays light but the intent is purely carnal.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        December 06, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                        teajanee, idon'twannatalkaboutit, laonlock
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