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Shandel & Samuels - Heroine [Review]

November 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The duality works very well on this track. The blend of voices brings an emotional thread to a well-written song about being stuck in the rut. This is two songwriters delivering their well-honed craft with precision and feeling.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
shandel&samuels, heroine, laonlock
Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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    Corey Durkin - Rest My Bones [Review]

    November 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “This is a nice road song in the traditional Folk kind of way.

    The heartbeat of Dylan, the bones of Guthrie, the blood type of Kerouac.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    November 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    coreydurkin, restmybones, laonlock
    Music, Indie Pop, Folk
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      Grayson Ty with Fleuke - One Regret [Review]

      October 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “A beautiful folksy song about that one love that slipped away.

      ’One Regret’ is a song of heartache, but also one of hope because the emotions are so universal and it always gives us hope to know what we are feeling is shared by others. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      October 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      graysonty, fleuke, laonlock
      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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        Hudson Rainer - Country Home [Review]

        October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk

        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

        “Bringing a throwback sound, Hudson Rainer has channeled the vibe of vintage Neil Young and The Band to give us a track that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

        Stripped down emotional music at its best. I like it! ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        October 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        hudsonrainer, countryhome, laonlock
        Music, Indie Rock, Folk
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          Horace Holloway - King Of Diamonds (feat. Fleurie) [Review]

          October 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “There is a nice wordplay to the writing, and the vocal performance is a natural for such a song. Landing somewhere in the Americana, Singer/Songwriter spectrum of Folk music, ‘King of Diamonds’ is a track that is easy to fall into. I do wish we had heard more of the female voice that came in at the end.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          horaceholloway, kingofdiamonds, fleurie, laonlock
          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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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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              Dante Mazzetti - Hey Now [Review]

              July 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Folk Yeah!

              A sprinkle of Prine, a dash of Dylan, a hint of Guthrie ... the final recipe is damn sure satisfying, but the flavors of the past are evident in every bite. Sit down and savor this one and welcome Dante Mazzetti to your ears.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              July 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              DanteMazzetti, HeyNow, LAonLock
              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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                Faultlines - Heartfire [Review]

                June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Pop

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “Faultlines brings us a folk/pop fusion complete with meticulous harmonies and a nice, even melody proving that Heartfire > Heartburn.

                Seriously, I can’t wait to hear more from this LA Folk trio as talent abounds vocally, musically, and in the songwriting.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                Faultlines, Heartfire, LAonLock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Pop
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                  Lucy & La Mer - Blue Dress [Review]

                  June 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk

                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                  “This is a fun song long before you figure in the touches of irony.

                  Billed as “Indie Pop” it carries a decidedly folk sound, but genre really is bend and manipulated throughout this single.

                  The choice to utilize chords and a melody far more prevalent in country music to make a statement about Bisexuality feels like a subtle social statement. People are people. Love is love and lust is lust. Dividing and lumping various elements of humanity into genres is wrong and so too is it a shame to limit the scope of well-written music.

                  The fact that this story, detailing our heroines infatuation with the “Blue Dress” clad women of her desire, is musically a country song ... makes me smile and appreciate the emotion and vocals all the more.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  June 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  Lucy&LaMer, BlueDress, LAonLock
                  Music, Indie Pop, Folk
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                    The Graylings - Little Bird [Review]

                    May 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Folk

                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                    “The melody is dark and deep and before the first lyric is delivered, you already feel the emotions.

                    The metaphor of the “Little Bird’ is one that will hauntingly speak to anyone that has ever made a personal sacrifice in the name of love, only to eventually realize you clipped your own wings ... for all the wrong reasons.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    May 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    TheGraylings, LittleBird
                    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Folk
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                      Peridot - Fleeting [Video Review]

                      April 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Folk, Commercial

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “I felt every word.
                      I believed every word.

                      Sweet mournful vocals accompany this well-written song of longing. The piano and strings are the perfect accompaniment to this voice.

                      Fleeting describes much of life and Peridot has captured it oh so well with this release.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      April 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      Peridot, Fleeting, LAonLock
                      Music, Music Videos, Folk, Commercial
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                        Vetle Forsell - "Strange Clouds" [Review]

                        April 03, 2019 by BGiraldo in Music, Folk
                        “Most folk music beckons listeners to reflect upon woes and take us to a somewhat melancholic, yet serene, state of mind. We might think of something we have lost or are trying to find meaning in––realtionships, friendships or even just not knowing where life is taking you. Vetle Forsell’s “Strange Clouds,” aims to take us to this place of introspection. Originally from Norway, Forsell is heavily influenced by bands like Pink Floyd and Sufjan Stevens. The gentle crooning and steady acoustics compel listeners to float around, as he talks to us about these everchanging “strange clouds.” However dreamy the song may be, Forsell is far from being aloof. His lyrics imply a person grappling with self-realization. Definitely worth a listen to those who revel in indie-folk and a good pondering of life.”
                        — BGiraldo
                        April 03, 2019 /BGiraldo
                        VetleForsell, StrangeClouds
                        Music, Folk
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