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Norman Kim - Nothing Wrong With My Life [Music Video Review]

August 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“With vocals that reminded of Elton John at times, Norman Kim unleashes a debut that demands we all pay attention.

Both the video and the lyrics of ‘Nothing Wring With My Life’ feel like fun and I can’t help but think I am watching to arrival of a brand new star. Not on the far off horizon, in the here and now.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
August 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
normankim, nothingwrongwithmylife, laonlock
Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial
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    Soleima - Cheers for the Tears [Review]

    August 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “The unique vocal tone caught my ear straight away and led me listen closer to the melody which dips into a reggae vibe to bring a nice a groove. The lyrics empower everybody emerging on the other side of a necessary breakup.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    August 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    Soleima, CheersForTheTears, LAonLock
    Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Indie Pop
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      Austin Strange - Something I Said [Review]

      August 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

      “A tender and emotional goodbye, this pop ballad is heartbreak personified. The vocals convey every facet of the hurt and the lyrics are written in the style of an actual plea from one reluctant to let go.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      August 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      AustinStrange, SomethingIsaid, LAonLock
      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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        ASTRINA - You Should Run [Review]

        August 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “The chorus carries a fun rhythm that hints at Celtic influences. The vocals are steady and engaging with an edge of danger which adds to the catchy hook to this single.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        August 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        ASTRINA, YouShouldRun, LAonLock
        Music, Indie Pop
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          Dalton Jackson - Lower [ Music Video Review]

          July 31, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “In this thriller of a visual Dalton Jackson sings about be at a low point while he is being murdered. The symbolism displays that you really aren’t at your low point until you are on your death bed.”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          July 31, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
          LaonLock
          Music Videos, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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            Conro - Thrill of It EP [Review]

            July 26, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Electro Pop, Indie Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Life is expensive and some of us may not be living our best life but we try to make the best out of what we have just for the “Thrill of It” That is the message Conro delivers in his pop influenced single that is followed with a instrumental finger snap”
            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

            🎧 Support on all platforms: https://monster.cat/ThrillofitEP ▼ Follow Monstercat Spotify: https://monster.cat/2biZbkd Apple: https://apple.co/2xiKWTO Facebook: https://facebook.com/monstercat Twitter: https://twitter.com/monstercat Instagram: https://instagram.com/monstercat ▼ Follow Conro Facebook: https://facebook.com/conromusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/conromusic Instagram: https://instagram.com/conro_music SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/conromusic Genre: #House ▼ Want some new Merchandise? https://monster.cat/MonstercatShop ▼ Download with Gold! https://monster.cat/goldyt ▼ Submit to Monstercat! http://monster.cat/demo-submissions ✏️ Lyrics My car don’t look like a phantom I don’t own that house in the Hampton’s And my 2 chains ain’t gold at all I can’t buy you a diamond necklace Being good with money takes practice But somehow I don’t mind at all Cause no one's got what we got We hit it up on rooftops No matter what they saying we gonna do this our way We ain’t in it for the dollars no Just for the thrill of it Nothing counterfeit with you Just the thrill of it Just for the thrill of it Nothing counterfeit with you Just for the thrill of it Girl let me show you the paper I can buy that house for you later But you say you don’t need that at all This world is ours for the taking Just me and you got me thinking I swear we already made it

            July 26, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
            LaonLock
            Electro Pop, Indie Pop
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              Mary Moore - Reaching in the Dark [Review]

              July 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “What begins with haunting sweet vocals, morphs into an energetic promise to herself that resonates well with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith.

              The first few verses have a decidedly singer/songwriter vibe and the latter half brings more of a pop sound, but the continuity of the song is never in question.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              July 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              MaryMoore, ReachingInTheDark, LAonLock
              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                Scott Yoder - Silver Screen Starlet [Review]

                July 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “Retro is both sound and lyrical content, Scott Yoder pays homage to Hollywood with ‘Silver Screen Starlet.’ Funky and weird it brings out our infatuation with a fantasy world.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                July 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                ScottYoder, SilverScreenStarlet, LAonLock
                Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                  Lola Blanc - Angry Too (Official Music Video) [Music Video Review]

                  July 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop

                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                  “Powerful imagery to go along with a fantastically performed song. Songwriting with passion!

                  This is the kind of single that makes a statement while both entertaining and confronting.

                  ’Angry Too’ is the fighting spirit of the #MeToo movement.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  July 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  LolaBlanc, AngryToo, LAonLock
                  Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop
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                    V Blackburn - "V" [Review]

                    June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “With a sound that at times hints at Kacey Musgraves, V Blackburn delivers an emotional song of self-doubt that speaks to us all.

                    A heart-wrenching single that beautifully captures the emotions of wondering what true happiness is, and if it is even attainable.

                    ’V’ is the final track off of Blackburn’s EP Public Figure which dropped June 28th.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    VBlackburn, V, LAonLock
                    Music, Commercial, Indie Pop
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                      The Bergamot - L.A. [Music Video Review]

                      June 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “In the spirit of a many other great storyteller songs, ‘L.A.’ makes us care about Elle as a character. Through great songwriting and an empathetic and stirring performance, we take a journey with Elle knowing full well there is no happy ending waiting. But we do it because life doesn’t always come with the fairy-tale ending and this single feels like life.

                      The melody matches the emotions perfectly throughout, and this is one of those sad songs that somehow leaves us feeling hopeful because of its ability to tap into a part of ourselves. Such music and writing helps us realize we are not alone in our thoughts, fears, and emotions. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      June 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      TheBergamot, L.A., LAonLock
                      Music Videos, Indie Pop
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                        Conan Gray - Checkmate [Music Video Review]

                        June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Indie Pop

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Don’t be fooled by the catchy pop melody and sugar sweet vocals ... this is a dark twisted tale of revenge motivated by a broken heart.

                        AND I LIKE IT!”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        June 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        ConanGray, Checkmate, LAonLock
                        Lyric Video, Indie Pop
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                          HAYL - Feel Again [Review]

                          June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener.

                          Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          June 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          HAYL, FeelAgain, LAonLock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial
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                            DAVIS - Alright [Review]

                            June 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
                            “This is a single with chill summer vibes.

                            I have no idea the chemical state of DAVIS while writing this one, but if you’ve ever had a poolside conversation with someone amid a huge cloud of green smoke, then listening to this song will feel a whole lot like that conversation.

                            Enjoy and remember ... everything will be ‘Alright.’”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            June 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            Davis, Alright, LAonLock
                            Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
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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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                                Northern National - Half-Hearted Love [Review]

                                June 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Pop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “There is nothing halfway about ‘Half-Hearted Love.’ In giving us a song that speaks to going through the emotions and searching for meaning in on okay, but unfulfilling relationship.

                                Northern National imparts emotion into a catchy performance that only gets better with each listen.

                                This is a song with the legs to carry us through when we find ourselves stuck in just such a relationship.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                June 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                NorthernNational, Half-HeartedLove, LAonLock
                                Music, Alternative, Indie Pop
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                                  Stolen Gin - Analie [Review]

                                  June 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Electronic

                                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                  “The driving force here is funky groove that gets you moving.

                                  But don’t sleep on the songwriting, because there is genuine emotion lurking underneath that infectious groove.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  June 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  StolenGin, Analie, LAonLock
                                  Music, Indie Pop, Indie Electronic
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                                    Sea Girls - Damage Done [Music Video Review]

                                    June 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “If I am honest, the first couple of measures had me eager to dismiss this single, but then that line about freshman year hit my ears and I was hooked emotionally. The vocal performance held me tight from that moment on, and both the video and the melody tied it all together.

                                    ’Damage Done’ is songwriting done right, and this is a song that showcases the power music has us to pull us in and turn our hopes, fears, and memories a direction we were not expecting. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    June 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    SeaGirls, DamageDone, LAonLock
                                    Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                                      Philippa - before goodbye [Review]

                                      May 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Commercial, Music, Indie Pop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Honest and raw. Philippa gives us not an anti love song, but rather a song about the yearning sadness that seeing and hearing others in love can bring on after a heartbreak.

                                      ’Before Goodbye’ is a beautifully performed testament to the lasting power love gone bad has over us all at times.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      May 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      Philippa, beforegoodbye, LAonLock
                                      Commercial, Music, Indie Pop
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                                        The Influencers - Fallin' [Music Video Review]

                                        May 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “The melody did the heavy lifting here by connecting me to the single emotionally before the lyrics fully soaked in.

                                        A well-crafted song that gets better and deeper ingrained in my psyche with each listen.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        May 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        TheInfluencers, Fallin', LAonLock
                                        Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop
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