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Bootstraps - Whenever You're Around [Review]

October 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A sensual love song, delivered with a raspy smoothness that showcases the emotion of the lyrics very well.

This is the kind of song played as the first dance at weddings, or repeatedly by those falling in love.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
October 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Indie Pop
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    Hello Ocean - Over You [Review]

    October 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Letting go is tough to do, and sometimes it hurts more to see the other person let go too fast. This track takes those emotions and distills them down to a heartfelt Indie ode to that pain and frustration. The vocals are laced with heartache and the simply melody works well in tandem. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    October 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    helloocean, overyou, laonlock
    Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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      Boogie Mango - Walky Walk [Review]

      October 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “A nice, calm vibe that provides a smooth and mellow reminder that sometimes we need to walk and talk within ourselves.

      A musical reboot for the soul.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      October 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      boogiemango, walkywalk, laonlock
      Music, Indie Pop
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        Hannah Connolly - From Where You Are [Review]

        September 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

        “Soft. Tender. Poignant.

        These three words are a great place to start in describing Hannah Connolly’s single, ‘From Where You Are.’

        Hints of Dolly can be heard in moments of the vocals, but beyond that soft vibration there is an emotional connectivity more in line with Jewel. This combination gives Hannah a unique sound all of her own, to go along with stellar songwriting that is layered with emotion and complexity.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        September 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        hannahconnolly, fromwhereyouare, laonlock
        Music, Indie Pop
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          Places Back Home - Refractions [Review]

          September 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “With a classic alternative sound, Places Back Home delivers a winning single with their recent release, ‘Refractions.’

          Abrupt guitar changes and a mellow vocals help bring out lyrics that connect the emotional dots from the very beginning.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          September 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          Places Back Home, refractions, laonlock
          Music, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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            Heather Mae - I'm Still Here [Review]

            September 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Life is a grind that beats us all down at times. ‘I’m Still Here’ takes that fact and the emotions we face during that struggle and distills them into a beautifully delivered song that reminds us of our successes in the face of the every day strife. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            September 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            heathermae, i'mstillhere, laonlock
            Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial
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              Elina - Free [Review]

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

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “There are times where Elina’s vocals reminded me of Dolly Parton, though this is not a country song. Soft and tender, this pop single delivers emotion and a sense of longing sadness.

              A beautiful song about the hold of the past.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              September 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              elina, free, laonlock
              Music, Indie Pop
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                Annie Nirschel - Smoke Show [Review]

                September 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Bringing a big, vivid, Indie Rock singer/songwriter sound, Annie Nirschel is no ‘Smoke Show,’ because there is plenty of talent and substance in the depth of this single. Reminding me of Joan Osborne and Susan Gibson, I am eager to hear more from this emotional writer and performer.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                September 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                annienirschel, smokeshow, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                  Stereo Match - Paralyze The Dead [Music Video Review]

                  August 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “While solid musically, ‘Paralyze The Dead’ truly shines brightest as a music video. The imagery and the emotions of the lyrics are brought out in spectacular version by the story.


                  Being true to yourself is perhaps the biggest key to personal happiness, and something we all need reminded of from time to time. Stereo Match does this is in an entertaining and provocative manner that left a smile on my face.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  August 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  stereomatch, paralyzethedead, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                    Ryan Cassata - Bamboo Plants [Music Video Review]

                    August 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “There is a genuine, songwriter vibe on this one. Billed as a true LGBT love story, this song really transcends beyond any limitations on who this song speaks to. It is simply an honest and true love story for humanity with slice of life lyrics delivered over a guitar melody. There is no added fanfare because the emotion is simply enough in this case.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    August 23, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    ryancassata, bambooplants, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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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
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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
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                        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
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                          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
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                                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
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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
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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
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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
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