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Jagger - Melancholic [Music Review]

November 13, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Bedroom

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jagger drops this soft, and yes, ‘Melancholic” track that relies on the emotion and vocal talent to draw the listener deep inside the lyrical build. The slow burn wraps around the soul and conveys the mood perfectly for the duration. The vocal performance is spot on perfect and this is the kind of track for dark nights and the quiet moments of self-reflection that we all need at times.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
November 13, 2022 /Travis Erwin
jagger, melancholic
Music, Indie Pop, Bedroom
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    Eddie Island - Honey (You Said Love) [Music Review]

    September 30, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Folk, Electronic, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “A folksy track with Pop sensibilities. A bit like Mumford meets Springsteen with a light airy tone and build that makes it easy to emotional connect with the track. Eddie Island lets the writing soar with a joyous tone and band vocal build that matches the musical vibes of the track. This is the kind of song that delivers the power to change your mood and lift your spirit. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    September 30, 2022 /Travis Erwin
    eddieisland, honey(yousaidlove), laonlock
    Music, Adult Contemporary, Folk, Electronic, Indie Pop
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      Arkells - Teenage Tears [Music Video Review]

      September 05, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “The Arkells are joined here by Tegan and Sara on this heartfelt track. ‘Teenage Years’ hits all the feels and the blend of voices play off of each other to add to the emotional intensity of the build. The writing is spot on and the delivery every bit as flawless. A track you can listen to over and over again and pick up new nuances each time you do so. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      September 05, 2022 /Travis Erwin
      arkells, teganandsara, teenagetears, laonlock
      Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative
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        Sleeping Lion - CTFO [Review]

        August 12, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Indie Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “The snapping of the fingers sets the vibes for the song. It has a laidback yet sarcastic tone to it. Sleeping Lion lays out the moments when being annoyed exist and you just want people to chill out. If the phrase “take a chill pill” had a theme song this would be it.”
        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
        August 12, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
        LAOnlock
        Commercial, Indie Pop
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          Justin Clancy - Run From The Devil [Music Video Review]

          August 05, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “The track hits like Billie Eilish meets Justin Timberlake with a heavy dose of attitude and verve to push it forward. An engaging track and beat that demands and holds your attention.

          ’Run From The Devil’ could be the first you’ve heard of Justin Clancy, but given the incredible talent and passion it certainly will not be the last. An intense yet entertaining ride.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          August 05, 2022 /Travis Erwin
          justinclancy, runfromthedevil, laonlock
          Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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            Rainie Zenith - Reasons To Hate Me [Music Video Review]

            July 13, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “This song is an example of giving zero fxcks and choosing to just be you. Rainie Zenith describes and demonstrates her interests not caring who cares. She is happy with being her true self and this visual is humorous yet positive. It lets the world know that it doesn’t matter what others think, you can’t satisfy everyone. We are all different.”
            — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
            July 13, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
            LAOnlock
            Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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              Kelaska - Honey [Review]

              July 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Breakups are maybe the best fodder for songs that there is. Raw emotions and heartache have given us some great and memorable songs and now, Kelaska delivers another great title hitting that theme. ‘Honey’ offers that sweet taste of revenge in Sythnpop glory and so much of what is said mirrors thoughts we’ve all had in this situation.

              Despite hitting some familiar ground the arrangement and lyrical makeup blends with vocal talent to make this track stand out and resonate. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              July 01, 2022 /Travis Erwin
              kelaska, honey, laonlock
              Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop
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                Anna Bates - Holy Smokes [Music Video Review]

                June 03, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Bedroom, Alternative, Indie Pop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Smokin’ and tokin’ with Jesus. Sign me up! Ann Bates offers this fun track with beautiful tender vocals and wryly sharp set of lyrics that makes you stop and think. A fun track with a lively yet subtle beat and soft set of vocals that wraps around you like a warm blanket.

                No doubt more than a few will be offended, but I’d sure like to think Jesus would dance and smile along to this jaunty track.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                June 03, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                annabates, holysmokes, laonlock
                Music Videos, Bedroom, Alternative, Indie Pop
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                  Kate Yeager - Are You Sure We Just Met? [Review]

                  May 27, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Written and inspired over Zoom calls amid the pandemic this track is about that instant connection and falling in love fast. Sometimes the spark is too bright to ignore and this track does a great job of capturing that in a diary kind of candid openness that feels natural and true. Just like the way it feels when you know without a doubt how you feel about someone else. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  May 27, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                  kateyeager, areyousurewejsutmet?, laonlock
                  Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                    Estella Dawn - Orange [Review]

                    May 20, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music, Indie Pop, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Online dating can be an ugly mess but ‘Orange’ is all about a Tinder date going right. The writing and emotion shine making you feel as if you are right there feeling that spark of instant chemistry and Estella Dan’s vocals are the perfect vessel to let you sail away on these rare waters.

                    Magic can and does till happen for those patient and brave enough to wait it out. Both in the dating world, and in discovering new music. This song offers hope for both. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    May 20, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                    estelladawn, orange, laonlock
                    Lyric Video, Music, Indie Pop, Commercial
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                      Jenny Kern - Feel It Again [Review]

                      May 06, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “We all experience our emotional ups and downs and music plays a huge role in allowing us to feel we are not alone. Sometimes we even feel inspired to move and dance and that act is enough to shake off what is weighing us down. Sometimes we fall in and wallow in the heaviness of our thoughts. Either way music plays a part for many of us and Jenny Kern’s new single ‘Feel It Again’ is all about how music and moving takes us back to those emotional moments. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      May 06, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                      jennykern, feelitagain, laonlock
                      Music, Indie Pop
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                        Billingsley - Long Shot [Music Video Review]

                        May 06, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Punk, Indie Pop

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Billingsley is compromised of three brothers from North Carolina. The sound and style is Green Day meets Offspring and ‘Long Shot’ is the kind of tongue in cheek song that never goes out of style. The emotions behind the track are ones we’ve all felt and experienced and the wry humor helps make the odds that are stacked against us easier to laugh off. A fun song that you will want to listen to over and over again to get all the lyrics. Pure fun and energy!”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        May 06, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                        billingsley, long shot, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Pop, Punk, Indie Pop
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                          lodet - Smile [Review]

                          May 06, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “A long time fan of the Laurel Canyon sound, lodet drops a new track, ‘Smile,’ which delivers a bit of that sound, as well as a bit of Dylan, and a splash of Lennon to complete a nuanced and energetic ode the past. All without sacrificing contemporary relevancy. lodet’s Swedish home is a long way, both in time and distance from the height of the Laurel Canyon scene, but this track bridges the gap with ease and talent and is a nice modern spin of that sound. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          May 06, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                          lodet, smile, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                            Kelaska - Tightrope [Review]

                            April 29, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Commercial

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “The need to fit in and conform overcomes us all at times, but it is easy to lose yourself while trying to please the world around us.

                            Kelaska offers an emotional track about that very struggle. Walking that ‘Tightrope’ is a dicey proposition but falling in on this track is anything but as the build and emotional vulnerability sell the track early before the tempo shift and a sort of fierce determination takes hold. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            April 29, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                            kelaska, tightrope, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Commercial
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                              LVRBOY - when you love someone [Review]

                              April 29, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Electro Pop, Commercial

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Despite our best efforts some relationships simply do not work. This is especially tough when there isn’t one great reason just a simple parting of the hearts. LVRBOY takes on this very kind of ending with ‘when you love someone’ and that is not enough to salvage a future together. Coming with a smooth grove and emotional build, this Electro Pop track speaks to and from the heart. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              April 29, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                              lvrboy, whenyoulovesomeone, laonlock
                              Music, Indie Pop, Electro Pop, Commercial
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                                Lorelei Marcell - Need Me [Review]

                                April 22, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Commercial

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Loralei Marcell has the kind of emotive voice that instantly pulls a listener in and holds them tight to the lyrical build. This track is about the power of love and how complex walking away can be np matter how much it needs to be done. ‘Need Me’ mirrors the mind and our need t be loved as well as our need to escape at times even when there are plenty of reasons to stay. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                April 22, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                loreleimarcell, needme, laonlock
                                Music, Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Commercial
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                                  Natalie Shay - Two Sparks [Music Video Review]

                                  April 13, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop

                                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                  “From the very first note, Natalie Shay emotes the passion and emotion and those elements combined with the theatrical build of this track truly lends to hook and hold the listener for the duration.. The writing is power as is the performance, making this a single hit all the right notes both literally and figuratively. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  April 13, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                  natalieshay, twosparks, laonlock
                                  Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop
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                                    SEKI - Need A Moment [Review]

                                    March 18, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “SEKI delivers a soft emotive set of vocals to usher in the track, ‘Need A Moment.’ there is a hint of the 80s in the build but the vocal delivery feels entirely contemporary and the track has that calming inspirational vibe that leaves the listener feeling positive and and uplifted.

                                    A track to celebrate the ones you love and the joys of this world. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    March 18, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                    seki, needamoment, laonlock
                                    Music, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop
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                                      hanna ögonsten - bang my head [Review]

                                      March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Delivering her vocal with Punk laced Pop sound, hanna ögonsten captures the emotional energy of the writing very well. Hailing from Sweden, the artist has a powerful and emotive delivery that keeps the listener leaning in for the duration, but don’t sleep on the songwriting as lyrically the track packs a punch as well. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      March 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                      hanna ögonsten, bangmyhead, laonlock
                                      Music, Indie Pop
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                                        REAVEN - Ordinary Heroes [Music Video Review]

                                        March 04, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

                                        Rating : 4 out of 5

                                        “Have we all lost control of our own lives? Has social media taken over and pushed our dark sides to the forefront? Or are there some ‘Ordinary Heroes’ left that are not slaves to public perception?

                                        These are the questions posed by REAVEN on their latest track and they are worthy ones to ask. This is an Indie Rock anthem that feels like both a protest and a wakeup call all the while offering solid entertainment and talent to back it up.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        March 04, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                        reaven, ordinaryheroes, laonlock
                                        Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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