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Cely Riva - bills to pay [Music Review]

July 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
“From her original home in Puerto Rico to a stop in New York City, before ultimately landing in Los Angeles, Cely Riva has taken an enriching musical path.

This track takes a look at financial stress through an honest and earnest vocal delivery. The track has a glorious Pop vibe with some singer/songwriter sensibilities to make us really feel the struggle and emotion. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
July 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
celyriva, billstopay, laonlock, lareview
Music, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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    Ava Valianti - Buttercups [Music Review]

    July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk
    “Ava Valianti is a talent that shines on any stage or demographic, but I’d be remiss if I did not mentiont he fact this rising star is but fifteen years old and already establishing herself as a musical force. I’ll turn of my voice to hers as she talks about this track ...

    ”‘Buttercups’ is a song that encapsulates the experience of love, loss, and searching for purpose. It’s a song that’s centered around memories that are hard to let go of - the cinnamon smell, the creaky doors, the buttercups - and how even when things are complicated, those memories remind me why I cared in the first place. This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever created, I truly had so much fun making it, and I hope that comes across when you listen!” ~ Ava Valianti

    The tender love that went into writing and performing this track shines as you listen.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    avavalianti, buttercups, laonlock
    Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk
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      Poster Girl - Black Overalls [Music Review]

      July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
      “Poster Girl drew inspiration from 90s Alternative music, but don’t let that fool you into thinking their music is dated or out of touch with today’s musical landscape. ‘Black Overalls’ is a vibrant track with emotive vocals and a sweet tone that is the perfect juxtaposition for the lyrical depth and meaning of this track.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      postergirl, blackoveralls, laonlock
      Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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        Harvey Brittain - obsessed [Music Review]

        June 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
        “Sometimes we know a relationship is doomed fromt he start but stillw e are ‘obsessed’ and can’t quite walk away when we should. Harvey Brittain takes a look at such a relationship and does som with Indie Pop brilliance.

        The Brit is a rising talent to pay close attention to as he brings the rare combination of emotive vocal talent and emotionally in touch songwriting that rises well above the fray.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        June 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        harveybrittain, obsessed, laonlock
        Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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          Problematic Jam - It's Alright [Music Video Review]

          June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
          “Problematic Jam is an Indie Rock trio inspired by Pst Psyche Punk and bands like The Pixies, The Cure, and Nirvana to name a few. The sound and this track are inspired by music past, but that is not to suggest ‘It’s Alright’ isn’t fresh and contemporary.

          The track tips a hat to the past but taps into its own brand of energy and talent. The video takes the same tact and together the song and imagery adds a nice bit of wry humor to a song that feels like pure Rock and Roll. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          problematicjam, it'salright, laonlock
          Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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            Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

            June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
            “This intoxicating track from Lauren Spring is about learning to take care of yourself while in a relationship with a narcissist. The track is artfully crafted in its arrangement, and written with genuine emotion and power. Spring delivers the lyrics with heartfelt precision.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            laurenspring, selfsoother, laonlock
            Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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              Bones Owens - Old Time Low [Music Review]

              June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Indie Rock
              “Bones Owens delivers an energetic American brand of sound with this track. ‘Old Time Low’ is about the morning after blues when you are fighting off that mix of hangover tinged regret. However, this is the musical equivalent of ... Hair of the Dog so when you wake up feeling rough after a hard night put this one on and sing your misgivings away. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              bonesowens, oldtimelow, laonlock
              Music, Americana, Indie Rock
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                The Stupid Reasons - Hot Springs [Music Review]

                May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Americana
                “The Stupid Reasons utilizes a bit of campy theatrics to deliver their track, ‘Hot Springs.’ By their own admission the song owes a tip fo the hat to David Lee Roth’s ‘Just a Gigolo,’ and it certainly delivers that same brand of tongue-in-cheek fun neatly packaged into an Indie Rock track. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                thestupidreasons, hotsprings, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Americana
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                  Night Talks - Gasoline [Music Review]

                  May 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                  “I’m a sucker for the timeless sound of a good Rock song and LA area band, NIght Talks know how to deliver exactly that.

                  ’Gasoline’ is Indie Rock gold about the dangers of comparing yourself to others. The lyrics are a good reminder that we are all happiest when we are simply the person we are meant to be. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  May 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  nighttalks, gasoline, laonlock, lareview
                  Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                    Flora Cash -My Ex Would've Left By Now [Review]

                    May 15, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Rock, Alternative
                    “This song is sad yet raw, with Flora Cash delivering honesty over a beautifully crafted ballad. Filled with apologies and powerful illustrations, it keeps you engaged and deeply connected to the emotion.”
                    — Kreadivle Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
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                    Indie Rock, Alternative
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                      The Gaffes - Passerby [Music Review]

                      May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
                      “The Gaffes are an Alt Rock band from Chicago and they deliver the exact kind of classic Indie Rock sound that is timeless on their single, ‘Passerby.’

                      The best music often feels like you’ve heard it all your life from the very first listen and that is exactly how I felt hearing this track. I’ll be adding this one to several of my playlists and I suggest you do the same.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      thegaffes, passerby, laonlock
                      Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
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                        Bonfire - Tide Shadows (Feat. Ellysse Mason) [Music Review]

                        May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
                        “Bonfire joins forces with Ellysse Mason to give us ‘Tide Shadows.’ An emotional Indie Rock track with hints of Folk, the song features Mason’s haunting and vulnerable vocals as well as the added layers as the track builds to give it even more emotional depth and power.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        bonfire, tideshadows, ellyssemason, laonlock
                        Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
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                          Sorry, Peach - why are you so scared? [Music Review]

                          May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                          “Sorry, PEach gives us a tranquil Indie track with tender vulnerable vocals early on to truly hook the listener emotionally. ‘Of course the question ‘why are you so scared?’ ... to love me, is one only asked when you find yourself in a vulnerable position so the feel is perfectly matched with the early lyrical build.

                          Sorry, Peach elevates the track and lets the music do more of the heavy lifting as the frustration takes over for the back half of the track. A masterfully crafted song.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          sorrypeach, whyareyousoscared?, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                            Kylie Rothfield x The Rare Occasions - Where The Diamonds Hide [Music Review]

                            April 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Indie Rock
                            “Kylie Rothfield is ready to take the unexpected path on ‘Where the Diamonds Hide.’ The track has an Indie Pop Folk vibe and was co-written and recorded with the band, The Rare Occasions.

                            This is one of those track you’ll swear you’ve heard before because it so seamlessly enters the musical landscape and will leave you ready for another listen as soon as you finish the first time.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            April 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            kylierothfield, therareoccasions, wherethediamondshide, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Indie Rock
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                              Gabrielle Grace x Cory Hale x Kinn - Intruder, Intruder [Music Review]

                              April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
                              “Gabrielle Grace unveils a tender and emotional track about the struggle between hope and anxiety we all face. In reality, ‘Intruder, Intruder’ can be about anything threatening to consume and takeover your life. The nature of the performance feels vulnerable and real and allows for the listener’s mind to reflect on their own experiences and vulnerabilities. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              gabriellegrace, coryhale, kinn, intruderintruder, laonlock
                              Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                                Arctic Wave - Ten or Twenty [Music Video Review]

                                April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative, Rock
                                “Life and time has a way of sneaking up on you and no matter how many years you;ve already seen there has to be a few things you had hoped to find or experience by now. That regret can pile on a person and weigh them downa nd Arctic Wave has captured that burden and sense of dread well with ‘Ten Or Twenty.’

                                The video only helps sell the sentiments and emotions of this well conceived track meant to remind us all ... there’s still time.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                arcticwave, tenortwenty, laonlock
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                                  Kito Rayburn - Thunder [Music Review]

                                  April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Folk, Americana
                                  “Lonely nights of retrospection out beyond the glare of city lights. That’s what Kito Rayburn’s latest track, ‘Thunder’ brings to mind for me.

                                  Actually the track has hit me differently each time I’ve listened to it. The songwriting is superb and the emotion tangible so sit back and listen and let your mind dance along with this calm storm of the heart.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  kitorayburn, thunder, laonlock
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                                    Bad Flamingo - Miles [Music Review]

                                    April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock
                                    “Bad Flamingo is back with a new sinister and sexy track. ‘Miles’ continues the duo’s western tinged air of mysterious sensuality. This pair routinely offers new music that always leads with mod and vibe.

                                    Making music you can have fun to beneath the sheets, or while taking a deep dive into your own psyche, Bad Flamingo taps into the more primal urges and thoughts coursing through us.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    badflamingo, miles, laonlock
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                                      Sitting on Saturn - Ticket to New York [Music Video Review]

                                      April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                                      “Sadly, we usually know when a relationship is doomed or even over long before we admit that fact out loud. Sitting on Saturn leans into that bit of human psyche with ‘Ticket to New York.’

                                      The LA area Rockers are on tour with 311 this summer and pissed to hit that next level. Catch them now while you can and be part of the wave up.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      sittingonsaturn, tickettonewyork, laonrock, LAReview
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                                        x reuben - h*** me [Music Review]

                                        April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Rock
                                        “London born artist x reuben traveled around Europe honing his talents as a busker. ‘h*** me’ is an introspective and emotional track that delves into a vulnerable look at lost love and the end of dreams.

                                        The artist lays it out there with honest and genuine heart that keeps the song feeling emotionally tangible to the very last note.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        xreuben, h***me, laonlock
                                        Music, Indie Rock, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Rock
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