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Chaz Mazzota - Better [Review]

October 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Chaz Mazzota delivers the smooth pop single, ‘Better,’ which is a track that hits all the right notes for commercial success. His vocal talent certainly takes what feels like an okay song lyrically, and makes it better.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
October 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
chazmazzota, better, laonlock
Music, Commercial
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    SITA - True [Review]

    October 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Downtempo, Minimal Electronic

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “Smooth and sultry, SITA delivers a track full of yearning and want. She captures the tmotions we all feel at times quite well.

    Nicely produced, this Downtempo track delivers on the needs we all have. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    October 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    sita, true, laonlock
    Music, Downtempo, Minimal Electronic
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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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        Banshee Child - Nothing Left [Review]

        October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Banshee Child delivers a sound that will conjure images of Axl swaying with the microphone stand while a dripping wet Tawny Kitaen slides across the hood of a shiny red Camaro. In other words ... pure Rock and Roll.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        October 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        bansheechild, nothingleft, laonlock
        Music, Indie Rock
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          Indee Killed the Pop Star x Olivia Knight - Coolest Kid [Review]

          October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Starting out with sweet vocals and a simple melody, ‘Coolest Kid’ turns dark and dangerous and heavy along the way — which is perfect the lyrics and subject matter.

          A pop song that delves almost into a punk vibe, before settling into a heart breaker by the end.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          indeekilledthepopstar, oliviaknight, coolestkid, laonlock
          Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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            The Como Brothers - I See Something [Review]

            October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Old School smooth. A love song that would be as at home in the 1970s, as it is here in 2019.

            Never underestimate the timeless appeal of a simple melody and heartfelt lyrics.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            October 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            thecomobrothers, iseesomething, laonlock
            Music, Singer/Songwriter
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              Bria Lee - Throwing Darts [Review]

              October 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “Dark, alluring, and intriguing, ‘Throwing Darts’ is a track that arrives with pinpoint accuracy.

              Powerful imagery to the songwriting and an engaging beat are perfect vessels for Bria Lee to showcase her talented vocals. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              October 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              brialee, throwingdarts, laonlock
              Music, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter
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                Artst x sip skylark x Remmus - Sadist [Review]

                October 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Wry and danceable, ‘Sadist’ is track we can all relate to, and despite the title, listening to this entertaining track certainly is far from painful. The underlying truths are delivered here with a inescapable beat and rhythm that keeps you engaged to the bitter end.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                October 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                artst, sipskylark, remmus, sadist, laonlock
                Music, Deep House
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                  Shaheen - Belong Here [Review]

                  October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Hard hitting words and emotions from a viewpoint not often heard in Hip-Hop. This is an important track to listen to with a open mind. These lyrics will no doubt piss off some, but anything worth saying usually does.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  shaheen, belonghere, laonlock
                  Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Tuarrah - Rhinebeck [Review]

                    October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “This track feels strangely intimate which is odd given it was written after a voyeuristic moment from afar.

                    The vocals are haunting and beautiful and the writing itself suburb as it touches on emotions we all feel and display — even we we do not realize we are projecting certain elements of ourselves.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    tuarrah, rhinebeck, laonlock
                    Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Inbar Starr - Used To Know You Better [Music Video Review]

                      October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Inbar Starr has a unique vocal tone that grabs you from the very start, but this track offers so much more. Solid songwriting and an easy infectious groove makes ‘Used To Know You Better’ one of those songs that instantly feels familiar. One of those songs you can’t help but sing to yourself long after the last note has faded.

                      The catchy chorus and a memorable melody stick with you in all the best ways. The video is a perfect compliment.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      inbarstarr, usedtoknowyoubetter, laonlock
                      Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                        Yvette Nacer - Quicksand [Review]

                        October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “With soulful power, Yvette Nacer delivers the grains of emotional truth that provide solid ground for this single. Metaphorical ‘Quicksand’ is something we all slip into from time to time, and this track captures that sinking feeling while also lifting us up with the power of determination.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        yvettenacer, quicksand, laonlock
                        Music, Neo-Soul
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                          Caro - Just One Night [Review]

                          October 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “What happens when that one night stand lingers in your mind far beyond the following morning?

                          Caro delivers a song behind those very emotions and she does so with a pop glory that brings both commercial appeal and genuine feelings that strike a chord for the fragility of human emotions.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          October 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          caro, justonenight, laonlock
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                            Ammar Sings - Don't Leave [Review] (LAOnLock.com Exclusive)

                            October 10, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “So I stumbled upon this song by accident., I was working with so many tabs on my computer and out of nowhere this song started playing. The cadence reminded me of something else but I couldn’t figure out where the song was playing it was between YouTube, Spotify or Sound-cloud maybe. When I finally found the tab I discovered Ammar Sings is the artist who has captured my ears and lifted me away with his new single “Don’t Leave”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                            October 10, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Notel Motel - Soviet Cigarettes [Review]

                              October 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “With a melody that would feel at home in a James Bond flick, and vocals leaning toward the Punk side of rock, Notel Motel offers a unique blend of sounds. But the real hook here is the mesmerizing lyrics that keep you listening while wondering WTF they are going to say next. That is not to say the lyrics are ambiguous. No, they are simply unpredictable in all the best ways. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              October 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              notelmotel, sovietcigarettes, laonlock
                              Music, Punk, Indie Rock
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                                Chloe Lilac - Special [Review]

                                October 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “A pop song calling out all those delusional souls in this world, who truly think they are something special when their personalities actually reveal them to be more of the dime a dozen variety.

                                Chloe Lilac’s delivers her truth with an engaging vocal refrain, and lyrics that will make you both smile, nod, and perhaps utter an amen.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                October 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                chloelilac, special, laonlock
                                Music, Indie Pop
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                                  Big Shug - "Still Big" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Review]

                                  October 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Old school, straight-forward Hip-Hop for the win!.

                                  Big Shug has something to say and he says it with confidence, in a direct flow that prompts you to stop and listen. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  October 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  bigshug, djpremier, stillbig, laonlock
                                  Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    Sophie Gray - Bye Bye [Review]

                                    October 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Given the genre of ‘Bye Bye,’ and the fact Sophie Gray is a burgeoning 15 yo pop starlet, there will no doubt be comparisons to Taylor Swift. However, that line is a tough one for me to draw.

                                    Gray brings a heaver, songwriter vibe to this commercial mix and that somehow layers in an additional bit of emotion that transcends beyond youthful energy, to wise, world observer.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    October 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    sophiegray, bybye, laonlock
                                    Music, Electro Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                                      mikwerdna - Mostly Clear, Partly Cloudy [Review]

                                      October 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Instrumentals

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Listening I thought ... man, this hip=hip instrumental track is making me sleepy.

                                      And given the track is part of an upcoming lullaby album ... I’d say it does it’s job perfectly. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      October 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      mikwerdna, mostlyclear, laonlock
                                      Music, Hip-Hop, Instrumentals
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                                        iEzra - Trigger Finger [Review]

                                        October 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Indie Electronic

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “An interesting blend of reggae sounds and electro pop production gives this single a unique sound. Beyond the well-produced single is a sentiment of frustration over violence and the politics that swirl because of and in spite of the onslaught of tragedies.

                                        This track offers a perspective that is not often at play and this only adds to the difference in sound and vibe. But make no mistake, this is entertaining music as well! ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        October 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        iezra, triggerfinger, laonlock
                                        Music, Reggae, Indie Electronic
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