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Geena Fontanella - I Hate This City [Review]

November 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Geena Fontanella keeps the momentum going with yet another impactful release.

’I Hate This City’ is a heartfelt single of loneliness and longing. Missing a lover who is not physically near is something most of us can relate to, and both lyrically and vocally, the emotions are tangible in this fantastic Electro Pop number.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
geenafontanella, ihatethiscity, laonlock
Music, Electro Pop
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    golda - Wish I Was Someone Else [Review]

    November 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “Intricate songwriting, and vocals that engage on every level, are at the forefront of this single.

    Detailing the thoughts and emotions of self -doubt and personal reflection, golda captures the inner workings of the mind beautifully with ‘Wish I was Someone Else. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    November 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    golda, wishiwassomeoneelse, laonlock
    Music, Indie Pop
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      WALDO - Kings Prod By Sango & Savon [Review]

      November 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “A hard beat backs most of the flow, and the production shines like a ‘Kings’ crown on this this track, but for me it is the realism of the artist that makes this single rule.

      WALDO pays homage to who he is, and where he came from, while bring a cocky humbleness to his lyrics.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      November 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      waldo, kings, laonlock, sango, savon
      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        MIDLO - Admit It [Review]

        November 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Lyric Video, Commercial

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Okay, I will ‘Admit It,’ MIDLO delivers a pop triumph in this single. It begins with a muffled sound almost as if it were recorded underwater, but that dynamic is brief and then the track explodes and the vocals take on a variety of styles to deliver an emotional set of lyrics detailing the frustration of being toyed with in a relationship. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        November 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        midlo, admitit, laonlock
        Music, Lyric Video, Commercial
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          Dandila - nazareth [Review]

          November 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “A Jazz infused Lo-fi Hip-Hop track that utilizes strong writing to make its point. all in under two minutes.

          Short, yet effective prose makes this a quick listen well worth your time.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          November 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          dandila, nazareth, laonlock
          Music, Hip-Hop
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            NugLife x Issa Gold (of The Underachievers / BEAST COAST) - Long Flights [Review]

            November 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “A steady Hip-Hop beat is the one constant in this track, which pulls in threads of Jazz to back the serious straightforward commentary of the vocal flow. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            November 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            nuglife, issagold, theunderachievers, beastcoast, longflights, laonlock
            Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              pantology - Carry Water [Review]

              November 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “An Instrumental with nice layers, each adding to the depth and emotional engagement. A hard beat backs it all, and the piano and orchestra sound deliver both a jazz smoothness, and a little funk to the mix.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              November 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              pantology, carrywater, laonlock
              Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                Owen Danoff - Side Effects [Review]

                November 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Calm, quiet, and reflective are the predominant features of ‘Side Effects.’

                With the flair of a modern Paul Simon, Owen Danoff offers a single here that sneaks up on you and surprises with its genuine emotion.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                November 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                owendanoff, sideeffects, laonlock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                  Kate Vogel - The Grave [Review]

                  November 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Kate Vogel has one of those rare voices that can make you truly feel the emotion of the lyrics without relying on vocal tricks. Raw and natural her performance on ‘The Grave’ details the grief of an unexpected loss in haunting beauty. Call it Singer/Songwriter, Americana or simply Commercial music if you will but labels are unimportant when an artist can draw you in and immerse you in the feelings this well. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  November 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  katevogel, thegrave, LaonLock
                  Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                    Jane McArthur - Old Soul Stuff [Review]

                    November 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Smooth and easy. Old school soul with a hint of R&B. A track to sip a glass of wine and contemplate everything that once was, and what might still be.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    November 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    janemcarthur, oldsoulstuff, laonlock
                    Music, Soul, Neo-Soul
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                      Keenan Willard - Like You Do [Review]

                      November 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Delivering a unique vocal tone, Keenan Willard unleashes emotions most of us have had after a tough break up.

                      There are elements of pop, coffeehouse songwriter and even a hint of EDM sensibilities to the melody on this track, and the fusion makes for a unique and interesting blend.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      November 18, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      keenanwillard, likeyoudo, laonlock
                      Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                        Kate Vogel - Reasons to Stay [Review]

                        November 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Tender and Vulnerable, Kate Vogel’s songwriting is as emotional as her vocal performance.

                        ’Reasons To Stay’ is the inner dialogue of a person struggling to find their motivation when times get tough.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        November 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        katevogel, reasonstostay, laonlock
                        Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                          Jodi Guthro - Everyone Loves Me, But You [Review]

                          November 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Letting go is even tougher when only half of the couple is ready to break things off. This is a beautifully sang Pop track about being the one still emotionally tethered to what no longer is.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          November 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          jodiguthro, everyonelovesmebutyou, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                            Derek Luh - Hoodie [Review]

                            November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Letting go is tough to do, and many of us have attached our emotions to an inanimate object.

                            ’Hoodie’ delivers these feelings in a nice steady flow that is as comfortable to wrap around you as your favorite, time-worn garment. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            derekluh, hoodie, laonlock
                            Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                              southpost - Homesick [Review]

                              November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “Regret is a powerful emotion and this track does a great job of imparting the pain associated with that very thing. Pure rock sound with instrumentation that conveys as much as the lyrics this track drips with yesterday’s tears. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              southpost, homesick, laonlock
                              Music, Rock, Indie Rock
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                                Sidhant Seth - Hypnotizing Me [Review]

                                November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “The unique sound hits you first, and given the fact Sidhant Seth is a unique talent with a variety of vocal skills and talents, that is to be expected.

                                There is a reoccurring shift in the melody that originally threatened to shake me out of the groove, but after a number of listens, I found myself enjoying the change in sound more and more.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                sidhantseth, hypnotizingme, laonlock
                                Lyric Video, Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                                  Rich DietZ (feat. Jenny Bee) - Ferris wheel [Review]

                                  November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, EDM, Future House

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The beat production and dance groove here is rock solid, and I particularly enjoyed the story aspect to the lyrics.

                                  Besides the entertaining vibe, I was left wondering ... what did happen at that Ferris Wheel?”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  richdietz, jennybee, ferriswheel, laonlock
                                  Music, EDM, Future House
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                                    Satomaa - Bounce Back [Music Video Review]

                                    November 14, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music, Rap

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “Creative and colorful with a Missy Elliot appeal, Satomma tell us how she can be down and ‘Bounce Back’ with her unique yet lyrical verses.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                    November 14, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LaonLock
                                    Music Videos, Music, Rap
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                                      JUJ - Pieces [Review]

                                      November 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “Insomnia is an ugly thing, but this track beautifully captures the feelings of hope and desperation that it brings out in its sufferers.

                                      Big bold vocals with a pop gospel kind of feel delivers the lyrics over the top of a melody that soars in all the right places.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      November 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      juj, pieces, laonlock
                                      Music, Commercial
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                                        sasha! - Nose Ring [Review]

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

                                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                        “The emotion escalates throughout this well-written track, putting you deep inside another’s mind. The stripped down beat and melody get out of the way, allowing for an instantaneous connection to the vocal flow. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        November 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        sasha!, nosering, laonlock
                                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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