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Stileto - Cravin [Review]

May 22, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Stileto’s new single ‘Cravin’ is demanding. Its versatility allows this song to be placed on the soundtrack for your favorite movie or the intro to a suspenseful Hulu series. ‘Cravin’ is your desire to have and dominate something you have been wanting. It’s simple just close your eyes and imagine being intoxicated by seduction.”
— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

🎵Stream on all platforms: https://cloudkid.lnk.to/cravin 🎧 Spotify Playlist: http://cldkid.com/spotify ❌ CloudKid Shop: http://cldkid.com/shop ▶️ Stileto Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/xstiletox Facebook: www.facebook.com/xstiletox Instagram: www.instagram.com/xstiletox

May 22, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Mark Mendy x Conan Mac - Carbon [Review]

    May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “The word play here is fantastic. Couple that with a good, energetic Electro Pop vibe, and talented vocals and the track contains every element it needs to stand out from the crowd. This is no ‘Carbon’ copy of something you’ve already heard.

    Erasing the treads of those who have stepped on your heart and soul is tough, and this track plays with that idea in the form of a carbon footprint you just can’t escape.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    markmendy, conanmac, carbon, laonlock
    Music, Electro Pop
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      Cian Ducrot - anyone but her [Review]

      May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Cian Ducrot. Commit the name to memory, because this is one Independent Artist poised to take off.

      Fresh off his single, ‘Fucked Up All The Time’ which was more personal, Ducrot gives us “anyone but her.’ This single is just as emotional, but this time Ducrot has taken a story that a fan shared with him, a story that impacted his own emotions and with the character whispering in his ear, he sat and wrote this track to bring her experiences to others.

      As in the case with the track about his life the writing is such that it speaks to a wider audience because it taps into the true depth of the human situation. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      cianducrot, anynebuther, laonlock
      Music, Singer/Songwriter
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        Sarina - Bite Back [Music Video Review]

        May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “This track unfolds like a sexy serpent slinking in and seductively winding itself around you. Sarina’s sultry vocals pairs nicely with the attitude fueling the lyrics, proving she is more than ready to ‘Bite Back.’

        There is a bit of bounce to the flow at times, and more of an R&B groove in other places. The track creates some stirring visuals thanks to the strong writing and emotive delivery. There is also an exotic flair to the overall arrangement that makes it hit a little different than most popular music.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        sarina, biteback, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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          Ella Isaacson x Gallant - Expectations [Review]

          May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “This smoothly delivered track is a winner for a pair of talented emotive vocal flows, and a strongly written set of lyrics that sweeps the listener along.

          The idea of ‘Expectations’ can be a double edged sword and this track brings out that two sides very well. Ella Isaacson’s tender vulnerability ushers the track in, before Gallant comes in with his own stirring performance that adds a dynamic that takes the track to the next level.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          ellaisaacson, gallant, expectations, laonlock
          Music, Commercial
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            Cate Tomlinson - Let You In [Review]

            May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “This is a softly delivered track with a commercial vibe in the sound, and a singer/songwriter sensibilities behind the writing.

            The well-written lyrics bring out the emotion of discovering that one person who has captivated you feels the same way. It is about a burgeoning relationship, and the vocal tone expresses that hope and guarded excitement.

            The production and musical side is low-key here which allows the emotion to take center stage. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            catetomlinson, letyouin, laonlock
            Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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              Rivet City - Spare Me [Review]

              May 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Rivet City brings a raspy Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe on this track. ‘Spare Me’ is the kind of single that you can simply fell the groove and medley and enjoy, or you can truly dive in and become immersed within the lyrics.

              With a good energy and funky rhythm, the track has a lot of life even before you dig deep into the rich lyrical content. The band’s sound is both unique in tone and familiar in style making them truly stand out from the fray. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              May 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              rivetcity, spareme, laonlock
              Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative
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                Don Blanquito - Fast Lane [Review]

                May 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Alternative

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Don Blanquito drops a smooth Lo-fi groove that will speak to anyone who has ever cruised along the highways and byways of Southern California. Actually the track is a perfect car play no matter where your wheels happen to be rolling.

                An easy smooth groove that just captures the mood and spirit of being behind the wheel when you are feeling carefree and ready to go somewhere of your own choosing. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                May 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                donblanquito, fastlane, laonlock
                Music, Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Alternative
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                  Super Sthlm Bros. - CHEF [Review]

                  May 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Electro Pop

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Some songs are impossible not to move to. ‘CHEF’ from Super Sthlm Bros. is one of those songs. The energy is instant, and the vocals come in with that swagger and verve to finish the job of hooking you.

                  This all immersive groove is funky for damn sure, and if you can listen to this one without moving some part of your body then I gotta wonder, what happened to your soul?”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  May 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  supersthlmbros., chef, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Pop, Electro Pop
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                    Moby Rich - friends* [Review]

                    May 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Alt-pop duo Moby Rich joined forces with the multi-platinumed talent, Bishop Briggs for a new single. In the case of ‘Friends*’ the asterisk is important, because sometimes those friends mean more to us than we are willing to let on. The longer you have been designated as friends, the harder it is to take the risk and let it be known you wish to be more.

                    I don’t think there is a person of dating age alive that has not found themselves in this scenario so the song hits home for us all. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    May 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    mobyrich, friends*, laonlock
                    Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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                      Good.To.Go x FunkyCold - Ice [Review]

                      May 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “This track delivers a stream-of-conscious, old school vibe with a modern spin lyrically. The easy flow on this track definitely has a summer time ease about it that feels like a stroll down a busy sidewalk with the warm sun keeping you company. An easy track to settle in on with some fresh but poignantly true lines that stick with you. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      May 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      good.to.go, funkycold, ice, laonlock
                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        The Rad Trads - 99 in October [Review]

                        May 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Bringing a humorous take on a serious problem, The Rad Trads ask the tongue-in-cheek question ... What happens to that summer fling when global warming extends summer into perpetuity?

                        The track delivers a solid summer vibe and a wealth of sounds to the mix giving it a fun energy. And lyrically the single is sharp, but the heart of the premise is indeed a serious matter. The fact the band was able to toe the line and give us both is a testament to their talent and skill, both while performing, and creating. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        May 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                        theradtrads, 99inoctober, laonlock
                        Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                          Dan DeCristofaro - Give Me Your Love [Review]

                          May 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Soul

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “A love song about finding the courage to take that risk and jump from a long time friendship, to something more. Dan DeCristofaro and Bianca Sings deliver ‘Give Me Your Love’ with Soul and passion and the track comes alive with an undeniable energy.

                          Love is tricky, and sometimes it is a slow burn that blooms from the fruits of friendship, but as we all know it is never easy to escape the friend zone. Sometimes, that leap is exactly what you need. This is the love song for that course of action! ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          May 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                          dandecristofaro, biancasings, givemeyourlove, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Soul
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                            Stilljune - Care For Me [Review]

                            May 18, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The cold hard fact is not enough people in this world care about others. We all get a bit jaded by this fact, and when that person that doesn’t show the love or care for you is someone you love or care about, the pain is all the more acute.

                            Stilljune has tapped into the emotions of these facts with ‘Care For Me,’ a track that brings a steady vocal flow and beat that hits home for most of us.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            May 18, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                            stilljune, careforme, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Yify Zhang - Good Enough [Review]

                              May 18, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “This track is a cinematic ode to self love. Yify Zhang is wickedly talented and that shines through in every element of this soft uplifting track.

                              The lyric video makes it easy to follow along as you let the reassuring words settle in and over you. The musical arrangement soars along to provide an added layer of engagement and is nicely matched to the emotion and message of the track. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              May 18, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                              yifyzhang, goodenough, laonlock
                              Music, Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter
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                                Ramond x Champ x Sydnie Battie - Bright Side [Review]

                                May 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “As part of a recent virtual graduation, Ramond performed ‘Bright Side’ for the Colorado State University graduating class of 2020. And the track delivers the perfect vibe of hope and determination and optimism in the face of challenges. The chill vibe is tranquil, yet brings an undeniable energy that pulls you along.

                                Ramond was hand-selected to Executive Produce a soundtrack based on the popular Black Sands comic book series. The 13-track soundtrack accompanies the animated DVD.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                May 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                ramond, champ, sydniebattie, bright side, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                                  floeticVandros - Feel Me (feat. Rowlan & DJ Pain 1) [Review]

                                  May 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                  “The track opens with a nice groove hovering between R&B and Pop, before delving into an engaging Hip-Hop flow. Both sets of vocal are intriguing in their own right, and they mesh very well to elevate the track into something truly special. The production of the track adds to the emotion with a smooth steady groove that is easy to ride with. ‘Feel Me’ is one you that you truly can feel all the way through.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  May 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                  floeticvandros, feelme, rowlan, djpain1, laonlock
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                                    Elina - Blue [Review]

                                    May 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Swedish Singer/songwriter, Elina offers us a tender ballad that comes in with a soft guitar melody before her touching vocal take over as the primary the focus. There is a Joni Mitchell comparison that is easy to make though Elina certainly brings her own contemporary vibe to the sound. ‘Blue’ is a tranquil slowly unfolding track that was over far too son for me.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    May 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                    elina, blue, laonlock
                                    Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                                      TWO - Phoenix [Review]

                                      May 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “The raw emotion of the vocals comes in with the first word and the build continues until you can almost feel the explosion to come. And when the rebirth of the namesake ‘Phoenix’ from the ashes comes up in a big bold chorus, it is hard not to feel the chill of dogged determination.

                                      The track feels sensual and bare in the most vulnerable of ways, and yet it conveys strength and resolve that rings loud and true. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      May 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      TWO, phoenix, laonlock
                                      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                                        VENNA - Cross My Heart [Review]

                                        May 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Dark and brooding, ‘Cross My Heart’ is a foreboding track from Canadian Electro Pop star VENNA. If Edgar Allen Poe wrote a song with Billie Eilish, the track might sound a lot like this.

                                        The emotional hook is strong and the build intriguing. I found the verses a bit more enthralling than the actual chorus, but that could be my own dark side showing because the chorus brings more of a Pop vibe than the rest of the track.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        May 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                        venna, crossmyheart, laonlock
                                        Music, Electro Pop
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