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Kayla Diamond - I Should Have Listened to my Friends [Review]

November 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kayla Diamond drops this Electro Pop ode to a love gone bad that surprised no one — except perhaps the one broken heart.

’I Should Have Listened to My Friends’ is the kind of retrospective knowledge we have all experienced a few times in life. The smooth easy talent of Diamond’s vocals make the words feel true as the production swells and ebbs as needed to bring the emotion home.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Electro Pop
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    ELEON - Fast Little Getaway (feat. Mayila) [Review]

    November 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Losing the one you love is never easy, and sometimes they are gone before you even know it. That is what ‘Fast Little Getaway’ is about.

    ELEON delivers the early vocals with a smooth R&B groove infused with a bit of Electro Pop stylings, before Mayila comes in with an emotional apology of sorts that lends a different point of view on the pain of heartbreak.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    November 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    eleon, fastlittlegetaway, mayila, laonlock
    Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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      Kit DH - Ten [Review]

      November 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Kit DH drops a bit of funk flavor with this Rap track that fuses a fast flow, with a nice groove and beat that keeps you leaning in. Adding some bounce on the back end ‘Ten’ holds your focus as those hard hitting lines sink in and take root. Count ‘em up! ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      November 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      kitDH, Ten, laonlock
      Music, Rap
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        Olivia Deane - Christmas Without You [Review]

        November 13, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Holiday, Commercial

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Olivia Deane delivers a nice soulful, yet appropriately melancholic vibe with this Holiday track about missing that special someone at Christmas time.

        ’Christmas Without You’ captures the emotion and sadness of missing the one you love and often those feeling are all the more acute as the Holidays set in.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        November 13, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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        Music, Holiday, Commercial
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          Ray Wright - Chess ft. Dom Kennedy [Review]

          November 11, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Ray Wright delivers a pure unapologetic West Coast track with his new single ‘Chess’ featuring Dom Kennedy. The beat comes in smooth with a Hip-Hop melody. As Ray drops his verses he hits us with the lyrics of how he moves and how people around him move . With a 50/50 reputation these two are pure success no matter how people look at it because like isn’t checkers its chess”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          November 11, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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          Music, Hip-Hop
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            Liz Longley - Feels Like Christmas [Review]

            November 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Holiday

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Christmas conjures emotions like no other holiday, and Liz Longley does a masterful job of conveying what ‘Feels Like Christmas’ to her in this soaring ballad esque of a yuletide song.

            This is singer/songwriter Holiday Music for sure and it is hard not to get swept in and imagine your own Christmas ideals as you listen to her beautiful voice.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            November 09, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            lizlongley, feelslikechristmas, laonlock
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              Beth De Bacci - Loved Like This [Review]

              November 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Having to let the one you love go, not because the love has faded or endured some great betrayal, but rather simply because life and outside circumstances have gotten in the way, is a bitter pill to swallow. That longing brand of emotional pain emits from every verse of Beth De Bacci’s single ‘Loved Like This.’ A tender Pop ballad about doing the right thing — even when it hurts so bad.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              November 09, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              bethdebacci, lovedlikethis, laonlock
              Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                Timothy Ray - Dancing In The Kitchen [Review]

                November 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “A sweet tender love song, not about the euphoria of falling in love, but rather the slow steady burn of a growing love. This track was written as a 10th Anniversary gift from Timothy Ray to his wife.

                ’Dancing In The Kitchen’ captures the devotion and understanding that only comes with time and that bond of sharing everyday life. And this is a track that couples can certainly join hands and dance together in the kitchen.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                November 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                timothyray, dancinginthekitchen, laonlock
                Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                  Rosie Darling - Coping [Review]

                  November 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Here is your chance to catch a rising star and tell your friends you were listening way back when.

                  Rosie Darling has that rare ability to bring vocal power and keep the tender and emotional edge so that you feel every word even more than you appreciate the big incredible talent. This track merely hints at even more vocal capabilities, but you certainly come away understanding they are in there. More importantly, you come away feeling every last word of this track about the discovery your own emotional capabilities. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  November 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                  Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                    Dylan Dunlap - Another Holiday [Review]

                    November 05, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “The holidays are coming soon and given the stress of this past year the season will no doubt bring out increased emotional pain for some folks. This is not a new phenomenon, but could be more acute this year.

                    Dylan Dunlap gives us a melancholic track about this very thing and despite being a sad song, sometimes listening to such is exactly what we need so that we can understand we are not alone. ‘Another Holiday’ is a track that won’t necessarily uplift but can make you feel understood. Addressing the feelings of sadness is important as well so embrace your sadness if you need to and speak out f need be as the season descends upon us. Dylan Dunlap delivers a genuine emotional track that is relatable for so many of us. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    November 05, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    dylandunlap, anotherholiday, laonlock
                    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop
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                      Leon Stanford - By Your Side [Music Video Review]

                      November 02, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music, Indie Pop

                      Rating: 5 out of 5

                      “This is one of the first songs I really got excited about while writing on my iPhone smart keyboard before developing it more with Danny Owen on an old piano in my mate’s flat. The song is written for all to relate to about not giving up on love but one of the last lines of the song gives the true identity of the meaning.”
                      — Leon Standford
                      “What is love? Love is holding someone’s hand, standing by their side and walking with them through the hardships and the smiles. Leon Standford’s new single ‘By Your Side’ shows love over time and in many forms. He sings about holding on to eternity as you walk together. The piano keys are just as emotionally strong as his vocals and you can feel the love as he sings. ”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                      The Official video for By Your Side by Leon Stanford. https://slinky.to/ByYourSide Please like and follow on socials. https://www.facebook.com/leonstanfordmu...

                      November 02, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                      Music Videos, Music, Indie Pop
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                        STEF G x KILL MONDAY - Night Of The Undead (Prelude in B Minor) [Review]

                        October 31, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Dubstep

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “It is Halloween after all, so here is a track to bring you all the vibes for the night.

                        A spooky early build is appropriate for this night or anytime you want to conjure up a dark mood before lighting up the energy for a night of terrorizing, be it the neighborhood — or the dance floor.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        October 31, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                        Music, Dubstep
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                          Conor Michael Smith - With You In Mind [Review]

                          October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, R&B

                          Rating: 5 out of 5

                          “There are a lot of pissed-off angry voices out there and everyone of them brings merit, though Conor Michael Smith brings a passion and ernest that unexpectedly hits harder than most.

                          The emotions of the production behind him, especially that violin along with a hard hitting flow, really gripped me. Smith is part of a movement in this country that is demang change and this track is one of the anthems for that charge.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                          conormichaelsmith, withyouinmind, laonlock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, R&B
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                            30 - I Kinda Like How Your Father's Fist Feels on My Face [Review]

                            October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The storytelling aspect of this track held my intrigue and attention as the track delivers more in that capacity that I often hear. The delivery is smooth with just enough quirk to go with the unique lyrical hook of the chorus.

                            This is more Emo Hip-Hop than anything else but the writing grips hard and it is a hard song to look away from. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                            Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative
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                              Ella Collier - Cinderella [Review]

                              October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Trap, Commercial

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “Ella Collier offers a darker and more sinister spin of the fairytale with her version of ‘Cinderella.’

                              Coming with a Trap beat and Pop style vocals, Collier unfurls her take on the timeless tale with an alluring seduction that feels part Circus Ringmaster and part sexy siren as she lures you to lean in and listen to every last word.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                Da Odd Couple & Dr. Butcher - No Sinpathy (feat. Ray Lugar, CJ Moore & Ke Turner) [Review]

                                October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Looking for something that hits a bit different than most things out there? Give this Hip-Hip flow and production a listen, because Da Odd Couple & Dr. Butcher’s new single, ‘No Sinpathy,’ blends haunting Halloween vibes with hard-hitting socio-political commentary from guest emcees Ray Lugar, CJ Moore, and Ke Turner in such a way that you can’t run from.

                                The vibe has a bit of eeriness for sure, and the on point lyrics cut like a knife, but as we all know the scariest shit out there is all real. And this track simply feels real.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                daoddcouple, dr.butcher, raylugar, cjmoore, keturner, nosinpathy, laonlock
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                                  Extra Special - I Hate Love [Review]

                                  October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Love, or at least the pursuit of it has embarrassed us all at some point and this dreamy Indie Pop/Rock track takes a look at those situations.

                                  ’I Hate Love’ is an ode to all the embarrassing things you do when you are crazy about somebody who just won’t love you back. Stalking their online profiles, picking out an outfit just in case you happen to run into them (and working out in preparation for that same occasion), learning how to be a master chef in the kitchen, trying to manifest them back into your life by repeatedly saying their name into thin air. You know, normal stuff like that.” ~ Bushell on ‘I Hate Love’ ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                  extraspecial, ihatelove, laonlock
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                                    JUICYPEAR - Caught Up [Review]

                                    October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Electro Pop, Commercial

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Coming with that wavy tranquil West Coast vibe, JUICYPEAR drops this soulful Pop track on us reminding of the power music has over all of our lives.

                                    ’Caught Up’ is about those moments you are swept away to another time or place or mood by the music filling your ears. This track brings that power, as well as the observation making it complete the circle of engagement for me as a listener.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                    Music, Funk, Electro Pop, Commercial
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                                      GREYA - Thrive [Review]

                                      October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Love is hard enough when both parties are fully invested, but sadly many relationships are lopsided in their dedication and resolve. Being stuck in such a situation where the the one you’re committed to only wants to dip their toes in, makes you hope they will one day jump in and swim.

                                      The tough emotional journey of coming to the conclusion you are treading water alone is never easy. GREYA does a masterful job of expressing those emotions in ‘Thrive’ a track about finding your courage and resolve in the face of a one-sided relationship. Powerful vocals and well-established Pop sensibilities carries this track forward and hold the listener for the duration.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      greya, thrive, laonlock
                                      Music, Electro Pop, Commercial
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                                        VALDIS - Maze [Review]

                                        October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “The beat leads the way through this ‘Maze’ from VALDIS. The track has a nice Pop Funk vibe, and the vocal tone is the perfect accompaniment to the hard bass.

                                        Lyrically, the track is about having to turn around and start over again and again, and this is track is simply one you will want to play over and over again so there is a bit of synchronicity in that fact. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        October 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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