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Libby Whitehouse - OMG [Music Review]

February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Libby Whitehouse unleashed this energetic Pop track and it is exactly the kind of song that catches fire and goes viral. ‘OMG’ has a catchy hook that we can all song along to and the infectious beat transports us to a different time and place as we lose the world around us for a few minutes.

A fun song to throw your head back and sing along as you move to the beat.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
libbywhitehouse, omg, laonlock
Music, Electro Pop, Commercial
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    Doppe & Kokke - Run To Me [Music Review]

    February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House, House

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “This Deep House track from Doppe & Kokke has a slowish build over the first minute which fits the genre. The track sets a mood and vibe quite nicely and the smooth clean production is without a single misstep. The vocal performance is every bit as engaging and the emotional side of the track builds in a tangible way carrying the listener along for an exquisite journey. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
    doppe&kokke, runtome, laonlock
    Music, Deep House, House
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      DUUNES - Emotional Damage [Music Review]

      February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “it is tough to hear the term ‘Emotional Damage’ and not think of the internet meme voice, but DUUNES quickly transcends that stigma with this powerfully written song. THe soaring arrangement and strong Indie Rock edge erase the voice from my head and carry me away with a set of meaningful lyrics that hits right at the heart.

      I’ve given this single a few listens and with each one I feel more connected to the track. Songwriting as it should be!”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      duunes, emotional damage, laonlock
      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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        Bad Flamingo - Fast [Music Review]

        February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Few bands ride in with the level of intrigue, mystery, and seduction of Bad Flamingo. The black hats, masks, and sultry lack of buttons fastened on their shirts instills some of that, but the air of enigma is just as prevalent in their dark and sultry songwriting and delivery.

        Bad Flamingo are fast creating an unmistakable brand and their latest single ‘Fast,’ is but another example of their intuitive power to give the world sjtu what it needs from them. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Review
        February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
        badflamingo, fast, laonlock
        Music, Indie Rock
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          ZIMMx - We Gonn Be Alright [Music Review]

          February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “ZIMMx will draw some comparisons to Post Malone and while that is an apt place to put this track it would be a disservice to dismiss this track as derivative. The overall sound is original and fresh and the two voices blend and build to make this track soar emotionally. An easy groove to ride and feel makes ‘We Gonn Be Alright’ standout from the fray and I expect this to be a track on the playlist you share with your significant other. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
          zimmx, wegonnbealright, laonlock
          Music, Rap
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            Jon Vinyl - Clouds [Music Review]

            February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, R&B

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Jon Vinyl knows how to utilize the slow burn to get his point across. ‘Clouds’ offers a touch of nostalgia in a Contemporary R&B vibe that simmers and sizzles in the best possible ways. The emotions in tangible and the performance spot on. Add this to that playlist you go to when the lights are dim and the body next to yours is inviting. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            February 19, 2024 /Travis Erwin
            jonvinyl, clouds, laonlock
            Music, Neo-Soul, R&B
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              John Conlin - Love Me Just a Little [Music Review]

              February 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Dance, Pop

              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

              “You up?

              This the cliche of middle of the nigh wantonness and the idea of John Conlin’s latest single, ‘Love Me Just A Little.’

              The track avids the cliche and delves into the emotions of wanting a bit more than a middle of the night booty call. The single builds along the way and the chorus is one that you will be joining in to sing along with especially during the backhalf of the track.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              February 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              johnconlin, lovemejustalittle, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Dance, Pop
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                LVRBOY - 16 [Music Review]

                February 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “LVRBOY takes us on a nostalgic ride back in time with ‘16.’ All those first magical experiences are impossible to duplicate and the further we get from them the more we romanticize such memories. This track delivers that gut punch of remembrance and my only real critique is I wanted so much more as the track felt super short barely cracking the two minute mark. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                February 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                lvrboy, 16, laonlock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                  Casino Havana - All For Nothing [Music Review]

                  February 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Casino Havana delivers this track with energetic Indie Rock energy and commitment. “All For Nothing’ is an anthem of jumping headfirst into the fray and both the sound and passion come through to sell that ideal.

                  This is modern Rock with intent and passion. The music and the vocals are dead on in that pursuit. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  February 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  casinohavana, allfornothing, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                    Eleven Point Two - Out of the Noise [Music Review]

                    February 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Rock, Pop

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “The synth heavy intro and overall arrangement lends this track an 80’s vibe though the vocal edge and emotions feel decidedly contemporary. Eleven Point Two is the creative name for a pair of talented brothers originally from Michigan but now working out of the LA area.

                    THe track has that timeless sound that only Rock music can really find and the writing is sharp so each listen unveils a new nuance to ponder. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    February 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                    elevenpointtwo, outofthenoise, laonlock
                    Music, Indie Pop, Rock, Pop
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                      Gonsofus - Vanilla Blue

                      February 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “This funky little number comes straight out of Slovakia. And perhaps that is why the sound is so tough to categorize. Ther eis a retro vibe the energetic arrangement but also a Contemporary emotional thread that captivated me. Gonsofus is a track that layers in the sounds and feeling and when the female vocals hit I knew I was hooked in for the full ride. GIve the quirky number that is ‘Vanilla Blue’ a shot and I think you’ll become a mit mesmerized as well.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      February 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      gonsofus, vanillablue, laonlock
                      Music, Alternative, Pop
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                        ANIKK - I Don't Wanna Lose Myself [Music Review]

                        January 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Twenty-three year old Swiss artist, ANIKK gives us an Alt Pop ode to co-dependency with her track, ‘I Don’t Wanna Lose Myself.’

                        Co-dependency gets a bad rap and I get why, but most of us find ourselves there at some point in life and when it’s good it’s great. Of course the wheels an come off at anytime and that is always scary.

                        The blend of emotions from such an intense relationship, vulnerability, hope, faith, love, lust, fear, and joy are all lurking here on this artful track and the performance makes you feel every last one of them.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        January 30, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        anikk, idon'twannalosemyself, laonlock
                        Music, Alternative, Pop
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                          Bllaine x Jaime Deraz - Save Me In Your Heart [Music Review]

                          January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, House

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “A light, energetic track that feels like the kind of song that can make a big summer splash. The tones shine and sparkle and the vocals bring an optimistic warmth that all combine to make this feel like one of those warm summer evenings where anything is possible.

                          The duo of Bllaine and Jaime Deraz bring this one to life in a tangible way.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          January 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          bllaine, jaimederaz, laonlock
                          Music, Future Bass, House
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                            Dayna Reid - This House [Music Video Review]

                            January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Country, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “This track from Canadian artist, Dyna Reid leans more into the Mainstream Country sound than I usually connect with, though her rich vocal tone and earnest lyrics kept me invested in the build. ‘This House’ doesn’t break a ton of new ground, though it is delivered with solid talent and rises above the fray by feeling genuine and honest which has long been the bastion of good Country music.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            January 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            daynareid, thishouse, laonlock
                            Music, Country, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                              Garrett Zoukis - Senses [Music Review]

                              January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

                              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                              “The writing and premise of this track captivated me from the start. LA rapper Garrett Zoukis delivers this one with a steady low-key flow that did leave me craving an escalation, but still managed to hold my attention and focus despite that rising sense being absent from the track.

                              ’Senses’ is about the way our five senses shape our memories of a person and how any one of them can conjure those memories back to the forefront of our minds. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              January 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              garrettzoukis, senses, LAReview, laonlock
                              Music, Rap
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                                TRiiiPSS - Space Baby [Music Review]

                                January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Autotune

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Coming with a smooth groove and funky beat, TRiiiPSS launches their new single ‘Space Baby.’ Lyrically the track is about those out of the world feelings of love and admiration. New love is glorious and it is easy to view the person of your desire as being from another planet as they feel that rare and special. This track captures that in a delightful way with steady vocals and a musical groove that is easy to orbit around. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                January 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                triiipss, spacebaby, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Autotune
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                                  Òlah Bliss - Holy [Music Review]

                                  January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Written from the viewpoint of the down and out, this track is dark and brooding, but also about hope and the escape from rock bottom. Òlah Bliss infuses a vulnerability in the talented vocal delivery, and the music adds another layer to the emotions of this song with nuance and power.

                                  ’Holy’ was shaped by the artist’s own religious leanings, but the track is not overtly preachy and will appeal to the secular minded as well.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~LA on Lock Blogger
                                  January 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                  olahbliss, holy, laonlock
                                  Music, Alternative, Pop
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                                    Joh Chase - Avalanche [Music Video Review]

                                    January 23, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Alternative, Country, Rock

                                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                                    “The video here did not add much for me, but then again it didn’t need to because the songwriting and performance is though evoking and provocative enough to carry me forward.

                                    Some things just hit hard instantly, and that was the case for me. on this song. For those needing a comparison, there is a hint of Brandi Carlile, more in the talented defiance and writing than the vocal tone. ‘Avalanche’ is a track that will bury you in the best possible ways. The emotions, the nuance, the strong vocals and emotive power.

                                    If I had to label this one I’d call it Americana, but good, no great, music transcends genre and this track did that for me.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    January 23, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    johchase, avalanche, laonlock
                                    Music, Americana, Alternative, Country, Rock
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                                      Ships Have Sailed - Find My Way [Music Review]

                                      January 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk, Alternative

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “The track has that light energetic vibe of artists such as One Republic or Mumford & Sons. There is a Folksy brand of Pop to the sound that is uplifting in nature. The gist of ‘Find My Way’ is about living your best life and taking the opportunities as they come because you never truly know wha tthe future entails.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      January 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      shipshavesailed, findmyway, laonlock
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                                        Ambrosius - Hollywood Babeism [Music Review]

                                        January 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Chasing the Hollywood dream quite often turns into a bit of a nightmare for most. Ambrosius has some fun with that as well as the lore of history in their single ‘Hollywood Babeism.’

                                        Taking their cue from the Pixies musically, this Oslo based group gives us a unique tongue-in-cheek retelling of their own pursuit for some of that California gold. The overall result is a classic rock sound that reminded me of Queen, Springsteen, and Petty at different junctures of the track.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        January 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        ambrosius, hollywoodbabeism, laonlock
                                        Music, Indie Rock
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