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Harry Gray - Passport Baby [Music Review]

May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
“Blurring genre lines, Harry Gray delivers a soulful groove to this Rap flow. Harry pays no mind to mainstream sounds and instead stays true to making music that evokes a spiritual response from himself and his listeners.

”Passport Baby’ is a vibe that carries the listener along like a plane bound for an exotic vacation. Grab a cold drink and kick back, relaxing times are in your future when you settle into this smooth track.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
harrygray, passportbaby, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
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    Miya Zawa - like damn (whoa) [Music Review]

    May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop
    “The search for love tends to leave us all jaded and fed up at some point. Many of us become reluctant to love or trust but then that right person comes along and blows away those brick walls. That’s what Miya Zawa’s single, ‘likedamn (whoa)’ expresses. The energy and talent sell the emotion well and carry the listener along for the joyride.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    miyazawa, likedamnwhoa, laonlock
    Music, Indie Pop
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      Night Talks - Gasoline [Music Review]

      May 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
      “I’m a sucker for the timeless sound of a good Rock song and LA area band, NIght Talks know how to deliver exactly that.

      ’Gasoline’ is Indie Rock gold about the dangers of comparing yourself to others. The lyrics are a good reminder that we are all happiest when we are simply the person we are meant to be. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      May 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      nighttalks, gasoline, laonlock, lareview
      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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        Sean Skyler - Follow You [Music Review]

        May 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Folk, Rock
        “Chicago singer/songwriter Sean Skyler has been carving a place in the musical landscape while honing his craft. His latest track, ‘Follow’ You’ is a an upbeat and energetic ode to love and reckless abandon that only love can bring. A perfect feel-good summer track to put some bounce in your step and a whistle in your lips.

        Or hey ... it could be a jaunty song about a stalker. Only sort of kidding but the track made me smile so I hope it does the same for you.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        May 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        seanskyler, followyou, laonlock
        Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Folk, Rock
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          Neena Rose - I Love You Mama (Even More) [Music Review]

          May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
          “In case you need one, this is your reminder that Sunday May 11th is Mother’s Day.

          Neena Rose clearly needed no such reminder as she penned this tender loving ode to mother’s and planned the release to coincide with the holiday.

          The track is artfully written and performed and you’d no doubt warm your own mother’s heart by sharing this track with her.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          neenarose, iloveyoumama, laonlock
          Music, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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            Chloe Star - TNT [Music Video Review]

            May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Electro Pop, Alternative, Pop
            “Chloe Star is breaking the mold by redefining what a Pop Star is supposed to be. The 27-year-old singer, songwriter, visual artist, and tribal advocate split her time between Los Angeles and her family’s reservation in San Bernardino while growing up. This past year Chloe’s star has been on the rise, and she is now an in demand queer performer only a short time after making her official debut in 2023.

            ’TNT’ is a big bold party anthem that almost dares the listener to challenge the in your face lyrics. Of course Star is up to the challenge of proving she has nothing to hide and all the talent to shine. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            chloestar, tnt, laonlock, lareview
            Music, Music Videos, Electro Pop, Alternative, Pop
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              The Gaffes - Passerby [Music Review]

              May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
              “The Gaffes are an Alt Rock band from Chicago and they deliver the exact kind of classic Indie Rock sound that is timeless on their single, ‘Passerby.’

              The best music often feels like you’ve heard it all your life from the very first listen and that is exactly how I felt hearing this track. I’ll be adding this one to several of my playlists and I suggest you do the same.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              thegaffes, passerby, laonlock
              Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
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                Bonfire - Tide Shadows (Feat. Ellysse Mason) [Music Review]

                May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
                “Bonfire joins forces with Ellysse Mason to give us ‘Tide Shadows.’ An emotional Indie Rock track with hints of Folk, the song features Mason’s haunting and vulnerable vocals as well as the added layers as the track builds to give it even more emotional depth and power.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                bonfire, tideshadows, ellyssemason, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
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                  Roots of Creation - Move Along [Music Review]

                  May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
                  “Roots of Creation creates a feel good vibe with ‘Move Along.’ At least musically. Lyrically the track is more about dismissing the haters, the dead weight, the roadblocks in your way. There is certainly a freedom in that and the groove here has an uplifting vibe that makes it easy to believe you can simply shrug away all the negative people. Maybe we can. Let’s give it all a shot and simply let the good times roll over us. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  rootsofcreation, movealong, laonlock
                  Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
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                    Clara Lars - Better [Music Review]

                    May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Alternative, Pop, Music
                    “Clara Lars is a rising star and ‘Better’ is the latest track to showcase her incredible talent. This Alt Pop track explores the end of a complicated relationship and the idea that we can all emerge on the other side of difficulties with as a an improved version of ourselves if we take the lessons and avoid repeating them.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    claralars, better, laonlock
                    Alternative, Pop, Music
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                      autolemy - Be Someone - [Music Review]

                      May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Pop, Bedroom
                      “autolemy is a producer, songwriter and author taking a fresh approach to expressing his art via multiple mediums. Releases his albums with fully integrated novels, each novel has an accompanying album of original songs that complement scenes from the book.

                      Be Someone is the second song from autolemy’s second album/novel ‘Assisting Fate’ - which released alst month.

                      The song is soulful and smooth and even without the accompanying story lands with skill and precision because of the talent and emotion.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      autolemy, deza, besomeone, laonlock
                      Music, Neo-Soul, Pop, Bedroom
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                        Yestrdy - Awful Lot [Music Video Review]

                        May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap
                        “Carrying the mantle of talent out of Compton, Yestrdy delivers a flow that lands somewhere between Kendrick and Yelawolf in style for the track, ‘Awful Lot.’

                        Lyrically the track is about getting older and wiser and realizing the place you are might not align with where society expects you to be by a certain age. But it might be perfect for how you feel on the inside. This is a track about being true to yourself and who you are.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        testrdy, awfullot, laonlock, LAReview
                        Music, Rap
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                          PØRTERS - The Thrill [Music Review]

                          May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock
                          “The PØRTERS are putting the fun in dysfunction with their latest track, ‘The Thrill.’ This hard edged song tips its hat to classic rock but feels fresha nd new while doing so. Crazy can be thrilling for a time and knowing you are in a relationship doomed to explode comes with its own brand of adrenaline that this song taps into for a fast paced thrill ride.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          PØRTERS, thethrill, laonlock
                          Music, Alternative, Rock
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                            Sorry, Peach - why are you so scared? [Music Review]

                            May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                            “Sorry, PEach gives us a tranquil Indie track with tender vulnerable vocals early on to truly hook the listener emotionally. ‘Of course the question ‘why are you so scared?’ ... to love me, is one only asked when you find yourself in a vulnerable position so the feel is perfectly matched with the early lyrical build.

                            Sorry, Peach elevates the track and lets the music do more of the heavy lifting as the frustration takes over for the back half of the track. A masterfully crafted song.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            sorrypeach, whyareyousoscared?, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                              Pluto Outerspace - "Sorry 4 The Space" [Music Review]

                              April 28, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Autotune, Rap

                              The first track, 'Divine Technique', on Pluto Outerspace 'Sorry 4 the Space' album eases you in slowly. You’ll find yourself twiddling your fingers to the airy, futuristic melody before Pluto even touches the mic — but when he does, it locks in. The intro feels intentional, setting a spacey tone that carries through the whole project. Pluto uses a few lyrical samples here and there, but they blend so well with his flow and production that you barely notice — he puts his own spin on everything he touches.

                              One thing that stands out is how each song title feels like an invitation. It’s almost impossible not to want to click just to see what vibe he’s about to serve. When I saw 'Don Julio', I expected a club banger — something loud and rowdy — but Pluto surprised me with a more mellow, almost hypnotic track that leans more into groove than hype.

                              The production across 'Sorry 4 the Space' is clean but experimental, playing with spacey synths, quick drum patterns, and unpredictable beats. It feels futuristic without losing its energy. The songs are short, but it works — they’re perfect for quick TikTok trends, Instagram Reels, and getting stuck in your head.

                              Overall, I’d call this album energetic, futuristic, and vibe-heavy. Pluto Outerspace really takes you somewhere else. It’s a quick trip, but every song gives you something you can rock out to, replay, and, most importantly, feel

                               
                              April 28, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
                              PlutoOuterspace, Sorry4TheSpace
                              Music, Autotune, Rap
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                                aj - waterproof makeup [Music Review]

                                April 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                                “Sometimes you just need a good sad song. aj gives us that with ‘waterproof makeup,’ a theatrical ode to those dark angsty nights and times when we are wallowing in our feels.

                                The vocal performance is nuance and dripping with emotion. A Pop song with a sullen edge for allt hat the times that call for some self-reflection.”
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                                April 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                aj, waterproofmakeup, laonlock
                                Music, Alternative, Pop
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                                  ANNA VEE - Honesty [Music Review]

                                  April 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
                                  “ANNA VEE utilizes and raw emotive delivery to expres sherself on ‘Honestly.’ The soaring vocals do convery a genuine honesty in this ode to being true to yourself and your needs. No one can be happy until they are truly happy in their own skin and place in this world. At its heart that is what this track is about.”
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                                  April 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  annavee, honesty, laonlock
                                  Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                                    The Riverines - Get Out [Music Review]

                                    April 17, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock
                                    “The Riverines take us for an Alt Rock romp through a narrow hallway we’ve all traversed on ‘Get Out.’

                                    We’ve all walked a path of familiarity because well it is the easy way to go. Trapped by our own comfort we take don;t strike off to explore or find the new that makes us grow we stick with what we know and in the ends it leads us nowhere.”
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                                    April 17, 2025 /Travis Erwin
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                                      Carousel Blonde - Walls [Music Review]

                                      April 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
                                      “Carousel Blonde is a throwback in some ways as they have tapped intot he nostalgic style of 90s Alternative Rock, but they’ve managed to do so without sacrificing a contemporary edge. “Walls’ is a track that will turn your thoughts inwards as you think and process the lyrical power. This is a good thing because the song sticks to you long after its end.”
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                                      April 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      carouselblonde, walls, laonlock
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                                        Emi Grace - Heart in a Cage [Music Review]

                                        April 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                                        “Emi Grace’s latest offering, ‘Heart in a Cage,’ is the first track off her debut EP, due out this summer. The song blends rock and pop with spectacular guitar work that helps us feel the angry defiant vibe in this ode to taking back your control in a toxic relationships.”
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                                        April 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
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