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Archi Deep - We All Live in a Fantasy [Music Review]

March 06, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Punk, Rock
“Straddling the line between Indie Rock and Punk, Archi Deep delivers a high energy performance with “We All Live in a Fantasy.” The track looks at the walls and protections we build around us as protection but that bubble isn’t true reality and sometimes we are forced to see the truth beyond.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
March 06, 2026 /Travis Erwin
archideep, weallliveinafantasy, laonlock
Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Punk, Rock
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    Ryann Ross - Blubird [Music Video Review]

    March 06, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
    “Like a modern Carly Simon, rising songstress, Ryann Ross unleashes a quietly powerful track that will stick to your bones long after the last note. ‘Blubird’ is a stripped down emotional experience you can feel as much as hear. and the video does a great job of giving visuals to intensify the emotions of the songwriting.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    March 06, 2026 /Travis Erwin
    ryannross, blubird, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Pop
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      Caelen Perkins - Happy Song [Music Review]

      March 06, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Punk
      “The modern world needs more wry Folk Punk as it is the perfect way to distill all the madness going on in a digestible form for all. Caelen Perkins is an artist adept at that ranging from political to tongue in cheek looks at life and ‘Happy Song’ is a great gateway to his music for those who haven’t yet had the pleasure. This song is a bit like South Park in musical form as there is always a bit more going on than you first assume. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      March 06, 2026 /Travis Erwin
      caelenperkins, happysong, laonlock
      Music, Folk, Punk
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        Di$tinct - KNOWN FOR [Music Review]

        March 06, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Conscious
        “Two-time Canadian Choice Award winner Di$tinct unleashes what he is ‘KNOWN FOR.’ And what he is known for is with a strong hook and rhythmic delivery that not only holds your attention but demands repeat listens. A little old school Gangsta Rap style mixed with a modern contemporary pace and writing gives this track pop and a strong hook. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        March 06, 2026 /Travis Erwin
        di$tinct, knownfor, laonlock
        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Conscious
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          SHUB - Legacy (Feat. DJ Paul & Nova RX) [Music Review]

          February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
          “Indigenous artist and electronic pioneer, Shub is back with a unique vibe on ‘Legacy.’ Blending SHUB’s signature powwow step sound with Southern US Hip-Hop, the track also features DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia and the evocative vocals of Nova Rx.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
          shub, legacy, djpaul, novarx, laonlock
          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Anonimuss Rose - American Dreamer [Music Review]

            February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop
            “Anonimuss Rose takes ont he haters and doubters with ‘American Dreamer’ in a Neo-Soul Hip-Hop influenced track that wraps around the listener and pulls them toward the climax of an engaging bit of songwriting. The track asks as many questions as it answers, and in doing so forces the listener to take a look at their own personal journey. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
            anonimussrose, americandreamer, laonlock
            Music, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop
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              CRITICAL ACTION - You Said You Wanted a Fight [Music Review]

              February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B
              “Music often takes the artistic lead in fighting social injustice and as the world gets more contentious everyday we see music following suit. ‘You Said You Wanted a Fight’ highlights the fact we need to stand up and let our voices heard.

              CRITICAL ACTION had this to say about the track. ‘At moments like these - when social tension is high and people are told resistance is futile or dangerous the song insists that this cycle isn’t new. Repeating the line “you’ve been here a thousand times,” it connects current struggles to past victories and treats memory itself as a form of resistance. This is message-forward, politically conscious music meant to be engaged with, not background listening.’”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
              criticalaction, yousaidyouwantedafight, laonlock
              Music, Contemporary R&B
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                TENDER - Heavy [Music Review]

                February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
                “UK indie duo TENDER have released ‘Heavy’ the lead single from their fourth studio album, “Where The Waves Break,” set for release June 4th, 2026.

                ’Heavy’ comes in with a grooved intro that has you leaning in even before the almost sinister vocal style comes in. TENDER said, “It sets the tone for a record that explores the push and pull of opposing emotional forces, from certainty and contentment to doubt and restlessness.”

                The track itself is about having a crisis of identity even though life is seemingly going well.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                tender, heavy, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
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                  Frida and The Mann - Monsters [Music Review]

                  February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Rock
                  “Frida and The Mann unleash a haunting and brooding track that grips the soul and makes you think about those close to you. No betrayal hurts like those closest to you and sometimes those are the ‘Monsters’ we never quite escape. This masterful song is an exquisitely delivered vibe about that very thing.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                  fridaandthemann, monsters, laonlock
                  Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Rock
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                    Avery Cochrane - Griever [Music Review]

                    January 20, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                    “We all long to go scorched earth on those who have done us wrong, but the opportunity to do so doesn’t always come, or when it does we are in shock and don’t think of what we should have said until later.

                    ’Griever’ from Avery Cochrane is an Alt Pop track about this very thing, about facing down those who did you wrong and triumphantly having your say.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    January 20, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                    averycochrane, griever, laonlock
                    Music, Alternative, Pop
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                      1blackfrend - Gaslight [Music Review]

                      January 09, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                      “Written about an ex friend, 1blackfriend turned a bad experience into a great song. ‘Gaslight’ is about quietly be controlled.

                      ”I knew something was wrong, but stayed numb and compliant. this song is me realizing how easily my life was shaped by someone who never asked permission.”

                      The Punk anthem comes in with energy and delivers its lyrical blow the way good righteous Punk should. 1blackfriend is poised for greatness given the strength of this their sophomore release.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      January 09, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                      1blackfriend, gaslight, laonlock
                      Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                        Tyler Shamy - Potential [Music Review]

                        January 09, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
                        “Tyler Shamy is a prolific songwriter with countless countless songs he’s written heard in movies and television. He’s also written global hits for other artists, and now he’s poised to be a breakout artist himself. ‘Potential’ is a song we can all relate to. A track about falling for who a person could be rather than who they are, delivered with heart and integrity, the song simply delivers a universal truth you can absolutely feel.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        January 09, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                        tylershamy, potential, laonlock, lareview
                        Music, Alternative, Pop
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                          With Løve x Olivver the Kid - Blue Starlight [Music Review]

                          January 09, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass
                          “This Future Bass track from With Løve and Olivver the Kid delivers an uplifting and illuminating build that infuses the listener with hopeful vibes. The vocals have a soft Pop style delivery that is calming yet provocative int hat the emotions ring true and make you think long after the song has ended.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          January 09, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                          withlove, olivverthekid, bluestarlight, laonlock
                          Music, Future Bass
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                            Moon Walker - THE WORLD YOU BUILT [Music Review]

                            January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                            “Concept albums are few and far between these days but Moon Walker is tunring back the clock and unleashing a full artistic assualt ont he sould with his upcoming concept album/film ‘Wasteland Country. ‘

                            ’THE WORLD YOU BUILT’ is the newest single from that upcoming project and the intensity is palpable so I can’t wait to hear/see it all come together. The Indie Rock track gives you more with each listen and the emotion comes via an in your face arrangement and delivery that is hard to resist.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                            moonwalker, theworldyoubuilt, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                              yetep x AMIDY - Paint The Sky [Music Review]

                              January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass
                              “An uplifting and soaring Future Bass track, ‘Paint The Sky’ from yetep and AMIDY is the kind of track that feels like you;ve heard it before. Not because it is derivative of other songs but because it has that instant timeless quality that good music often delivers. The track simply gets in your soul and makes you feel better for having listened. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                              yetep, amidy, paintthesky, laonlock
                              Music, Future Bass
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                                Slander x William Black - Back To U (Acoustic) [Music Review]

                                January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, EDM, Dance, Pop
                                “Slander is joined by William Beck on this track of tender vulnerability. ‘Back To U’ is a song about putting yourself out there even though doing so leaves you susceptible to heartbreak. The track is a reminder than the onlyw ay to truly live is to leave yourself exposed to the potential for pain. The writing is perfect and the performance emotions the vulnerability in a tangible way that makes you feel every note of this one.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                                slander, williambeck, backtou, laonlock, lareview
                                Music, Singer/Songwriter, EDM, Dance, Pop
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                                  Łaszewo x AVELLO - headrush [Music Review]

                                  January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, Dance, Pop
                                  “Łaszewo and AVELLO join forces to give us all a delightful ‘headrush.’ The track has a nice Future Bass build and the strong writing and emotive vocals add depth that mean this is a song you can move to or simply listen and reflect on the songwriting and performance. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                                  laszewo, avello, headrush, laonlock
                                  Music, Future Bass, Dance, Pop
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                                    Yeshi - Starlight [Music Review]

                                    January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Dance
                                    “Yeshi puts an atmospheric stamp on the new year with her single, ‘Starlight.’ Created during a transformative trip to Los Angeles, Yeshi wrote, produced and recorded the vocals on her 25th birthday. Blending dreamy Pop with melodic Rap vocals the song is meant to reflect the feeling of stepping into a new chapter with confidence and clarity.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                                    yeshi, starlight, laonlock
                                    Music, Alternative, Pop, Dance
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                                      Drew Schueler - I Thought By Now [Music Review]

                                      December 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
                                      “Drew Schueler is an award winning songwriter. ONe of those guys that is often labeled as the next big thing. Despite these accolades and a very promising future the phrase ... I thought by now I’d have more figured out, hit him hard.

                                      A sentiment many of us have had in multiple phases of life, but unliket he average person Schueler was able to take that doubt and resulting emotions and create a beautiful and heartfelt track that speak to the humanity of us all.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      December 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      drewschueler, ithoughtbynow, laonlock
                                      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                                        Savanna Leigh - nothing yet [Music Review]

                                        December 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Lyric Video
                                        “Fans named this single after Alt Pop songwriter, Savanna Leigh played the song and said its called ... well, nothing yet. The track gained attention from those live shows and fans started referring it it as ‘nothing yet’ and the name stuck.

                                        The track is a heartfelt look at a relationship you know will never work int he end and yet you plunge in anyway to pas time until you do find the right fit.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        December 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        savannaleigh, nothingyet, laonlock
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