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Monti - Echo [Music Video Review]

June 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A touching anthem of compassion.

This single, along with the video, tells a story that goes on everyday across countless cities. Voices are heard, but sometimes it truly does take an ‘Echo’ before anyone bothers to pay attention. Beautifully performed, this is a song about humanity that everyone should hear. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
June 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
Monti, Echo, LAonLock
Music Videos, Electro Pop
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    Picsel - Loggerheads [Music Video Review]

    June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “It has been a long while since I’ve heard a true Indie Rock song with that carefree IDGAF spirit. The kind of song that is real and true and seems to say, “Hey Man I don’t really care what you think about me, because this is my life and my feelings and my viewpoint and I’m going to sing about all of them without regard to commercial viability or radio airplay.

    That is not to say Picsel does not have anything meaningful or worthwhile to say, it just means they are not pandering to conformity, and that is what Rock Music was built upon. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    Picsel, Loggerheads, LAonLock
    Music Videos, Indie Rock
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      Zoe Zobrist - Guns [Music Video Reviews]

      June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Classic sultry rock vocals atop an energetic melody.

      Little by little rock seems to be crawling out from the shadows once again and artists such as Zoe Zobrist are leading the way.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      ZoeZobrist, Guns, LAonLock
      Music Videos, Indie Rock
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        KEIFERGR33N - OG [Music Video Review]

        June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “This is a banger to put on when you are just rollin’ or hanging with you buddies. A simple hard beat, and a straight-forward lyrics givers this track legs as an anthem among friends who want to prove their worth by trying and keep up with the flow.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        KEIFERGR33N, OG, LAonLock
        Music Videos, Rap
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          Caracol (feat. illa J)- FLOODED FIELD [Music Video Review]

          June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Reggae

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “The intro builds into a Reggae groove that drips with the emotion of trying to break down the walls of the one you love. smooth vocals and a steady beat persist to give this one a chill summer vibe, but this duet showcases the give and take of a relationship. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          Caracol, IllaJ, FloodedField, LAonLock
          Music Videos, Reggae
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            Lindsey Striling - Underground [Music Video Review]

            June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, EDM, Instrumentals

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Both the music and the video unfold like a theatrical show. Stirring emotion within and dazzling the senses both visually and auditory, Lindsey Striling is an entertainer in ever sense of the word. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            LindseyStriling, Underground, LAonLock
            Music Videos, EDM, Instrumentals
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              Freedom Fry - Me and Bonnie [Music Video Review]

              June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Funky and trippy, Freedom Fry continues to sneak attack me in the best of ways with surprising lyric progressions and an energetic spirit that makes all of their music feel alive.

              The intelligent quirkiness of this band reminds me of The Presidents Of The United States Of America.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              FreedomFry, MeandBonnie, LAonLock
              Music Videos, Indie Rock
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                Alle Farben - Sticker On My Suitcase (from "Sticker On My Suitcase" album) [Music Video Review]

                June 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, EDM

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “The vocals draw out the emotions that go along with ... simply going through the motions in a relationship.

                The lyrics make you ponder both the power and the weakness of words.

                Alle Farben has given us a single that both entertains with a steady beat, and enlightens with outstanding songwriting and an engaging performance.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                June 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                AlleFarben, StickerOnMySuitcase, LAonLock
                Music Videos, EDM
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                  Blanks - Let's Get Lost [Music Video Review]

                  June 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “This one snuck up on me. The early beat caught my attention but at first it all felt a little too clean and poppy and that made me automatically assume any emotion would be artificial. But something held my focus and kept me listening.

                  Soon enough the joy and simplicity of the message won me over. And when later I gave this single another listen, I found myself moving to the groove and singing along. I suppose you could say I did exactly as the title suggested. Give this one a listen and ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  June 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  Blanks, Let'sGetLost, LAonLock
                  Music Videos, Commercial
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                    Miss 4 - No más silencio! [Music Video Review]

                    June 14, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Music Videos

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “With sex trafficking on the rise Miss 4Tune has a message for the world when it comes to child trafficking among adopted children. Every story should be heard and this is her story. ”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    June 14, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    LaonLock, Miss4tune
                    Conscious, Music Videos
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                      Julian Write - How It Feels [Music Video Review]

                      June 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “Bravado laden flows all-too-often ring untrue and there is a thin line bullshit and bluster. Julian Write stayed on the correct side with ‘How It Feels’ by making me believe every word spit from his mouth.

                      Truth is a powerful thing when delivered direct and with conviction..”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      June 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      JulianWrite, HOwItFeels, LAonLock
                      Music Videos, Rap
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                        ARI - Legacy [Music Video Review]

                        June 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “The beauty is this track feels just like what the title says ... a ‘Legacy.’

                        Ari has a background performing as a frontman and actor, and this, his first solo music, showcases those talents with bold bravado vocally.

                        I suspect we are about to hear a lot more out of ARI and already the single “Legacy” was tabbed by Rolls Royce to play a part in the luxury carmaker’s marketing for their signature model, Ghost.

                        Given the classic rock sounds Ari is sending forth, I can’t wait to hear more off the new album.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        June 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        ARI, Legacy, LAonLock
                        Music Videos, Alternative, Rock
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                          Wes Mason - Want Your Love (feat. Kofi Black) [Music Video Review]

                          June 06, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Contemporary R&B, Commercial, R&B, Music Videos

                          Rating: 5 out of 5

                          “Diversity can go along way and this is one track thatll be blasted across the air waves. This cross genre track ks energetic all while maintaining its unique sound.”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                          June 06, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          LaonLock, WesMason
                          Contemporary R&B, Commercial, R&B, Music Videos
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                            Man vs Monkey - DGAF* [Music Video Review]

                            June 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Future Bass, EDM

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “This song is just fun. Sure it’s about cheating and remorse, but the video and lyrics provide insta-revenge and in a perfect world, all would-be broken hearts would be dealt with so easily.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            June 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            ManVSMonkey, DGAF, LAonLock
                            Music Videos, Electro Pop, Future Bass, EDM
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                              Sea Girls - Damage Done [Music Video Review]

                              June 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “If I am honest, the first couple of measures had me eager to dismiss this single, but then that line about freshman year hit my ears and I was hooked emotionally. The vocal performance held me tight from that moment on, and both the video and the melody tied it all together.

                              ’Damage Done’ is songwriting done right, and this is a song that showcases the power music has us to pull us in and turn our hopes, fears, and memories a direction we were not expecting. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              June 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              SeaGirls, DamageDone, LAonLock
                              Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                                Fatboi Gwalla Gwalla - Thursday [Music Video Review]

                                June 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Some people and would-be artists spit shit and you know in an instant, talk is all they got. Fatboi Gwalla Gwalla talks plenty of shit, but the man has that ooomph behind his flow that makes his lyrics bump and breathe no matter what day of the week it is, ‘Thursday’ included.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                June 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                FatboiGwallaGwalla, Thursday, LAonLock
                                Music Videos, Rap
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                                  JC Stewart - Have You Had Enough Wine? [Music Video Review]

                                  June 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos

                                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                  “Bottle up a powerful performance, pour in well-written lyrics, and you come away with quite the tasty offering. But doing so is never easy so kudos to JC Stewart for stomping the grapes on this track.

                                  Emotion pervades start to finish and you won’t need a snooty sommelier to verify what you already know ... this is a great song.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  June 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  JCStewart, HaveYouHadEnoughWine, LAonLock
                                  Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos
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                                    The Chainsmokers - Call You Mine (Ft. Bebe Rexha) [Video Music Review]

                                    May 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, EDM

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “Do-overs ... a mulligan ... second chances.

                                    Call them what you will, but hitting the rewind button is something we all need from time to time and this single and video entertains with just that.

                                    With pure pop glory, The Chainsmokers and Bebe Rexha deliver a single that does not need a second chance, but will compel you to listen a second, third, fourth time.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    May 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    TheChainsmokers, BebeRexha, CallYouMine, LAonLock
                                    Music Videos, EDM
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                                      DVTCH NORRIS - Save Us (ft. Rori) [Music Video Review]

                                      May 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “So many songs lyrics are filled with bluster and bravado, and far too often, the entire things feels like contrived bullshit.

                                      ’Save Us’ is full of confidence as well, and yet the single takes an entirely different approach to get there. From a beautiful pleading chorus sand by Rori, to the hard edged flow of Dvtch Norris, this one feels real and raw and openly breaks down the fears and insecurities without hiding behind the all-too-common false narrative of ... I’m a bad ass.

                                      A real bad ass is willing to show us the dark places as well as the joy, the hopes and the confidence. This single does that very well.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      May 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      DVTCHNorris, RORI, SaveUS, LAonLock
                                      Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                        Nilly - All The Time (feat. King Los) [Music Video Review]

                                        May 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “An anthem to self-reliance. Smooth flow and a sweet roll deliver lyrics that convey confidence and assurance that Nilly knows how to take care of business. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        May 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        Nilly, KingLos, AllTheTime, LAonLock
                                        Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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