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Faultlines - Heartfire [Review]

June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Pop

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Faultlines brings us a folk/pop fusion complete with meticulous harmonies and a nice, even melody proving that Heartfire > Heartburn.

Seriously, I can’t wait to hear more from this LA Folk trio as talent abounds vocally, musically, and in the songwriting.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
Faultlines, Heartfire, LAonLock
Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Pop
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    JUSTIN JESSO & NINA NESBITT - LET IT BE ME [MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW]

    June 14, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop

    Rating: 5 out of 5

    “I wasn’t in the best mood when I started listening to this but it spoke to me. I also like how they went back to the basics and delivered the art of storytelling. “Let It Be Me” takes me back to the MTV total request line and Mandy Moore era. It is a certified Pop song and the video reminds you that your super hero awaits you. ”
    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
    June 14, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
    LaonLock
    Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop
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      Dinley Jones - Fire [Review]

      May 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Commercial, Pop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Call it commercial fun.

      Call it Funk Pop.

      Call it whatever you want want, but Dinley Jones has found ‘Fire’ with his new single. It is impossible not to move and singalong to this one, so just give in to the flames and feel the ‘Fire.’”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      May 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      DinleyJones, Fire, LAonLock
      Music, Funk, Commercial, Pop
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        Zaryah - Youdofuckingyou [Review]

        May 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “It is amazing how a well-written song can emotionally sum things up, and this pop tune certainly does that.

        The title of the single does the job of setting the stage, but give these alluring vocals and wryly, smart lyrics a listen and you will be hard pressed, not to join in by the second chorus.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        May 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        Zaryah, Youdofuckingyou, LAonLock
        Music, Commercial, Pop
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          Wish I Was - Ready To Start (feat. Kara Kuper) [Review]

          April 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop, Music

          Rating: 5 out of 5

          “This smooth, commercial tune could stand on its own merit, but beyond it so-called ‘entertainment legs,’ this track comes with a story of hope and dreams.

          All proceeds from ‘Ready To Start’ will go toward assisting the Make-A-Wish foundation fulfill dreams of kids all over the world. Knowing this adds poignancy to the lyrics and takes a nice pop tune and turns it into an emotionally charged ode to the innocent fighters battling their way back. But not even that fact is the best part of this story.

          In celebration of World Wish Day, April 29, Los Angeles-via-Australia electronic music producer Wish I Was (aka tyDi) has teamed up with 18-year-old wish kid Kara Kuper on the beautiful and inspiring “Ready To Start.” It was Kara’s wish to record a song. Being a big fan of Make-A-Wish, Wish I Was was happy to make Kara’s wish come true. Wish I Was secured time at Universal Music’s recording studio and enlisted the help of professional songwriters. In February 2019, Kara flew in from Chagrin Falls, Ohio to start work on the song. The completed song was chosen as the soundtrack for the new Make-A-Wish PSA as part of the 2019 World Wish Day campaign. World Wish Day will be celebrated throughout the month of April, kicking off with the launch of the PSA featuring “Ready To Start” on April 3.

          World Wish Day helps bring attention to the significant role a wish plays in a child’s medical treatment. Research shows that a wish can help kids build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness– an eye-opening finding in light of the fact that Make-A-Wish is currently only able to reach one out of every two potentially eligible children in the U.S.

          The PSA, created by TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, stars Make-A-Wish kids and alumni whose wishes to be an astronaut, dinosaur, mermaid, football player, cowgirl and firefighter served as a catalyst for hope and healing. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/D3gkXY1dhCo

          Wishes are an important part of a child’s medical treatment. They can give kids the strength to fight, to get better. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          April 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          WishIWas, KaraKuper, ReadyToStart, LAonLock
          Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop, Music
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            Where Is Kobi? - Waking Up [Video Review]

            April 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Music, Pop

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “This light and airy melody makes it hard to sit still, and combined with a fun set of lyrics this single will have you signing along .

            Where Is Kobi?

            We can all hope back in the studio recording another fun Pop hit for the world to hear.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            April 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            WhereisKobi, Waking Up, LAonLock
            Music Videos, Music, Pop
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              Liv Dawson - Pushing 21 [Video Review]

              April 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Music, Pop

              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

              “A description like ... ‘Soft vocals with an edge,’ sounds like an oxymoron, but Liv Dawson pulls off exactly that with Pushing 21. A decidedly commercial offering, this single infuses enough emotion and commonality to engage listeners.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
              April 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              LivDawson, Pushing 21, LAonLock
              Music Videos, Music, Pop
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                Dylan Rockoff - Awesome [Review]

                April 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “An easy pop track destined to be a summer hit as it is easy to smile and groove too.

                And Hey, who doesn’t want to feel ‘Awesome’?”
                — Travis Erwin LA on Lock Blogger
                April 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                DylanRockoff, Awesome, LAonLock
                Music, Pop
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                  Shaylen - "BTW" {Review]

                  April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “I imagine this as the post break-up anthem of pissed off women the world over. The funny thing is as a man I couldn’t help but listen to this track over and over and with each listen I found myself grinning and digging the groove as well as the sultry vocals. The lyrics surprised me at times and I loved the no punches pulled vibe of this one. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                  April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  Shaylen, BTW, LAOnLock
                  Music, Pop
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                    Hanibal Luna - "Ella" [Review]

                    April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                    “The best of music enlightens and heightens who we are by tapping into shared emotions. Ella does all of those things while allowing us a heartfelt walk in the shoes of another. This is music that speaks to the soul delivered in a powerfully gruff voice that gives you all the feels. And the video brings the lyrics into a gripping reality. The simply haunting guitar melody adds to the mix to give this song a haunting quality that sticks to your heart for a long time afterward. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    HanibalLuna, Ella, LAOnLock
                    Music, Pop
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                      Harrison Sands - "Empty Conversation" ft. Dylan Montayne [Review]

                      April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “The ironic thing about Empty Conversation is that it is a track full of surprises. I dig the smooth R&B backing and the vocals are catchy enough to keep me listening to every word. The Bridge comes in with a whole other vibe and the song just feels like life. No, you don;t know what to expect next, but you are grooving along so you are willing to find out. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                      April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      HarrisonSands, EmptyConversation, DylanMontayne, LAOnLock
                      Music, Pop
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                        DANSU - "All You Got" {Review]

                        April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                        “This one feels like a summer hit. Infectious melody and a catchy chorus carry it through but the bridge keeps it interesting as well. Immediately feels like a song you’ve heard before in all the best ways, and its impossible not to sway to the beat and sing along.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                        April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        DANSU, AllYouGot, LAOnLock
                        Music, Pop
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                          RAINNE - "Psycho Killer" [Review]

                          April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Dark and sexy with a thumping bass. Psycho Killer rattles the brain pan in all the right ways. Easy to imagine this one as the score to an opening scene of modern day noir film”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                          April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          RAINNE, PsychoKiller, LAOnLock
                          Music, Pop
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                            Geena Fontanella - "Diamonds" [Review]

                            April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “Strong vocals, sultry in all the right places and longing at times. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                            April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            GeenaFontanella, Diamonds, LAOnLock
                            Music, Pop
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                              Lauren Dair - "Lines" [Review]

                              March 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                              “The commercial appeal is evident in the production and vocals, but for me the allure of this song is in the emotion of the lyrics. We’ve all stood at that precipice ready to close a line and this song made me feel that.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                              March 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              LaurenDair, Lines, LAOnLock
                              Music, Pop
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                                Juno Francis - "DANCE WITH ME" [Review]

                                March 25, 2019 by BGiraldo in Music, Pop
                                “Juno Francis gets listeners up and ready to move to this upbeat track full of rhythm an electronic vibes. This Berlin-based duo takes us along with them through a journey into the night. With glittery eyes and chunky boots, you can live it up on the dancefloor with a song like this. With lyrics like” come and follow me into the night..” and “come on dance with me, show me electricity..” Francis entices us to join in to the fun. It is an undeniably catchy song with a mesmerizing effect. Reminiscent of an early Justice sound, we escape into a realm of cascading synths and echoing vocals. ”
                                — BGiraldo (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                March 25, 2019 /BGiraldo
                                JunoFrancis, DanceWithMe, LAOnLock
                                Music, Pop
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                                  LeTrainiump - "Go!" [Review]

                                  January 11, 2019 by N3 On The Track in Music, Pop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The production is very well put together. Vocal delivery is smooth & takes you back in time. Love it!”
                                  — N3 On The Track (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  January 11, 2019 /N3 On The Track
                                  LeTrainiump, Go!, LAOnLock
                                  Music, Pop
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