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SLICK DIVISION - Too Early For Coffee [Review]

August 31, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“ Is it too early for coffee? Slick Division reintroduces us to pop in their new single, “Too Early For Coffee”, that speaks about love. It describes love as waking up in the morning to someone who has your interest or showing them that you want to sleep in with them and enjoy many mornings together.”
— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
August 31, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Francisco Martin - Narcissist [Review]

    August 26, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Alternative

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Many of us catch ourselves being in selfish or unappealing way, and recognizing those tendencies exist helps guide us. Francisco Martin puts that perspective into song form and that gives us even more chance to reflect and realize we are not alone in this pursuit of being better each and every day. A tender vulnerable song with energy is tough to pull off but ‘Narcissist’ doe exactly that.

    A fun ride!”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    August 26, 2022 /Travis Erwin
    franciscomartin, narcissist, laonlock
    Music, Pop, Rock, Alternative
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      Justin Clancy - Run From The Devil [Music Video Review]

      August 05, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “The track hits like Billie Eilish meets Justin Timberlake with a heavy dose of attitude and verve to push it forward. An engaging track and beat that demands and holds your attention.

      ’Run From The Devil’ could be the first you’ve heard of Justin Clancy, but given the incredible talent and passion it certainly will not be the last. An intense yet entertaining ride.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      August 05, 2022 /Travis Erwin
      justinclancy, runfromthedevil, laonlock
      Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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        Gina Naomi Baez - skyline [Review]

        August 05, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Gina Naomi Baez is a successful actor and multi-talented artist. Her latest track, ‘skyline’ is about finding and holding on to positivity even when life turns dark and tumultuous. A slow building and emotional delivery holds the listener tight and well-written lyrics keep the intrigue and attachment at peak levels. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        August 05, 2022 /Travis Erwin
        ginanaomibaez, skyline, laonlock
        Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop
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          Kelaska - Honey [Review]

          July 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Breakups are maybe the best fodder for songs that there is. Raw emotions and heartache have given us some great and memorable songs and now, Kelaska delivers another great title hitting that theme. ‘Honey’ offers that sweet taste of revenge in Sythnpop glory and so much of what is said mirrors thoughts we’ve all had in this situation.

          Despite hitting some familiar ground the arrangement and lyrical makeup blends with vocal talent to make this track stand out and resonate. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          July 01, 2022 /Travis Erwin
          kelaska, honey, laonlock
          Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop
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            Gwyn Love x LA+CH - good luck rly [Review]

            June 17, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative, Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Gwyn Love has the kind of emotive voice that hooks you from the first word. This track has some Pop Punk elements that have a 90s nostalgia feel but also some Contemporary Pop vibes that make it feel modern and timely. Almost in the vein of Taylor Swift collabs with Green Day. Well-written and sneakily pointed the track keeps you leaning in and eager for the next line. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            June 17, 2022 /Travis Erwin
            gwynlove, la+ch, goodluckrly, laonlock
            Music, Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative, Pop
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              Oliver Nelson - Long Summer Nights (feat. Lilla Vargen) [Review]

              May 28, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Electronic, Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “A soft vulnerable track that hit me like Adele, if she had been a Pop Diva in the 80’s.

              Oliver Nelson and Lilla Vargen combine forces to bring this engaging track to your ears. A track that would be perfect for the quiet montage after a break up in a Rom Com, ‘Long Summer Nights’ is an sensitive ride that pulls at the heart strings. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              May 28, 2022 /Travis Erwin
              olivernelson, lillavargen, longsummernights, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Indie Electronic, Pop
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                River - HAPPY FOR YOU [Music Video Review]

                May 19, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Pop, Bedroom

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “A soulful track with Pop sensibilities that has hints of Amy Winehouse and a stronger connection to Elle King or ZZ Ward, ‘Happy For You’ is a tongue in cheek track about wishing the best for an ex. The musical equivalent of the South’s Bless Your Heart when someone does or says something stupid the track is biting in a wry way, and the video is a fun watch with the vintage clips setting up the emotion of the track quite well. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                May 19, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                river, happyforyou, laonlock
                Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Pop, Bedroom
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                  Billingsley - Long Shot [Music Video Review]

                  May 06, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Punk, Indie Pop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Billingsley is compromised of three brothers from North Carolina. The sound and style is Green Day meets Offspring and ‘Long Shot’ is the kind of tongue in cheek song that never goes out of style. The emotions behind the track are ones we’ve all felt and experienced and the wry humor helps make the odds that are stacked against us easier to laugh off. A fun song that you will want to listen to over and over again to get all the lyrics. Pure fun and energy!”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  May 06, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                  billingsley, long shot, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Pop, Punk, Indie Pop
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                    DYLYN - Bring On The Blues [Music Video Review]

                    April 30, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Alternative

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “A haunting early build slides into more of an internal determination with a harder edge as the track progresses. DYLYN goes back and forth with a slow, yet deliberate delivery that reveals the emotion and vulnerability of the well-written lyrics.

                    Finding comparable isn’t easy as the track straddles several genres but for me this is somewhere between Billie Eilish and Halsey.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    April 30, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                    dylyn, bringontheblues, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Pop, Alternative
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                      Natalie Shay - Two Sparks [Music Video Review]

                      April 13, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “From the very first note, Natalie Shay emotes the passion and emotion and those elements combined with the theatrical build of this track truly lends to hook and hold the listener for the duration.. The writing is power as is the performance, making this a single hit all the right notes both literally and figuratively. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      April 13, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                      natalieshay, twosparks, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Pop
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                        GAYLE - e-z (Feat. UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger) [Music Video Review]

                        April 08, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop, Rock

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “No longer a stranger to our blog readers or the world, GAYEL is blowing up in a big way and ‘e-z’ is yet another stellar track off her EP. Joined this time by UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger, GAYLE once again delivers in your face attitude is that trademark husky yet sultry tone that pulls the listener in immediately.

                        A word from the artist herself ...

                        ’e-z is my way of making fun of the way that people make fun of my generation. I’ve been obsessed with UPSAHL and Blu DeTiger for years and I’m so excited that we got to collaborate on this together.’ - GAYLE”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        April 08, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                        gayle, upsahl, blu detiger, e-z, laonlock
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                          GAYLE - luv starved [Music Video Review]

                          March 18, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Pop

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “GAYLE is back on the heels of her super hit, ‘ABCDEFU.’ This new track, ‘luv starved’ comes with the same emotive attitude, but brings a different vibe with a more low key performance rather than the in your face tact of the last single. GAYLE utilizes more nuance in the delivery, but that same vocal rasp and emotive passion comes through making it impossible to turn away from the performance. This track cements the talent and direction for a rising star and I can’t wait to witness the trajectory.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          March 18, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                          gayle, luvstarved, laonlock
                          Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Pop
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                            Connor Kauffman - Bleed [Review]

                            March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Rock, Alternative

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “We have all shed some blood, at least metaphorically, in the name of love. Connor Kauffman has tapped that emotional vein on this passionate track that has a hint of 90s Rock along with a contemporary Pop Punk vibe at times.

                            ’Bleed’ offers a catchy hook and a lyrical progression that is easy to dial in on and sing along with. Straightforward Rock that speaks to the heart.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            March 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                            connorkauffman, bleed, laonlock
                            Music, Pop, Punk, Rock, Alternative
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                              Spinning - St. Stephen's Green [Review]

                              March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Pop, Rock, Alternative

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Written immediately after a trip to Ireland, ‘St. Stephen’s Green’ is a Punk Pop track with a nice bit of reflective emotion pushing it forward. We all get in our own way from time to time and let our emotions color the world around us. this can spoil our own joy as well as our relationships and just recognizing that fact can be all we need to find solid ground once again. This track just might help, as with a lot of great art, it simple resonates in a way that lets us know we are not alone in our thoughts feelings, and anxieties. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              March 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                              spinning, st, stephen'sgreen, laonlock
                              Music, Punk, Pop, Rock, Alternative
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                                Alexis Gerred - Unbreakable (feat. MiG Ayesa) [Music Video Review]

                                March 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Rock, Commercial

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “This track is a throwback in some ways, as the sound is reminiscent of the glory days of hair bands, but Alexis Gerred still manages to bring this energetic Rock anthem home with a contemporary vibe.

                                There are hints of Red Hot Chili Peppers to the arrangement and tempo, and the track is one that is simply hard to turn away from. A perfect add for your motivational playlists, or anytime you simply want to rock out. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                March 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Jeff Tunes - Rooftop [Review]

                                  March 04, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Adult Contemporary, Pop, Rock

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “This track from Jeff Tunes reminds me a bit of Uncle Cracker. ‘Rooftop’ is one of those tranquil jams that feels perfect for summer. Light and airy the tune sweeps you up and in and is almost impossible not to sing along with by the second chorus. A smooth groove that carries you along and puts a bit of spring in your step. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  March 04, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                  jefftunes, rooftop, laonlock
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                                    Hotel Mira - Speaking Off the Record [Music Video Review]

                                    March 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “The road to stardom is fraught with all manner of stress and pitfalls as is life itself, and Hotel Mira captures that with ‘Speaking off The Record.’

                                    Any artist worth their salt has experienced hard times as most often the tough times are the creative fuel that inspires great art. This track is candid and raw and taps into the pain and turmoil that we all feel and experience, but are often too afraid to share with the world.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    March 01, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                    hotelmira, speakingofftherecord, laonlock
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                                      The Collection - Won't Stop Yet [Review]

                                      February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop, Rock

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “So many times we are told to have faith ... things will work out. Truth is that isn’t always the case and yet we keep ;-lugging along through life putting one foot in front of the other. ‘Won’t Stop Yet’ is an anthem of sorts honoring that stubbornness while admitting the effort might not be rewarded the way we want or expect.

                                      The vocal tone is folksy while the arrangement is a energetic and uplifting. The track feels like a celebration of this imperfect thing we call life. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                      thecollection, won'tstopyet, laonlock
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                                        Kelaska - Long Way Home [Review]

                                        February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Going out of your way to avoid running into that person that broke your heart or hurt you in some other way is something we have all done, and Kelaska expresses those emotions with heartfelt clarity on the track, ‘Long Way Home.’

                                        A Pop track that is comparable to emotion of a Taylor Swift song, the lyrics tell a story but he vocal performance makes you truly feel it.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                        kelaska, longwayhome, laonlock
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