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Kylie Rothfield - The Barrel [Music Review]

October 31, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Kylie Rothfield caught the attention of Alicia Keys and afte rthis track you’ll understand why. ‘The Barrel’ is a smooth Alt Pop track dripping with emotion and vocal talent. The track ahs some late 80s or early 90s vibes yet still has a contemporary vibe thanks to the writing and strong emotive performance of Rothfield. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
October 31, 2024 /Travis Erwin
kylierothfield, thebarrel, laonlock
Music, Alternative, Pop
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    Eden Rain - Taking [Music Review]

    October 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

    Rating: 3 out of 5

    “London-based artist Eden Rain takes an Alt Pop angle on her latest single ‘Taking.’

    The track comes from her highly anticipated upcoming EP, ‘Anyway, How Are You?’

    The narrative style lyricism works well here though I did crave a more emotive edge given the vocal side is produced to give a low-key distant kind of vibe. Rain does offer a nie look at the complexities of human relationships, while unraveling the intricate dynamics of the people around her.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    October 30, 2024 /Travis Erwin
    edenrain, taking, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Pop
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      Richard Tyler Epperson - All My Life [Music Review]

      October 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Alternative

      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

      “Richard Tyler Epperson taps into his personal history with the track, ‘All My LIfe.’

      The talented songwriter has taken a song that his father first recorded as a, acoustic demo and put his own spin on it to create a link and legacy with his father. Motivated by the recent passing of his father, Epperson utilizes the emotion and meaning to give us a song that is personally meaningful to him that also has the ability to resonate with others in an impactful way.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      October 30, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      richardtylerepperson, allmylife, laonlock
      Music, Pop, Rock, Alternative
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        Dax - Lonely Dirt Road [Music Video Review]

        October 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Country

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Dax is a versatile artist adept at conveying emotion via a variety of genres, but you can always hear and feel the passion fueling his artistry.

        ’Lonely Dirt Road’ straddles that line between the Rock and the Nashville style of modern Pop Country. The delivery is deliberate and emotive. A few times I craved a touch less production on the vocal side because I have faith Dax could have delivered these emotional words straight up with quite so much production coloring the sound. That said, this is a track that is accessible to all and one easy to feel as much as you hear.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        October 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
        dax, lonelydirtroad, laonlock
        Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Country
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          Lisa Heller - LOSER! [Music Review]

          October 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative, Rock

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Lisa Heller is anything but a ‘Loser!!’ Though she sings that refrain with ease and kill. Delivery a Pop Punk brand of high-energy, Heller straddles the line of Pop Princess and Punk Girl Bad-Ass quite ably.

          It’s hard to imagine her losing anything she wants to keep but this tracks has punch and you can’t help but believe in the performance and the artist.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          October 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
          lisaheller, loser!, laonlock
          Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative, Rock
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            Caroline Romano - Pretty Boys [Music Review]

            October 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop, Rock

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Caroline Romano always delivers with a strong emotive performance and this latest single, ‘Pretty Boys,’ delivers on those expectations.

            ’Pretty Boys is my honest recount of heartbreak,’ Caroline shares. ‘It’s like reading straight from my diary—a dramatic story with a terribly disappointing ending. The song is a cautionary tale about the blurry line between friendship and something more. Just because you’ve kissed him doesn’t mean you should do it again, and just because he looks at you that way doesn’t mean you’re the only one.’

            Romano knows how to tap into her own experiences and emotions to give listeners a full spectrum of artistry. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            October 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
            carolineromano, prettyboys, laonlock
            Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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              Shriya - Her

              October 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “A big soaring Alt Pop track with singer/songwriter vibes, ‘Her’ offers a smooth and emotional build that speaks to the insecurities and fears many of us possess. WIth that said, this track avoids a wallowing kind of despair, delving instead onto an honest vulnerability that makes the lyrics feel real and of course the talented performance hooks the listener in from the very beginning.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              October 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              shriya, her, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Pop
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                Estella Dawn - Julian [Music Review]

                September 27, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “If you don’t know Estella Dawn by now then you clearly haven’t been reading my blogs and reviews. Dawn is a talented Pop artists from the San Diego area and I have featured a number of her tracks. ‘Julian is but the latest from this talented artist that continues to create and perform talented songs that entertain while delivering emotional depth and intelligence.

                Dawn is one of my favorite Southern California artists and really has proven her place in the So Cal musical landscape. Now the rest of the world needs to catch up.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                September 27, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                estelladawn, julian, laonlock
                Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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                  Richard Tyler Epperson - Dream [Music Review]

                  September 26, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock, Pop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “The wordplay is cleverly and intelligently rendered on this Indie Rock gem from Richard Tyler Epperson. ‘Dream’ is an ode to taking care of you own mental space, the dance between reality and escapism because let’s face it we all need a break from all that life hits us with. But of course you can’t let the mind wander to far or you never really get where you want to go.”
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                  September 26, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  richardtylerepperson, dream, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock, Pop
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                    Òlah Bliss - Bang Bang [Music Review]

                    September 20, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Originally hailing from Poland, Olah Bliss now dwells within the musical landscape of London. ‘BAng Bang’ is a timeless Alt Pop offering that would have been at home any of the last several decades, which is a testament to the versatility and range of talent on display in the track.

                    Bliss’s performance is engaging and nuanced and the energetic build is gripping. Musically, the hard edges and industrial feel adds to the emotion of the track in a meaningful way. All of which highlights the artistry and carefully crafted nature of this song. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    September 20, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                    olahbliss, bangbang, laonlock
                    Music, Alternative, Pop, Commercial
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                      SABAI - Are You Happy Now (feat. Linney) [Music Review]

                      September 18, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, Pop, Commercial

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “SABAI teams up with Linney to bring this track to life. ‘Are You Happy Now’ is a Future Bass track with clear Pop influence.

                      The lingering ghosts of past relationships can haunt us all and it is normal to sometimes wonder where they are now and if they are happy. I suppose what we want for that other person all depends how things ended but this track does a great job of allowing us to feel both sides of a complex array of emotions. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      September 18, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      sabai, linney, areyouhappynow, laonlock
                      Music, Future Bass, Pop, Commercial
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                        The Kind - nashville [Music Review]

                        September 18, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “The Kind is a male/female duo from the UK and it is clear they share a powerful chemistry that is tangible in their creative artistry.

                        ’nashville’ is a song of yearning hope and vulnerability. An Alt Pop bit of emotional perfection that grips the mind, body, and soul to anyone that has ever experienced a deep, unrequited yearning. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        September 18, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        thekind, nashville, laonlock
                        Music, Alternative, Pop
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                          Rhea Ray - Wild One [Music Review]

                          September 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Commercial, Dance

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “A high energy Pop track with one foot planted in the retro sound of the 80s and the other here in the present to give the song a nice contemporary Commercial vibe.

                          Rhea Ray delivers a pleasing performance with ‘Wild One.’ The temp and build keep it all interesting though I did crave more lyrical depth overall. Still, this is a fun party time track about the roller coaster ride of infatuation and love and how we all crave another hit soon as the high fades. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          September 03, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          rhearay, wildone, laonlock
                          Music, Pop, Commercial, Dance
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                            MOTHICA - Another High [Music Video Review]

                            August 23, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “MOTHICA unleashes an honest reflective style of fury on ‘Another High.’ The cycles of addiction are something most of us can relate to, though MOTHICA distills the poison down to a drinkable elixir.

                            Truth, honesty, vulnerability fuel every line on this Al Pop gem. There is a lot to unpack on this track, so add this one to your playlists and listen when you need to better understand your own shortcoming or the jacked up world around you.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            August 23, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            mothica, anotherhigh, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Alternative, Pop
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                              Joveth - Say My Name [Music Review]

                              August 23, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, EP, Pop, Dance

                              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                              “The talent and emotion carry this Alt Pop track. Joveth emotes the pian and loneliness on ‘Say My Name,’ and while the repetition of the chorus did carry on a beat longer than I wanted the overall track drips with feeling and passion.

                              Joveth is just beginning his musical journey and I look forward to seeing how high this talented artist can soar. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              August 23, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              joveth, saymyname, laonlock
                              Music, Alternative, EP, Pop, Dance
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                                Honey Ironic - Bite My Nails [Music Review]

                                August 18, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “A hard charging Alt Pop track with energy and verve. Int he most glorious of fashions, Honey Ironic delivers pure Rock and Roll angst in ‘Bite My Nails.’

                                The track offers a timeless sound that could with ease fit within the musical landscape any of the last three decades. Her talent sells the emotions, and the production shines in bringing the musical energy out to compliment Honey Ironic’s stellar performance.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                August 18, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                honeyironic, bitemynails, laonlock
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                                  Lucky Lou-C'est La Vi [Review]

                                  August 17, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Dance, Pop

                                  Rating: 3 out of 5

                                  “C’est La Vie has a very peaceful sound to it. It takes you on a journey full of dreams and lover. The energetic pop song has the potential to be placed in movies that often tell love stories. I like the EDM mix around the 1 mark and as the song continues with its cuteness it gives the listener a little excited shift. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  August 17, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  #Dance, #LAOnLock
                                  Dance, Pop
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                                    Lila Holler - Not Mad [Music Review]

                                    August 16, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk, Pop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “True love is often found in the sweet everyday moments and Lila Holler captures that magic with her single, ‘Not Mad.’
                                    Delivered in a Dreamy Folk Pop sort of vibe, Holler highlights all the little things that reinforce the love she feels. The moments that define a relationship far more than the grand gestures and purposeful actions. Simply a sweet track, dripping with sentiment and emotion. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    August 16, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    lilaholler, notmad, laonlock
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                                      Chymes - Voodoo Doll [Music Review]

                                      August 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Electro Pop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Aussie Alt-Pop stare Chymes is back putting a pin her her vocal prowess with ‘Voodoo Doll.’

                                      The track delivers a hint of danger and a whole lot of sultry to the sound. Almost like vintage Britney, Chymes has a siren like effect onlistners as she draws them in ever closer with every line. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
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                                      chymes, voodoodoll, laonlock
                                      Music, Alternative, Pop, Electro Pop
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                                        Julia Raye - Give You Up [Music Review]

                                        August 09, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Dance, Pop

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Julia Raye does a good job of straddling he genre line with her latest release, ‘Give You Up.’ There is certainly a Contemporary R&B vibe though this track also has a more Commercial Dance Pop sound.

                                        The track is about nothing someone isn’t good for you but being unable to deny your feelings despite that fact. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 09, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        juliaraye, giveyouup, laonlock
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