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Ivan Beecroft - The Candyman [Music Video Review]

June 28, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A dark and dangerous look at drug addiction, ‘The Candyman’ uses a 90’s era beat and sound to deliver a warning about your friendly neighbor hood drug dealer.

Rock vocals that feel sticky and gritty deliver the goods on this track which feels almost apocalyptic. The imagery of the video adds an entire layer to the vibe of this track. Together the package puts a tangible spin on an untouchable dilemma.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
June 28, 2020 /Travis Erwin
ivanbeecroft, thecandyman, laonlock
Music Videos, Alternative, Rock
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    Caity Krone - Thank You for the Sunday Paper [Review]

    June 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “There is no day quite as lonely as a Sunday. Something about the end of the weekend, and a the quiet stillness inherent in the day begets reflection and induces that Sunday Sadness.

    Caity Krone taps into that with ‘Thank You for the Sunday Paper,’ a true songwriters lament of love gone away. The slow melodic build fits perfect with the emotion of the lyrics, and her performance brings it all home by making you truly feel this song in every word and note. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    June 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    caitykrone, thankyouforthesundaypaper, laonlock
    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock
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      Hövring - Revolution [Review]

      May 29, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Perhaps the ‘Revolution’ in question is one to return to a time when Rock music was loud and fast and carried an edge. If so, HÖVRING is one of the leaders of the charge.

      This track is simply pure old school Rock and Roll. Straight out of Denmark this single brings the drums sound you’d expect, the front man energy you need, and of course, an attitude that leaves you ready to challenge the world.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      May 29, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      Hövring, revolution, laonlock
      Music, Alternative, Rock
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        Kadeema - What Are We Not Saying Now? [Review]

        May 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Has the spirit of political correctness swung to far? Have we as a society muzzled ourselves to the point that we can no longer freely speak our mind? That is the question ‘What Are We Not Saying Now?’ asks.

        Kadeema drops this well-written and thought provoking single, but the philosophical side aside the track packs entertaining value as well. The vocal are engaging and varied and the beat and melody energetic and persuasive. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        May 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        kadeema, whatarewenotsayingnow?, laonlock
        Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop
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          Glass Mansions - Faith [Review]

          May 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “Have ‘Faith.’
          In yourself.
          Your true self.

          That is the message behind this track. Pure and simple.

          Trust in yourself and you will be happier and have purer more true connections. In this day and age of false and fake narratives via social media, we all crave more of a human connection, and this track is about shaking off the fear of losing followers by revealing too much of your true self.

          This hard charged rock anthem comes at your straight and direct and that is what the lyrics are advocating as well. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          May 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          glassmansions, faith, laonlock
          Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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            We Adore You - Yesterday's Grace [Review]

            March 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “A straightforward rock sound with hints of Dylan and Petty in the sound. Lyrically, the track is about appreciating a relationship even after its times has ended, making this a song about personal growth and reflection. The melody adds to the the vibe here, and the single is one that you hear and can’t help but remember your own past. The words unfurl like a tapestry of memories of what might have been, and what actually was. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            March 26, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            weadoreyou, yesterday'sgrace, laonlock
            Music, Alternative, Rock
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              Make You Cry - From the Loving Hands of Our Creator [Music Video Review]

              March 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Don’t be fooled by the title of Make You Cry’s latest single, ‘From The Loving Hands Of Our Creator’ into thinking this is an uplifting bolt of inspirational lightness. Perhaps the song does offer its own brand of inspiration, but make no mistake this is a dark and brooding rock song.

              The vocals are nuanced and emotional and the video offers up some evil rabbit imagery to add an element of appropriate weirdness to the metaphor of choice that the lyrics pose. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              March 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              makeyoucry, fromthelovinghandsofourcreator, laonlock
              Music Videos, Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock
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                Katie Toupin - Don't Wanna Die [Review]

                March 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “No, ‘Don’t Wanna Die’ is not about the virus dominating the news cycle as well as most of our thoughts, but the sentiment is timely just the same.

                Actually, the lyrics were penned about the need for sobriety, and the single comes via a unique vocal tone delivered by Katie Toupin. There is just a hint of Amy Winehouse, both lyrically and musically, but you can feel the genuineness of the words in the performance which strongly suggests personal experience, rather than fandom of another artists is at the heart of this track. That fact gives this single the power to captivate and intrigue no matter what kind of times we are living in. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                March 17, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                katietoupin, don;twannadie, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                  Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers - Take Me 2 Your Hell [Review]

                  March 05, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                  “Some songs just land different, and you know immediately to shut up, lean forward, and listen closer. ‘Take Me 2 Your Hell’ is such a song.

                  Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers deliver an emotional set of lyrics that hits you right square in the emotional gut, like a lover in the wake of a toxic breakup, which is exactly what this track is about.

                  Call this rock. Call it alternative. Hell, call it Americana if you want, but the label doesn’t really matter because when the execution is this intense, the genre is nothing more than a label to slap on to what is in fact, simply damn good music. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  March 05, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  sheaabshier&thenighthowlers, takeme2yourhell, laonlock
                  Music, Alternative, Rock
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                    Native Sun - Juarez [Music Video Review]

                    February 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Punk, Rock

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “This is in your face Rock and Roll in the style of New York Punk that hints at the past, but delivers a modern take lyrically.

                    The video begins calm enough, but the imagery is such that you know an explosion is forthcoming and Native Sun delivers exactly that. This collection of hard-rocking immigrants writes and sings about their experiences in what might be the biggest divide this country faces. And they do it with passion and verve.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    February 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    nativesun, juarez, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Punk, Rock
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                      Zack Ely x DEEGAN - Rough [Review]

                      January 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Contemporary R&B, Pop, Rock

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “This track has a smooth Pop feel from the very first beat and word. Lyrically, the track can be interpreted varied ways, and I suspect it will hit people differently based upon their own beliefs and life experiences. The vocals are layered and capture your focus with a stellar performance that brings the emotion to the forefront.

                      Drawing a comparison here is tough, as Zack Ely has a voice that hints at a few well names, but still clearly stands out all on its own. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      January 10, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      zackely, deegan, rough, laonlock
                      Music, Commercial, Contemporary R&B, Pop, Rock
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                        southpost - Homesick [Review]

                        November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Regret is a powerful emotion and this track does a great job of imparting the pain associated with that very thing. Pure rock sound with instrumentation that conveys as much as the lyrics this track drips with yesterday’s tears. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        November 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        southpost, homesick, laonlock
                        Music, Rock, Indie Rock
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                          Amy Guess - Holy Hell [Review]

                          November 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “This track has a fairly common rock structure, but the vocals save it from feeling overly familiar. Amy Guess does a great job of providing a varied sound in the performance — each alluring in its own right. The chorus strikes hard and fast and delivers a punch.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          November 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          amyguess, holyhell, laonlock
                          Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                            Philip Morgan Lewis - Blowtorched Dreams [Music Video Review]

                            October 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, blues

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Bluesy and moody, this track conjures emotion and imagery before the vocals ever hit. The attitude continues in both the performance and lyrical content. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            October 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            philipmorganlewis, blowtorcheddreams, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, blues
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                              Confetti - Ghost [Review]

                              October 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti.

                              No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              October 18, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              confetti, chost, laonlock
                              Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                                EMM - Lady [Review]

                                September 15, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Pop, Rock

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Love how the vocals cut through the track. I also like the fringer effect on the voice. Makes the voice more like an instrument. ”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                September 15, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                LaonLock
                                Pop, Rock
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                                  Hey Buddy - Happily in Denial [ Review]

                                  September 09, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Pop, Rock, Indie Rock

                                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                  “This is a happy little track that will have you cruising down a road of endless possibilities.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                  September 09, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  LaonLock
                                  Pop, Rock, Indie Rock
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                                    Glostik Willy - Here We Go [Review]

                                    September 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “If you have been missing the hair band sound of the 80s, you will dig what Glostik Willy is doing with this old school ballad of a rock song.

                                    Close you eyes and you imagine Axle Rose swaying with the microphone pole, or Bon Jovi in tight leather pants if that is your thing, because this one will take you back in time..

                                    So good to know the true elements of rock and roll are still alive and flourishing today.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    September 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    glostikwilly, herewego, laonlock
                                    Music, Alternative, Rock
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                                      2nd Strike - I'll Go With You [Review]

                                      August 28, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Pop, Rock, Music

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “ Grabs your attention from jump. Very good arrangement. The lead singer shows amazing vocal range and control. Great song overall.”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                      August 28, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                      LaonLock
                                      Pop, Rock, Music
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                                        Fake & The Soul Aesthetic - Brown Sugah Chocolate [Review]

                                        July 04, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Yesssssss to the energy. We want to sometimes loose ourselves within the instruments and melodic sounds of an artist. Fake & The Soul Aesthetic releases that kind of energy with their new single “Brown Sugah Chocolate. ”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                        July 04, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        LaonLock
                                        Alternative, Rock
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