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Mount Saint Elias - Lorem Ipsum [Music Review]

May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
“Life takes us all places we never planned to go. ‘Lorem Ipsum’ is a track about waking up and realizing life has led you to a place you don’t necessarily want to be. A song for anyone that has ever been stuck in a rit and longed to break free and taste life for all that it can be.

Mount Saint Elias has captured the emotions of day to daylife and managed to make them entertaining and thought provoking.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
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    Carbon City Lights - Certain Things Matter [Music Review]

    May 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
    “Carbon City Lights shines bright with their latest Indie Rock release, ‘Certain Things Matter.’ The laid-back groove is brought forward by warm, reverb-soaked guitars, and poetic, emotionally grounded lyrics. The lyrics are about letting go and not succumbing the overwhelming world around us.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    May 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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    Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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      Lø Spirit - See Me Now [Music Video Review]

      April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop
      “Rising alt-rock artist Lø Spirit has something to say to any and all haters and doubters out there. ‘See Me Now’ is dedicated to those who battle chronic illnesses to still chase their dreams. THe video matches the dark gritty determination of the track itself and you can feel the talent and passion in every single element. A song perfect for that motivational playlist.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
      LøSpirit, seemenow, laonlock
      Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop
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        Noon - Love Takes It All [Music Review]

        April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop
        “Noon unfurls a nostalgic Rock track that is at home in today’s mystical landscape but could have easily landed in 1983. The classic Rock vocals cut in this tale of a toxic relationship you can’t quite walk away from.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
        noon, lovetakesitall, laonlock
        Music, Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop
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          Green Acres - Cotton Candy [Music Review]

          April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
          “Green Acres pours up a nice pint of warm nostalgia with ‘Cotton Candy.’ The Indie Rock track is about a campus brewery they frequented during college and the need/desire to recapture those carefree moments again.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
          greenacres, cottoncandy, laonlock
          Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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            Codefendants - The Fix [Music Review]

            April 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Alternative, Rock
            “Teh story of the Codefendents is a good one ...

            Get Dead vocalist Sam King’s graffiti crew were giving tattoos and making flash art to raise money to help rapper Ceschi Ramos when he was in prison. Months later they met at the Gilman Street Project in Berkeley, California. They bonded, talking about their love of hip-hop and punk rock, over a bottle of Jameson. They didn’t know it yet, but they had just started Codefendants. Impossible to define by traditional standards, Codefendants were forged out of a desire to make an album that sounded like nothing else, so they enlisted Fat Mike of NOFX and Baz the Frenchman to make a completely genre-fluid album; a cross between hip hop, new-wave, flamenco, and the Beatles. They call the sound ‘Crime Wave.’

            The new single ‘The Fix’ is an 80s inspired fusion of old school Pop modern Punk and musical trailblazing.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            April 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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            Music, Punk, Alternative, Rock
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              Conor Miley - Raise Your Red Flag [Music Review]

              April 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
              “The world is perhaps more chaotic and tumultuous than ever before and Conor Miley is urging us to ‘Raise Your Red Flag.’

              The Irish rocker takes on political polarization and the emergence of extremist, conspiratorial voices within the mainstream. This is an Indie Rock plea for more empathy and common sense amid rigid political affiliation.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              April 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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              Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                CHLOE STAR - Emergency Contact [Music Review]

                April 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                “Chloe Star is pissed off and fed up on her latest track ‘Emergency Contact.’ The Alt Pop track is about one-sides love and coming to the realization you are carrying all the weight in a relationship. It is about drawing a line in the sand and saying enough is enough. But doing so with intent and purpose middle finger high in the air!”
                — Travis Erwin ~LA on Lock Blogger
                April 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                  Wet Denim - Living Room [Music Review]

                  March 14, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop
                  “New Zealand might not be your first thought for good ol’ Rock and Roll though Wet Denim is out to change that. Their latest single, ‘Living Room’ brings the music straight to your ears with Rock anthem vibes and a brand of musicianship that is not always hears in these the days of electronics sounds and production values.

                  This is a song to feel as much as hear.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  March 14, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                  Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop
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                    Ivan Nicolas - Train On Fire [Music Review]

                    March 14, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                    “Ivan Nicolas gives Springsteen vibes on his latest track, ‘Train On Fire.’ This Irish artist has honed his sound and craft on the stage and in the studio, and this new track is timeless Rock and Roll so all his work and years of dedication show.

                    The track has an emotional vulnerability and a raw edge that will keep listeners returning to listena nd dig in time and time again.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    March 14, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                    ivannicolas, trainonfire, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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                      Archi Deep - We All Live in a Fantasy [Music Review]

                      March 06, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Punk, Rock
                      “Straddling the line between Indie Rock and Punk, Archi Deep delivers a high energy performance with “We All Live in a Fantasy.” The track looks at the walls and protections we build around us as protection but that bubble isn’t true reality and sometimes we are forced to see the truth beyond.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      March 06, 2026 /Travis Erwin
                      archideep, weallliveinafantasy, laonlock
                      Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Punk, Rock
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                        Codefendants x The D.O.C. - Rivals [Music Video Review]

                        February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Punk, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Rock
                        “Old School Hip-Hop meets Punk in ‘Rivals,’ a collab from the Codefendants and THE D.O.C. Th track brings grit and intensity and each listen gives you something you previously missed. Dive in and fel this one unfurl.

                        This is a hype track that build intensity and intrigue from start to finish.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                          Frida and The Mann - Monsters [Music Review]

                          February 08, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Rock
                          “Frida and The Mann unleash a haunting and brooding track that grips the soul and makes you think about those close to you. No betrayal hurts like those closest to you and sometimes those are the ‘Monsters’ we never quite escape. This masterful song is an exquisitely delivered vibe about that very thing.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          February 08, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                            Lø Spirit - XO to the Grave [Music Video Review]

                            February 01, 2026 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
                            “The “XO to the Grave” music video by Lø Spirit delivers a visually engaging blend of alternative rock energy and heartfelt personal moments. The dynamic performance shots are elevated by the incorporation of cute family home videos, which bring a warm, nostalgic contrast to the track’s driving sound. These candid clips add emotional depth, making the video feel both powerful and intimate. Overall, it’s a creative visual that complements the song’s intensity while celebrating real‑life connection.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh
                            February 01, 2026 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                            Alternative, Rock
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                              M the Myth - Candy Cane Cigarettes [Review]

                              February 01, 2026 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
                              “Candy Cane Cigarettes” by M the Myth blends catchy, upbeat production with a subtle layer of introspection beneath the surface. The contrast between the playful title and reflective lyrics gives the song depth and personality.”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh
                              February 01, 2026 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Alternative, Rock
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                                1blackfrend - Gaslight [Music Review]

                                January 09, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                                “Written about an ex friend, 1blackfriend turned a bad experience into a great song. ‘Gaslight’ is about quietly be controlled.

                                ”I knew something was wrong, but stayed numb and compliant. this song is me realizing how easily my life was shaped by someone who never asked permission.”

                                The Punk anthem comes in with energy and delivers its lyrical blow the way good righteous Punk should. 1blackfriend is poised for greatness given the strength of this their sophomore release.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                January 09, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Moon Walker - THE WORLD YOU BUILT [Music Review]

                                  January 05, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                                  “Concept albums are few and far between these days but Moon Walker is tunring back the clock and unleashing a full artistic assualt ont he sould with his upcoming concept album/film ‘Wasteland Country. ‘

                                  ’THE WORLD YOU BUILT’ is the newest single from that upcoming project and the intensity is palpable so I can’t wait to hear/see it all come together. The Indie Rock track gives you more with each listen and the emotion comes via an in your face arrangement and delivery that is hard to resist.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  January 05, 2026 /Travis Erwin
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                                    Ian McFarland - "Perfect Skin" [Music Video Review]

                                    December 16, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock
                                    “With Perfect Skin, Ian McFarland delivers a sound that feels as intentional with bold emotion, and undeniable character. His songwriting pairs seamlessly with the visual that evokes a cartoon-like clarity that still captures real depth. McFarland continues to prove he’s an artist who understands how music and visuals work together to tell a lasting story.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh
                                    December 16, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                      Terra Ranae - Wild Again [Music Review]

                                      December 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary
                                      “This sultry Pop track is all about rekindling that spark. Terra Ranae is ‘Wild Again’ about reinvigorating that early relationship thrill by doing whatever it takes to make the bedroom sizzle like the first time. Lust and love are not always the best of bedfellows and this song aims to change that in the sultriest of ways.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      December 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
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                                        Hamish Anderson - Steal Away [Music Review]

                                        December 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, blues, Alternative, Rock
                                        “Hamish Anderson channels the classic guitar Gods on this Blues inspired, Indie Rock track. This Aussie might hail from down under but he’s quickly rising tot he top of talented musicians imparting their will with carefully chosen songwriting and those delightful guitar licks.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        December 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
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