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HeartMouth - Be Alright [Review]

January 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Alternative

Rating: 4 out of 5

“An emotionally charged ode to finding the possibilities in the very face of difficult times.

Our outlooks can carry us in the same way as a nice melody and beat can carry a song with darker lyrics to a lighter place.

This song echoes life by highlighting the choices we make, and accentuating the fact that quite often it’s not over until we decide that it is. There is a folk rock (Mumford & Sons) feeling to this track that serves it well.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
January 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
heartmouth, be alright, laonlock
Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Alternative
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    Michael G Moore - Fall To Sleep [Review]

    December 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “At first listen, Michael G Moore’s latest single ‘Fall To Sleep’ comes across as half classic Rock ballad and half adult lullaby, but with subsequent spins, the track feels like so much more.

    Written with the approaching birth of his daughter in mind, the track encompasses those emotions as well as the broader thoughts on the state of the world that often hits new parents as they prepare for not only their future, but far beyond. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    December 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    michaelgmoore, falltosleep, laonlock
    Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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      Ren x CHINCHILLA - How To Be Me [Music Video Review]

      December 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “An interesting track that brings a mysterious ethereal aura to the singer/songwriter vibe. The two voices bend and intertwine to extrapolate the emotions of the lyrics quite well. This is the kind of track that you can listen to dozens of times and still unearth subtle nuances you previously missed.

      The lyric video that accompanies the track is simple yet captivating and it is easy to get lost digesting these lyrics.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      ren, chinchilla, howtobeme, laonlock
      Music Videos, Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter
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        Flipsyde - "Imagine Peace" [Review]

        December 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Flipsyde might not have registered on your radar in a while, but this new single “Imagine Peace” is engaging and entertaining and proves the group still has wait it takes to hook you with a nice blend of voices and talents.

        If you are unfamiliar with Flipsyde, you should catch up on their blacklist right after you give this track a listen.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        December 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        flipsyde, imaginepeace, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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          Micah & Julia - 2 (Acoustic Version) [Review]

          December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “A singer/songwriter duet that leaves you feeling like you are eavesdropping in on an private, intimate conversation. Both voices exhibit emotional vulnerability as well as hope and an underlying urgency. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          micah & julia, 2, laonlock
          Music, Singer/Songwriter
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            Anson Seabra - Trying My Best [Review]

            December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “A soft and emotional single about the inner working of the mind and finding inner peace by knowing you’ve given it your all. The vocals carry feeling and empathy and this track is inner dialogue at its best in a singer/songwriter style that lands very well. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            ansonseabra, tryingmybest, laonlock
            Music, Singer/Songwriter
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              Changeling - Holy Water [Review]

              December 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Singer/Songwriter

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “The misty, ethereal vibe to the vocals lends a mysterious vibe to this track about self-discovery.

              Haunting and alluring at the same time, the performance unfolds to perfectly articulate these subtle lyrics.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              December 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              changeling, holywater, laonlock
              Music, Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Singer/Songwriter
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                Desi Valentine - Altar [Review]

                December 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “A unique vocal tone delivers sad regretful lyrics of love lost without any trace of the usual anger or bitterness. The decidedly — what might have been — impact hits hard in this single.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                December 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                desivalentine, altar, laonlock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                  Kate Vogel - Rain [Review]

                  December 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “The best musical artists often defy genre in that they write such meaningful lyrics and deliver them with emotion laden performances that resonate with music lovers across the board. Kate Vogel is such an artist, and with every submission I’ve heard from her repertoire, my appreciation for her talent grows. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  December 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  katevogel, rain, laonlock
                  Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial
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                    Miles Horn - Floating In Space [Review]

                    December 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “This is a well-written song, but what makes it shine is the vocal performance. There are glossier, more powerful voices than Miles Horn, but you will be hard-pressed to ever hear a song where the artist clearly believes the words they are singing more than Horn obviously does on ‘Floating In Space.’

                    It is that personal engagement that makes this track comes alive, and it is is that personal involvement that makes me feel just as invested in the track. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    mileshorn, floatinginpace, laonlock
                    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock
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                      Kensington Moore - Karma [Review]

                      December 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Kensington Moore serves up a piping hot dish with her single ‘Karma.’

                      They say Karma is a bitch and revenge is best served cold, but this track is a steaming dagger to the heart of those who have put themselves in karma’s path. Haunting and beautiful and impactful, this is a track everyone can relate to. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      December 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      kensingtonmoore, karma, laonlock
                      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                        Neguine Niktash x Lily Lyons x Doug Schadt -Cure You [Review]

                        December 03, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                        “With relaxing and smooth vocals that are sure to ‘Cure You’ if you are ever feeling emotional or in a bad space.”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

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                          Anna Sofia - "No Fun" [Music Video Review]

                          December 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Anna Sofia posses that Girl-Next-Door kind of charm in both her vocals and demeanor with this fun video about having ‘No Fun.” The subtle vocal rifts deliver punch here in this ode to being drug out against your will, by well-meaning friends. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          December 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          annasofia, nofun, laonlock
                          Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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                            Shandel & Samuels - Heroine [Review]

                            November 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The duality works very well on this track. The blend of voices brings an emotional thread to a well-written song about being stuck in the rut. This is two songwriters delivering their well-honed craft with precision and feeling.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            November 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            shandel&samuels, heroine, laonlock
                            Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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                              Lynn - Indecisive [Music Video Review]

                              November 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “This is a song about the frayed edges of a bad relationship as it finally unravels for good.

                              The songwriting feels real and true, and the vocals hit me as Kacey Musgraves with more emotion and less defiance. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              November 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              lynn, indecisive, laonlock
                              Lyric Video, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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                                Tyler Shamy - Pills [Review]

                                November 24, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Contemporary R&B

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “There are lots of songs about battling depression, but few if any nail the struggle as well as this track.

                                ’Pills’ brings an up and down energy, an array of emotion, and an engaging narrative that feels real and entertaining without sacrificing emotion or impact. Style wise this is Commercial Pop with a hard beat and an Electro Pop melody over soulful vocal delivery, ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                November 24, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                tylershamy, pills, laonlock
                                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial, Contemporary R&B
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                                  louderman - the western shore [Review]

                                  November 24, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “A dark and brooding singer/songwriter ode to regret and disappointment. The vocals carry a classic Neil Young kind of vibe that makes the emotion quite tangible in this track. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  November 24, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  louderman, thewesternshore, laonlock
                                  Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                                    Michael Buono - Hero [Review]

                                    November 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “That beat though …

                                    This track is about musical euphoria. Perfectly capturing emotion and laying it down in studio.

                                    Call it a modern Zippity-Doo-Dah where the sun is shining warm and gentle on your face, and the birds are whistling to the exact song playing in your heart. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    November 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    michaelbuono, hero, laonlock
                                    Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                                      Dante Mazzetti - Breaking in the Sun [Review]

                                      November 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “A father’s heartbreak is rarely examined to this depth, but there are many father’s out there who are not as big a part of their kid’s lives as they’d like.

                                      This is a quiet folksy song about a man owning up to his past mistakes and trying to find a way forward. Honest and heartfelt the single takes you on a riveting emotional journey.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      November 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      dantemazzetti, breakinginthesun, laonlock
                                      Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                                        Owen Danoff - Side Effects [Review]

                                        November 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Calm, quiet, and reflective are the predominant features of ‘Side Effects.’

                                        With the flair of a modern Paul Simon, Owen Danoff offers a single here that sneaks up on you and surprises with its genuine emotion.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        November 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        owendanoff, sideeffects, laonlock
                                        Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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