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The Ella Sisters - Drunk On December [Review]

December 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written like a melancholy letter home, ‘Drunk On December’ is a songwriters’ ode to feeling down and blue while stressing over the anxiety that they have not fulfilled the expectations of others they care about. The Ella Sisters deliver vulnerable emotions that hold you tight in a relatable way that speaks to all of our insecurities and fears.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
December 04, 2020 /Travis Erwin
theellasisters, drunkondecember, laonlock
Music, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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    Foster House, Weerd Science & John, the Astronaut- Strange Things [Music Video Review]

    December 02, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

    Rating: 5 out of 5

    “If you like the series ‘Stranger Things’ you will be intrigued by this song. Foster House, Weerd Science & John, The Astronaut join together for an out of this world single ‘Strange Things’. The beginning comes in smooth and suspenseful. The second voice has a deep yet Hip-Hop flow. As the visual shows the group going around on a mysterious hunt. ”
    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
    December 02, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
    LAOnlock, #StrangerThings, Netlfix
    Commercial, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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      Nazanin - Infatuation [Review]

      December 01, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

      Rating: 5 out of 5

      “Nazanin has been developing her talent for the pass 1.5 years and it shows in her breathtaking single ‘Infatuation’. The sing/song writer infuses R&B accompanied by an upbeat Jazz sound. She sings with emotions as she talks about relationships. She is confident with her heart and determined to have what she wants.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

      Listen to Infatuation on Spotify. NAZANIN · Single · 2020 · 1 songs.

      December 01, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
      #LAOnlock, #Nazanin
      Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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        Daniel Trakell - So Long [Music Video Review]

        November 27, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Daniel Trakell’s emotive vocals highlight this track, though the production and melody add another emotional layer to the track giving the single a nice rich texture to the layered sound.

        ’So Long’ hot like a track you already know giving it that instant kind of connection that the best songs tend to leave you with. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        November 27, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        danieltrakell, solong, laonlock
        Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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          Jon Richie - Thoughts From The Desert [Music Video Review]

          November 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “Jon Richie brings a unique perspective as an active duty member of the United States Army. In this honest track which unfurls like a letter home, Richie gives us a perspective rarely found. Coming to grips with his deployment, he unloads the emotions and and thoughts in this stripped down track that is as honest as music gets. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          November 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          jonrichie, thoughtsfromthedesert, laonlock
          Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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            James Fox - Fire & Coal [Music Video Review]

            November 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “This track is a personal one for James Fox, and that passion certainly shines through in the vocal performance. Written about growing up in the Welsh Valleys, the emotions of nostalgia and days gone by are clear though the track is not so specific that it doesn’t have a broader appeal. With a dash of Coldplay and Bryan Adams to the style, this track sweeps you in in its big bold grandeur. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            November 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            jamesfox, fire&coal, laonlock
            Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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              Dawson Gamble - What You Don't Know [Review]

              November 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Some songs win you over simply by feeling real and genuine. Dawson Gamble’s latest, ‘What You Don’t Know’ is one of them.

              Starting out soft and vulnerable, the well-written lyrics hook you with their authenticity before the track insiifies and layers in a bit more of a Rock/Pop sound to go with the early singer/songwriter vibe. Though in truth, genre is less important than the erstwhile emotions on a track like this.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              November 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              dawsongamble, whatyoudon'tknow, laonlock
              Music, Electro Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                Sam Winston - Damaged Goods [Review]

                November 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Sam Winston engages the listener with a soft and vulnerable vocal refrain, that belies the emotional impact of the song’s title. ‘Damaged Goods’ is a stripped down kind of track, that lets the emotion of the writing and performance do the heavy lifting.

                We all have our doubts of worthiness and misgivings that we we are worthy, and at times, that leads to self-sabotage so listening to tracks like this helps us realize we are not alone in these thoughts and we truly are as worthy as any other person. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                November 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                samwinston, damagedgoods, laonlock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                  Otis Kane - Fight For You [Review]

                  November 18, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Otis Kane is Soul!!!!

                  His new single ‘Fight For You’ begins with a passive tone. His tone leads us into him explaining the roller coaster called love. Love is a battle but the ups and downs is what makes love so strong. As he pours his vocals into the song the solo guitar performance leads us into the ending”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                  Listen to the single "Fight For You". Out now! Stream: https://music.empi.re/fightforyou.oyd #OtisKane #FightForYou #OtisRecords Official audio by Otis Kane ...

                  November 18, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
                  LaonLock
                  Commercial, Contemporary R&B, Singer/Songwriter
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                    ELEON - Fast Little Getaway (feat. Mayila) [Review]

                    November 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Losing the one you love is never easy, and sometimes they are gone before you even know it. That is what ‘Fast Little Getaway’ is about.

                    ELEON delivers the early vocals with a smooth R&B groove infused with a bit of Electro Pop stylings, before Mayila comes in with an emotional apology of sorts that lends a different point of view on the pain of heartbreak.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    November 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    eleon, fastlittlegetaway, mayila, laonlock
                    Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Beth De Bacci - Loved Like This [Review]

                      November 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Having to let the one you love go, not because the love has faded or endured some great betrayal, but rather simply because life and outside circumstances have gotten in the way, is a bitter pill to swallow. That longing brand of emotional pain emits from every verse of Beth De Bacci’s single ‘Loved Like This.’ A tender Pop ballad about doing the right thing — even when it hurts so bad.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      November 09, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      bethdebacci, lovedlikethis, laonlock
                      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                        Angelina Jordan - Million Miles [Music Video Review]

                        November 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Sometimes my initial reaction as a reviewer is simply ... WOW! That was the case here and that was before I dove into the bio to discover the artists I was listening to, Angelina Jordan is a mere 14 years old.

                        The power and depth of talent is stunning at any age, and yes, I was reminded of Adele as I listened, but I dislike such comparisons because while they form a starting point, they can easily define or pigeonhole a new artist and to that is a disservice. So with that in mind let me say ... Angelina Jordan is a star in her own right and ‘Million Miles’ is a big bold track that sweeps you up.

                        Of course Jordan is no stranger to stardom, as the winner of Norway’s Got Talent at only 8-years-old. Now calling Los Angeles home this young artist certainly does have a ‘Million Miles’ in front of her.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        November 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                        angelinajordan, millionmiles, laonlock
                        Lyric Video, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                          Rosie Darling - Coping [Review]

                          November 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Here is your chance to catch a rising star and tell your friends you were listening way back when.

                          Rosie Darling has that rare ability to bring vocal power and keep the tender and emotional edge so that you feel every word even more than you appreciate the big incredible talent. This track merely hints at even more vocal capabilities, but you certainly come away understanding they are in there. More importantly, you come away feeling every last word of this track about the discovery your own emotional capabilities. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          November 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                          rosiedarling, coping, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                            Dylan Dunlap - Another Holiday [Review]

                            November 05, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The holidays are coming soon and given the stress of this past year the season will no doubt bring out increased emotional pain for some folks. This is not a new phenomenon, but could be more acute this year.

                            Dylan Dunlap gives us a melancholic track about this very thing and despite being a sad song, sometimes listening to such is exactly what we need so that we can understand we are not alone. ‘Another Holiday’ is a track that won’t necessarily uplift but can make you feel understood. Addressing the feelings of sadness is important as well so embrace your sadness if you need to and speak out f need be as the season descends upon us. Dylan Dunlap delivers a genuine emotional track that is relatable for so many of us. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            November 05, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                            dylandunlap, anotherholiday, laonlock
                            Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop
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                              Clay Dub Tell Me Why (feat. Neezy) [Music Video Review]

                              October 27, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Death is coming but now a days we are becoming so numb to it. Artist Clay Dub’s new single ‘Tell Me Why ft. Neezy’ delivers authentic pain and real life questions. Why is it when we see people die we can no longer cry?

                              Shot in black and white to show more emotions this lyric video takes to the neighborhood, every day locations that turn into crime scene. The question is why? Why so many bodies laying on the ground? ”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                              October 27, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
                              LAOnlock
                              Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Conscious
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                                Wallace Tallman - The Madness [Review]

                                October 23, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Indie Electronic

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “This administration, and all the conflict and turmoil that has come with it, has led to a proliferation of political songs. These tracks run the gamut of styles and emotions and Wallace Tallman’s single, ‘The Madness,’ makes its statement in clear precise terms that come in a soft singer/songwriter fashion. That is not to say the track lacks an edge or punch, because it brings both with the emotionally laden vocals and stellar songwriting.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                October 23, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                wallacetallman, themadness, laonlock
                                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Indie Electronic
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                                  Shem Thomas - Do It [Music Video Review]

                                  October 21, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary R&B

                                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                                  “Singer/Songwriter Shem Thomas loves to tell real stories musically. In his new single ‘Do It’ he provides real stories of motivation and inspiration. His visual highlights the lives of everyday people who ‘Do It’ just because they can do it. As he plays the guitar through the song you can feel his energy in your heart.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  October 21, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  LAOnlock
                                  Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary R&B
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                                    Broken Witt Rebels - Birmingham - The Digbeth Mix [Review]

                                    October 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Alternative

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Broken Witt Rebels pay tribute to their hometown with ‘Birmingham,’ a track that comes with a mystical brand of reverence that seeps into every word delivered.

                                    The track falls in that Americana, Indie Rock spectrum of sounds, but stands out for its genuine emotion and pacing that simply takes the listener along for a journey of retrospection and nostalgia.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    October 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                    brokenwittrebels, birmingham, digbeth, laonlock
                                    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Alternative
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                                      Laura Tsaggaris - LEAD ME [Review]

                                      October 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “This is a beautifully written and performed track about a feeling that prevails for many of us in these troubled times. ‘Lead Me’ is about not feeling like you are doing enough to improve the world and fight the hatred that comes out in certain aspects of society. it is a song of strength about trying to find a way to take a productive stand in the face of turmoil. Even when staying silent might be the easier path to take because fighting injustice is the right thing to do even if that injustices isn’t your own.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      October 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      lauratsaggaris, leadme, laonlock
                                      Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                                        Eiza Murphy - Black Hole [Review]

                                        October 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “The more I listened to this track, the deeper I fell into the emotions behind it. Eiza Murphy delivers a hauntingly emotional vocal performance, though for me it was the power of the songwriting that most captivated me and held my attention over and over again. The piano and build of the music perfectly matched the mood and emotion of the words. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        October 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                        elizamurphy, blackhole, laonlock
                                        Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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