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Adam Douglas - Build A Fire [Review[

February 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Adam Douglas is a man of the world. Born and raised in Oklahoma, but now calling Norway home after a fair amount of travelling, he offers a timeless sound and style that transcends genre and demographics. WIth a soulful groove and a sultry crooners vocals, Douglas truly does ‘Build A Fire’ that will keep listening leaning in for the warmth.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
February 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
adamdouglas, buildafire, laonlock
Music, Funk, Singer/Songwriter
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    Kane Miller - Catch My Heart [Review]

    January 29, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Kane Miller is no stranger to our readers and listeners and the talented Canadian songwriter is back with a Folksy ode to the insecurities of love. A tender guitar melody and Miller’s emotive vocals draw us in and make us feel every word. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    January 29, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    KaneMiller, catchmyheart, laonlock
    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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      Slaine - Chasing Ghosts (feat. Rite Hook) [Music Video Review]

      January 27, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Slaine might be ‘Chasing Ghosts,’ on this Hip-Hop track about old flames, but he won’t be chasing listeners after more people get a chance to hear this track. The gravel in his flow, and the heart in his words combined to have me leaning in and on the hook for the duration. The chorus featuring Rite Hook adds another element to the emotions of this single.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      January 27, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      slaine, ritehook, chasingghosts, laonlock
      Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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        Kobara - Addict to Your Love [Review]

        January 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “If there was ever a story to be told then it would start with Kobara. Kobara’s new single ‘Addicted to Your Love’ is about having your heart stolen but still holding on to what you no longer have. He converts honesty into lyrics and provide us with a melody.”
        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

        January 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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        Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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          Covstline -Tattooed Lies [Review]

          January 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Rock, Rock, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Rock isn’t dead; you just have to find the right tunes. Covstline’s new single ‘Tattooed Lies’ is an 80’s inspired production with a twist. The punk rock vocals introductory has a clever delivery. Every tattoo someone has tells a story and Tattooed Lies reveals that. ”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          January 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
          LaonLock
          Indie Rock, Rock, Singer/Songwriter
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            The Satellite Station - Satellites [Review]

            January 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “The Satellite Station delivers a tranquil atmospheric sound here on this track about the fleeting brightness of many relationships. Like ‘Satellites’ crossing the sky with a brief, but a bright glimmer, these short arcs of our lives have a bigger impact on the cosmos of our existence even though they come and go.

            This is definitely a mood piece perfect for those reflective times when we are considering our own place in the universe.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            January 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            thesatellitestation, satellites, laonlock
            Music, Folk, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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              GoldFord - Walk With Me [Review]

              January 18, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “An old school vocal Funk gospel, delivering modern hope and truth! Gold Ford’s anthem of humanity is a plea and a call for togetherness which is exactly what we all need right now. The vocal talent soars, and the feel good vibes shine on ‘Walk With Me.’”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              January 18, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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              Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                Gild Walton - Convince My Mind [Music Video Review]

                January 15, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Gild Walton take an angle of honesty that few are willing to share after a tough breakup. This piano driven track offers up the emotional distress of a bad end to love, and is underpinned by a restless anxiety that feels true and genuine.

                The vocal talent shines in the subtle inflections, and is particularly evident in the bigger moments of the track which tend to arrive at the perfect time to keep the listener leaning in. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                January 15, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                gildwalton, convincemymind, laonlock
                Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                  Jenny Kern - Coming Back For Me [Review]

                  January 15, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Jenny Kern dials up the mood of solitude on her new track, ‘Coming Back For Me.’ The writing and vocal performance combine to capture the vibe of what I’d describe as lonely determination.

                  The realization that we are each responsible for our own emptions ... be it happiness, anger, pain or any other, is a tough one to grasp, but knowing how to be okay completely within yourself is a worthwhile pursuit for us all .”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  January 15, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  jennykern, comingbackforme, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                    David Redd - Do I Seem Okay? [Music Video Review]

                    January 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “David Redd strikes a nice balance between the emotional strength of a singer/songwriter vibe, and the raw power a Rock song hellbent to deliver its message.

                    There is a hint of Coldplay early on that falls into more of a rootsy refrain deeper in. The video offers a very unique perspective on the tracks of our lives as we dream, succeed, fail, and ultimately wind up with a different life than perhaps we ever imagined. Finding peace and happiness with this unplanned trajectory is important for us all, and and a song like this helps us get there. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    January 14, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    davidredd, doiseemokay, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Charlotte Cardin - Daddy [Music Video Review]

                      January 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Charlotte Cardin delivers a modern sound that does at times feel like it owes a debt to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, but Cardin delivers an extra bit of seductive vulnerability to a set of lyrics that is more about taking a dangerous leap than it is about waiting and hoping.

                      From the artist ... ‘’Daddy’ is a song about kissing your crush right by the open bar,’ muses Cardin. ‘Your crush’s other crush, standing by the shrimp buffet, sees it all. Your crush can’t choose between their two crushes, so you jump right in and choose for them. ‘Daddy’ is a song about knowingly making a bad decision and loving it.’”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      January 14, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                      charlottecardin, daddy, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                        Estella Dawn - Petty [Review]

                        January 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Betrayal of any kind is a tough thing to take without suffering emotional scars. Estella Dawn takes those emotions on in ‘Petty,’ a track about coming to the realization that the person you have been there to support of lift up, is not nearly as committed to doing the same for you in your time of need.

                        Dawn captures the feelings well and delivers an engaging set of vocals to go with a well-written track that speaks to the power of friendship and betrayal. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        January 14, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                        Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                          Tommy Alexander - River Run Down [Review]

                          January 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Tommy Alexander delivers the kind of lines that sound simple to the ears, but are oh so hard to actually condense and articulate in digestible way. Wryly perceptive, and smart, yet common enough for the message to land for any listener who truly pays attention, ‘River Run Down’ has enough grit and energy to hold you without overwhelming the emotions. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          January 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                          tommyalexander, riverrundown, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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                            Joshua Radin - Better Life [Music Video Review]

                            January 07, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Joshua Radin has given the world a lot of music, and a lot to think about over 16 albums and hundreds of live shows, so it comes as no surprise that his latest single, ‘Better Life’ brings a powerful message as well. The plight of those seeking refuge, hope, and yes a better life here in the United States has been exploited by both sides of the political spectrum, and frankly it is sad given that this country was founded on the ideals of give us your tired, your poor. This is Indie Folk with a heart and I dig it. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            January 07, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            joshuaradin, betterlife, laonlock
                            Music, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
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                              D'rock - Don't Wanna Talk -[Music Video Review]

                              December 24, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in R&B, Singer/Songwriter

                              Rating: 5 out of 5

                              “D’Rock delivers his new intensifying single “Don’t Wanna Talk”. The visual for this hot Spanglish R&B song focuses on a man who comes home just to find his girl cheating with another girl. In the midst of the hurt he sits and reflects because there isn’t no going back from the image of her and her. His interchangeable vocals from English to Spanish makes this song sexy despite the disloyalty. ”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                              December 24, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              R&B, Singer/Songwriter
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                                townsend - Responsible [Review]

                                December 23, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                                Rating: 4 lout of 5

                                “The on again, off again of a dying relationship is an emotional tweeter totter chocked full of ups and downs. This single from townsend, captures those cycles with a soft vulnerably that keeps you leaning in and invested in the arc of the single.

                                There is a Pop vibe to this Acoustic driven track that lends it a Commercial sound despite the singer/songwriter structure.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                December 23, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                                  NAKED KOALA x Matthew Schuler - Drifted Apart [Review]

                                  December 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “NAKED KOALA strikes the perfect balance between emotional singer/songwriter vibes and the energetic feel of a Commercial Pop song with their latest offering, ‘Drifted Apart.’

                                  Most of us have seen friendships and relationship vanish over time so the feelings of this track are certainly familiar and the talent shines as the track also utilizes the talents of Mathew Schuler known to many from his time on The Voice.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  December 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                  nakedkoala, matthewschuler, driftedapart, laonlock
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                                    Charles Drak - Scars [Review]

                                    December 10, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Dear Listener, Supporter and Friend,

                                    I created this project to share my emotions, thoughts, and feelings with the world that I have been holding in for a while. I’m not holding back anymore and I am not scared of what anyone says or critics. This project is the culmination of all of my experiences and the best version of my musical self. The only thing important to me about this project is to make songs that are open and honest while drawing on the range of my experiences, from loss to love, failure to success, pain to bliss, bored to motivated, sad to hopeful, and lost to found. I hope my exploration and expression of the human condition through my music allows you to be delighted, entranced or take away the pain that you might be in even if its only for 30 seconds. I hope you too stay hopeful and positive through all of life’s unexpected challenges. I cannot thank you enough for listening to my music and your support. <3

                                    Charles Drak

                                    Every scar has a story. However, they will fade just like yesterday. Charles Dark delivers us a lonely yet emotional song,’Scars’ . The melody is captured with the beat of a drum as he talks about finding his way. Whether you are physically or emotionally scared you can still heal.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                    December 10, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                      Lola Lennox - La La Love Me [Review]

                                      December 08, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop, Singer/Songwriter

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Lola Lennox drops this energetic track on us that feels a bit like a Holiday song in spirit even though the lyrics are not specific to any time of the year. The vocals reminded me of a mix of Amy Winehouse and Adele though this single certainly feels more Pop oriented than those artists tend to sound.

                                      All in all, a fun track that gathers you in and carries your forward with a smile on your face.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      December 08, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      lolalennox, lalaloveme, laonlock
                                      Music, Commercial, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                                        Kyle Valentino - Forever Ft. Rachel Philipp [Review]

                                        December 08, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

                                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                                        “Singer/Songwriter is an artist that takes his time to relay every emotion in his music. In his new single ‘Forever’ he sings about waiting for someone even if it ends up being forever. The single reminds you of the movie ‘The Notebook’, no matter where you are or how long it takes love find its way.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                        December 08, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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