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Daniel Blake - Goin Home [Review]

April 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A simple song of complex emotions and deep reaffirmation, ‘Goin Home’ utilizes an emotive vocal style from Daniel Blake to stand out from the fray. The writing is sharp and full of lines that provoke reminiscence and a yearning for comfort and calm. Blake makes it all work by infusing the performance with a soft determination.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
April 04, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Singer/Songwriter
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    Jax Anderson x K.Flay - I Don't Care Anymore [Music Video Review]

    April 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “Straight forward honesty always works in art, and this well-written song certainly qualifies in every definition. Something about this hit me as Lorde meets Foster the People. Sure its a bit tough to categorize, but pigeon holes belong under pigeons and nowhere else. This song soared for me no matter how anyone wants to define it. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    April 04, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    jaxanderson, k.flay, idon'tcareanymore, laonlock
    Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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      Wax Owls - By My Side [Music Video Review]

      March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Folk, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Straddling that line behind a Commercial sound and Indie Folk, LA based group, Wax Owls, have that clean emotional delivery that hooks listeners across a wide spectrum of tastes. ‘By My Side’ is a nostalgic look at utopian childhood and simply makes you happy to listen. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      waxowls, bymyside, laonlock
      Music Videos, Folk, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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        912KEEM -LONG LIVE ABE [Music Video Review]

        March 10, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “A year has past but the hurt, trauma, healing and fight still exists. 912Keem releases their new song Long Live Abe. What started out as was walk/run through the city lead to a violent ending. 912Keem not only walks us through their view but they musically connect us to their emotional feelings. A lot of weight is carried but no one ever sees the scars. ”
        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

        Follow 912 KEEMInstagram: 912keemTwitter: 912keemLong Live Ahmaud Arbery

        March 10, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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        Music, Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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          mae krell - are you sure? [Review]

          March 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Folk

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “We all love to discover those powerful new voices and then share them with our friends. Here is your chance to be the musical explorer in your core group and share an important new voice. mae krell delivers talent and vulnerability that rises above what most artists are capable of.

          Written on the two year anniversary of their sobriety, “are you sure?” explores the low points that make you forget the progress you’ve already made. The emotion is temporary, but it’s painful to overcome. Sung with the tremor of someone on the verge of tears, the single is raw in the most intimate way, with Mae’s distinctive voice wavering over textured guitar and charango and piano accents. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          March 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          maekrell, areyousure?, laonlock
          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Folk
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            Lauren Spring - I Remember You [Review]

            February 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Lauren Spring has a timeless voice that carries hints of Ronstadt, Emmylou, and the entire Wet Coast Folk/Country sound of the 60s and 70s. That is not to say this track has a retro vibe, because Spring infuses plenty of modern touches to make “I Remember You’ stand out and above so many artists trying to put modern spins on classic sounds from that era. The smooth steady progression and lyrical flow feels like a warm hug from a friend on this track. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            February 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            laurenspring, irememberyou, laonlock
            Music, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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              AJ Smith - Roommate [Music Video Review]

              February 18, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “This track has a fun light air about it but still brings an honest and earnest vulnerability. AJ Smith is having fun here with a track written to ask his girlfriend to move in with him. the ukulele driven track tips its hat to classic doo wop, as well as other influences, and ends up just be an entertaining delight.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              February 18, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              ajsmith, roommate, laonlock
              Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                mehro - chance with you [Review]

                February 17, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Coming with a soft, Bedroom Pop style of songwriting, mehro gives is a track about regret. ‘Chance With You’ is a reflective song about wanting to turn back the clock and take that shot you were too afraid of at the time. The vocals are full of yearning angst and you can feel the regret in every line. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                February 17, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                mehro, chancewithyou, laonlock
                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Pop
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                  STF - September Skies [Music Video Review]

                  February 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Simple honesty in the trademark of this track by STF. Genuine emotions are to be found not only in the actual songwriting, but the tender delivery as well. Reminded me a bit of Phillip Phillips. Add this one to your reflective playlists for those times you want to take a calm memory trip into your past.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  February 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  stf, septemberskies, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                    Yoji - If I Had Only Known [Review]

                    February 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “The soft and smooth vocal build kept me on the hook early on as Yoji built into the emotion of this soulful ballad. The gift of hindsight would be nice, and sometimes all we can do is trust that good things are coming, but this track offers a sweet refrain for those thankful of where they are now. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    February 12, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    yoji, ifihadonlyknown, laonlock
                    Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Singer/Songwriter
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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
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                          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
                            LAOnlock
                            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
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                              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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                                    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
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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
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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
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