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MarKaus - "Bounce Rap" [Review]

April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track delivers with a infectious beat, back dropped by a haunting air raid siren that could have overshadowed all else with the wrong production, but as is the balance of the music and words and that siren only serves to punctuate a set of lyrics that speak loud and clear. The delivery is engaging and raw and the emotional bounce held me in the groove. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
MarKaus, BounceRap, LAOnLock
Music, Rap
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    NGHTMRE & A$AP Ferg - "REDLIGHT" [Video Review]

    April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Rap

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Raw and powerful, this track brings gritty emotion in a hard definitive delivery. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
    April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    NGHTMRE, A$APFerg, REDLIGHT, LAOnLock
    Music, Music Videos, Rap
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      The Holy Gasp - "A Daily Affirmation" [Video Review]

      April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Jazz

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “The words, You Gotta Love Yourself are repeated in this “Daily Affirmation” and that is for damn sure a message we all need at times, but what I love about this track is the surprising boldness of the music in conjunction with touching, yet wryly humorous lyrics.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
      April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      TheHolyGasp, ADailyAffirmation, LAOnLock
      Music, Music Videos, Jazz
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        Maez301 - "Get 'Em" [Video Review]

        April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Music Videos, Rap

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Get’Em is a track that grabs you instantly, and when I say grab, I do not mean in a gentle embrace, but with a fistful of your shirt. As hip-hop should be, this one catches your attention and holds it as you listen to a delivery that both antagonizes and delights. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
        April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        Maez301, GetEm, LAOnLock
        Music, Music Videos, Rap
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          Equal Echo - "Pandora" [Review]

          April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “The groove is evident from the first beat. The smooth vocals lured me in like a siren of the sea and held me throughout the trip this track took me down. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
          April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          EqualEcho, Pandora, LAOnLock
          Music, Soul
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            Shaylen - "BTW" {Review]

            April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “I imagine this as the post break-up anthem of pissed off women the world over. The funny thing is as a man I couldn’t help but listen to this track over and over and with each listen I found myself grinning and digging the groove as well as the sultry vocals. The lyrics surprised me at times and I loved the no punches pulled vibe of this one. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
            April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            Shaylen, BTW, LAOnLock
            Music, Pop
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              Hanibal Luna - "Ella" [Review]

              April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

              Rating: 5 out of 5

              “The best of music enlightens and heightens who we are by tapping into shared emotions. Ella does all of those things while allowing us a heartfelt walk in the shoes of another. This is music that speaks to the soul delivered in a powerfully gruff voice that gives you all the feels. And the video brings the lyrics into a gripping reality. The simply haunting guitar melody adds to the mix to give this song a haunting quality that sticks to your heart for a long time afterward. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
              April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              HanibalLuna, Ella, LAOnLock
              Music, Pop
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                Folly Rae - "Full Stop" [Review]

                April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “The vocals are alluring and intoxicating and the beat engaging. Full Stop is a track I did now want to stop.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                FollyRae, FullStop, LAOnLock
                Music, Electro Pop
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                  Harrison Sands - "Empty Conversation" ft. Dylan Montayne [Review]

                  April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “The ironic thing about Empty Conversation is that it is a track full of surprises. I dig the smooth R&B backing and the vocals are catchy enough to keep me listening to every word. The Bridge comes in with a whole other vibe and the song just feels like life. No, you don;t know what to expect next, but you are grooving along so you are willing to find out. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                  April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  HarrisonSands, EmptyConversation, DylanMontayne, LAOnLock
                  Music, Pop
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                    CIVILIANA - "Carry a Light" [Review]

                    April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “A nice groove and lyrics that entice from the first listen, but offer more with subsequent plays. The vocals are smooth and carry just enough longing and pain to make the emotion of the song stick with you. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    CIVILIANA, CarryALight, LAOnLock
                    Music, Alternative
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                      Freddie Future - "Too Heavy" [Review]

                      April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “The Future is here! Okay that was a bad play on words but this song is infectious. The chorus and beat drew me in and the lyrics held me tight from the first listen and no matter how many times i play this track I feel that same hook. Good stuff going on here. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                      April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      FreddieFuture, TooHeavy, LAOnLock
                      Music, Electro Pop
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                        DANSU - "All You Got" {Review]

                        April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                        “This one feels like a summer hit. Infectious melody and a catchy chorus carry it through but the bridge keeps it interesting as well. Immediately feels like a song you’ve heard before in all the best ways, and its impossible not to sway to the beat and sing along.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                        April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        DANSU, AllYouGot, LAOnLock
                        Music, Pop
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                          Choosey, Aloe Blacc & Exile - "Low Low" [Video Review]

                          April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Music Videos

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “This track makes me smile and groove. Nostalgic and smooth. The horns give it early life and the lyrics and melody unfurl is perfect harmony. Hard not to sing along by the second chorus. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                          April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          Choosey, AloeBlacc, Exile, LowLow, LAOnLock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Music Videos
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                            Bennett A.K. - "Mirror Mary Boogeyman" [Review]

                            April 03, 2019 by BGiraldo in Music, Rap

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “There is no denying a beat that can make you bob your head is a good one. Bennett A.K, a young rapper from Jakarta, Indonesia, does just this in his new song “Mirror Mary Boogeyman.” His pop culture references and heavy bass, catch on to the trap style popular in today’s rap scene. His infectious chorus (“Mary let me see you lamb, post it up on instagram..”) are bound to get stuck in your head and show up on your social media captions. ”
                            — BGiraldo
                            April 03, 2019 /BGiraldo
                            BennettAK, MirrorMaryBoogeyman, LAOnLock
                            Music, Rap
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                              Vetle Forsell - "Strange Clouds" [Review]

                              April 03, 2019 by BGiraldo in Music, Folk
                              “Most folk music beckons listeners to reflect upon woes and take us to a somewhat melancholic, yet serene, state of mind. We might think of something we have lost or are trying to find meaning in––realtionships, friendships or even just not knowing where life is taking you. Vetle Forsell’s “Strange Clouds,” aims to take us to this place of introspection. Originally from Norway, Forsell is heavily influenced by bands like Pink Floyd and Sufjan Stevens. The gentle crooning and steady acoustics compel listeners to float around, as he talks to us about these everchanging “strange clouds.” However dreamy the song may be, Forsell is far from being aloof. His lyrics imply a person grappling with self-realization. Definitely worth a listen to those who revel in indie-folk and a good pondering of life.”
                              — BGiraldo
                              April 03, 2019 /BGiraldo
                              VetleForsell, StrangeClouds
                              Music, Folk
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                                RAINNE - "Psycho Killer" [Review]

                                April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “Dark and sexy with a thumping bass. Psycho Killer rattles the brain pan in all the right ways. Easy to imagine this one as the score to an opening scene of modern day noir film”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                RAINNE, PsychoKiller, LAOnLock
                                Music, Pop
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                                  Geena Fontanella - "Diamonds" [Review]

                                  April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                  “Strong vocals, sultry in all the right places and longing at times. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  GeenaFontanella, Diamonds, LAOnLock
                                  Music, Pop
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                                    Forest Gumption - "Nightmares" [Review]

                                    April 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “Smart, solid lyrics, and the non chalant delivery fits the defiant prose. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                    April 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    ForestGumption, Nightmares
                                    Music, Hip-Hop
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                                      Lauren Dair - "Lines" [Review]

                                      March 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “The commercial appeal is evident in the production and vocals, but for me the allure of this song is in the emotion of the lyrics. We’ve all stood at that precipice ready to close a line and this song made me feel that.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                      March 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      LaurenDair, Lines, LAOnLock
                                      Music, Pop
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                                        Juno Francis - "DANCE WITH ME" [Review]

                                        March 25, 2019 by BGiraldo in Music, Pop
                                        “Juno Francis gets listeners up and ready to move to this upbeat track full of rhythm an electronic vibes. This Berlin-based duo takes us along with them through a journey into the night. With glittery eyes and chunky boots, you can live it up on the dancefloor with a song like this. With lyrics like” come and follow me into the night..” and “come on dance with me, show me electricity..” Francis entices us to join in to the fun. It is an undeniably catchy song with a mesmerizing effect. Reminiscent of an early Justice sound, we escape into a realm of cascading synths and echoing vocals. ”
                                        — BGiraldo (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                        March 25, 2019 /BGiraldo
                                        JunoFrancis, DanceWithMe, LAOnLock
                                        Music, Pop
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