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TATUM - Fever [Review]

February 28, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“TATUM brings heat with her new single ‘Fever.’ A dark and brooding arrangement sets the tone for this track about a toxic relationship that left her sick with regret and remorse. The keys driven melody is the perfect accompaniment to TATUM’s vocals, which expresses both the pain of a scarred heart and the repentant emotions of second guessing your bad decisions along the way.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
February 28, 2020 /Travis Erwin
tatum, fever, laonlock
Music, Singer/Songwriter
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    Cormac Looby - I Don't Need Your Love [Review]

    February 28, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Folk

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Spirited defiance is at the forefront of the lyrics behind Cormac Looby’s single, ‘I Don’t Need Your Love.” This track is one of those genre bending songs that is tricky to pin down in a few words. Both in genre and in energy. A lively tempo with a decided Irish flair, the single certainly brings influence from the streets of Galway where Looby honed his craft busking, but there is a marked Pop vibe as well that hints at a Rock and Roll heritage. This is a fun little anthem that sticks with you.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

    Website: cormaclooby.com

    Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1UQmrMGtH1xpyS1Sknvocl

    Apple Music - music.apple.com/us/artist/cormac-looby/1499440483

    All other Platforms - distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cormaclooby/i-dont-need-your-love

    February 28, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    cormaclooby, idon'tneedyourlove, laonlock
    Music, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Folk
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      Jon Sine - About You [Review]

      February 28, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Deep House, Commercial

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Jon Sine follows up his biggest song as yet, ‘All About,’ with a new single ‘About You.’ Featuring the vocal talent of Diandra Faye, this new track is a light and airy, with engaging lyrics that are easy to sing along with. The energy of the single delivers an island vibe as it explores a renewed independence after having a relationship where everything was about the other party.

      ’About You’ is about that breath of fresh air on the other side of a break up.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      February 28, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      jonsine, aboutyou, laonlock
      Music, Electro Pop, Deep House, Commercial
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        Vandalye - The Ride [Music Video Review]

        February 27, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “No doubt about it ... Life will kick you square in the balls sometimes.

        That is what this Rock song is about, or more accurately, it is about how you handle those defeats that will come your way. The vocal performance is quite engaging and the melody brings a nice acoustic rock ballad feel. The imagery of the video captures the spirit behind the single quite well, as the band takes a great deal of punishment in delivering their message.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        February 27, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        vandalye, theride, laonlock
        Music Videos, Indie Rock
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          RIME x Tobi Ibitoye - LUV [Review]

          February 27, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Hell yeah!

          That was my first reaction to this rowdy and ribald track. Pure fun energy behind this track about finding ‘LUV’ in the strip joint.

          The track has a bit of funk to its groove, and some soul to performance. My advanced copy cuts off abruptly making me think there was a problem with the upload, but other than that his track offers nothing but a wry good time.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          February 27, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          rime, tobiibitoye, luv, laonlock
          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Running Lights - Next Year [Review]

            February 26, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “Everyone has a New Years resolution. Running Lights accounts for what they’ve done wrong and are determined to do better. As one reinvents themselves they get rid of the old and bring in the new. The saying New Year New You isn’t overrate at all; It shows determination, it shows planning, it shows growth and elevation.”
            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

            February 26, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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              Focus The Truth - Pay to Play feat. Vo & Elle Simone [Music Video Review]

              February 25, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Exactly as the name applies, Focus The Truth puts the spotlight directly on the truth with this track. Riding a steady old school beat, the lyrics unfurl with a chill, direct style that is slow enough for the impact to hit home, but paced enough to hold your focus. The chorus brings a softness that is gripping and all of the voices within this single deliver emotion and authenticity.

              Well-written lyrics run throughout.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              February 25, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              focusthetruth, vo&ellesimone, paytoplay, laonlock
              Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Carly Butler- Is This Closure? [Review]

                February 24, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music
                “We often hold on to things that we should no longer hold on to. For some of us letting go is easy for others we need closure. Carly Butler’s new single focuses on tossing everything out. Some women burn the items or leave on the street, she at least took it to Goodwill to get a good tax write off. ”
                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                February 24, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
                LaonLock
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                  Le Boeuf x Tema Siegel - Last Night [Review]

                  February 23, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Electronic

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “This high energy track delivers the same euphoria as that perfect one night stand. And given that is exactly the subject matter of this Electro Pop tune, I’d say that Le Boeuf was spot in in the production of this track.

                  Tema Siegal delivers the vocals here with a bouncy energy that sells the lyrics perfectly. This is a track you can dance to but be careful you just might catch the feels with this one and we all know what happens then. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  February 23, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  leboeuf, temasiegel, lastnight, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Pop, Indie Electronic
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                    J'Moris - Make It Look Easy [Review]

                    February 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “This is one of those tracks I didn’t want to like at first, because of the almost exasperated vibe to the vocal tone, but something held me to the track and the longer I listened, the deeper invested I became.

                    The beat and melody are perfect for the flow, and lyrically, the track brings a realness that is hard not to stay hooked on. And that vocal tone that at first felt wrong, mesmerized me and convinced me that the performance was perfect for the emotions behind this single. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    February 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    j'moris, makeitlookeasy, laonlock
                    Music, Rap
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                      LODATO - Good [Music Video Review]

                      February 22, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, EDM

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “The vocals engage early on which offers an early hook before the beat and energy ramps up and infuses the need to move in your bones. Lyrically the track intrigues, moving in and out of your soul with solid emotion and a defiant spirit. A single you can sing along with while you let the music take over and and guide you to the dance floor. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      February 22, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      lodato, good, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Commercial, EDM
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                        Lauren Aquilina - Bad People [Music Video Review]

                        February 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                        “Giving up takes many different looks and this track is a heartbreaking example of that. With hauntingly beautiful vocals, Lauren Aquilina delivers ‘Bad People,” and ode to giving up on trying to be nice after being burnt and hurt.

                        The lyrics to this single slice like a rusty knife, and while the track was written after a bad personal breakup, the song has a resonance to society as a whole, because in these decisive times, it often feels like the assholes of the world are the only ones getting ahead.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        February 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                        laurenaquilina, badpeople, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter
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                          BLKGLD - 'Stay Focused' [Music Video Review]

                          February 21, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Everyone needs a girl or guys night out but in a room full of people there’s always that one. The one that stands out the most, the one you want to be with, the one that you want to to ‘Stay Focused’ on you. BLKGLD new single delivers a dance melody but shows love should have no destructions regardless of where you are.”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                          The official single for our debut single. Hope you like it. Stream: https://ditto.fm/stay-focused Stay Focused Lyrics Intro Stay focused x3 Verse1 I keep on ...

                          February 21, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                            Andrew Cushin - It's Gonna Get Better [Review]

                            February 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “The guitar melody captured my intrigue from the very first note, and Andrew Cushin has one of those unique vocal tones that hooks the listener just as fast.

                            The emotion behind the track shines, and despite the title, ‘It’s Gonna Get Better,’ you will be hard pressed to find a sound any better or richer than this. The imagery of the video fits quite well with the words and emotions.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            February 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                            andrewcushin, it'sgonnagetbetter, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                              Jet Black Alley Cat - Rewind [Review]

                              February 21, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Commercial

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Jet Black Alley Cat brings a decidedly Indie Pop Retro sound with ‘Rewind.’ The thing is does it harklen back to the 80’s ... yes at times. The 90’s ... absolutely the vocal brings that flavor. The early 2000’s ... yes absolutely. So how the hell does the track still feel fresh and contemporary? The answer to that is true talent is often timeless and far reaching and this is the kind of track that is right at home in any decade.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              February 21, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                              jetblackalleycat, rewind, laonlock
                              Music, Indie Pop, Commercial
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                                Jakk Fynn - Special [Music Video Review]

                                February 20, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                “Alone in a desert you will find Jakk Fynn dressed up expecting a romantic dinner but no one to have the dinner with. As Jakk circles around the dinner table it explained how one can think they are special but when left high and dry they have nothing but heartbreak.. You would then question what does the lonely do? They learn how to have solo dinners with themselves. ”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                February 20, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Jake Isaac - Thinkin' 'Bout You [Music Video Review]

                                  February 20, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                                  “Do you remember when movies came with soundtrack singles?
                                  Well ‘Thinkin’ ‘Bout You is a single that would be perfect for The Photograph soundtrack. Placed in an empty room with nothing but his guitar Jake Isaac is left with his thoughts and feelings. No matter what is going on or what changes there still be that one soul on his mind. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  February 20, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                    City the Mask - Blap! [Music Video Review]

                                    February 20, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Lyric Video

                                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                                    “Its one thing to rock with a song based on the energy and vibe it gives but its another when its a lyric video. City the Mask brings us Blap. Which in his definition is an aggressive, in-your-face, trap, rap single. This single will having you jumping and screaming and rocking out to it. ”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                    February 20, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                    Music Videos, Lyric Video
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                                      AjGod - Never 2econd [Review]

                                      February 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “The beat and backing of ‘Never 2econd’ adds an emotional level to a set of lyrics that hits steady and unrelenting. This combination sets a mood and emotion that would not be possible without the tandem sound. Too many tracks today never consider the impact beat and melody play on delivering the message, but here, those elements bring as big an impact, as the outstanding writing and delivery. The tone is steady with very little variation overall, yet the flow engages with its truth and passion, brought forward by AjGod. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      February 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      ajgod, never2econd, laonlock
                                      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                        Lil Lyn x Charles Weaver - Crazy [Review]

                                        February 18, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Weaving two flows together, into one seamless track is not an easy production feat, but ‘Crazy’ manages to do exactly that. The Rap flow does the heavy lyrical work on this track about the love you can’t quite have or give, however the chorus comes by way of an R&B vibe that hits first and is woven throughout the track to add another layer to the emotions of the single. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        February 18, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                        lillyn, charlesweaver, crazy, laonlock
                                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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