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Anine - Rosetta Stone [Music Video Review]

July 06, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Running through a grave yard Anine has a lot on his mind. You can see him in an empty warehouse telling a story of what happens when the streets cry. He tends to mix it up in his lyrics but the song remains smooth.”
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July 06, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    OuterSpaceAce - Money Dance [Review]

    July 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Autotune

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “Coming at you with a Hip-Hop ‘Hokey Pokey,’ vibe, OuterSpaceAce makes this track work with stellar wordplay and a progression I simply could not escape from.

    ’Money Dance’ is infectious without a doubt, though the production did not feel as smooth to me as it could have been if played a bit more straight. That opinion aside, I found myself singing along and moving as this one unfolded.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    July 04, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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      BBXO - Sabotage [Music Video Review]

      July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Remember Right Said Fred and the ‘I’m Too Sexy’ bluster? Well BBXO has just given us the very antithesis of that long ago single.

      ’Sabotage’ does rely on an infectious rhythm and delivery, but the truth behind the lyrics hits with a blunt force, and while you can move and sing along to this single, you also get a smack upside the head from it for behaviors we all tend to do.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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        Kiara Nelson - Kisses For Breakfast [Music Video Review]

        July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “The euphoria of new love is a feeling that is hard to replicate though Kiara Nelson does a good job on this track by expressing that eager bit of emotion.

        ’Kisses For Breakfast’ comes with a fun video that goes along well with the light, Pop-like R&B vibe to the single itself. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        kiaranelson, kissesforbreakfast, laonlock
        Music Videos, Contemporary R&B
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          Thrills - ROSHAMBO [Music Video Review]

          July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Thrills come out with it in such a straight forward fashion here on this single, that it is impossible to look away. Call it verve or boldness or flat out confidence, but the strength of the writing is all the more powerful for the unflinching delivery.

          This is a set of lyrics that demands you listen over and over again to pick up all of the thoughts and nuance behind them. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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            E-Los - Detached [Review]

            July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “E-Los drops this soulful blend of Hip-Hop and R&B. that just grabs hold of you. The groove is smooth and steady, and the emotion shines through in the performance making the well-written lyrics fell alive. The pace is slow, but that works here because it give you time to feel every word being laid down. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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              Bad Flamingo - Butter [Review]

              July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “We have featured Bad Flamingo before and I’ve long been a fan. The diverseness of their sound is especially impressive in a time when many artists sound the same on every track they release.

              ’Butter’ is not an easy song to categorize, but it is an Indie Rock vibe with a trippy and meandering melody that sort of mesmerizes and comes across as smooth as butter on warm toast. Intriguing vocals add to the dynamic.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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              Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                Slater Davis - Girl Out Here [Music Video Review]

                July 03, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Sometimes being a woman is overwhelming. Slater Davis understands that its a hard knock life for a ‘Girl Out Here’. The visual focuses on the imperfections of a woman. It shows her not at her best and nearly not being able to take what the world is giving her. Slater Davis’s vocals focuses on a want to find the girl that was once known, but is lost. ”
                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                July 03, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                  ymblacksea - reggae love [Review]

                  July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “‘Reggae Love’ is one of those track that some people might refer to as an ear worm because it settles in your mind and refuses to leave. YOU can;t help but move and sign along to the steady beat and the chorus that comes with it. Somewhat reminiscent of UB40 and ‘Red, Red Wine’ in that aspect. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  ymblacksea, reggaelove, laonlock
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                    Anna Graceman - Night Follows [Music Video Review]

                    July 03, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Ellen Degeneres is always known to recognize stars and singer songwriter Anna Graceman is surely a star. In a dramatic yet opera setting her new singe ‘Night Follows’ is her testimony of a tragic moment when she was carjacked and held at gunpoint. This song is for survivors who still battle with those traumatizing moments. Even when the night still follows you must remember you survived it all.”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                    Stream my new album "The Way The Night Behaves"! https://smarturl.it/AnnaGraceman Support my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/annagraceman Instagram: https:/...

                    July 03, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                      The Image - Believe In Me [Music Video Review]

                      July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Imagination! As an idea people might call imagination a flight of fancy best utilized by little kids. But as a principle, imagination is at the heart of everything from innovation to who we are as people.

                      ’Believe In Me’ is a track that is as nuanced and deliberate as you imagine it to be. And the masked duo comprising The Image fall in the same category. The video here is spectacular and I encourage you to listen and watch and decide for yourself what your imagination is telling you to believe in. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                        A.Meazy-I Can’t Breathe (Again) (Ft. Wil Guice, Chy Reco, Ramond) [Review]

                        July 03, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music

                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                        “In light of everything that is going on in the world A. Meazy’s new single ‘ I Can’t Breathe (Again)’ is a reminder that people are still fighting, people are still scared, and many just want to be able to breathe freely. The single’s arrangement is lyrical with a soulful old school church melody to it. He recants situations that occur everyday but some just don’t always have good endings.You can feel the emotions in their vocals and their hope for equality.”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                        July 03, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                          Marques Martin - Dance Songs [Music Video Review]

                          July 02, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “I love music that brings a different prospective or angle, and Marques Martin does exactly that here in this track.

                          Pursuing a life as a creative artist of any kind comes with naysayers and doubters, and ‘Dance Songs’ address that in a smart emotional way rather than the usual angry defiance so prevalent when dealing with so-called haters.

                          Truth is most don’t hate you for expressing yourself, they simply dismiss the chance you might be good or have a genuine shot to actually carve out your place in the business.

                          The smooth easy flow of this track is real and intelligent and true to the mindset. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          July 02, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                            GATTÜSO & Laidback Luke - Heart On My Sleeve feat. Sarah Reeves [Review]

                            July 01, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, EDM, House

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Offering everything you want out of a big bold dance number, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ is guaranteed to get people out on the dance floor. Hopefully we can all return to dance floors soon and find our groove to these soaring vocals, infectious beat, and tantalizing drops. Until then, I say crank this one up and dance by yourself or with the ones you keep close, because this track is too sweet to let sit idle until the world rights itself.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            July 01, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                            GATTÜSO&laidbackluke, sarahreeves, heartonmysleeve, laonlock
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                              Gab De La Vega - Phoenix From The Flames [Review]

                              July 01, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “This is a high-energy track comes at you with one foot in the Alternative sound of the 90s, and another in more of a contemporary Folk Rock stratosphere.

                              Delivering a solid Rock and Roll vibe, ‘Phoenix From The Flames’ is about taking the hard punches life comes at you with, and not only surviving, but thriving to fight another day.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              July 01, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                Peter $un - Sometimes [Music Video Review]

                                July 01, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “You ever feel like sometimes things are pointless? Or sometimes shxt just doesn’t go right? Well, Peter $un’s new single ‘Sometimes’ is all the moods that you sometimes feel. His visual is colorful and lifting but realistic at the same time. He is shown in simple places like the park with a illustrated $un to represent his energy.”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                July 01, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  A Is For Arrows - Talking In My Sleep [Music Video Review]

                                  July 01, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “They say the best things are said when you are either intoxicated or talking in your sleep. A Is For Arrows new single ‘Talking In My Sleep’ is about the expression and feelings we tend to hold in. In a dark room with words written in red they display smiley face balloons, to show how happy one can be once they express themselves.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  July 01, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                    Eon MC Etc. & The Libra ft. DSloaner - Drank in Hand [Review]

                                    June 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Soul, Hip-Hop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “A vivacious track about trying to have a night, and survive the drama or trouble while doing it. Get in the club, stoke a good buzz up, find a sweet little bit of company for the rest of the night, and get out before trouble finds you.

                                    Sounds like a simply concept, but it ain’t always easy to pull off. The flow here has a nice bit of verve and swagger, and the beat production makes the track come alive. This is both a groove and a mood.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    June 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                    eonmcetc., thelibra, dsloaner, drankinhand, laonlock
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                                      Fab The Duo - Our Love Is Resistance [Music Video Review]

                                      June 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Coming with a big bold statement, Fab The Duo comes with ‘Our Love Is Resistance’ which speak loud and clear its beliefs and intentions. From the duo themselves ...

                                      ’Our Love Is Resistance’ is a power ballad in honor of Pride Month and the #blacklivesmatter movement. The music video was filmed at Stonewall, the birthplace of gay rights. With beautiful gospel harmonies, cinematic horn section, and wailing guitar, this rock anthem reminds listeners that love truly conquers all!””
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      June 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                        Lourdiz - Ground Control - [Music Video Review]

                                        June 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Lyric Video, Rap, Hip-Hop

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “This track hooked me with vibe and energy. That Latin beat and verve made the track come alive, and while on my first listen I did not always follow lyrically, the video does offer the chance to dive into the words.

                                        Balancing a nice amount of swagger and attitude, the track comes with an extra bit of punch to go with the infectious tempo. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        June 30, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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