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MARQÛIS - The Melo Conspiracy [Review]

March 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The passion comes through in both the writing and performance of this track. MARQÛÏS drops a flow that feels like it rides the ragged edge of human psyche and in it, we the listener can feel the pain, hopes, and fears as they are laid down. The track has an anxious vibe in both the delivery and the melody, and it all combines to hold your attention as he brings a stream of conscious kind of vibe. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
March 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
MARQÛIS, themeloconspiracy, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Louie Louie! - Living In A Show [Review]

    March 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Commercial, Alternative

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “This past year has left us all feeling like we are stuck in a badly written thriller. Ravaged by both boredom, and a pandemic, we are stuck in the duality of feuding emotions and this track with its sort of rowdy yet lazy vibes captures those contradictions with a simmering brand of energy that gathered me in and left me wanting to shout at the moon.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    March 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    louielouie!, livinginashow, laonlock
    Music, Indie Pop, Commercial, Alternative
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      AJA - Red Button [Review]

      March 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Coming straight in with pure Pop glory, AJA is qucikly establishing her presence. At only 16, she has the talent and emotive vocal style that is perfect for delivery fun, yet meaningful songs. Rejecting an unwanted call by hitting that ‘Red Button’ can be cathartic in its own right as it returns the power to those who have been done wrong. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      March 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      aja, redbutton, laonlock
      Music, Electro Pop, Commercial
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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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          Blvff x nikmoody - TRACK 2 [Music Video Review]

          March 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Every artist has to hustle to carve out their place, and there are a ton of tracks highlighting that struggle, so it is a tough theme to hit and stand out. Blvff and nikmoody were able to do that here with a dark and gritty flow that feels honest and true without trying too hard. The strength is in the delivery, and the writing, and the lines land with precision allowing the listener to feel the tired determination.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          March 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          blvff, nikmoody, track2, laonlock
          Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Charmaine - WOO! [Review]

            February 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Rap, Commercial

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Once again, Charmaine’s ain’t messing around. ‘WOO!’ follows Charmaine’s debut single ‘BOLD’ that established the Zimbabwe born artist as one of the top female rappers coming out of Toronto. The single has accumulated over 2 million streams on all platforms and ‘Woo!’ once again captures that confident spirit with an energetic bravado that hooks the listener early on.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            February 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            charmaine, woo!, laonlock
            Music, Contemporary R&B, Rap, Commercial
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              Casey Baer - Hollywood Hills [Music Video Review]

              February 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Music Videos

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Casey Baer brings vocal power to this track about the pursuit of the dream. California and the ‘Hollywood Hills’ have long called dreamers of all types, but the struggle to stand out and achieve those goals is fraught with pitfalls and dangers and it gets damn tough to make it unscathed. This ballad details that struggle quite well, and you can feel the hope and anguish within the words.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              February 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              caseybaer, 12am, hollywoodhills, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Music Videos
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                Caleborate - Contact (ft. Kota the Friend) [Music Video Review]

                February 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “The writing and lyrical progression of this track hooked me in and held me for the duration of this smooth groove. Caleborate, along with Kota the Friend, did not add any unnecessary embellishments to this track relying on the truth and strong emotion to bring the words alive. The lyric video allows you to decipher the lyrics in a next level kind of way and this is simply good songwriting delivered in an unassuming manner.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                February 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                caleborate, kotathefriend, contact, laonlock
                Lyric Video, Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Running Lights - Not the One [Review]

                  February 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop, Rock

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Delivering a classic sound with enough modern flair to keep from feeling too retro, the latest single from Running Lights, ‘Not The One’ is an anthem to past loves and the realization some relationships are never meant to last. The overall vibe is positive even as the lyrics reflect on a broken past.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  February 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  runninglights, nottheone, laonlock
                  Music, Commercial, Pop, Rock
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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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                      Jon Hope "Where We Come From (feat. Jim Jones)" / "THS (feat. Israel Wusu)” [Music Video Review]

                      February 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Conscious, Music Videos, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 5 out of 5

                      “Principles..Hopes..Diligence.

                      Jon Hope is back with friends. He delivers ‘Where we Come From with Jim Jones and THS with Israel Wusu’. The poetic split is an introduction to survival with reflection on that Hope Shxt. People must understand that no matter how hard your life is or how deep of the hustle you are in there is still hope.”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                      February 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      LAOnlock
                      Commercial, Conscious, Music Videos, Hip-Hop
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                        ETHOS XCIX- Leave Me [Review]

                        February 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Music Videos

                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                        “You ever wanted to talk but felt like it was pointless? ETHOS XCIX new single ‘Leave Me’ is a direct intro to a pointless feeling. The song starts with realizing you are fxcked up and can’t be saved. He recaps on things he has heard before but at the end of it all he is twisted. I also like the solo EDM instrumentals throughout the song. ”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                        February 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                        LAOnlock
                        Commercial, Music Videos
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                          Melody Federer - I Hate Love [Review]

                          February 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Melody Federer drops this Anti-Love song which delivers an eerie vibe — as if the track were created for a Valentine’s Day version of NIghtmare Before Christmas.

                          There are clear Pop Elements, but ‘I Hate Love’ offers its own brand of angst-filled rebellion that wraps around your cold heart like a sinister snake looking for warmth. Dark and winding, the arrangement captivates and intrigues even as you fear the bite of those jaded thoughts.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          February 24, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                          melodyfederer, ihatelove, laonlock
                          Music, Pop, Indie Rock, Alternative
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                            Arlo Maverick - Hashtag (feat. Riwo) [Music Video Review]

                            February 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Stark simple truth — that hits hard!

                            Arlo Maverick delivers lines and truths that are unfortunately far too true. The imagery of the video is powerful and the gospel like delivery of the chorus adds an emotional depth that really hits home. Strong track and video and the power of the hook hits hard.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            February 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            arlomaverick, riwo, hashtag, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Further The Lion - It’s So Good [Review]

                              February 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “This could be the perfect song dropping at the perfect time! It feels like we are emerging from some type of dark tunnel and Further The Lion has created an energetic anthem that hits perfect for the time. So shake the dust off all the residue of this past twelve months or so, and revel in the Pop Punk track, ‘It’s So Good.’”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              February 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                              furtherthelion, it'ssogood, laonlock
                              Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative
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                                Anja Kotar - Alone Together [Music Video Review]

                                February 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “We have spent a lot of time in isolation this past year and the emotional toll is undeniable. Anja Kotar has distilled much of those feelings into a beautiful Pop song. ‘Alone Together’ captures the rise and fall of emotions and the sort of sweeping uncertainty that has been covering us all. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                February 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                anjakotar, alonetogether, laonlock
                                Music Videos, Electro Pop
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                                  End of Code - The Fall - Edit [Review]

                                  February 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, House, Deep House

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “If Tom Waits were to drop a Deep House track, it would sound a whole lot like this.

                                  End of Code delivers a brooding track that offers enough heartbeat and emotion to keep you leaning in. ‘The Fall’ is a nicely balanced track allowing the build and progression to do as much work as the lyrics and vocal performance.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  February 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                  endofcode, thefall, laonlock
                                  Music, House, Deep House
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                                    Ashleigh Bankx -Angel [Music Video Review]

                                    February 18, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, R&B, Neo-Soul

                                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                                    “It’s Black History Month and Ashleigh Bankx highlights black love. Ashleigh Bankx delivers artistry in a poetic visual for her new single ‘Angel’. She highlights black love and the essence of being there for someone.

                                    Ashleigh says: “‘Angel’ is about self-liberation, understanding and valuing yourself through past experiences with relationships and society. The song is about black love and centers around the concept of self-love, self-confidence, self-pride and the unity of and journey between two lovers.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                    "Angel" is a sultry, impassioned Black love song that arrives with accompanying visuals to set the tone for Valentine's Day and anyone that's experienced the...

                                    February 18, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LAOnlock
                                    Music Videos, R&B, Neo-Soul
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                                      The Shadowboxers -Forever [Review]

                                      February 18, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Alternative, Indie Pop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “It’s the vocals for me. The Shadowboxers allows us to not only listen to them but levitate and feel the song. ‘Forever’ is delivered at a smooth tempo that speaks on love and mental connection.”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                      February 18, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                      Commercial, Alternative, Indie Pop
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                                        Dayway x Mike Jay Take Yo Gang - [Music Video Review]

                                        February 18, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap, Trap

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Give a song a hard beat and you can’t help but to like it. Dayway and Mike Jay deliver a song that is full of energy but serious AF. Their latest single ‘Take Yo Gang’ is reassurance of what happens when someone crosses you.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                        Follow Dayway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daywayofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/daywayofficialBooking email: biz4dayway@gmail.com

                                        February 18, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        LAOnlock
                                        Music Videos, Rap, Trap
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