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Mo Nicole - Friends [Review]

March 29, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The escalating tempo hooked me on this track. Coming with a staccato flow infused with attitude, Mo Nicole rides the beat letting her lyrical punches land with precision. After a steady build, the flow backs off which allows the words to carry more emotion as the message sinks in with depth.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
March 29, 2021 /Travis Erwin
monicole, friends, laonlock
Music, Neo-Soul, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Pete + Sara - I Hate You [Review]

    March 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Commercial, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “The world is full of them ... people we don’t like for a variety of reasons. ‘I Hate You’ is a tongue in cheek Pop track with a hearty dose of observation about the people who annoy us all.

    Sara says on the track, ‘Peter and I were talking about how people will always say, ‘man, I hate that guy.’ So we wanted to figure out who ‘that guy’ was and write a song about how much we hate him. It turned into a very cool song about a very annoying person. I think you’ll hate him too.’”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    March 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    pete+sara, ihateyou, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Commercial, Indie Pop
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      Loudmouth Lisa - One Born Every Minute (Zuck Mix) [Music Video Review]

      March 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rock, Alternative

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Loudmouth Lisa delivers hard-edged American Rock and Roll with wry intellectual lyrics. The lyric video is a must, so that you can truly digest the full punch of the songwriting.

      Don’t be a sucker, give ‘One Born Every Minute’ a listen and add it to you anacrchist playlist. Don’t have an anarchist playlist? Then perhaps you aren’t paying attention to the sheepherders trying to corral you. Loudmouth Lisa is not only paying attention, but providing a bad ass soundtrack to the rebellion.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      March 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      loudmouthlisa, oneborneveryminute, laonlock
      Music Videos, Rock, Alternative
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        Sophia Fracassi - Wish I Never Met You [Review]

        March 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

        “With a voice far more mature than her age, seventeen-year-old, Sophia Fracassi drops ‘Wish I Never Met,’ a deeply emotional track that feels tender and raw and entirely immersive. Big bold Pop vocals are the driving force, but the piano melody adds a nice layer and depth to the overall arrangement.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        March 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
        sophiafracassi, wishinevermetyou, laonlock
        Music, Commercial
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          Arkells x K.Flay - You Can Get It [Music Video Review]

          March 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Pure musical energy! Arkells is joined by K. Flay on this track on this Poppish Rock track about going after what you want. Don’t hold back! ‘You Can Get It’ is the kind of track that will get you up on your feet and moving both literally and metaphorically.

          A great add to your energetic and motivational playlists.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          March 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          arkells, k.flay, youcangetit, laonlock
          Music Videos, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
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            Dear Sara - Do Better [Review]

            March 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “The vocal tone here is unique and mesmerizing. A native of Sweden, Sara displays an emotional softness on this track that draws the listener in deep. There are defiente Pop styling to this track, but ‘Do Better’ exudes a sultry vulnerability that goes beyond the genre and feels almost folksy in a Commercial leaning way. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            March 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            dearsara, dobetter, laonlock
            Music, Electro Pop
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              ZillaKami - CHAINS [Music Video Review]

              March 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Autotune, Rap, Rock

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “If you like your music with a hard edge, and razor sharp attitude, ZillaKami has the sound you are craving.

              ’Chains’ is a take no prisoners type of track with a hard guttural delivery, and an industrial sounding guitar that drives the backing and brings out the grittiness of this writing and performance.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              March 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              zillakami, chains, laonlock
              Music Videos, Autotune, Rap, Rock
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                JESSIA - I'm not Pretty [Music Video Review]

                March 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Pop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “JESSIA utilizes her sharp vocal talent and smooth Pop style to deliver her body positive affirmations. ‘I’m Not Pretty’ utilizes catchy word play and a dazzling chorus to make the point that we all gotta be who we are, and chasing the rainbow of others is a utter waste of our time.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                March 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                jessia, i'mnotpretty, laonlock
                Music Videos, Commercial, Pop
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                  Okay Mann - A Lot [Review]

                  March 22, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “With a nice classic Rock sound Okay Mann drops this track about standing up to all of life’s challenges. The last year and life in general can throw ‘A Lot’ at us and it is easy to get weighed down, but knowing you are not alone and having a song to sing along as you mentally work through your paces is an uplifting thing, and this track certainly allows for just that. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  March 22, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  okaymann, alot, laonlock
                  Music, Alternative, Rock
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                    Dazy Chain - Cool

                    March 21, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Dazy Chain is feeling ‘Cool’ and you will too when this track is playing in your ears. A nice blend of retro vibe and contemporary flow brings this track to life. The groove and verve of the chorus makes this one just settle down in your bones.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    March 21, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    dazychain, cool, laonlock
                    Music, Rap, Commercial
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                      Opus Kink - Wild Bill [Review]

                      March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Indie Rock

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Peaky Blinders meets Ray Wylie Hubbard. Chances are most of you have no idea who Ray Wylie Hubbard is but this track put me in mind of the Outlaw Texas songwriter.

                      Opus Kink hails from Brighton, England and this track has a gritty Cowboy PUnk/ British fusion vibe that simply works in a dark gritty way.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                      opuskink, wildbill, laonlock
                      Music, Folk, Indie Rock
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                        Fagin - Laundry Day [Review]

                        March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Indie Pop

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “A nice melodic groove brings this track alive. Smooth and soulful like something between Bieber and Bruno, this Pop groove works well. The hook of the melody and the straightforward lyrical presentation lends themselves to joining in and singing along. Simply a fun, self-reflective track.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                        fagin, laundryday, laonlock
                        Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Indie Pop
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                          The France - Forever Too Long [Review]

                          March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Hailing from Manchester,England, The France might confuse some with their moniker, but this British band don’t mind shaking convention.

                          ’Forever Too Long’ is a love song built upon yearning, and many of us have been missing someone after a year of isolation so this intensely personal song, brings a decidedly broader relevance in today’s time. This is the kind of track shared by lovers forced to be apart, or by anyone who has a soft spot in their heart they can’t quite reach because of outside obstacles. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                          thefrance, forevertoolong, laonlock
                          Music, Commercial
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                            Riley Pearce - Night.Love.Sleep [Review]

                            March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Riley Pearce taps into the human psyche with ease, both in the writing and the performance. Delivering a sound that lands somewhere between Springsteen and Coldplay, this Aussie evokes strong emotion with a slow, yet steady build that matches the tone of the lyrics step for step. Can’t wait to hear more from this artist. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            rileypearce, night.love.sleep, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Rock, Folk
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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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                                Blume Hinges - Nobody's Daughter [Review]

                                March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Americana

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Passion goes a long way into making an artist’s vision come through in a way others can feel. That is the strength of ‘Nobody’s Daughter’ by Blume Hinges. The style is a little bit Punk, a little bit Indie Rock, with just a hint of Southern Rock and Americana in the mix. The writing is strong and the delivery meaningful in that raw, angsty way that works so well for tracks like this. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                blumehinges, nobody'sdaughter, laonlock
                                Music, Punk, Indie Rock, Americana
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                                  NUVILICES - k (all i got to say) [Review]

                                  March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Stuck in a crappy relationship, and getting caught in that on-again/off-again whirlpool is a tough one and what this track managed to do was capture that stressful up and down emotional grind. The production nailed it, and the flow feels spot on in its delivery of the dynamics of this volatile situation”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                    EĐĐIE - Livia [Review]

                                    March 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
                                    “A hard-charging song about a girl named ‘Livia.’ On the surface you might wonder why you are supposed to care about Livia or her namesake song, but the energy here is palpable and the rock permeates a timeless vibe that feels both classic and contemporary instantly. A big bold track that hooks you and puts you right there yearning for Livia.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    March 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                    eddie, livia, laonlock
                                    Music, Rock, Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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                                      P Double - Paid [Review]

                                      March 16, 2021 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Instantly as soon as you hit play on “Paid” the instruments put you in the vibe. I love the line in the hook “You do whatever you want when you paid”. Reminds me of how I feel after cashing a check & walking out the bank lol. ”
                                      — N3 On The Track (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                       
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                                      PDouble, Paid, LAOnLock
                                      Music, Hip-Hop
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                                        Tayo Sound - Runaway [Music Video Review]

                                        March 16, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Alternative

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “ You ever felt like escaping? Tayo Sound’s new single ‘Runaway’ is about escaping and also going all over the world for someone or something. I like the cartoon illustration and the emotional discovery it gives in regards to love and connections. ”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                        March 16, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        LAOnlock
                                        Commercial, Alternative
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