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Brandon Birdwell - Wasted Days [Review]

August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial

Rating: 4 out of 5

“If Elton John and Ed Sheeran teamed up to write an Americana track, the resulting song would surely sound a lot like this. Luckily for us we don’t have to wait for such a collaboration, because Brandon Birdwell already possess the talent and skill to create that exact sound. And here it is — ‘Wasted Days,’ is no waste of your time or energy so give it a listen and add it to your playlists.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Commercial
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    The Roly Mo - I Miss The Dancing [Music Video Review]

    August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Scottish band, The Roly Mo have released their new single, ‘I Miss The Dancing,’ with a timeless and classic Indie Rock sound that pulls you along as you listen.

    We’ve all missed getting out there and mixing it up on friends, be it on the dancefloor or not, and this energetic ode to the times we couldn’t have fun is one that will stick far longer than the condition of our isolation. At least we can hope because good music is way more fun that quarantines. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    therolymo, imissthedancing, laonlock
    Music Videos, Indie Rock
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      Transmission Lost - One Way or Another [Review]

      August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Alternative

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Transmission Lost offers a big bold Indie Rock sound. Leaning toward the Alternative or even Grunge sound f the early 90s, the band offers strong melodies and a lyrical build that sweeps the listener up and in. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Transmission Lost deftly utilizes influences of varying genres and sounds, to fuse together a rock and roll sound that is engaging and immersive. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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      Music, Rock, Alternative
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        Sam Tompkins - (W)hole [Music Video Review]

        August 13, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, music

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “An elevator is a small space that when too many people are in it it can be overwhelming. Justin Bieber’s championed artist Sam Tompkins releases new single and visual (W)hole.

        He is seen on an elevator and as he goes through different floors it takes him through different experiences with people. The symbolism is when life is overloaded there is still a way to clear it all out. ”
        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
        August 13, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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        Music Videos, music
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          KSI and Lil Wayne -Lose [Music Video Review]

          August 13, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “ KSI mixes animation with legendary in his new single “Lose” featuring the GOAT Lil Wayne. Seen in therapy recapping what it is like to fall for someone. The illustration steps into their thoughts and feelings. As the two go back and forth they try to reach the point where they have more control and not chasing after anyone and feelings. ”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          August 13, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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            Luh Kel - Baecation [Music Video Review]

            August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Artist Luh Kel has been known for his romantic love songs and his new single “Baecation” is another submission to the catalogue. Visually displaying the essence of natural hair women, he invites us to experience his time with “bae”. As he sings about escaping and enjoying one another’s company. ”
            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
            August 12, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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              Niia - Ace Hotel [Music Video Review]

              August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Commercial

              Rating: 5 out of 5

              “Niia delivers a mini movie in her new single “Ace Hotel”. With such soulful vocals she walks us through a dark emotional period of feelings and most of it is reliving hurt. The need to be wanted and not wanting to have to walk away from love. ”
              — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
              August 12, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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              Music Videos, Commercial
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                Rudiger - Not Anymore [Review]

                August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Commercial

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “You ever found yourself swaying with emotions to a song. Rudiger’s new single “Not Anymore” draws you in emotionally as you can feel the hurt in his voice. As he recaps on the love and memories he has. Despite the song being nearly 6 mins long it doesn’t seem lengthy and draws you to keep listening.”
                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                August 12, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                Music Videos, Commercial
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                  Sons of Wākea x Kod¥ - HaYnTime [Music Video Review]

                  August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Summer isn’t over yet. Well in Hawaii is it ever over? Sons of Wākea and Kod¥ delivers a laidback yet cruising song about HaYnTime. There are plenty things to do but there is no rush when you are vibin and jamming enjoying life. This song is a musical example of “stop and smell the roses”, it gives you positive energy to just enjoy life with no rush.”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                  August 12, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                    Brian James and The Great Unknown - "Taken" [Music Video Review]

                    August 12, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Music Videos

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “ The Great Unknown starts with a 15 sec introductory solo before Brian starts singing in a dialogue to accompany the visual. “Taken” is an electrifying single about seduction and admiration. You often go to a bar to release your thoughts or to pick someone up and in this case claim what is yours.”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    August 12, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                    Commercial, Music Videos
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                      Caroline Romano - The Hypothetical [Review]

                      August 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop, Rock

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Is the idea of a perfect romance and relationship real, or more of mythological utopia that lives on in ‘The Hypothetical’ daydreams of our brain? That is the question Caroline Romano unleashes with this high energy almost demanding track.

                      The lyrical hooks and razor edged melody slice through the psyche on this track making it an attitude and vibe as much as a commentary on how we fantasize our relationships going.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      August 12, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                      Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Pop, Rock
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                        Kiera Selbe - I [Review]

                        August 12, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Kiera Selbe began writing he lyrics of ‘I’ at thirteen, before she really knew what love would feel like. Flash forward and the now 16 year old talent has a bit more life experience to draw on which enabled her to complete the song and bring it to life. Her emotive talent, both in the writing and the performance, stands out from start to finish making Selbe a name to watch as she grows even more and blossom into the full out star that she is destined to become with such rare talent. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        August 12, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                        kieraselbe, i, laonlock
                        Music, Electro Pop, Commercial
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                          Jackson+Sellers - Waste Your Time [Review]

                          August 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Americana, Pop

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Jackson+Sellers reminds me of Lucinda Williams both in sound and attitude. That take no shit, take no prisoners vibe rises to the top of this jaded, yet righteous track.

                          ’Waste Your Time’ is an ode to whatever brand of idiocy you’ve dealt with, though most people will apply the sentiments towards a bad relationship. The rowdy edge to this track brings it to life and makes the pointed commentary land hard right on the chin of the time wasters of this world. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          August 11, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                          Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, Americana, Pop
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                            #LAOnLockExclusive: Chriz Gabriel- "Potluck" [Music Video Review]

                            August 09, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music, Hip-Hop, Jazz

                            Rating: 5 out of 5

                            “Nowadays people tend to run when they hear the word “potluck”. It usually means their job is encouraging them and their coworkers to contribute a food item to a work office dinner. We all know everyone can’t cook and everything isn’t safe.

                            However, Chriz Gabriel is cooking up a different vibe in his new single “Potluck” that you are sure to want more of after one listener.

                            Chriz fuses bay vibes and London life with a Hip -Hop and Jazz melody that allows you to dance all the way through. Initially one would expect to see a bunch of adults cluttered around but “Potluck” visually creates a vibe that displays the talent of kids and a universal track that anyone can ride too.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                            August 09, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                            LaonLock, #laonlockexclusive
                            Music Videos, Music, Hip-Hop, Jazz
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                              Electra Mustaine - Society Talk [Review]

                              August 09, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Electra Mustaine certainly has the musical DNA as the daughter of Dave Mustaine, but her style and sound certainly differs from the bands her famous father was part of. ‘Society Talk’ conjured comparisons to early Gwen Stefani for me though there are certainly other contemporary Pop Stars that inspired Mustaine’s sound. That said, the writing delivers a pointed message taking this track beyond catchy status and into the realm of societal commentary. Still, te arrangement is one that is hard not to fall in and join because it is pure musical energy and attitude.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              August 09, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                              Music, Electro Pop
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                                Sofia Lainovic - I Will Not Bother Anymore [Review]

                                August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Sofia Lainovic infuses a sultry rasp into her vocals that reminds me some of ZZ Ward. ‘I Will Not Bother Anymore’ is about moving on from that person that hurt you and no longer allowing them to occupy your headspace or emotions.

                                The track has a Rock vibe to the melody and build though it uses elements of Blues, and Pop to blend the overall sound into an engaging ode to moving on.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                August 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                  J. Epps - APF [Music Video Review]

                                  August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “J. Epps reps H-town on this track and if you’ve spent anytime in or around Texas’s biggest city, you will definitely dig on this lyrical flow. This track comes with a no frills flow and beat that is brought to life by Epps’ passion and talent. In other words this one track simply hits with the truth and a genuine realness that is often attempted but rarely created. If you want a bunch of shiny bells and whistles in your production this might not be the single for you, but if you can get down to the bare truth and a genuine flow — then this is one of the realest singles you will find.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  August 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Music Videos, Rap, Trap
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                                    April Jai - Chose To Stay [Review]

                                    August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Bedroom, Adult Contemporary, Pop, R&B

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “April Jai has created a track that is the perfect response to that ex who comes sniffing around trying to hook back up. A smooth easy groove with one foot in in a Retro R&B groove and the other in contemporary Pop. The result is an Adult Contemporary singer/songwriter type of track with emotional depth and meaning for everyone that has had to navigate the past and present at the same time.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    August 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                      Nea x SHY Martin - No Regrets [Music Video Review]

                                      August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Commercial, Bedroom

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Straight out of the Swedish countryside, longtime friends Nea and SHY Martin wrote ‘No Regrets’ after working together for years as songwriters writing for others. This time they decided to keep the summer smash for themselves and the passion and emotional connection shines through in this Pop delight.

                                      The airy build and progression makes it a fun and uplifting track and you will have no regrets adding the single to your own playlists.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      August 06, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                      nea, shymartin, noregrets, laonlock
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                                        Shayan Valaie - FØURDAYS (feat. Yan P) [Review]

                                        August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “You ever been up for ‘FØURDAYS’ and realize you can longer feel your face? Then Shayan Valaie and Yan P are speaking your language on this track.

                                        We’ve all been there at one time or another and this easy progression brings out all the vibes from such prolonged adventures. So fire one up, or pour that stiff drink and keep the good times rolling with the rhythm of this infectious performance and hook-filled build. The smile on your face might even bring some of those lost sensations back.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 06, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                        shayanvalaie, FØURDAYS, yanp, laonlock
                                        Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune
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