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Arkells - Swing Swing Swing [Music Video Review]

August 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial

Rating: 5 out of 5

“If you ever are in a bad mood and need a boost of energy, then “Swing Swing Swing” is the song for you. Arkells is going full throttle in this new single. With a full band and some friends he talks about his feelings but not in a sad mood but lit AF.”
— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
August 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Gianni Taylor - Down and Out [Review]

    August 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Music Videos

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Gianni Taylor’s new single “Down and Out” carries us through emotions of someone’s love life. With the lead bass in the beat being his actual voice the song is enticing yet fun at the same time. Gianni artistry is honest lyrics fused with smooth vocals.”
    — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blog]
    August 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Music Videos
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      MrMMyish feat. Moelogo, RoxXxan & Lavida Loca - "Money Dance" -Music Video Review

      August 25, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music

      Rating: 5 out of 5

      “This is a different level of Money Heist. MrMMyish’s brings in a team of features for his new single “Money Dance”. The production will make you want to dance and hustle at the same time. As a visual remake of the show “Money Heist” the crew are scene carrying out a plan to get money. The support of female lyricists really carried this song to a whole new level.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
      August 25, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
      LAOnlock, Money
      Music Videos, Music
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        Rett Madison - Emily [Review]

        August 25, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Country

        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

        “Rett Madison delivers the rare combination of power and emotion in her vocal delivery of ‘Emily,’ and the raw strains of a broken or breaking heart are evident in every single line.

        Lyrically, the track wades the same water as ‘Jolene,’ but from a different angle. Genre wise the track feels like a Pop/Americana tweener. Both the writing and the performance shine, and I can’t wait to hear the rest of Madison’s album due out in September.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        August 25, 2021 /Travis Erwin
        rettmadison, emily, laonlock
        Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Country
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          Lasko - Down [Review]

          August 25, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Some tracks are all about the groove and vibe. ‘Down’ is one of those songs that instantly hits you with a mood and rhythm that pulls you easily along.

          Lasko brings an attitude that feels almost a smirk behind his flow. This leaves the listenr with a feeling not unlike a conversation with a friend giving the flow that ‘it’ factor that is hard to manufacture because it is either there, or it’s not. Lasko has it for sure. Add this fun summer track to your playlists and enjoy the good times.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          August 25, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          lasko, down, laonlock
          Music, Rap, Autotune
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            Club Noir - Reload [Review]

            August 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Club Noir is locked and loaded with there new track, ‘Reload.’ The flow is expressive and rhythmic, carrying the listener along for the ride, but it is the strength of the writing and the multifaceted meaning of the words that truly is what elevates this track for me.

            Taking a simplistic approach to the lyrics, the track could be about reloading to fire more, but it also can be taken more metaphorically to be about gathering yourself up for another run. The no quit mentality makes this a motivational track of a sort and one that needs to be on such playlists.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            August 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            clubnoir, reload, laonlock
            Music, Rap
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              Nadia Kamrath - Confessions [Review]

              August 22, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Americana

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Nadia Kamrath possesses the uncanny talent to perfectly convey emotion with only a few words. ‘Confessions’ is an emotive singer/songwriter vibe reminiscent to Phoebe Bridgers in style, but Kamrath certainly has her own tonal quality and style that stands out.

              The track is about one friend catching deeper feelings and offering up the emotions behind such a realization. The sentiments ring true and genuine and it is an easy track to fall in on.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              August 22, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              nadiakamrath, confessions, laonlock
              Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Americana
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                Lil Bean - Mob Ties feat. Jackboy (Prod. Einer Bankz) [Review]

                August 22, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Lil Bean is joined by Jackboy on this smooth build and flow. ‘Mob Ties’ delivers an easy groove to ride with its strong writing and emotive flow. The combination hooks and holds the listener and keeps you leaning in on both the lyrical progression and beat.

                The Bay Area rapper has a new album that is already gaining national attention so jump on board with this talented artist and be one of the first to buy in and recognize this rising talent.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                August 22, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Elephant Castle - French Food [Review]

                  August 21, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “We all spent some time daydreaming about food and dining out during isolation, and this track is a fun dreamy ode to wishing for something we can’t have at the moment.

                  Elephant Castle delivers a unique take and spin on the difficulties of quarantine and how we as society are use to instant gratification. The smooth build and chantlike vocal arrangement pull the listener along and leave you hungry for some savory ‘French Food.’ ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  August 21, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  elephantcastle, frenchfood, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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                    Estella Dawn - Pretty [Review]

                    August 20, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Indie Pop

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Appearances are superficial but how we feel about ourselves and our appearance goes deep to the bone and this track is about finding the beauty within ourselves and being comfortable with that outer shell as well, because it all goes hand in hand. Estella Dawn has a big powerful voice and an emotive delivery to bring out the emotions of this well-written track. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    August 20, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                    Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Indie Pop
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                      Leah Kate - Veronica [Music Video Review]

                      August 20, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Leah Kate offers up this wryly written and memorable track about a chance meeting between two lovers of the same man. The groove and build are fun and energetic, and the Pop vibes sparkle on this single which brings to life every players worst nightmare. Kate’s emotive Diva energy brings the track to life, as well as a smile to your face.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      August 20, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                      leahkate, veronica, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Electro Pop
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                        Most Wanted - Hood Anime [Review]

                        August 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Most Wanted offers up this track that simply hits different. The build and progression is a departure from the norm, and the construction here works well thanks to the energy and beat production. I did struggle a times to stay with the lyrical flow, but the groove and energy made it come to life for me despite that fact.

                        I appreciate the raw talent and willingness to put something out in the world that doesn’t feel derivative of every other track on the radio.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        August 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary
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                          ellie d. - Reach Out [Review]

                          August 18, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Adult Contemporary

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Riding a talented vocal tone, and a strong emotional set of lyrics, ellie d. offers up a new single, ‘Reach out.’ The track highlights a relationship that has faded and now one party is wondering if they should reach out and see what’s up, or if they should let go and move on. This is a dilemma most of us have faced, and the track feels both real and emotional. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          August 18, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                          Music, Electro Pop, Adult Contemporary
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                            Dylan Chambers -Me Vs. Me [Music Video Review]

                            August 16, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Funk, Soul

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “LADIES and GENTLEMAN! Are you ready to rumble ... because Dylan Chambers comes out swinging with this track which is pretty much Bruno Mars meets Muhammed Ali.

                            Get your funk on with this energized track that takes a big lyrical swing with its swagger, though for me it was the power punch of the music that truly sounded the bell.

                            This is a track that will get you bobbing and weaving and the video adds some carefree fun and goofiness to this entertaining escape.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            August 16, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            dylanchambers, me.vs.me, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Funk, Soul
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                              Iris Gold - Girl Pick Up Your Drum [Music Video Review]

                              August 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “There is cool — then there is Iris Gold who goes way beyond cool to a next level of cold stone verve and swagger.

                              ’Girl Pick Up You Drum’ is a genre bending arrangement of magical funk, rock and roll, and Hip-Hop fusion that hooks the listener in sheer talent and confidence. If Lenny Kravitz and Amy Winehouse had created a baby, that child would only hope to be half as smooth as soulful as Iris Gold. The spark and life here are undeniable. Pure star power!”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              August 14, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                              irisgold, girlpickupyourdrum, laonlock
                              Music Videos, Commercial
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                                Everybody Loves An Outlaw - Rebels & Outlaws [Review]

                                August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Music, Commercial

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “Strong writing often feels so obvious and simple, that you wonder why no one has ever written and performed the lines before. Everybody Loves An Outlaw is a band that is quite adept at creating such brazenly simple, yet stunningly captivating lines and their new single ‘Rebels & Outlaws’ feels like a track you have heard before because of this brilliance. The classic talent is almost timeless in sound making the single feel like a hit from the very first listen.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Too Many T's - So Nice [Music Video Review]

                                  August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “This track from Too Many T’s hits like a British Beastie Boys. That old school construction and beat felt nostalgic, without coming across as dated and the verve behind the flows flashes both confidence and talent.

                                  This is simply a track that will get you moving and bouncing along as you fall in line with the build. The video is just as fun on this party anthem that truly is ... ‘So Nice.’”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                  toomnayt's, sonice, laonlock
                                  Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    George McBride - Pink Paisley [Music Video Review]

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

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “As a writer myself, I am sucker for a good storytelling song, and George McBride has given us exactly that with ‘Pink Paisley.’

                                    The story of addiction, and the myriad of struggles that comes with it, is one that sadly many can relate to. The overall vibe is of a Indie Rock track and the video does an admirable job of accentuating the writing with strong imagery.

                                    This is a track that feels true to life and the emotions come through in the writing and performance.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
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                                    Music Videos, Commercial, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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                                      Eric Punzo - Criminal [Review]

                                      August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Eric Punzo offers a couple of different vocal styles on this track, and both are engaging. When an artist fully commits to their craft, they sacrifice other parts of their life to spend time alone honing their craft. This song is about sequestering yourself and living like a ‘Criminal’ in self-induced solitary.

                                      Artists are not the only ones to do this, as sometimes we all simply pull away to protect ourselves from others so the nuances of this track have a wide reaching resonance. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                      ericpunzo, criminal, laonlock
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                                        Anna Thompson - Hot Now [Music Video Review]

                                        August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Adult Contemporary, Commercial

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “Anna Thompson is definitely, ‘Hot Now,’ and this track takes a few different angles on what that means to her past and present. From facing the judgmental people she knew in high school, who snubbed her and now want to be friends to the fake and flashy friends fame attracts, Thompson takes the emotion of not knowing who you can trust and who wants to be friends for the right reasons, versus merely using you and your rising stardom to their own benefit. The track is about being caught in the middle of these two dichotomies. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                        annathompson, hotnow, laonlock
                                        Music, Electro Pop, Adult Contemporary, Commercial
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