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Attics - Comic Sans [Review]

February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Unreliable narrators are tough to pull off in literature and even more song in song form but the Attics do exactly that with ‘Comic Sans.’ Channeling the voice of their braggadocios and self-described dishonest grandfather, the band has a Tom Petty kind of vibe as it unfolds the wisdom of a misguided man. This unique perspective lends the song a uniqueness that carries the listener along wondering what to expect.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
attics, comicsans, laonlock
Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative
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    Kelaska - Long Way Home [Review]

    February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Going out of your way to avoid running into that person that broke your heart or hurt you in some other way is something we have all done, and Kelaska expresses those emotions with heartfelt clarity on the track, ‘Long Way Home.’

    A Pop track that is comparable to emotion of a Taylor Swift song, the lyrics tell a story but he vocal performance makes you truly feel it.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
    kelaska, longwayhome, laonlock
    Music, Pop, Rock, Indie Pop
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      Peaceful James - Love Like Vegas [Review]

      February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Peaceful James captures a nice blend of Funk, Rock and Roll, and energy with the track ‘Love Like Vegas’ This is the genre bending kind of sound that you’d expect from The Black Keys or Jack White and the energy is as palpable as your heartbeat. For all its sinful brand of fun Vegas is a hard place to walk away from as a winner and love can feel that same way way at times. This track brings that point to musical life very well. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
      peacefuljames, lovelikevegas, laonlock
      Music, Commercial, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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        Alexander Popov x Paul Oakenfold - Love You Back [Review]

        February 25, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, House, EDM

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “This time Alexander Popov and Paul Oakenfold come with a slow build and emotional track that builds into an energized dance number that is hard for your body and mind to refuse. More tranquil than you might expect from the pair, ‘Love You Back’ is a definite vibe of love and dance that compels the listener to surrender to the moment just as we all have to do when love becomes inevitable. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        February 25, 2022 /Travis Erwin
        alexanderpopov, pauloakenfold, loveyouback, laonlock
        Music, House, EDM
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          JT Roach - Photograph [Review]

          February 24, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “A heartfelt songwriter’s ode to losing tough with those you once cared about. The song has a melancholy feel but is genuine in its writing and delivery. The slow burn of it feels much like the way our more vulnerable emotions materialize and slowly take over our thoughts in the quiet times of reflection. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 24, 2022 /Travis Erwin
          jtroach, photograph, laonlock
          Music, Singer/Songwriter
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            The Attire - Girls Like You

            February 24, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “The Attire is comparable to Bruno MArrs and Maroon 5 and falls solidly in the Funk Pop sound. ‘Girls Like You’ is a soulful ode to affairs of the heart and the way our hearts get drug down some rocky roads but we keep taking that bumpy ride hoping for that magical ride we call love.

            The beauty here is that it take a few rough rides to recognize that smooth trip when it arrives. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger
            February 24, 2022 /Travis Erwin
            theattire, girlslikeyou, laonlock
            Music, Electro Pop, Commercial
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              Restless Modern - I Hate That I'm Addicted to the Internet [Review]

              February 24, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial

              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

              “Restless Modern is a 25-year-old producer, singer, and songwriter currently based in Wisconsin. Born in Denver, but raised as a Midwesterner outside of Chicago, he studied economics at Harvard before realizing that his internal calling to become an artist was perennial and impossible to tune out.

              The intelligence of the writing shines here, but that is not to say that the production nd vocal talent isn’t as equally engaging. part of the genius here is talking a song about the modern algorithms and marketing and placing it over a old school 50’s sound and arrangement. The juxtaposition brings out the irony of the situation as well as the talent brings out the artistry. I did find myself wishing the song was longer and offered even more takes on this modern world we live in.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              February 24, 2022 /Travis Erwin
              restlessmodern, ihatethati'maddictedtotheinternet, laonlock
              Music, Commercial
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                Highline - Enough For You And Me [Review]

                February 24, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “After forming their musical collaboration during highs school lunches, Australian group Highline has hones and sharpened their skill into polished perfection. With a clean sound that falls somewhere between Coldplay and The Strokes this group keeps the listener on the hook with strong writing, emotive vocals and tight musicianship that carries the day. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                February 24, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                highline, enoughforyou, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock
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                  OKAY! KENJI - Time To Grow Up [Review]

                  February 21, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music

                  Rating: 4 out 5

                  “Life comes at you fast. We realize adult hood is full of lessons. Okay! Kenji’s single “Time To Grow Up” is about getting older and missing being a kid. Realizing that you can’t go back and freeze time but must move forward.”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                  February 21, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                    MVLDER x MILOU - Without You [ Review]

                    February 21, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Electro Pop, Commercial

                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                    “The world around us is so stressful. We tend to hold on to the memories despite of being tired of everything around us. This track stirs strong feels from its listen and releases the emotions musically. ”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh [ LA On Lock Blogger]
                    February 21, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    LAOnLock
                    Electro Pop, Commercial
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                      VerseBorn x Flamingo Fred - Competition [Review]

                      February 21, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “The talent is in the mix. VerseBorn X Flamingo Fred have the musical ability to mix words and melodic sound in a conscious hip hop sound. The dynamics leaves no competition but reminds you of how immaculate the track is.”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                      February 21, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      LAOnlock
                      Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                        Kissie Lee - Always Something [Music Video Review]

                        February 21, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                        “How does the saying go? Always something, right. Kissie Lee latest release is all about the emotion stress of a relationship. She sings about putting your all into a relationship but having to deal with your partner doing some much extra shxt. No matter how much you love them and don’t want to give up they tend to not value that and be doing the most but still come back claiming they love you. ”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                        February 21, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
                        LAOnlock
                        Music Videos, Neo-Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter
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                          Jess Meilman - Guilty Soulmate [Review]

                          February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “Guilty Soulmate is an emotionally raw track from Jess Meilman. The acoustic sound allows you to relax in the melody of the band and the thoughts of the artist. This is a vibe in your bedroom track that will have you loving your soulmate but wanting to be detached as well. It is emotionally confusing but the talent is undeniable.”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                          February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                            Dezabel - Why I Really Need [Review]

                            February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial

                            Rating: 5 out of 5

                            “Emotions and feelings can take us away to a world we never thought of. Dezabel’s “Why I Really Need” is about that one person you find that you can completely be yourself with. They know you inside and out and both accept and heal your vulnerabilities. Love is captured visually in different images across time but the feeling still leaves the screen.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                            February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Sam Tompkins -"Hero" [Music Video Review]

                              February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos

                              Rating: 5 out of 5

                              “Sometimes we have to do a self check or surround ourselves with people who care about us. Sam Tompkins releases new single “Hero” to highlight the battle we tend to go through when we loose hope. They don’t see how important they are to others they only see how and feel miserable within themselves. Encouraging someone to find their happy moment can be a photo away.”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                              February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Music Videos
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                                Kris Angelis - Run [Review]

                                February 18, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “In this, the day of the short attention span, it is no easy task to pull off a slow burn, but Kris Angelis is able to achieve the feat with, ‘Run.’ The slow is almost reminiscent of Hallelujah or a classic Tom Waits with a modern contemporary spin. With lyrics that everyone can relate to the track feels explosive without ever truly being so. The emotion and vocal performance carry the day and propel the listeners attachment to unexpected heights.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                February 18, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                krisangelis, run, laonlock
                                Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                                  Gina Naomi Baez - Stick Around [Review]

                                  February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The value of relationships are important. We often wonder why when we push people away they still stay and stick around. Gina Naomi Baez delivers a pop power ballad about finding someone you can not only love but trust, and questioning why you deserve them. Trust is one thing and loyalty is another but to have both is worth not letting go of but accepting it and being thankful. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Singer/Songwriter, Music Videos
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                                    Matt McKnzi - Dying Breed [Review]

                                    February 18, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Commercial, R&B

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Some artists are able to distill events from their life into a track that spans but a handful of minutes and yet encapsulates something much bigger. This is what Matt McKnzi does on ‘Dying Breed,’ and here, the artist explains the intent behind the song far better than I could in a brief review.

                                    So says McKnzi ... Before I got sober I was self-destructive. I hated me- whole-heartedly believing I didn’t deserve love. I carried a TON of shame. Dying Breed is centered around that shame, and around our inability to let people in. At its core, the track is about owning your truth—no matter what that looks like, no matter what the consequences are.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    February 18, 2022 /Travis Erwin
                                    mattmcknzi, dyingbreed, laonlock
                                    Music, Alternative, Commercial, R&B
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                                      Alix Page - True + Honest [Music Video Review]

                                      February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Music Videos

                                      Rating: 5 out of 5

                                      “We tend to hold back our feelings with fear of being hurt. True + Honest is about letting go of fear and grasping what you truly want as well as letting go of what you don’t want. Alix Page’s new visual is simple as it displays a solo but the emotional feelings it gives is powerful.”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                      February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                        Blaiyz - Rejuvenated [Review]

                                        February 18, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

                                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                                        “Life can be hard but we all have goals. Singer Songwriter Blaiyz releases positive and motivated energy in the single “Rejuvenated”. Knowing yourself to reaching your full potential and accomplishing everything life has to offer for you.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                        February 18, 2022 /Kreadiv Kesh
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