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Parker Lane - MAGIC [Music Review]

March 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Commercial, Folk

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Written for his children, because he doesn’t get to see and spend as much time with them as he would like, ‘MAGIC’ is a track of love and hope that will ring true for anyone missing someone and longing for a reunion.

Parker Lane shows off his vocal chops with this emotive and uplifting track that soars on the currents of the human condition.

A true feel good song!”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
March 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
parkerlane, laonlock, magic
Music, Americana, Commercial, Folk
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    Slander x Trivecta - A Better World (ft. Chris Howard) [Music Review]

    March 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “Slander teams up with Trivecta and Chris Howard to create this uplifting Future Bass track.

    ’A Better World’ is a clean and direct kind of track that feeds the soul with positivity. I can see the track as the backing for a movie montage, or it is a nice addition to a motivational playlist to get you inspired and ready to take on the world. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    March 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
    slander, trivecta, chrishoward, abetterworld, laonlock
    Music, Future Bass
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      June - Not The Guy Of My Dreams [Music Review]

      March 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Commercial

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “June unleashes this angsty Pop track. The Houston native offers emptive vocals that reveal both subtle anger and vulnerably. ‘Not The Guy Of My Dreams’ feels very human and genuine in emotion and energy and it is the kind of track that will wrap around and be a warm hug to those going thorough similar emotions. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      March 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      june, nottheguyofmydreams, laonlock
      Music, Pop, Commercial
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        Whitney Lyman - Floating [Music Review]

        March 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Whitney Lyman has a sound that would have been a great fit back in the Lilith Fair days thought hat is not to say her emotional delivery isn’t welcome addition to today’s musical landscape. Strong writing and emotive vocals delivered in a clean and gripping tone is a timeless sound that fits in any era and Lyman delivers both here on ‘Floating.’ ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        March 29, 2024 /Travis Erwin
        whitneylyman, floating, laonlock
        Music, Indie Pop
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          Mic North- F.Y.U. [Music Video Review]

          March 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap

          Rating: 2 out of 5

          “The song is decent. It makes you want to go out and have a good time. The only take a way I had was in the end when the artist was talking without much context. I can still see this track being played a few times.”
          — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
          March 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
          #LAOnlock
          Rap
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            Joe McGown-Silhouettes [Music Video Review]

            March 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Joe McGowan’s song is a mixture of emotions. The song is sad, romantic, and a little dark. The visual aesthetics tells the love story but it also highlights the heartbreak. This song will keep you engage and wanting to know how the story ends.”
            — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
            March 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
            #LAOnlock
            Singer/Songwriter
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              Estalla Dawn-Angel [Review]

              March 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Pop

              Rating: 3 out of 5

              “Estelle Dawn is very descriptive in her songwriting. The guitar strings build you up and the tempo gradually changes. The Indie Pop song has a dark delivery as Estella points out what makes a person crappy. The song is cute, dark, and direct.”
              — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
              March 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
              #LAOnlock
              Indie Pop
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                Joh Chase - When I Got This Place [Music Video Review]

                March 22, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Indie Rock

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Joh Chase is fast becoming one of my favorite submitters to LA on Lock. A little bit Sheryl Crow, a little bit Brandi Carlile, and a wholelot star in the making, Chase simply grabs the torch from those contemporaries and takes a turn holding it high.

                ’When I got This Place’ is pure LA, yet still has that universal spirit that will carry it far beyond the sun rays of Southern California. A groove and vibe that simply wraps around you like a lovers embrace after a hard day.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                March 22, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                johchase, whenigotthisplace, laonlock
                Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Indie Rock
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                  Amp Melo - Hoop Dreamz [Music Review]

                  March 22, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Amp Melo gives us an old school Boom Bap style track honoring the ‘Hoop Dreamz’ many of us had back in the day. Sadly, reality usually comes knocking on the door for most of us, but that nostalgia, for the time when anything felt possible keeps us all thinking about the what ifs. This track is the soundtrack for that, and the smooth groove makes it a song you can jam to alone or with a group.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  March 22, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  ampmelo, hoopdreamz, laonlock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Julia Logan - Top of the World [Music Review]

                    March 22, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Swedish songstress, Julia Logan taps into the emotional toll that change and growth brings about within us. Logan grew up on a small island near Stockholm, but also spent time in Southern California thanks to family roots there, and that dreamy West Coast vibe certainly makes an appearance here.

                    ’Top of The World’ has a haunting undercurrent that keeps the listener leaning in on tender hooks. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    March 22, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                    julialogan, topoftheworld, laonlock
                    Music, Folk, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Daimo Dunkin - Posies [Music Review]

                      March 20, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Daimo Dunkin doe a great job of honoring the old school era of Hip-Hop and infusing contemporary emotions and ideas into this hard hitting track.

                      ’Posies’ is a hype track, but not in the traditional sense as it does the job of motivating with low-key grit and resolve rather than through hyper boasts and hard beats. The production behind the flow adds to the grime of determination on the track, and the flow is unrelentless in its emotive power.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      March 20, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      daimodunkin, posies, laonlock
                      Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                        stew - Diorama [Music Review]

                        March 20, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Delivering a raw, singer /songwriter type track, ‘Diorama’ showcases stew’s talent and emotive power. The writing is sharp, and the performance drips with feeling.

                        This track is about those well-intentioned friends and family often think they know what’s best for us.

                        When you are an artist, chasing what can be viewed as an impossible dream to the nondreamers of the world, those manipulations and comments from others only intensify as they “suggest’ what you should be doing what your life more freely.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        March 20, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        stew, diorama, laonlock
                        Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                          South of Nine -Fine Acids [Review]

                          March 18, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, Rock

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “ I like the vocal tone. The vocal tone creates a unique sound. South of Nine goes deep in the delivery with strong guitar strings to back it up. The sexy alternative rock song reminds me of a old school band like the Foo Fighters. This is defiantly a hit.”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                          March 18, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          #LAOnLock
                          Alternative, Rock
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                            Conflict Choir - The Real Thing [Music Review]

                            March 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Conflict Choir nailed it when they described their new single, ‘The Real Thing,’ as ... it’s like Soundgarden had a jam with Jeff Buckley.

                            The single has a hanting timeless quality and there are hints of multiple decades in the song. From the 70’s on up to today this UK band doesn’t feel derivative but rather like an evolution, and I can’t wait to hear more from this talented band. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            March 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            conflict choir, therealthing, laonlock
                            Music, Alternative, Rock
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                              Trapper Schoepp - Meet Me at the End of the World [Music Review]

                              March 14, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “The best songs transcend time and genre. Trapper Schoepp gives us that kind of timeless offering with ‘Meet Me at the End of The World.’
                              The track is his homage to a mentor and in that regard I’ll defer to Schoepp’s own words about this track ....

                              This upbeat indie rocker was written by NYC musician Jesse Malin and Mexican-American songwriter Alejandro Escovedo. Jesse is a mentor of mine and recently had a spinal stroke. This song is a benefit for him and it’d mean a lot if you’d consider it. He’s paralyzed and getting stem cell research. I am touring across EU now, singing this feel good song and raising funds for his recovery. This song is hitting radio airwaves here now! Thank you for taking a listen to this song! ❤️

                              You can learn more Jesse Malin and his story at this ROLLING STONE ARTICLE here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jesse-malin-stroke-healthcare-fund-1234770111/”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              March 14, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              trapperschoepp, meetmeattheendoftheworld, laonlock
                              Music, Indie Rock
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                                Sterlen Roberts -Spoil You [Music Video Review]

                                March 13, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Adult Contemporary, Rap, R&B

                                Rating: 3 out of 5

                                “The song has an old Contemporary R&B vibe to it. Sterlen Roberts plans the perfect night to”Spoil You”. The tempo is fast yet steady still creating a romantic rhythm. Around the 1:15 mark there’s a sample of Soulja Boy but the rapping and examples doesn’t take away from the track.”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                March 13, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                #LAONLOCK
                                Adult Contemporary, Rap, R&B
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                                  Johnny Orlando - Vegas [Music Review]

                                  March 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Johnny Orlando is poised to take the reins from Beiber as Canada’s reining Pop king. His latest single, ‘Vegas’ shows his vocal range and depth of emotion. The track is an affirmation of love and will no doubt find its way into many a playlist dedicated to love and infatuation. The song has a self-aware, sensual feel as well as a vulnerability that comes though in Orlando’s talented performance.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  March 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                  johnnyorlando, vegas, laonlock
                                  Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop
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                                    Ice Meez - My Moment [Music Review]

                                    March 08, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “Ice Meez knows how to sell the emotion and feeling of his well-written lyrics and once again delivers an impactful song for our listening pleasure.

                                    ’My Moment’ is a track that delivers truth and hope, without ignoring the difficult realties of this world we all face. The song has grit and genuine emotion, and Meez’s flow is delivered with an emotive power. The chorus adds a smooth groove that breaks that up perfectly to give the track a nice balance.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    March 08, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    icemeez, mymoment, laonlock
                                    Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Alexander Stewart - broken by you [Music Video Review]

                                      March 08, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Alexander Stewart delivers this passionate Pop track about heartbreak and how we handle it.

                                      ’Broken By You’ is a wonderfully rendered track detailing a relationship when one side doesn’t want to let go, but understands the other person cannot stay. A song of taking the higher road despite having your heart shattered and delivered with emotion and talented precision.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      March 08, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      alexanderstewart, brokenbyyou, laonlock
                                      Music Videos, Commercial
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                                        BOY LOCO - Slow Dancing [Music Review]

                                        March 08, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “BOY LOCO delivers a nice, smooth track that emotes a nostalgic brand of reminiscences and motivates your heart to open up and feel. For me the track has a hint of regret, stemming from doubt that maybe the narrator did not hold onto the relationship the way they should have. Or perhaps there was a loss that ended things. Of course others may take this track as more of a post date type euphoria in that the singer simply cannot wait to get back together with their person for some slow dancing.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        March 08, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        boyloco, slowdancing, laonlock
                                        Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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