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Roots of Creation with Matisyahu - Ocean Moon (Live at Sugarshack Sessions - Reggae Rise Up FL) [Music Review]

June 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Recorded live at a Florida Reggae festival this track simply feels alive. Riding a Reggae rock kind of vibe the collaborative effort is born of friendship and respect and decades of honing the craft. A true groove piece that captures the sense of Reggae in a lively and passionate way. The live crowd adds to the atmosphere of the track. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
June 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
rootsofcreation, matisyahu, oceanmoon, laonlock
Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter
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    Don Diablo x R3HAB - Disco Marathon (feat. NEEKA) [Music Review]

    June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, House

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “Dan Diablo and R3HAB join forces along with NEEKA to create a song that is best described as ABBA meets 2024.

    The track has both an Electro Pop and House music vibe and the resulting sound is hard not to fall in and sing along with. The beat and production are just as engaging as the vocal performance.

    A fun track that will put a smile on your face and some sway in those hips. Give ‘Disco Marathon’ a listen and feel the mesh of the 70’s as it blends with the spirit of today.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
    dondiablo, r3hab, neeka, discomarathon, laonlock
    Music, Electro Pop, House
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      Eden Rain - Palo Alto [Music Review]

      June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Eden Rain has the kind of vocal prowess that captivates from the very first note. ‘Palo Alto’ is a song of heart ache and longing’ and how the person’s memory can sneak up on you in unexpected ways.

      A tender and vulnerable song, ‘Palo Alto’ is human and the emotions are acutely tangible. Eden Rain is an artist I am eager to hear more of in the near future.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      edenrain, paloalto, laonlock
      Music, Alternative, Pop
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        Fast Money Music - Space Opera [Music Review]

        June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Electro Pop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Riding a nostalgic 80s vibe at times, Fast Money Music, launches ‘Space Opera’ into orbit, and the fun offering is one with some true gravitational pull.

        New Wave synths, horns, an indifferent brand of attitude and defiance permeates the entire thing. Unique in all the best ways this track is simply a vibe start to finish.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
        fastmoney, musicspaceopera, laonlock
        Music, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Electro Pop
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          Kenny Sharp - Stomp & Holler (feat. Mikki Brayboy) -[Music Review]

          June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Soul
          “The track truly took off for me with the tempo shift around :35 seconds in, though the initial build was intriguing enough to hold me until the song came alive. The back and forth tempo and vocal delivery is well crafted, and the overall track is uplifting and true to the human spirit.

          Kenny Sharp will certainly draw comparisons to Mumford and The Lumineers and there isn’t anything wrong with that, but this track is far from derivative so it stands on its own just fine.

          The addition of Micki Brayboy adds to the talent and gives the song another layer.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
          kennysharp, mikkibrayboy, stomp&holler, laonlock
          Music, Folk, Soul
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            Shrey Panda - Conquest [Music Review]

            June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “A Hip-Hop violinist out of Austin Texas, Shrey Panda is creating a very unique sound. This Instrumental track infuses Hip-Hop sensibilities with Classical music and the talent behind it pours forth like the flow of a dark mysterious river you just can’t turn away from. The track has some harder, almost Industrial tones as it builds and unfurls keeping the listener on the edge of their seat for what will come next.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
            shreypanda, laonlock, conquest
            Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap
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              Wade - Hurricane [Music Review]

              June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House, House

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Wade unleashes an infectious Deep House build with his latest track, ‘Hurricane.’ If you don’t want to get up and move you just might be dead ont he inside.

              The lyrics blend well witht he beat and build and while you won’t be listening to this one to uncover the deep meaning of life, you will be pulled in and invested for the entire ride as you move to that beat. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              Wade, hurricane, laonlock
              Music, Deep House, House
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                Trees and Timber - All the Best [Music Review]

                June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “Trees and Timber are a vibe. Pinning a style on the sound of this track is tough, but call it Indie Rock if you must have one.

                I hear Punk, Folk, Rock vibes throughout and the vocals have sort of a wry reverence to really bring them home. “All The Best’ is a glimmer of hope in a darkening world. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                treesandtimber, allthebest, laonlock
                Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                  Mallow Hill - Thinkin' Bout My Baby [Music Review

                  June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, blues, Soul, Americana

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “This track introduces the world to Mallow Hill as it is the band’s debut single. ‘Thinkin’ Bout My Baby’ drips with sultry Blues and the vocal tone has a bit of Winehouse over the top of a Gary Clark Jr. musical vibe.

                  ’Thinkin’ Bout My Baby’ is about the personal growth and realization of habits formed from toxic relationships and how we all tend to slip on a pair of familiar shoes even though the damn things tend to hurt our feet. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  mallowhill, thinkin'boutmybaby, laonlock
                  Music, blues, Soul, Americana
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                    Holly Blair - Baby Girl, He's So Boring

                    June 03, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Pop

                    Rating: 3 out of 5

                    “The talent is there. The vocals open up a warm and cozy feeling. However, it leaves you on edge the way the drums speed up mid point. Around the last 10 minutes the artist seems to disappear and allow the band to play. This leaves a listener like me wondering what happen and wanting closure. ”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh [ LA On Lock Blogger]
                    June 03, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    #LAOnLock
                    Indie Pop
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                      Potent S.U.B. - Shut Up Bitch [Music Review]

                      June 03, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 3 out of 5

                      “This has a classic west coast beat to it. It reminds me of Too $hort but also has its on identity. Despite the cursing in every verse especially the hook the song makes you want to break down and dance. It does have a little kick back when the beat drops. The sound makes it seem like there is static or a speaker is broke.”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                      June 03, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      #LAOnlock
                      Rap, Hip-Hop
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                        Rita Ora - Ask And You Shall Receive [Music Video Review]

                        June 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop

                        Rating: 3 out of 5

                        “The video is visually appealing and will have boys and men alike lined up to watch the obvious attempt to district with sexuality. Musically, the track has obvious talent, but isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel.

                        ’Ask And You Shall Receive’ is pleasing enough in tone and structure, though the song does not offer enough uniqueness or originality to be more than a flash.

                        Overt eye candy aside, this song simply uses a tried and true Pop formula to carve a temporary mark on the musical headboard.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        June 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        ritaora, askandyoushallreceive, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Electro Pop
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                          Emma Kade - End Game [Music Review]

                          June 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Country, Pop, Commercial

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “I rarely like Pop Country offerings because straddling the fence tends to do little more than leave you with a crotch full of splinters. That said, Emma Kade, does it well on this song.

                          ’End Game’ is a throwback of sorts to a time when artists like Shania Twain, Tricia Yearwood, and later Taylor Swift toed that line between Country emotion and Pop sound and structure. Kade has managed to achieve the same brand of engaging song with a contemporary vibe that will no doubt hold crossover appeal. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          June 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          emmakade, endgame, laonlock
                          Music, Country, Pop, Commercial
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                            Zoë Vera - Don't Make It My Fault [Music Review]

                            June 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Heartbreak is one of the cornerstones of songwriting, with untold songs written on the subject, and yet talented artists like Zoë Vera continue to dip into this emotional well.

                            ’Don’t Make It My Fault’ is about love gone wrong but Vera’s manages to give us a vulnerable and tender song without delving into the anger or jaded skepticism often found in such songs. Her vocal range and emotive delivery is impressive and this song has a haunting quality that makes you want to give her a comforting hug afterward.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            June 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            zoevera, laonlock, don'tmakeitmyfault
                            Music, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop
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                              Dax - "Dear Alcohol" MEGA REMIX [Music Video]

                              May 31, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Pop

                              Rating: 5 out of 5

                              “People have problems but they choose to keep dealing with those problems through a bottle. They get wasted for an hour just for their problems to still be there. That 30 mins - hour escape helps them but hurts their love ones. Dax and friends touch each point of view, excuse, and battle with this track. The fact that this is a 10 min song shows the power alcohol has in people lives.”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                              May 31, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                              #LAOnlock
                              Indie Pop
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                                Laila-I Hope It Kills You (Single Version) [Review]

                                May 31, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Singer/Songwriter, Commercial

                                Rating: 2 out of 5

                                “The delivery is soft and Laila sounds so nice. However, the hook is where you are drawn in. Once you hear it it makes you want to pay more attention to the lyrics and how hurt she is. I think there should be more song writing added to it instead of the hook carrying the song.”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                May 31, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                #LAOnLock
                                Singer/Songwriter, Commercial
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                                  Potatohead People X Redman -Last Nite [Review]

                                  May 31, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                  Rating: 3 out of 5

                                  “Its good to hear Redman on the track. This song has a good retro nostalgic Hip-Hop vibe accompanied by a little Jazz. If you ever had a good night and wanted to reminisce this would be a song to trigger those memories.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  May 31, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  #LAOnLock
                                  Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                    Supa fly x HVRR x Waka Flocka Flame - If You Don't Like To Party [Review]

                                    May 31, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, EDM

                                    Rating: 3 out of 5

                                    “This sounds so much like the original but with a little more added EDM to it. I found myself fast forwarding just to see if more was giving and it wasn’t. However, Waka Flocka has energy that makes you vibe so this unique mix is defiantly worth adding to a party or dance playlist.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                    May 31, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    #LAOnLock
                                    Trap, EDM
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                                      Julia Logan - Mirrors [Music Review]

                                      May 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Pop, Indie Rock

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “Swedish artist, Julia Logan offers this Folk Pop track that is long on heart and soul and short of unnecessary production and glitter. The style is straightforward and heartfelt.

                                      Logan lets the emotion do the heavy lifting, though her emotive vocal talent certainly draws the listener in, making it easy to kick back and let the words and melody wash over you.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      May 30, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      julialogan, mirrors, laonlock
                                      Music, Folk, Pop, Indie Rock
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                                        Tiger La Flor - hollywood cemetery [Music Review]

                                        May 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “The allure of stardom and fame has led to more than one tragic death and for some like Marilyn Monroe those deaths serve to fuel the legends and desire for everlasting mortality in the name of star power. Tiger La Flor utilizes this in her latest single, ‘hollywood cemetery.”

                                        The track has an epic feel with hints of nostalgia sprinkled in both the lyrics and musical style. This Pop leaning track has an air of mystery and allure capturing the glory as well as the guts of a storied past.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        May 30, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        tigerlaflor, hollywoodcemetery, laonlock
                                        Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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