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x reuben - h*** me [Music Review]

April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Rock
“London born artist x reuben traveled around Europe honing his talents as a busker. ‘h*** me’ is an introspective and emotional track that delves into a vulnerable look at lost love and the end of dreams.

The artist lays it out there with honest and genuine heart that keeps the song feeling emotionally tangible to the very last note.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
xreuben, h***me, laonlock
Music, Indie Rock, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Rock
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    Deep Thrills - She's ON [Music Review]

    April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
    “Electronica nad Alternative Rock collide on Deep Thrills latest release, ‘She’s On.’ The fast-paced tempo and spitfire lyrics takes listeners on an exploration of sex, identity, and obsession.

    ”The song really flowed out of me, most of the lyrics are stream-of-consciousness. Looking back, I was dealing with something like an identity shift. I was sick of a shallow lifestyle and shallow relationships. Looking for something more but not knowing where to find it.” - Deep Thrills

    This is the kind of song that hits you with its unique edge and then keeps you coming back to explore the lyrical depth time and time again.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    deepthrills, she'sON, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Pop
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      Teenage Joans - Sweet and Slow [Music Review]

      April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Indie Rock
      “Pop Punk has been enjoying a resurgence and Teenage Joans out of Australia is ready to add to the wave with their new release, ‘Sweet and Low.’

      The track is appropriately energetic and full of the guitar licks and strong musicianship needed to keep you moving and singing along. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      teenagejoans, sweetandslow, laonlock
      Music, Pop, Punk, Indie Rock
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        Courtney Govan - Your Opinion [Music Review]

        March 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial
        “The world is quick to criticize and offer hate especially from keyboard warriors hiding in a dark room. Courtney Govan is learning to shrug off ‘Your Opinion’ in the pursuit of loving herself and we all could use a lesson doing the same.

        This emotional track highlights the cruel world we live in and for those of us trying to do better be better this song is an affirmation anthem we need to remind ourselves we are in control of our own lives and thoughts.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        March 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        courtneygovan, youropinion, laonlock
        Music, Adult Contemporary, Commercial
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          JESSIA - Moved Around You [Music Review]

          March 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Pop, Alternative
          “Love is meant to be a two way streetm though sadly not every relationship finds such balance. JESSIA unleashes an emotional Pop track about carrying the burden of a relationship by giving far more of yourself than the other person is willing. ‘Moved Around You’ has a haunting vulnerability that keeps the listener tethered to the emotions and perhaps reflecting on their own situation.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          March 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          jessia, movedaroundyou, laonlock
          Music, Commercial, Pop, Alternative
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            PEPTALK - Good With Goodbye [Music Review]

            March 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
            “PEPTALK teams up with Chloe Parché to get ‘Good With Goodbye.’ The Indie Pop track is about saying see you later to that toxic relationship and that person who treats you like garbage.

            From the outside such situation are usually clear but when mired in the history and emotions of such a relationship it takes a moment of strength and clarity and this track artfully highlights such an awakening. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            March 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            peptalk, chloeparche, goodwithgoodbye, laonlock
            Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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              Emily James - Suburbia [Music Video Review]

              March 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Pop, Folk, Alternative
              “Dripping with nostalgia, this track tells an emotional story of thinking you have more time. Emily James sets the stage of ‘Suburbia’ with young love and the false notion created by naivety that said love will be eternal with nothing but good times ahead.

              Reality hits us all at some point but this song also offers hope of redemption and frankly could be taken a number of ways depending on your own experiences and mindset. Which is always the case for truly great art. This is an artfully delivered story song and video that will have relevance for anytne with a beating heart.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              March 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              emilyjames, suburbia, laonlock
              Music Videos, Pop, Folk, Alternative
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                Leah Kate - Just Because [Music Review]

                March 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop
                “Leah Kate has already staked her position as one of Pop’s top upcoming stars. ‘Just Because’ will only add to her catalogue of engaging tracks. This Electro Pop track leans on Kate’s vocal talents and the LA native is a name you can expect to hear a lot of as her star continues to rise. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                March 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                leahkate, justbecause, laonlock
                Music, Electro Pop
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                  Jaydi Zavala - Complicated [Music Review]

                  March 24, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Alternative
                  “The Pop world is full of sultry Divas unleashing their sexuality on the musical landscape. Jaydi Zavala joins the fray with ‘Complicated.’

                  This Alt Pop track leans in to the primal urges in both sound and lyrical content. The performance is spot on and the vibe lands with dizzying effect.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  March 24, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  jaydizavala, complicated, laonlock
                  Music, Pop, Alternative
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                    Diamond The body - MVB [Music Review]

                    March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                    ”Hip Hop has long been about attitude and verve and standing up and out. Diamond the body has embodied all of that with ‘MVB.’ The flow slaps, and the beat adds to the vibe of the track.

                    This is one of those track that will be divided between the lovers and haters, but I applaud the confidence and the talent so count me as one of the lovers.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    diamondthebody, mvb, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                      Mathilde Widding - Good Grief [Music Review]

                      March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, R&B, Contemporary R&B
                      “Mathilde Widding is a Norwegian songstress with smooth sultry soul filled vibes. Capturing the same magic of Amy Winehouse or ZZ Ward, Widding draws the listener in with a little grit and a lot of silk smooth emotion infused into her delivery. ‘Good Grief’ is the type of song that sticks to you long after the last note.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      mathildewidding, goodgrief, laonlock
                      Music, Soul, Neo-Soul, R&B, Contemporary R&B
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                        Miya Zawa - So Sick [Music Review]

                        March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Indie Pop
                        “This Contemporary R&B track is a true international affair. ‘So Sick’ is the debut single from Miya Zawa. The new project from Sara Flint and Tom Brereton is an assortment of musical offerings that pair Pop, Dub & Folk. The writing process spread across Australia & Japan.

                        The track is about having higher standards for your friends love life than they sometimes do and this unique fresh take on love is refreshing given the theme of love is one every artists dives into eventually. Can’t wait to see what other new takes ont he world Miya Zawa gives us. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        miyazawa, sosick, laonlock
                        Music, Contemporary R&B, Indie Pop
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                          Logan Garrett - Take Me Down (feat. Madeline Edwards)

                          March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, EDM, Country
                          “Logan Garrett teams up with Country vocalist Madeline Edwards to create the most unlikely of fusions. EDM and Country are rarely intertwined and enver as successfully as on this track, ‘ Take Me Down.’

                          There is a vibe not all that different than than Mumford & Sons though this song relies less on that folksy Rock side and leans into emotional defiance to exhibit the diverse talent.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          logangarrett, take me down, laonlock
                          Music, Electro Pop, Commercial, EDM, Country
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                            Danny Bowens - CRYING ON THE DANCE FLOOR [Music Review]

                            March 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk
                            “Danny Bowens takes us on a Pop Punk ride with ‘Crying On the Dance Floor.’ The track ahs a dark lyrical edge that is the perfect juxtaposition for the light bouncy tempo and musical vibe. The two sides are at odds inthe same way we all tend to smile and say everything is fine even as our world is shattering.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            March 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            dannybowens, cryingonthedancefloor, laonlock
                            Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk
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                              Tessa Dalton - Dark & Pretty [Music Review]

                              March 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
                              “The need to fix someone is often disguised by obsession of the dark and mysterious. Tessa Dalton’s track ‘Dark & Pretty’ is about that obsession and all that can come with it if you dive in without considering all that could be lurking there in the shadows. This Alt Pop sing/songwriter vibe is alive with emotion and turmoil. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              March 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              tessadalton, dark&pretty, laonlock
                              Music, Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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                                ESG TRE - GOT THE BOMB [Music Review]

                                March 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
                                “This was my favorite track from ESG TRE’s album, TRIPLE 2 TRE though the entire album hits. ‘GOT THE BOMB’ is an old school style delivery but without feeling dated or too retro. The lyrical build keeps you leaning in and the varied delivery makes damn certain you don’t fall out.

                                A good, old-school Boom Bap style flow with the nuance to be relevant in today’s Hip-Hop landscape. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                March 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                esgtre, gotthebomb, laonlock
                                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                                  MIA CEFALO - Girl who HATES me [Music Review]

                                  March 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Punk, Alternative
                                  “An alternative Pop track that leans intot he Pop Punk vibe, ‘Girl who HATES me,’ is MIA CEFALO’s latest single. The track comes with an energetic build and tone and at times the added harder edge of the melody adds tot he intensity. A fun lyrical ride that will pump you up. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  March 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  miacefalo, girlwhohatesme, laonlock
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                                    Anberlin - A Day Late [Music Video Review]

                                    March 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock
                                    “An Alternative Rock ode to bad timing and missed opportunities, ‘A Day Late,’ is about that friend zone crush you can’t quite stop thinking about the what-ifs.

                                    Anberlin delivers a sound that would have been right at home in the 90s, but still feels relevant and Contemporary today because that is what timeless talent will do for a band. ”
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                                    March 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    anberlin, adaylate, laonlock
                                    Music Videos, Alternative, Rock
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                                      RYN SCOTT - Just Human [Music Video Review]

                                      March 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Rap
                                      “RYN SCOTT drops this self-aware flow that should resonate with the masses given we are all ... ‘Just Human.’

                                      The track takes on a subject and view often ignored in the blustery, cocksure world of Hip-Hop and that alone is refreshing. The genuine honesty, and vulnerability give the song grit in a surprising fashion and the spot on timing and impassioned flow sell it all in a way that makes this an easy track to fell as much as you hear.”
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                                      March 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      rynscott, justhuman, laonlock
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                                        Out in Front - Forget July [Music Review]

                                        March 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Pop
                                        “This track is an anthem that builds and rises and is perfect for cranking the volume and belting out loud. ‘Forget July’ from the band Out In Front is about breaking free after being mired in something that once upon a time meant everything to you. But no longer feels like a piece you need. ”
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                                        March 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        forgetjuly, outinfront, laonlock
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