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Carousel Blonde - Walls [Music Review]

April 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
“Carousel Blonde is a throwback in some ways as they have tapped intot he nostalgic style of 90s Alternative Rock, but they’ve managed to do so without sacrificing a contemporary edge. “Walls’ is a track that will turn your thoughts inwards as you think and process the lyrical power. This is a good thing because the song sticks to you long after its end.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
April 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Pop
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    Emi Grace - Heart in a Cage [Music Review]

    April 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
    “Emi Grace’s latest offering, ‘Heart in a Cage,’ is the first track off her debut EP, due out this summer. The song blends rock and pop with spectacular guitar work that helps us feel the angry defiant vibe in this ode to taking back your control in a toxic relationships.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    April 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    emigrace, heartinacage, laonlock
    Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock
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      Kylie Rothfield x The Rare Occasions - Where The Diamonds Hide [Music Review]

      April 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Indie Rock
      “Kylie Rothfield is ready to take the unexpected path on ‘Where the Diamonds Hide.’ The track has an Indie Pop Folk vibe and was co-written and recorded with the band, The Rare Occasions.

      This is one of those track you’ll swear you’ve heard before because it so seamlessly enters the musical landscape and will leave you ready for another listen as soon as you finish the first time.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      April 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      kylierothfield, therareoccasions, wherethediamondshide, laonlock
      Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Indie Rock
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        Mikayla Menzies - Misery [Music Review]

        April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
        “Mikayla Menzies sings of ‘Misery’ on her latest track but for we listeners the experience is anything but miserable. The emotion comes though in the performance and yo can feel the anguish but I wouldn’t call this a depressing track. Instead it feels hopeful and optimistic in that fresh new start kind of way we all need from time to time.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        mikaylamenzies, misery, laonlock
        Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop
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          David B Archibald - Stay Here Together(Live) [Music Review]

          April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana
          “David B Archibald is a Scottish musician, but he wrote ‘Stay Here Together’ on the banks of a Georgia lake while pondering his future here in the USA.

          This emotional ode has a hint of Chris Stapleton in the sound and feels real and gritty and the perfect soundtrack to play as you try and figure out your next move. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          davidbarchibald, stayheretogether, laonlock
          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Americana
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            Gabrielle Grace x Cory Hale x Kinn - Intruder, Intruder [Music Review]

            April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
            “Gabrielle Grace unveils a tender and emotional track about the struggle between hope and anxiety we all face. In reality, ‘Intruder, Intruder’ can be about anything threatening to consume and takeover your life. The nature of the performance feels vulnerable and real and allows for the listener’s mind to reflect on their own experiences and vulnerabilities. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            gabriellegrace, coryhale, kinn, intruderintruder, laonlock
            Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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              Arctic Wave - Ten or Twenty [Music Video Review]

              April 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative, Rock
              “Life and time has a way of sneaking up on you and no matter how many years you;ve already seen there has to be a few things you had hoped to find or experience by now. That regret can pile on a person and weigh them downa nd Arctic Wave has captured that burden and sense of dread well with ‘Ten Or Twenty.’

              The video only helps sell the sentiments and emotions of this well conceived track meant to remind us all ... there’s still time.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              April 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              arcticwave, tenortwenty, laonlock
              Music Videos, Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative, Rock
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                Rah Cashiano x Band boy x Capo DZ - Gang Activity [Music Review]

                April 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Trap
                “Rah Cashiano teams up with Band boy and Capo DZ to unleash some straight up ‘Gang Activity.’ Old school attitude and swagger harkens to a time when Hip-Hop didn’t shy away from getting in your face, or try to appeal to the masses with Pop sensibilities.

                The flow lands the lyrical punches without trying to be more than it needs to be to get the point across.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                April 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                rahcashiano, bandboy, capodz, gangactivity, laonlock
                Music, Hip-Hop, Trap
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                  Chaz Marcus - All The Way Down [Music Review]

                  April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House, Hip-Hop, Dance
                  “Chaz Marcus incorporates a Tropical Dancehall vibe with a laidback Hip-Hop flow to give us ‘All The Way Down.’ Marcus is a versatile artist with a rich background and his roots in Spanish Harlem are present int he exotic mix that will get you in your feels while you feel compelled to move your hips.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  Chazmarcus, allthewaydown, laonlock
                  Music, Deep House, Hip-Hop, Dance
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                    Duckwrth - I'm Really Changing [Music Review]

                    April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Indie Pop
                    “It isn’t easy to put Duckwrth in a box and label him. And this new release, ‘I’m Really Changing’ only amplifies the ambiguity of his sound.

                    The track brings some Neo-Soul groove, a little R&B smoothness and a tranquil Hip-Hop flow to unleash the lyrical progression of this track about shifting and changing to be a better man. But in the end, it’s all about that tasty vibe!”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    duckwrth, i'mreallychanging, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Indie Pop
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                      Brinson Swann - Face it Alone [Music Review]

                      April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
                      “We’d all like to find that perfect partner so we never have to ‘Face It Alone.’ In this smooth, Reggae track from Brinson Swann we can feel the tranquil vibes and love roll in like the gentle lap of calm seas.

                      A love song to share with the one you’d like the walk down the beach hand in hand with.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      brinsonswann, faceitalone, laonlock
                      Music, Reggae
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                        Slow Joy - Wound [Music Video Review]

                        April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Punk
                        “Let me introduce this track with a quite from the artist ... ‘When I was 14 I was an emo kid, Now I’m an emotional man.’

                        This emotions have manifested into an Alternative Rock sound that is undeniably inviting. YEah maybe it is in that misery loves company vein though there is nothing miserable about this song or the talent behind it. I;m simply talking about the shared human experience and how we all face and feel the same things.

                        ’Wound’ showcases that and the band’s ability to deliver what we are feeling. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        slowjoy, wound, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Punk
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                          Kito Rayburn - Thunder [Music Review]

                          April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Folk, Americana
                          “Lonely nights of retrospection out beyond the glare of city lights. That’s what Kito Rayburn’s latest track, ‘Thunder’ brings to mind for me.

                          Actually the track has hit me differently each time I’ve listened to it. The songwriting is superb and the emotion tangible so sit back and listen and let your mind dance along with this calm storm of the heart.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          kitorayburn, thunder, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Folk, Americana
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                            Bad Flamingo - Miles [Music Review]

                            April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock
                            “Bad Flamingo is back with a new sinister and sexy track. ‘Miles’ continues the duo’s western tinged air of mysterious sensuality. This pair routinely offers new music that always leads with mod and vibe.

                            Making music you can have fun to beneath the sheets, or while taking a deep dive into your own psyche, Bad Flamingo taps into the more primal urges and thoughts coursing through us.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            badflamingo, miles, laonlock
                            Music, Indie Rock
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                              Sitting on Saturn - Ticket to New York [Music Video Review]

                              April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                              “Sadly, we usually know when a relationship is doomed or even over long before we admit that fact out loud. Sitting on Saturn leans into that bit of human psyche with ‘Ticket to New York.’

                              The LA area Rockers are on tour with 311 this summer and pissed to hit that next level. Catch them now while you can and be part of the wave up.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              sittingonsaturn, tickettonewyork, laonrock, LAReview
                              Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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                                Shira Elias - Jus Wanna Be [Music Review]

                                April 04, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B, Soul, Pop
                                “Soul, R&B, and Pop come together to form an engaging and evocative track from Shira Elias.

                                ’Just Wanna Be’ is an anthem of self-love and respect and harkens to an old school 80s vibe without sacrificing a contemporary edge. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                April 04, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                shiraelias, juswannabe, laonlock
                                Music, R&B, Soul, Pop
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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
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                                    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
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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
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