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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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        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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            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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              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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                  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
                      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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                                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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                                    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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