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Harvey Brittain - obsessed [Music Review]

June 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
“Sometimes we know a relationship is doomed fromt he start but stillw e are ‘obsessed’ and can’t quite walk away when we should. Harvey Brittain takes a look at such a relationship and does som with Indie Pop brilliance.

The Brit is a rising talent to pay close attention to as he brings the rare combination of emotive vocal talent and emotionally in touch songwriting that rises well above the fray.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
June 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
harveybrittain, obsessed, laonlock
Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
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    Problematic Jam - It's Alright [Music Video Review]

    June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
    “Problematic Jam is an Indie Rock trio inspired by Pst Psyche Punk and bands like The Pixies, The Cure, and Nirvana to name a few. The sound and this track are inspired by music past, but that is not to suggest ‘It’s Alright’ isn’t fresh and contemporary.

    The track tips a hat to the past but taps into its own brand of energy and talent. The video takes the same tact and together the song and imagery adds a nice bit of wry humor to a song that feels like pure Rock and Roll. ”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    problematicjam, it'salright, laonlock
    Music Videos, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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      Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

      June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
      “This intoxicating track from Lauren Spring is about learning to take care of yourself while in a relationship with a narcissist. The track is artfully crafted in its arrangement, and written with genuine emotion and power. Spring delivers the lyrics with heartfelt precision.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      laurenspring, selfsoother, laonlock
      Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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        Bones Owens - Old Time Low [Music Review]

        June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Indie Rock
        “Bones Owens delivers an energetic American brand of sound with this track. ‘Old Time Low’ is about the morning after blues when you are fighting off that mix of hangover tinged regret. However, this is the musical equivalent of ... Hair of the Dog so when you wake up feeling rough after a hard night put this one on and sing your misgivings away. ”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        bonesowens, oldtimelow, laonlock
        Music, Americana, Indie Rock
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          The Stupid Reasons - Hot Springs [Music Review]

          May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Americana
          “The Stupid Reasons utilizes a bit of campy theatrics to deliver their track, ‘Hot Springs.’ By their own admission the song owes a tip fo the hat to David Lee Roth’s ‘Just a Gigolo,’ and it certainly delivers that same brand of tongue-in-cheek fun neatly packaged into an Indie Rock track. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          thestupidreasons, hotsprings, laonlock
          Music, Indie Rock, Americana
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            Night Talks - Gasoline [Music Review]

            May 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
            “I’m a sucker for the timeless sound of a good Rock song and LA area band, NIght Talks know how to deliver exactly that.

            ’Gasoline’ is Indie Rock gold about the dangers of comparing yourself to others. The lyrics are a good reminder that we are all happiest when we are simply the person we are meant to be. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            May 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            nighttalks, gasoline, laonlock, lareview
            Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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              Flora Cash -My Ex Would've Left By Now [Review]

              May 15, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Indie Rock, Alternative
              “This song is sad yet raw, with Flora Cash delivering honesty over a beautifully crafted ballad. Filled with apologies and powerful illustrations, it keeps you engaged and deeply connected to the emotion.”
              — Kreadivle Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
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              Indie Rock, Alternative
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                The Gaffes - Passerby [Music Review]

                May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
                “The Gaffes are an Alt Rock band from Chicago and they deliver the exact kind of classic Indie Rock sound that is timeless on their single, ‘Passerby.’

                The best music often feels like you’ve heard it all your life from the very first listen and that is exactly how I felt hearing this track. I’ll be adding this one to several of my playlists and I suggest you do the same.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                thegaffes, passerby, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
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                  Bonfire - Tide Shadows (Feat. Ellysse Mason) [Music Review]

                  May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
                  “Bonfire joins forces with Ellysse Mason to give us ‘Tide Shadows.’ An emotional Indie Rock track with hints of Folk, the song features Mason’s haunting and vulnerable vocals as well as the added layers as the track builds to give it even more emotional depth and power.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  bonfire, tideshadows, ellyssemason, laonlock
                  Music, Indie Rock, Folk, Alternative, Rock
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                    Sorry, Peach - why are you so scared? [Music Review]

                    May 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock
                    “Sorry, PEach gives us a tranquil Indie track with tender vulnerable vocals early on to truly hook the listener emotionally. ‘Of course the question ‘why are you so scared?’ ... to love me, is one only asked when you find yourself in a vulnerable position so the feel is perfectly matched with the early lyrical build.

                    Sorry, Peach elevates the track and lets the music do more of the heavy lifting as the frustration takes over for the back half of the track. A masterfully crafted song.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    May 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    sorrypeach, whyareyousoscared?, laonlock
                    Music, Indie Rock, 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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                        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
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                        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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                            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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                                  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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                                    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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                                      Walter The Producer - Tell Me Again [Music Reviews]

                                      March 07, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock
                                      “Walter The Producer has a unique vocal tone that quickly goes from surprising to engaging in its honest earnest delivery. ‘Tell Me again’ is a track with an undeniable energy and provocation that keeps you leaning in and listening for what comes next. The Indie Rock vibe delivers a timeless kind of sound that simply feels like a good honest music.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      March 07, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      waltertheproducer, tellmeagain, laonlock
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                                        Vacation Manor - Damage Is Done [Music Review]

                                        February 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock
                                        “Bad things happen in life and how we handle them really is what defines us. The same can be said of a relationship as we all need that person by our side that will ride out the storm with us. ‘Damage is Done’ by Vacation Manor is an ode to such a partnership and love.

                                        The soft delivery is calming just as a partner needs to be in tumultuous times. The emotions ring true and this song provides a nice comfort for a crazy world we all live in.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        February 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        vacationmanor, damageisdone, laonlock
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