Ex Habit x BURY - let me fall [Music Review] February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Alternative, Pop “Newfound love and infatuation can border on obsession and that is the sentiment captured by Ex habit and BURY on their sultry new release, ‘Let Me Fall.’The track straddles the line between Neo Soul and Contemporary R&B, but certainly has a mainstream Commercial vibe that will resonate with music lovers of all genres.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Caroline Romano - IDK These Days [Music Video Review] February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Pop “Life can get overwhelming and when it does even the small so-called inconsequential things can push us to the brink. Caroline Romano utilizes her talents as a songwriter and emotive performer to make us feel that array of emotions. ‘IDK These Days’ is a track about life weighing us down and it hits with gut-wrenching precision.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Selfish Pursuits - Don’t Let Go [Music Review] February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop “Selfish Pursuits offers an uplifting ode to staying in the fight with ‘Don’t Let Go.’ The Indie Pop track ahs a calm even build and delivery making it easy to focus in on the lyrical message. The arrangement allows for your mind to pause and reflect which is perfect for this kind of emotional song.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Hayes Warner - Oh! [Music Video Review] January 25, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Electro Pop, Dance, Pop “Dating is a treacherous operation and Hayes Warner unleashes her take on finding love in pure Pop glory with ‘Oh!’The song is the kind of glossy fare you’d expect from any top Pop Diva of the day and Warner is poised to join that party of Pop Princesses with this engaging and energetic track. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Juliet Hawkins - What If [Music Review] January 23, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Alternative, Pop “Juliet Hawkins has that kind of raw and tender vocal talent that grabs a listener from the very first word. Fans of Brandi Carlile will hear some similarities especially in the heartbreaking tender moments. ‘What If’ is a question we’ve all asked so the emotions are highly relatable and well delivered.I did feel a bit less of the emotion as the track progressed but this is still a track I will return to for subsequent listens.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ian Abel - Not Our Song [Music Review] January 19, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Alternative, Pop “Ian Abel unleashes this cheeky track about axing that troublesome ex. ‘Not Our Song’ is a fun ode to saying so long.. Abel is A Brooklyn native and a fast rising icon of the LGBQT+ scene though this track certainly has relevancy and punch for all of us. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Thirsty Curses - Breakfast Schmeckfast [Music Review] January 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Pop, Punk “Thirsty Curses gives us a tongue-in-cheek bit of advice on how to navigate life with ‘Breakfast Schmeckfest.’The Ska/Pop Punk vibe is perfect for the lyrical build and the group has the talent to pull off the fun groove as well as the vocal performance with precision. This is one of those songs some might dismiss as kitschy or fun but at its heart the lyrical build has enough depth to keep you coming back.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Zach Santos - Something Good [Music Review] January 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Alternative “Zach Santos explores the idea of making something that started as a casual thing, into more of a regular thing with ‘Something Good.’ The uplifting vibe and honest energy carry the track and hey we never know where lasting love is going to come from so why not remain upbeat and on the lookout. This song simply feels good for the heart and soul.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Lisa Heller - U LIKE THAT [Music Review] December 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop, Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Lisa Heller utilizes her vocal talent and energy to unleash ‘U LIKE THAT.’ The track is about an ongoing relationship that both parties know isn’t going anywhere but hey fun is fun while it lasts and sometimes those urges take over our common sense. The high energy track has a Commercial edge and is right at home in the Alt Pop landscape. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
JESSIA - I'm Not Gonna Cry [Music Video Review] December 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “JESSIA unleashes a POp masterpiece with ‘I’m NOt Gonna Cry.’ The emotion and lyrical range of the track gave me Freddie Mercury vibes. I’m not saying JESSIA or this track sounds exactly like QUEEN, because the styles differ. This is definitely a Pop song, but there is a bigger more complex edge to her talent, and the way the track did the unexpected while showcasing massive talent definitely had the flair not many artists can pull off.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Damien McFly - I'm getting older [Music Review] December 12, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Folk, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Italian singer/songwriter, Damien McFly wrote ‘I’m Getting Older’ as a letter to his younger life. The track is meant to mark his feeling ten years into his music career and despite the personal nature of the track the lyrics have a broader relevance we can all understand and appreciate. Life’s journey is fraught with ups and downs, and we all need to take some time to celebrate the growth and miles we’ve put behind us. This song does a great job and I dare you to listen because we all should take stock of our lives from time to time. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Joshua Golden - The Moon Is A Spaceship [Music Review] December 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Folk, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Loving someone and watching them struggle with mental health issues is a gut-wrenching thing to do. Joshua Golden highlights the track with a touch of wry humor and a whole universe worth of compassion. ‘The Moon Is A Spaceship’ takes a tangible look at a journey fraught with pitfalls and dangers, but man is it absolutely full of humanity.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Alba Rose - Sunshine [Music Review] December 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Alba Rose unleashes some ‘Sunshine’ with her Neo-Soul single. The hard drum beat did get in the way for me at times but her smooth vocals still carried the day and I could feel the golden warmth of the sun on my face as I listened to her performance. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Caroline Romano - Born To Want More [Music Review] December 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Commercial Rating: 4 out of 5 “Dreaming helps keep us all alive and hopeful but when those dream never quite come to fruition or always feel out of reach we lose hope. Caroline Romano dives into the resulting emotions with her track, ‘Born To Want More.’ This Alt Pop track highlights her tender vocal vulnerability as well as her songwriting prowess. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
The Real Mack The Knife - Rio Magic [Music Review] December 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “This time of year we all begin to dream of a warm escape to sit on sandy beaches under a warm sun. ‘Rio Magic’ from The Real Mack The Knife just might be the next best thing. The light, airy tone and exotic glow of the track makes it easy to close your eyes and imagine you are heading out for a night in Rio, or at least sitting on the beach imagining one. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Cooper Phillip - One Sweet December Night [Music Review] December 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Holiday, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “If you are looking for a bit of fresh Holiday Pop then let me present to you, ‘One Sweet December Night,’ from Cooper Phillip.The track has an almost 80’s Pop vibe and the uplifting, fun lyrical build pulls you along like Santa’s magical sleigh. Give me this on repeat instead of the worn our Mariah Carey song any day of the week.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Gabe Lopez - Long Road [Music Review] November 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Gabe Lopez is a successful musician but you might not yet be aware of this solo work. As a music producer for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Belinda Carlisle, platinum KPOP artists and more, Lopez has already made a mark in the musical landscape, and now this new track , ‘Long Road,’ might elevate this talented artist to even greater heights. The song has an haunting, heavy quality that makes the emotions inescapable. A track that means more with each listen, this is a song that has a timeless sound and appeal.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ava Valianti - Wishing Well [Music Feview] November 24, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The vocal tone and emotive delivery is what held me initially to Ava Valianti’s latest single, ‘Wishing Well.’That said the writing is poignant and meaningful and offers a melancholy type of nostalgia we all feel from time to time. The world marches on, and with it change is inevitable, but as we say goodbye to the many little things that were part of our childhoods we also lose little pieces of ourselves. Those losses do as much to shape who we are as the new additions that replace them. We are all constantly shedding our skin, in both a literal and figurative sense and this song captures it so well.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Halo Kitsch - BETWEEN YOUR TEETH [Music Review] November 05, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Halo Kitsch has some fun calling out the fake hypocrisy of those who work so damn hard to be perfect. Perfect and predictable is a manufactured illusion fed these days by social media likes and follows. ‘BETWEEN YOUR TEETH’ is an ode to the real ones, the true friends that will tell you not what you want to hear, but what you NEED to hear.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Luci - Loner [Music Review] November 05, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, EDM, Electro Pop, Dance, Pop Rating: 3.0 out of 5 “Luci began her career as a an EDM producer and that influence is clear on this track, though the vocal side certainly has Pop sensibilities. ’Loner’ is an emotive and vulnerable track in its best moments, though for me the harder drops and production that turned toward a Future Bass/EDM style got in the way of the emotions at times. For me this track shined the brightest with Luci’s emotive delivery and less production behind it clouding the song. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger