Nadia Vaeh - Rewind [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Alternative, Rock, Pop, Punk Rating: 4 out of 5 “Nadia Vaeh belts out this ode to living in the moment and taking nothing for granted. The hard guitar and her classic Rock style vocals are the earmarks of the track but ‘Rewind’ is also a deeply meaningful and personal song for Vaeh. Written as a response to her mother’s death, Vaeh took her time to properly express the emotions and the result is a song that will resonate for many. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Born Runner - A Long Time [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Downtempo, Jazz, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “By his own admission Born Runner is surprisingly bad at running, but lucky for all of us he can sing and entertain. ‘A long Time’ is a Indie Rock track that simply feels like the soundtrack for a fun Saturday night out on the town. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Gwyn Love - high in the bathroom [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Mixtape, Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The party scene can get old and is certainly filled with cliched people. This track from Gwyn Love is how many people deal with such environments. ‘high in the bathroom’ is an Alt Pop anthem for those with social anxiety or those simply sick of the same old same old. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
lovelytheband - day run out [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Indie Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “After making a splash with their hit ‘nice to know you, Alternative-Pop trio lovelytheband is back with a follow up single called ‘day run out.’ This lead song from their new album due out August 23rd delivers a nice calm sound and build. The smooth groove and vocals are easy to digest and sing along with. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
GAUSTAD - My Own Worst Enemy [Music Video Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “GAUSTAD is one of the most emotive young voices I’ve heard. ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is pretty self-explanatory in terms of subject but the nuance and flair that GAUSTAD infuses into the performance is next level talent. Pop Music has a new rising star. Latch on now and celebrate the rise of the phenom. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Lyves - REM [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “This track comes alive thanks to the emotion and passion of the vocal performance. Lyves described the track as personal and cathartic and that comes through in the end result. ‘REM’ is about a one sided relationship and the slow dawning of that realization and the track has a dreamscape vibe that mirrors the way our brains tend to work. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Lisa Crawley - Hey You [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Alternative, Pop, Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Lisa Crawley deliver a sultry soundtrack to the complexities of our mind. The overall sound has an almost spaghetti western vibe that adds a mysterious air to the build. The mix of her sensual delivery and that grittier melody makes for an engaging multi-dimensional track that keeps the listener on their toes. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
KTJ & CARLY - Mister Bare Minimum [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “KTJ & Carly unleash a bit of scorn on those who are all talk and no action relationship wise. ‘Mister Bare Minimum’ is about that person promising and pledging commitment and other things they have no intention of actually carrying through. The track has a nice build and the anger and frustration is palpable in the delivery.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Goldie - The Angel And The Saint [Music Video Review] August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop, Americana Rating: 5 out of 5 “Goldie channels the spirit of freedom and perseverance on ‘The Angel and The Saint.’ The track has a FLorence and the Machine vibe for sure but you can’t discount the influence Goldie’s idols Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton had on creating her sound. There is an edge and attitude and empowerment to this track and the imagery of the video is pretty dang enjoyable as well.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Tamar Berk - Good Impression [Music Review] August 03, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “It is always important to make a ‘Good Impression,’ but then again sometimes you just have to be yourself and let the truth land. Tamar Berk plays around with this idea with a lot of fun and energy on her latest single. The San Diego native has a throwback sound that would be right at home in the Pop landscape of the late 80’s. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Jake Kulak - Animals [Music Review] August 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “This guitar heavy track from Jake Kulak brings the timeless INdir Rock sound that could be from any recent decade. ‘Animals’ is the kind of song music lovers can dig in on and feel to the core. Simply a rock solid track musically, vocally, and in the lyrical build. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
44Phantom - Kansas [Music Video Review] July 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Rock, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “44Phantom doesn’t mention ‘Kansas’ anymore. To find out why you will have to take this emotional journey with the Grunge influenced Alternative Rocker out of Oklahoma.The song unfurls like a well-written short story in that you will deeply connect with the emotional plight as wella s the musical build.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Fake Dad - Crybaby [Music Review] July 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Rock Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Fake Dad is an LA based Pop Synth duo that has an Indie Rock vibe with just enough Pop Punk influence to add a razor edge to the sound. ’Crybaby’ is about the pursuit of fleeting fame and how desperate society has become to snatch their fifteen minutes. The track delivers a nice energy and spark and I can’t wait to hear more from this talented duo. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Frances Whitney - Still Have July [music Review] July 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Frances Whitney drizzles in some nostalgia and heartache on this track, but that is not to say ‘Still Have July’ is a melancholic trip and nothing else. The single also has an uplifting and hopeful tone that increases as the track builds. The song works much like our brains in that it sort of processes multiples things and aspects all at once to give us a splashy Summer time vibe along with a treasure trove of emotions.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Jellyka - Paper Game [Music Video Review] July 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Pop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Jellyka is a Belgium-based producer/songwriter/musician who began his career in the early ’90. ‘Paper Game’ has some throwback vibes but manages to feel contemporary in its dark, brooding vibe. THis is one of those track that is mood dependent for me but when I want to wallow a bit this one is a perfect accompaniment.The vimagery of the video is basic, but again fits the mood quite well.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Greyson Chance - Haymaker [Music Review] June 28, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, Americana, Folk, Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Greyson Chance straddles the line between Rock, Pop, and Folk on this track. The Oklahoma native can be compared to acts sucha s Mumford or the Lumineers, but ‘Haymaker’ also feels in line emotionally with Americana in the vein of Jason Isbell, or even a more traditional Country sound such as Tyler Childers. Emotionally raw and vulnerable, the track is masterfully written and performed. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Fly Right - Something Tells Me (We're Getting Closer) [Review] June 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative Rating: 3 out of 5 “I like how the song starts with a strong string of the guitars. However, the first part brings alternative rock excitement with a little pop but then slows down. You can tell the different delivery in the artist because one keeps the song energy going while the other verses shifts. I didn’t grasp the storyline but it still has a nice sound.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Eden Rain - Palo Alto [Music Review] June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Eden Rain has the kind of vocal prowess that captivates from the very first note. ‘Palo Alto’ is a song of heart ache and longing’ and how the person’s memory can sneak up on you in unexpected ways.A tender and vulnerable song, ‘Palo Alto’ is human and the emotions are acutely tangible. Eden Rain is an artist I am eager to hear more of in the near future.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Trees and Timber - All the Best [Music Review] June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Trees and Timber are a vibe. Pinning a style on the sound of this track is tough, but call it Indie Rock if you must have one. I hear Punk, Folk, Rock vibes throughout and the vocals have sort of a wry reverence to really bring them home. “All The Best’ is a glimmer of hope in a darkening world. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Tiger La Flor - hollywood cemetery [Music Review] May 30, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The allure of stardom and fame has led to more than one tragic death and for some like Marilyn Monroe those deaths serve to fuel the legends and desire for everlasting mortality in the name of star power. Tiger La Flor utilizes this in her latest single, ‘hollywood cemetery.”The track has an epic feel with hints of nostalgia sprinkled in both the lyrics and musical style. This Pop leaning track has an air of mystery and allure capturing the glory as well as the guts of a storied past.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger