Arson Daily - Pipe Dream [Review] November 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Has the America Dream became nothing more than a ‘Pipe Dream?’ Arson Daily asks this question with a intriguing lyrics and a nice Indie Rock vibe. Engaging guitar driven melody and tantalizing vocals carry this track. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
southpost - Homesick [Review] November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rock, Indie Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Regret is a powerful emotion and this track does a great job of imparting the pain associated with that very thing. Pure rock sound with instrumentation that conveys as much as the lyrics this track drips with yesterday’s tears. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Kendall Rucks - Everybodys Girl [Review] November 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, blues Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “This track is about attitude and sensuality and the preconceived notions of society. Kendall Rucks delivers a sultry rock siren performance that lyrically unravels the idea of conformity as it progress. Intricate, complex, and alluring, I can’t wait to hear more from this artist. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
The Criticals - Got No Love [Review] November 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “I have fast become a big fan of The Criticals. There is a nostalgic quality to both their sound and songwriting, or rather I should say — classical sound, because there is nothing dated about their music. The melody hooked me here before the lyrics quickly establishing another single to the band’s impressive EP Mimosa Hygiene, which is not out in its entirety.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Jake Isaac - Wasting My Love [Review] November 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Rhythmic and beat driven, like a chain gang melody, this track is arresting to the ears in the best possible way. Full of rock attitude and talent, Jake Isaac has a winner with ‘Wasting My Love.’” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
courtship. - Number 1 [Review] November 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “A slow easy groove full of heartbreak.’Number 1’ is about the times when the one you desire, does not choose you. Giving off a classic 70s, almost Elton style, melody this old school rock song hits home for anyone that has come in second place when being first is all that truly matters. Fans in LA can catch courtship. December 9th at The Echo.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Hannah Connolly - House/Home [Review] November 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Heartfelt and emotional, the little touch of vulnerability in Connolly’s voice, showcases the emotion behind the lyrics. This track feels like coffee house folk, with a splash of Americana.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
NevilleSounds - Ending Scene [Review] November 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 4 out of 5 “NevilleSounds began writing this song to better understand the emotions of a friend diagnosed with cancer, but the theme expanded from there to the plight of many. The track is heavy in a rock ballad kind of way and 100% of the download proceeds go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness ... so check it out because the world needs more empathy all the way around.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
COUNTERFEIT. - "It Gets Better" [Music Video Review] October 24, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Rock Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “A slow building track that offers a look at the generational gaps that exist in attitudes, goals, and ideas. The track brings a fun energy for such a protest song, but perhaps that will make more people pause and listen and truly think about the message.The video incorporates the family aspect of the band’s fan base by inviting them them for the filming in a message of inclusion.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Scott Martin - Bringing Hollywood Back To Life [Review] October 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative Rating: 4 out of 5 “An energetic ode to hope ... and a pledged return to what once was golden. Scott Martin delivers a straightforward rock song with hints of Elton in the vocals, and a splash of Springsteen to the melody.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
LUC - Over It [Review] October 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Another Pop triumph from LUC. Here the sweet vocals contain an attitude and a edge that makes for a fun contrast. A hearty dose of attitude is rarely this fun.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Visc - Can't Remove the Bite [Review] October 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Visc has channeled a catchy beat and melody straight from 1985 with this track. The vocals will conjure thoughts of THE Cars to purveyors of the classics and lyrically this track brings a punk edge, to go with the Indie Rock sound. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Confetti - Ghost [Review] October 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Pop, Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti. No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Hudson Rainer - Country Home [Review] October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Folk Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Bringing a throwback sound, Hudson Rainer has channeled the vibe of vintage Neil Young and The Band to give us a track that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Stripped down emotional music at its best. I like it! ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Zuffalo - Saskatchewan [Review] October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “This single puts off a solid Southern Rock vibe, but given Zuffalo hail from our neighbors up above, I suppose you will have to call this ... Northern Rock. The high vocal register works well here and the guitar riffs are old school alluring.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
LUC - Glow [Review] October 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “This band out of Los Angeles describes themselves as LA Garagetronic. For me the sound came across as a dash of disco, and a whole lot of electro, but no matter how you describe it, this track has some juice.The vocals are sexy in a dystopian kind of way, and the entire single does indeed ‘Glow.’” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Banshee Child - Nothing Left [Review] October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “Banshee Child delivers a sound that will conjure images of Axl swaying with the microphone stand while a dripping wet Tawny Kitaen slides across the hood of a shiny red Camaro. In other words ... pure Rock and Roll.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Indee Killed the Pop Star x Olivia Knight - Coolest Kid [Review] October 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 4 out of 5 “Starting out with sweet vocals and a simple melody, ‘Coolest Kid’ turns dark and dangerous and heavy along the way — which is perfect the lyrics and subject matter. A pop song that delves almost into a punk vibe, before settling into a heart breaker by the end.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Notel Motel - Soviet Cigarettes [Review] October 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Punk, Indie Rock Rating: 4 out of 5 “With a melody that would feel at home in a James Bond flick, and vocals leaning toward the Punk side of rock, Notel Motel offers a unique blend of sounds. But the real hook here is the mesmerizing lyrics that keep you listening while wondering WTF they are going to say next. That is not to say the lyrics are ambiguous. No, they are simply unpredictable in all the best ways. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Majjin Boo - Mom's Marines [Review] October 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Indie Rock Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Delivering unorthodox sounds via varying tempos, layers, and a mix of voices, Majjin Boo keeps each verse interesting and different. Lyrically, this is a song that will take you multiple listens to digest the nuances, but because of the talent and skill you will not get that overexposed feeling as you do so. Smart, intriguing, Alternative sound and I can’t wait to hear future offerings.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)