January, 2012 | Lollipop Magazine

New Goatwhore single now live – News

January 31, 2012

Blood for the Master: the brand new studio album from Goatwhore, is set for release in North America on February 14th 2012 via Metal Blade Records

Bayside’s Anthony Raneri goes solo – News

January 30, 2012

Anthony released his solo debut EP New Cathedrals wholly independently on his label, Gumshoe Records, just in time for his annual Where’s The Band? Tour

X – The Unheard Music – Review

January 27, 2012

X is the coolest band ever. From the twisted poetry of Exene and John Doe to the steely-eyed perpetual smile of Billy Zoom to a drummer named D.J. Bonebrake.

Amy – Review

January 27, 2012

The environments are largely bland, the frame rate is jittery and distracting, and the characters and dialogue are rough and feel unfinished.

Napalm Death premiere new song “Leper Colony” – News

January 26, 2012

Napalm Death gives fans their first preview of their upcoming new album, Utilitarian, with the premiere of its first single, “Leper Colony”, on Brooklyn Vegan!

Singer/Songwriter Anya Marina on tour – News

January 25, 2012

Chop Shop/Atlantic recording artist Anya Marina has announced details of a major U.S. tour. for new album “FELONY FLATS,” set to arrive on March 13th.

Corpse Party – Review

January 20, 2012

This absorbing horror play about Japanese students trapped in a creepy interdimensional school is more affecting than games with ten times the resources.

Mr. Gnome – Madness in Miniature – Review

January 20, 2012

Mr. Gnome make art, with dense layers of sonic mayhem that’s as difficult to classify as anything you’ll likely hear. But that’s what makes them special.

The Nocturnes – Aokigahara – Review

January 20, 2012

The Nocturnes are led by Emma Ruth Rundle of the Red Sparowes. Where the Red Sparowes play instrumental post-rock, the Nocturnes purvey slowcore.

Israeli new-wave garage band TV Buddhas release new 7-inch – News

January 19, 2012

The Berlin-based Israeli band TV Buddhas recently released a new 7-inch on the Staatsakt label, distributed by Rough Trade.