April 2012 – Page 17 – Lollipop Magazine

Banner Pilot – Heart Beats Pacific – Review

April 15, 2012

“And I know when you’re living under sheets of snow/ it can look like the world’s gone black/ but remember that the sun comes back/ At least they say it does.”

Earthless – Radio Moscow – P13 – Review

April 15, 2012

San Diego instrumentalists Earthless aren’t messing around. You can’t help but think of the reverb hitting you in the face at your favorite outdoor venue.

Backwoods Payback – Momantha – Review

April 15, 2012

West Chester, PA stoner stalwarts Backwoods Payback are “3 dudes, 1 gal rocking harder than you” according to their Facebook page.

Dwellers – Good Morning Harakiri – Review

April 15, 2012

Dwellers, pushers of dark psychedelic sounds, have been described as writing “swampy ghost songs.” That’s about right.

Audra Mae – Review

April 15, 2012

Audra Mae’s voice is big, bold and commanding, so it’s hardly surprising that the Oklahoma-born artist started making waves throughout the country.

As I Lay Dying – Decas – Review

April 15, 2012

As I Lay Dying has outlasted and outshone nearly all of their peers. Their bulletproof formula of sharp riffs and intermittent clean vocals is on display here.

Diabulus in Musica – The Wanderer – Review

April 15, 2012

Spanish five piece Diabolus in Musica mix anthemic female-fronted metal with some keyboard wizardry on “Sceneries of Hope.”

Desaster – The Arts of Destruction – Review

April 15, 2012

Remember that Soufly song “Blood Fire War Hate?” Add Satan to that cheerful string of words and you’ve got Desaster’s modus operandi.

Angelspit – Hello My Name Is – Review

April 15, 2012

Aussic electro mavens Angelspit have toured with the likes of Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Sisters of Mercy, and, just last year, Lords of Acid.

Aiboforcen – Dedale – Review

April 15, 2012

Aiboforcen return with their first album in seven years. The duo is known for marrying their meticulously crafted sounds with a wide array of guest vocalists.