April 2012 – Page 20 – Lollipop Magazine

Lo-Pan – Salvador – Review

April 15, 2012

This Ohio band’s “El Dorado” is some dirty American rock that holds up well to ridiculous comparisons.

16 – Deep Cuts From Dark Clouds – Review

April 15, 2012

The term “sludge metal” immediately conjures up thoughts of the basketful of bands. Los Angeles’ 16 breaks out of that narrow description.

7 Horns 7 Eyes – Throes of Absolution – Review

April 15, 2012

7 Horns 7 Eyes bring (almost) 7 minutes of metal fury and atmosphere on “Divine Amnesty,” a song from the Seattle band’s debut Throes of Absolution.

Old Man Markley – Party Shack – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Old Man Markley mix bluegrass and Americana with their punk, which conjures fine memories of how John Doe and Billy Zoom of X.

Skrillex – More Monsters And Sprites – Review

April 15, 2012

The dubstep maestro whose songs grace every movie trailer or commercial wishing to make a loud statement.

No Trigger – Tycoon – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

This Worcester, MA-based band is prone to frequent hiatuses, so get on board with these righteous rally calls while they’re still active.

New Found Glory – Anthem for the Unwanted – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

New Found Glory thrives due to their heart-baring lyrics and the distinctive delivery of Jordan Pundik. Both are in full effect on “Anthem for the Unwanted.”

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Hero – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have never been afraid of being quirky, so it should be no surprise that they’ve put out an EP sung entirely in Japanese.

Joyce Manor – Violent Inside – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

“I feel violent all the time inside of me,” rages Joyce Manor on “Violent Inside.” It doesn’t get much more honest than these 90 seconds of pure emotion.

Falling In Reverse – I’m Not A Vampire – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Pop punk/screamo singing over Avenged Sevenfold guitarwork? Yeah, we’re in. Former Escape the Fate vocalist Ronnie Radke returns after his incarceration.