Lollipop Magazine

Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons – Review

August 30, 2013

The two thumb sticks on the controller individually manipulate each of the two main characters. It’s crazy that no one has thought of this before.

DuckTales – Remastered – Review

August 30, 2013

With DuckTales: Remastered, the 2D masters at developer WayForward deliver a reverent 2013 take on the simple charms of the original.

Norma Jean – Wrongdoers – Review

August 30, 2013

This was always going to be a comedown album. After their career-defining moment, 2010’s Meridional, the smart money was that the follow-up would be pared-down.

L.A. rockers Deap Vally to release Sistrionix in October – News

August 30, 2013

Los Angeles based rock-duo Deap Vally have released their song “Bad For My Body.” on their upcoming album, Sistrionix, which will be released on October 8th.

Slayer headlining in NYC and LA this fall – News

August 28, 2013

Slayer headline two venues after in 25 years – the Hollywood Palladium, and New York’s Theater at Madison Square Garden with Gojira and 4ARM will support.

Watain – The Wild Hunt – Music Stream

August 27, 2013

Sweden’s black metal hellions Watain have been on a fearsome tear. The Wild Hunt finds them expanding their ambition with ballads and other left turns.

The Melvins unveil Tres Cabrones – News

August 26, 2013

The Melvins release Tres Cabrones album that finds Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover reuniting with original drummer Mike Dillard, on Nov. 5 via Ipecac Recordings.

You Had Me At Six tour North America – News

August 26, 2013

The supporting acts for You Me At Six’s North American tour have been announced: Cute Is What We Aim For from 9/27-10/11, and Tonight Alive from 10/13 10/20.

True Widow – Circumambulation – Review

August 26, 2013

“Stonegaze” crew out of Dallas that mixes stoner influences with the shoegaze sound.

True Widow – Circumambulation – Music Stream

August 26, 2013

“Stonegaze” crew out of Dallas that mixes stoner influences with the shoegaze sound.

Supermachine – Review

August 23, 2013

Recording sounds great, but if you were a fan of Scissorfight, most of these songs are a waste of the guitarist’s and bassist’s gonzo talent and locked groove.

Helalyn Flowers – White Me In / Black Me Out – Review

August 23, 2013

Helalyn Flowers combine a strong, beautiful female singer and a strong electro metal-tinged male rock beast, so it’d be hard to go wrong, yes? Well, no.

Soulfly share details on new album Savages – News

August 23, 2013

Soulfly have announced Savages as the title to their upcoming ninth studio album.

Psy’Aviah releases music video for ‘Letting Go’ – News

August 23, 2013

Belgian electronic act Psy’Aviah release music video for the track “Letting Go”, from the recent album “Future Past”, animated and directed by Emily Weeks.

Supermachine – Music Stream

August 23, 2013

Recording sounds great, but if you were a fan of Scissorfight, most of these songs are a waste of the guitarist’s and bassist’s gonzo talent and locked groove.

James LaBrie – Impermanent Resonance – Review

August 23, 2013

Prog metal superstar vocalist James LaBrie – who’s going on 22+ years with Dream Theater – is back with his third solo album, Impermanent Resonance.

James LaBrie – Impermanent Resonance – Music Stream

August 23, 2013

Prog metal superstar vocalist James LaBrie – who’s going on 22+ years with Dream Theater – is back with his third solo album, Impermanent Resonance.

William Beckett – Genuine & Counterfeit – Music Stream

August 22, 2013

Unfailingly earnest indie rally-rock from the former frontman of The Academy Is… (and a singer on the “Snakes on a Plane” song, score!).

SMP – Death of the Format – Music Stream

August 22, 2013

SMP delivers “Metal Madness” with metal aggression (and a delightfully wanky guitar solo) over a dance/industrial skeleton, along the lines of Rammstein.

William Beckett – Genuine & Counterfeit – Review

August 22, 2013

Unfailingly earnest indie rally-rock from the former frontman of The Academy Is… (and a singer on the “Snakes on a Plane” song, score!).

SMP – Death of the Format – Review

August 22, 2013

SMP delivers “Metal Madness” with metal aggression (and a delightfully wanky guitar solo) over a dance/industrial skeleton, along the lines of Rammstein.

Essence of Mind – Indifference – Music Stream

August 21, 2013

Norway’s answer to anthemic synth pop, while there’s nothing here to topple Apoptygma Berzerk or Zeromancer, there are many potential singles here.

The Used release “The Ocean of the Sky” – News

August 21, 2013

The Used have released a new EP, The Ocean of the Sky. Physical copies are available for purchase this summer on the Vans Warped Tour and online.

Jim James announces September tour dates – News

August 21, 2013

James’ existential space pop album Regions of Light and Sound of God is available now.

Cathedral – The Last Spire – Music Stream

August 21, 2013

The near seven-minute “Tower of Silence” closes Cathedral’s 20+ year run as doom giants, The Last Spire being their last album of new recordings.