Lollipop Magazine

Being There – Breaking Away – Review

December 10, 2012

Without being whimsical, the breathy Cure-inspired indie pop of “The Radio” reeks of intelligent lyrics and years of longing and heartache

Metz – Review

November 29, 2012

Metz reminds us of the good ol’ days of pre-folk-cuddling Sub Pop and noisy rock labels like Amphetamine Reptile and Frank Kozik’s Man’s Ruin.

Sera Cahoone – Deer Creek Canyon – Review

November 28, 2012

Sera’s strumming and intimate sharings feel stronger now, perhaps more hopeful. But don’t expect her to cover “Walking on Sunshine” any time soon.

Dum Dum Girls – End of Daze – Review

November 27, 2012

Classy and timeless, “Lord Knows” is wise and heartwarming, a song of hugs and admissions.

Title Fight – Floral Green – Review

November 13, 2012

Kids who’ve never heard Buzzcocks or Hüsker Dü or Leatherface or 30 other bands I could rattle off seem able to listen to them without throwing rocks at them.

HRVRD – Cardboard Houses – Review

November 12, 2012

From North Carolina, pretty new band, first release on a label of note, but there’s just not a lot to talk about with “Cardboard Houses.”

James Iha – Look To The Sky – Review

November 1, 2012

14 years between solo albums is not something most artists can get away with, but former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is not most artists.

The Helio Sequence – Negotiations – Review

October 30, 2012

Five records deep, The Helio Sequence are the exact kinda mellow, reverby semi-twangy indie rock I associate Sub Pop with since their grunge and dirty punk daze.

Local H – Hallelujah! I’m A Bum – Review

October 26, 2012

Hallelujah! I’m A Bum is a 17-song concept record about the sad state the U.S. finds itself in today, with an emphasis on the point of view of the worst-off among us.

California Wives – Art History – Review

October 26, 2012

More New Wavey than The Killers, and lighter in vocal punch and content (when The Killers are on point), but the U2ish guitarwork is pleasant.