Lollipop Magazine

Gypsyhawk – Hedgeking – Music Stream

December 5, 2012

Couple releases in, Thin Lizzy worship on the sleeve, twin-guitar attack firing on all cylinders, workable vocals doing their thing.

Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell – iDeath – Music Stream

December 5, 2012

The Shovell go all gonzo on your ass, rampaging and pounding, changing it up, dragging your mind to fuzzy favorites buried deep on your favorite LPs.

Kadavar – Creature of the Demon- Music Stream

December 3, 2012

Know all the Sabbath album tracks classic rock radio doesn’t play? Kadaver does.

Crucified Barbara – The Midnight Chase – Music Stream

November 16, 2012

We swear devotion to Sahara Hotnights, but we’ve always wondered what their Swedish swagger might sound like with a metal edge. Enter Crucified Barbara.

Toadies – Summer Of The Strange – Music Stream

October 16, 2012

Toadies kick open the door with this dose of real rock fury, an antidote to the clueless, wussified state of modern rock.

1776 – Isotope – Music Stream

September 25, 2012

1776 is a Longview, Washington-based band with a fantastic retro sound, recalling ’60’s garage rock.

Wild Hunt – Window to the Nether – Music Stream

September 24, 2012

Wild Hunt favor their songs on the long side. “Window to the Nether” has got riffs, hooks, and plenty of groove to justify its nine minutes.

Naam – The Starchild – Music Stream

September 24, 2012

“Those who embrace Naam have the key to the door of mysteries and miracles, as Naam exists in the Divine plane and shines through to the Physical plane, bringing healing and self-renewal.”

Gentleman’s Pistols – Widow Maker – Music Stream

September 14, 2012

Busy Brit Bill Steer lends his guitar expertise to not just Carcass and Firebird but also UK-based rockers Gentlemans Pistols.

Firebird – Misty Morning – Music Stream

September 13, 2012

Bluesy classic rockers Firebird offered a completely different sound than guitarist Bill Steer’s other band, Carcass.

Abrahma – Through The Dusty Paths Of Our Lives – Music Stream

September 12, 2012

Abrahma bring the big, stomping stoner riffs on “Neptune of Sorrow.” They wear their Kyuss and Monster Magnet influences on their sleeve.

Mangoo – Neverland – Music Stream

August 2, 2012

Fuzzy Finnish rockers Mangoo conjure a Fu Manch vibe on “Datzun.” Their second album, Neverland, is getting some buzz in psychedelic/stoner circles.

Turbonegro – You Give Me Worms – Music Stream

July 23, 2012

“You Give Me Worms” swings with their best stuff and features new lead singer Tony Sylvester.

Rush – Headlong Flight – Music Stream

July 19, 2012

First, the Earth cooled. Shortly afterwards, Rush appeared. We kid only because we seriously love these elderly bastards.

Riverboat Gamblers – Comedians – Music Stream

July 13, 2012

“Comedians” tempers the band’s usual manic energy for a more measured approach.

Electric Wizard – Satanic Rites of Drugula – Music Stream

July 3, 2012

For the best stoner/doom metal around, there’s been one reliable dealer for the past decade: Jus Oborn and crew.

Wino – Kurt Vile – Jennifer Herrema – Sway – Music Stream

July 1, 2012

Doom legend Scott “Wino” Weinrich teams up with Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux for this Rolling Stones cover. “Sway” does just that.

Sun Gods In Exile – Hammer Down – Music Stream

July 1, 2012

Sun Gods In Exile have only just started their rock legacy, and you can hear their dirty rock on “Hammer Down.”

Royal Thunder – Parsonz Curse – Music Stream

July 1, 2012

Bassist/vocalist Mlny Parsonz’s incredible voice was the highlight of the EP, and she gives a roaring performance on this album.

Mellow Bravo – When I’m in Pain – Music Stream

July 1, 2012

Boston’s own Mellow Bravo are gigging hard to bring their rock ‘n’ roll to beyond the land of Dunkin’ Donuts. Spread the word about their righteous mission.

Horisont – Second Assault – Music Stream

July 1, 2012

Swedish classic rockers Horisont have been getting some serious buzz. Their traditional but polished and bluesy template is elevated by powerful vocals.

Gideon Smith & the Dixie Damned – Ride With Me – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

“Do I look like I give a fuck if you like it?” Gideon Smith asks on “Ride With Me.” If you’re not on board, seriously, find another site to visit.

Whirr – Hide – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Don’t let the term “neo-shoegaze” fool you. The Bay Area crew will lower your blood pressure in the best way possible with the Cocteau Twins-like hum of “Hide.”

Unsane – Rat – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Unsane have released their uncompromising noise rock on a who’s who of ultra-cool labels: Matador, Amphetamine Reptile, Ipecac, and now Alternative Tentacles.

Freedom Hawk – Thunderfoot – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Why more bands haven’t sought out singers that emulate Ozzy’s awesome vocal style is a mystery, but Virginia’s Freedom Hawk took the hint.