Lollipop Magazine

Audio Karate drop “A Show of Hands” + Tour Dates – News

June 6, 2023

California’s melodic-punk outfit Audio Karate return with their first studio recordings in almost 20 years. The 7-inch EP is presented by Iodine Recordings.

Audio Karate – Lady Melody – Review

September 13, 2004

If ’80s skate punk and ’70s medieval metal had a love-child, the result would be Lady Melody, Audio Karate’s second full-length.

Punk Rock Is Your Friend – Volume 4 – Review

January 28, 2004

If I have to listen to one more “Punk Rock Sampler” as punk as Christina Aguilera and Backstreet Boys, I will rip out every hair on my head, very slowly.

Cinema Beer Buddy – Review

October 15, 2003

Videos by Jimmy Eat World, Midtown, A.F.I., Strung Out and The Ataris. The highlight is the video for Taking Back Sunday’s song “Cute Without the ‘E.'”

Secret Weapons of Kung Fu – Review

April 18, 2003

a DVD sampler of a variety of videos by bands on Kung Fu: Audio Karate, The Ataris, No Use For A Name, Ozma, The Vandals, Antifreeze, Assorted Jelly Beans, Mi6, and Useless I.D..

Audio Karate – Space Camp – Review

January 3, 2003

Audio Karate’s stories of youth, bitter heartbreak, and emotional upheavals as told through fast-paced beats, steady guitar riffs, and harmonies.

Plea For Peace Take Action – Volume 2 – Review

January 3, 2003

Second disc from the highly-successful tour that benefits The National Hopeline Network and Kristin Brooks Hope Center. A who’s who of underground artists.

Punk Rock is Your Friend – Review

November 11, 2002

Offers two tracks apiece from each band, one hit and one shit (in most cases, there’s a reason why it’s unreleased), but it surely sounded like a good idea.