Lollipop Magazine

The Epoxies – Stop the Future – Interview

April 21, 2006

An interview with singer Roxie Epoxie

The Real McKenzies – 10,000 Shots – Review

April 14, 2006

They’ve shied away from the Bon Jovi in kilt and combat boots that plagued Oot and Aboot. Come a long way t’wards becoming the Scottish Dropkick Murphys.

Rydells – Go Mental – Review

April 14, 2006

Go back to the thirty-second song, then find your own identity. The Rydells’ Jimmy, Denny, and Billy write short enough songs, but repeat them into annoyance.

The Prozacs – Live At CBGB’S – Review

March 17, 2006

Springfield’s Prozacs are exactly what you hope to hear at CBGB’s: Sloppy, snotty, and carefree. Far more upbeat than the name implies,

Screeching Weasel – Weasel Mania – Review

March 17, 2006

Screeching Weasel has had more break-ups and re-entries than NASA, but six years past its last album, it looks like this time it’s over for good.

Johnie 3 – Review

March 17, 2006

Non-stop pre-pubescent thrills and crass jokes regarding tea-bagging and beating off to Beach Boys are made to sound like it was recorded in one shot.

The Boils – From the Bleachers – Review

February 24, 2006

Oi, street punk, hardcore, and dub. Sure to draw comparisons to The Clash’ masterwreck, Sandinista!, but The Boils offer a comprehensive and cohesive epic.

The Soviettes – III – Review

January 27, 2006

It’s cute, funny, retro new wave that still has respect for itself and the audience. The vocalists each have a specialty, and jump in when their time comes.

The Eyeliners – No Apologies – Review

January 27, 2006

Top-notch, rip-snorting, fire-farting punk. Inventive guitar work, nice low-end diddling from the bass, and tight-ass drumming that may save a life some day.

Civet – Massacre – Review

January 20, 2006

Aggressive, abrasive mediumcore punk loaded with tales of heartbreak and revenge, Massacre puts a new coat of blood on a familiar room.