Lollipop Magazine

Import Zone – Column

April 1, 2001

Bliss is French chanteuse Vanessa Paradis’ long-awaited fourth studio album – her first studio effort in eight years – and the title could not sum it up better.

Faux Movement, the third album by Autour De Lucie, has been released in France. While Valérie Leulliot’s vocals remain a pleasant blend of haunting and sweet, the songwriting is a bit more progressive this time around.

Import Zone – K-Pop – Column

June 1, 2000

Some Korean pop artists can be compared to today’s J-pop artists; Korea’s Finkl and See U are the equivalent of Japan’s Speed and Max.

Import Zone – The J-Spot – Column

April 1, 2000

Speed is said to be more popular, but the J-Pop group I recommend first is Max. Like Speed, they’re a group of cute young teens with irresistible, upbeat songs. I’m hopelessly addicted to their Maximum Groove disc.

Import Zone – Column

January 1, 2000

Mylène Farmer is the most talented woman ever to rule the world of pop – even if most people in the United States don’t know who the hell she is.

Import Zone – Column

September 1, 1999

Imagine if Natalie Merchant sounded as furious as Alanis Morisette, joined forces with a full-on rock band with metal roots and started singing in Italian.

Import Zone – Column

June 1, 1999

If the name Vanessa Paradis sounds familiar, it’s probably because she’s currently Johnny Depp’s girlfriend, and is expecting a child with him.