Lollipop Magazine

Thick Records – Zak Einstein – Interview

April 1, 1996

An interview with Zak Einstein

The Mr. T. Experience – Love is Dead – Review

March 1, 1996

After multiple break-ups and bandmates, Mr. T Experience has finally pulled their shit together. MTX has never sounded so upbeat, alive and kickin’.

Squirtgun – Review

February 1, 1996

Bassist Mass Giorgini comments, “We wanted something that had an energetic sound, something that captured the brattiness of a little kid.”

Outcast – ZAO / Outcast split – Review

February 1, 1996

This is hardcore! Super heavy punch out the guy next to you music. So, let’s grow our hair out and rock!

Incredible Force of Junior – Blue Cheer – Review

February 1, 1996

Good emo-type music that is Pixies influenced. Reminicent of past Seattle garage bands or the modern day Pee-Chees.

The Happiest Guys in the World – The Ultimate Sing-Along Experience – Review

February 1, 1996

Happy sing-a-long music perfect for preschoolers or that motivational someone. Lyrics like “Come on, we can do it!” Now is the time, let’s do some good.”

Hi-Standard – California Dreaming – Review

February 1, 1996

If NOFX was from Japan, this is how they’d sound. But what band on Fat Wreck Chords doesn’t resonate NOFX? Hi-Standard is more Beach Boys influenced.

Fitz of Depression – Seemingly Vague – Review

February 1, 1996

Fitz of Depression is straight up punk rock. The music is non-offensive and likable. The song “2 Ripe” sounds like Descendents.

Bikini Kill – I Like Fucking – Review

February 1, 1996

Move over boys, if these Riot Grrls don’t kick your ass physically, they will musically. This isn’t your typical whiney, girly screeching band.

ZAO – ZAO / Outcast split – Review

February 1, 1996

This is hardcore! Super heavy punch out the guy next to you music. So, let’s grow our hair out and rock!