Music Stream – Page 42 – Lollipop Magazine

Accept – Stalingrad – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

The 2012 version of Accept barrels ahead with “Stalingrad,” the title cut from their new album, a powder keg of wartime heroism, misery, and brotherhood.

Simon Spire – No Solid Ground – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

New Zealand’s Simon Spire brings the wide-eyed pop on the No Solid Ground EP. Like Death Cab for Cutie without any of the frowns.

Shearwater – You As You Were – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Shearwater channel Richard Thompson on “You As You Were,” although that comparison applies to vocals only, as they prefer piano to guitar sounds.

7 Horns 7 Eyes – Divine Amnesty – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

7 Horns 7 Eyes bring (almost) 7 minutes of metal fury and atmosphere on “Divine Amnesty,” a song from the Seattle band’s debut Throes of Absolution.

School of Seven Bells – Lafaye – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Get an earful of Alejandra Deheza’s ethereal vocals snuggling up against Ladytron-style synths and realize this band has cool to spare.

Say Anything – Burn A Miracle – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Singer Max Bemis has an incredible charisma that channels Ted Leo, and that energy is on shining display during “Burn A Miracle.”

Cathedral – A Funeral Request – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Doom legends Cathedral are calling it quits after 20+ years, with one last album due this year before the coffin is lowered.

3 Inches Of Blood – Metal Woman – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

With Cam Pipe’s trademark high-pitched wail and the band’s polished thrash-meets-Priest/Maiden sound, 3 Inches of Blood are metal to the core.

Pilgrim – Astaroth – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Rhode Island crew Pilgrim specialize in slow-as-molasses doom, the kind that sounds downright lethargic at times.

Black Tusk – Crossroads and Thunder – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Savannah’s Black Tusk sound a lot like fellow Georgians Kylesa. Their fast and heavy mix of stoner metal with hardcore punk is immediate and effective.