Scott Deckman – Page 4 – Lollipop Magazine

Bad Nerves – You’ve Got the Nerve – Music Stream

September 11, 2024

Reminiscent of souped-up Supergrass or the Damned at their fastest. Sped-up ’70s punk with raging guitars, high-pitched vocals, and a call-and-response chorus.

Mr. Gnome – Fader – Music Stream

September 8, 2024

On “Fader,” Barille’s lysergic Betty Boop voice is buried in the wall of sound, but this is about droning guitar trance, not pop hits.

Redd Kross – Redd Kross – Review

September 4, 2024

Guitars abound on this release, and some of does cross over into metal/hard rock territory, but the licks are so buttressed with sugar, you may not notice.

Kim Deal – Coast – Music Stream

September 1, 2024

“Coast” is her Jimmy Buffett song… or something. There are horns, laid-back chords, and a flamingo on the cover.

Jerry Cantrell – Vilified – Music Stream

August 29, 2024

“Vilified” sports grungy, twisting rhythms and mean riffs. Cantrell is accompanied by bassist Robert Trujillo and former Dillinger Escape Plan drummer Gil Sharone.

Jane’s Addiction – Imminent Redemption – Music Stream

August 25, 2024

“Imminent Redemption” wants to be good, and almost is, but the amount of chaos in the song is undermining. The video is a blending of old and new footage.

Standby – All For Nothing – Review

August 18, 2024

The novelty of teenagers producing quality music is part of the charm, but the fact that it is pretty good in a sea full of suck is the bigger headline.

Holy Roller Baby – Speaking In Tongues – Music Stream

July 17, 2024

Jared Mullins’ classic rock and look remind me of J. Roddy Walston and the Business. You can also throw Bob Seger in there for the voice.

Bon Jovi – Living Proof – Music Stream

July 7, 2024

“Living Proof” is a good example of a dinosaur somehow transcending the times and making it work.

Bodega – Our Brand Could Be Yr Life – Review

June 30, 2024

Hozie can write hooks that are immediately catchy. “Stain Gaze” features almost Dinosaur Jr.-level guitars. It’s like I’m listening to the Flaming Lips or something.