Lollipop Magazine

Cardia – Review

November 12, 2003

Fronted by ex-Rival Schools’ Ian Love and featuring ex-members of Shudder To Think, The Verve Pipe, etc., the professionalism and maturity here is air-tight.

Tonnage – 2 – Review

September 1, 1996

Current Epic sampler. Dirt Merchants, Echobelly, Far, G. Love, Handsome, Korn, Oasis, Shudder To Think, Silverchair, Skunk Anansie, Unwritten Law, and more.

Sydra – at the Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1996

Baystate Cabaret hosted Sydra, a Boston-based trio that was all decibel, no direction.

Helium – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Helium was the buzz band of the night. Guitarist Mary Timony, dolled up in silver sequined skirt and pink leotards, was the undisputed queen of this rock prom.

Everclear – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

The evening kicked off at the Pearl Street club as Portland, Oregon’s Everclear, struck the first loud chord at 7:30 PM.

Dirt Merchants – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Another female-fueled outfit, Dirt Merchants, continued the loud theme at Pearl Street, adding some brooding vocals by singer/guitarist Maria Christopher.

The Rake’s Progress – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

The five piece, roots-oriented band was a refreshing surprise that most people missed. The New York-based band delivered a solid R.E.M.-like set.

Pirate Jenny – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

The North Star was relatively quiet as the Northampton based Pirate Jenny entertained a crowd of twenty fans.

Madder Rose – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Looking like a female version of the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, rail-thin Mary Lorson led her chargers on a 45 minute rock-edged romp.

Shudder to Think – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Shudder to Think was the spotlight attraction at an invitation-only gala sponsored by Calvin Klein and Rums of Puerto Rico, and presented by Interview Magazine.