Lollipop Magazine

Play – Review

June 22, 2007

Play can be enjoyed by anyone between one and 101. It isn’t aimed to placate children “just for the time being”: It’s meant to stay with you as you grow up.

The Draft – Review

June 22, 2007

Energetic, good-times power chords and shouted choruses that’re super catchy, ear-friendly yet still manly and gritty.

Lonely China Day – Sorrow – Review

June 22, 2007

Beijing’s Lonely China Day’s first full-length, a continuation of the intertwining of glitch electronica, indie rock, and Chinese poetry explored on their EP.

The Fest 3 – Review

June 22, 2007

One weekend a year, punk/indie/hardcore bands descend upon Gainesville, FL and turn the place into one giant party. Fuck CMJ & SXSW, this is how it ‘s done.

Arch Enemy – Black Earth – Review

May 11, 2007

Reissue of the ’97 Europe-only debut from ex-Carcass/ex-Carnage guitarist Michael Amott, returning to melodic death metal. Does it stand up? YES.

Sia – Lady Croissant – Review

May 11, 2007

Australian seductress/occasional Zero 7 vocalist Sia should be no stranger to anyone who indulges in the air-y, sensual chillout sort of TV soundtrack ambience.

Rising Son – The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi – Review

May 11, 2007

His story is one of dreams, heartbreak, adrenaline, and legend. Out of prison and drug-free, Hosoi has gotten back to pro skating, when not doing pastor work.

Cornelius – Sensuous – Review

May 11, 2007

Sensuous is almost entirely composed of Cornelius’ acoustic guitar bursts, dueling (yet skeletal) beats, and a lot of space.

Lifetime – Interview

April 27, 2007

An interview with guitarist Dan Yemin

Blonde Redhead – 23 – Review

April 27, 2007

Reverbed-out piano chords, shimmering guitars, and haunting/floating vocals: It’s driving, heartbroken, mysterious, addictive, emotive, affecting, and exotic.