Mike Gale has opened the flood gates. ‘Slows to Go’ marks the third album in two years for Co-Pilgrim’s front man, not to mention two solo efforts he has already released this year. But far from a sloppy, thrown together effort, the latest from the UK Indie pop band is a surprisingly expansive set of dreamy pop that skirts the line between low-fi and clean, airy pop.
Leave it to a Canadian to come out with one of the year’s best alt country albums. On ‘Things That Can’t be Undone,’ Alberta native Corb Lund has managed to streamline his sound over the past two decades,
SanTan Brewing Company’s MoonJuice is a fruity and piney India Pale Ale (IPA) that is eminently drinkable, hiding away a 7.3% ABV perfectly among hoppy and grainy elements. Pouring from a can, MoonJuice pours with a yellowish-gold to light orange coloration and a decent amount of whitish head. Hints of peach, pineapple, and orange can be discerned, while the bitter elements of the beer keep the brew crisp; a good…
Now is a straightforward rock track that sizzles with passion and intensity. The band is able to create something that is confident and strong even as the act takes their own tack on psychedelic, Brit-pop and alternative music. Live Without Warning is a tender track that is provided further depth through the wide range of guitar sounds that issue forth. Whether it is a soft and sedate side or something…
Sasha Leonov has just finished up recording sessions in London, completing work on his latest single, “Seek Out Your Happiness”. An upbeat and energetic track. Seek Out Your Happiness provides listeners with a Leonov that is more mature and showcases considerably different influences than were present during his two most recent albums, Skies Change and Towards Mirages.
It’s not clear yet whether Aloke, a new group featuring Grouplove singer Christian Zucconi, is a one-off side project or a full-fledged band with a future beyond this debut. But, if Zucconi opts for the latter, Aloke could give Grouplove a run for its money.
A number of the musicians we review on NeuFutur have worked in factories, fast food, or any one of a multitude of fairly banal occupations. Can you go into detail about what occupations you held before your music career began? I’ve held several different jobs before things started to happen for me on the music side of things. My first job was in a pizza place, making the…
The instrumental dynamic that is created at the beginning of the current New Mayans single Universe sets the stage for a haunting set of vocals.
Which artists are the greatest influences for you and your music? I have a lot of musical influences, but the biggest are Kanye West, Jay Z, and Marvin Gaye.
Hello. Can you provide us a little information about Final Vortex and what you are attempting to do with your music?
