Month: February 2016

Posted on: February 24, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Guinness World Records 2016

The Guinness World Records book has long been required reading for anybody that wishes to familiarize themselves with the extremes in a wide variety of events, environments and life generally. I remember when I was a kid where I would just flip through the book finding exactly the limits of human and animal alike. At some point in the recent past the Guinness Book of World Records had changed formats…

Posted on: February 23, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Acres O’Green Irish Red (Lone Tree Brewing)

The Acres O’Green Irish Red by Colorado’s Lone Tree Brewing is an archetypal version of an Irish Red Ale, meaning that individuals will be immediately hit with a fair amount of malt taste with a little bit of sweetness at the end of each quaff. The beer pours with a delicious mahogany coloration and a fair amount of off white to tannish head with a slight amount of lacing occurring…

Posted on: February 21, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

German Maestro GMP 8.35 D Monitor Headphones

There are quite literally hundreds of different headphones that are on the market. When one goes and limits this list to just audiophile brands and offerings one will still have to wade through page after page of listings for all the different products that are currently on the market. The price range for these headphones ranges from anywhere around $100 all the way out to well over $1,000. It’s hard…

Posted on: February 20, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Big Spoon Tres Leches Stout (Brazos Valley Brewing)

Brazos Valley Brewing’s (Brenham, Texas) milk stout Big Spoon is deceptively complex; the tendency for milk or sweet stouts to largely hit on one note and repeat that flavor ad nauseum over the course of the beer is great. Rather, as one continues to drink Big Spoon additional tastes play in the periphery. What is initially a sweet chocolate and lightly toasted malt affair changes when one starts to discern…

Posted on: February 20, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sesame Street: Elmo’s Wonders DVD Review

Sesame Street: Elmo’s Wonders, released earlier this month, is a collection of a variety of activities that will get your toddler or young child up and active with one of their favorite child’s creations, Elmo. The DVD has a number of different activities that will keep things fresh for those frazzled parents that have to watch the DVD on repeat for months. This means that there is Elmo Says, Red…

Posted on: February 20, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The E201U, a Value-laden USB Condenser Microphone

In the era when anyone can create a podcast about any subject no matter how esoteric or narrow it might be, having s set up that provides clarity and crispness to their vocals is absolutely essential. So many podcasts that we have subscribed to at NeuFutur to are sunk by the fact that they use an iPhone or other cheap recording device for their show. For the most clear and…

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Jenny Bruce Firefly in a Jar Review

Jenny Bruce will immediately touch listeners with her own inimitable vocal style. Little more is needed during Complicated Hearts than Bruce and her guitar, the combination of which makes for a varied and deep introduction to her Firefly in a Jar EP. The titular track to his EP has an intimate and contemplative touch that is highlighted to the richness of Bruce’s guitar arrangements. The unification of these two elements…

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Steve Wilks Iona Single Review

The rich reggae-infused styles of Steve Wilks’ Iona will burrow deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. A smart production allows the distinct elements of the track to shine, whether it is the thick and ropy backing beat, Wilks’ main lyrics, or the additional female vocal accompaniment.

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Erik Odsell – Unapology

The rich vocals that immediately issue worth with Erik Odsell’s current single Unapology will immediately draw listeners in, while the thoughtful instrumentation further fleshes out this track’s skeleton to something fulfilling for fans.

Posted on: February 18, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Siberia X300 Pro Gaming Headset for Xbox

The Siberia X300 Pro Gaming Headset for XBox is one of the best values for one’s money with a tremendous amount of functionality, a rugged build design, and the availability to go and use them for a wide variety of different functions. These headphones blend together a compelling aesthetic with a set of materials used that will stand up to even the most intense usage. The amount of highs and lows at…