Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mae Announce Spring Headlining Tour Supporting “Singular”

Having wrapped the mtvU tour with Motion City Soundtrack, MAE have announced they’ll launch a spring headlining run in support of their widely acclaimed major label debut SINGULARITY, released last fall on Capitol Records. Starting March 16, the trio is partnering with Habitat For Humanity and Invisible Children for their five-week U.S. headlining tour with The Honorary Title, Between The Trees and Far-Less supporting. Frontman DAVE ELKINS states:

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Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Heartattack #39

Heartattack #39 / 80 Pages / Full Sized / PO Box 848, Goleta, CA 93116 / [email protected] / 805-964-6111 /  Heartattack was one of the first zines that I got my hands on, after Jersey Beat and before Muddle . Slightly thicker than I remember, this issue is literally packed with columns. A very few interviews fill the rest of the pages that aren’t jammed with reviews. This time, we…

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

William Hart Strecker – Smoke and Clouds

William Hart Strecker – Smoke and Clouds / 2008 WHS / 13 Tracks / http://www.williamhartstrecker.com / Strecker’s “Smoke and Clouds” is the third foray into Americana music by this individual, who was previously known for touring with individuals as diverse as Dizzy Gillespie, George Duke, and Mariah Carey. If eir contributions to the works and live shows of those individuals has not rang a bell, Strecker is also well known…

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

This is better than good; this is gold– SANTOGOLD!

Santogold is a survivor of a half-century worth of living along musical evolution’s most cutting edges. The only live act that can boast of having out-aged Barbara Bush, having outlived Mr. Miyagi and out-styled Liberace, Santogold is here with future flavor.

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Demetrios Katis

Demetrios was born in Athens, Greece / European Union.He originates from a village named St. George (ancient Coronia) in Boeotia which lies to the north of Helicon mountain the land of the ancient Muses and to the east of mountain Parnassus the land of the golden haired Sun God Apollo and his sacred temple of Delphi.

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mike Doughty’s Band Confirms Tour Supporting New Album Golden Delicious

Mike Doughty’s Band will embark on a six-week North American headlining tour in March, supporting Doughty’s new album Golden Delicious. Kicking off March 12 in Northampton, Mass., the tour continues across the United States and Canada before wrapping in late April. Led by Doughty on vocals and guitars, the band also includes John Kirby (Black Eyed Peas) on keyboards, Pete McNeal (Cake, Jem, Gary Jules) on drums and Andrew “Scrap”…

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Glue #’s 2,3,4

Glue #’s 2,3,4 Normally, I review each issue of a zine separately, but I don’t believe that each issue of Glue really has enough different styles of writing to merit a separate review per issue. This is not to say that I dislike Glue in any sense of a way, but the way that the zine is laid out is really not applicable to the reviewing system here at NeuFutur.…

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Ben’s Brother Plays SXSW, Offers All A Chance To Win!

Ended. This is being kept up for posterity. Ben’s Brother will be playing at a music festival in Austin, TX this March, and they want you there! Enter to win a trip to Austin, TX and VIP passes to the Levi’s/Fader Fort by visiting the widget at http://www.bensbrotherdentyne.com   Ben’s Brother’s full-length debut, ‘Beta Male Fairytales’, was released in the U.S. on December 4th. The album will include “Stuttering” and…

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Posted on: February 21, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Quiet Life Strives Forth To Receive Fame

Quiet Life is a candle with ecstatic wax and wick, modern burn and recycled light. Their blend of classic country/folk and indie/rock is one of the most genuine combinations being fused across modern America. Hailing from the whaling city of New London, Connecticut, these two brothers [Sean and Ryan Spellman] and two best friends [Craig Rupert and Paul Dutton] have all the sincerity of their great folk predecessors, influenced by…

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Posted on: February 21, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Demeanor – Shoulders Full of Nazis

Demeanor – Shoulders Full of Nazis / 2008 Mayday Mayday Records / 5 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/demeanorgrind Franklin Kentucky’s Demeanor brings a lot to the table. The two piece toured the country for nearly a year under the moniker Meandmyfriendcoty before changing their name to Demeanor and releasing “Shoulders Full of Nazis” on Mayday Mayday Records. My only complaint with “Shoulders full of Nazis” is that there isn’t more for me…

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