Category: Features

Posted on: August 27, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Fourth Season DVD

Closing in on the final season of this gripping crime drama (the fifth and last season kicks off in September), the fourth season concludes with some of the best cliff hangers the show has ever had and makes up for a weak season three.

Posted on: August 26, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Euro Style Axel Office Chair

The chair was well-packed when it came to us at the NeuFutur offices, ensuring that all of the constituent elements arrived without any damage. The construction process for the chair was extremely easy, ensuring that the chair was functional within 15 minutes – while the chair only came with one page of instructions, they were illustrated in an intuitive fashion. The build quality of the chair means that one is…

Posted on: August 25, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Elvis Presley – That’s The Way It Is: Deluxe Edition

Legacy Records continues its massive project cleaning out every company vault and looking under every old rug for goodies and extras to tack onto their Elvis Presley re-releases. The latest, the massive eight CD, two DVD collection for Presley’s 1970 concert and documentary, That’s the Way It Is, is one of their best offerings date.  But be warned, this is not for the casual Elvis fan. It should be noted…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Eileen Carey Interview

1) Let It Go is your latest album. What does it contribute to the story of Eileen Carey, the performer? I think my music has always had an upbeat, life is good if you just choose to let it happen message in it. It is a personal choice whether to embrace it or not. All my music advocates that embracing….Possibilities 2002, Hearts of Time 2005, Movin On 2009 and now…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Royal Holland Volume One – The Maze CD Review

Devil’s Night is a fun track that showcases the sheer depth and breadth of Royal Holland. The music is a bouncy bit of alt-rock that ties together influences as disparate as Warren Zevon, Blur, Dick Dale, and The Smiths. The track is further bolstered through the presence of on-point claps and an infectious beat. Statues is a track that keeps listeners on the edges of their seats through a dual-barrel…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Curious Quail After The Lights Failed CD Review

After The Lights Failed has a tremendously emotive and orchestra sound that creates a larger than life feeling for the track, with rapid shifts in tempo showcasing a Protean nature to this San Jose-based act.Instant Gratification has Curious Quail kick things into high gear, with the band taking up the standard of fun. And Mumford & Son.

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Maggie Anderson Self-Titled (Acoustic) EP Review

It’s All Pretend is a catchy effort that allows Maggie Anderson’s vocals and instrument to shine brightly. This track has hints of Yael Naim, Ingrid Michaelson, and She & Him, with some of the most tender and softly-stated acoustic guitar work. The track’s charm ensures that listeners will be singing along whenever the track comes up on their MP3 player. You’ll Be Around is a sea change from It’s All…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Hicks Interview

HELLO, HICKS. HOW ARE THINGS GOING OVER IN STOCKHOLM? Everything’s great here in Stockholm. Just got back from a well needed vacation in Greece with the family. So now the batteries are charged to the max and I’m ready to go back to work.

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

Stacy Burk – “Mix a Little”

Stacy Burk makes a tremendous splash with his latest track, Mix a Little. This timeless country effort works perfectly alongside the works of Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley while staying honest to the nineties traditions of Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt. Mix a Little succeeds because of the front-forward vocals of Burk and epic arrangements on the track – each guitar line, punchy drum beat, and the sounds created by…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Parralox – “Crying on the Dancefloor”

Crying on the Dancefloor, Parralox’s latest single is a track that touches upon a wide array of dance styles, ensuring that the track resounds loudly for anyone that has dug 1990s, 2002, or current dance music in the past. The vocals utilized in the track absolutely soar over the composition, while the arrangements keep the energy high. The dubstep-esque drops that demarcate the mid-point of the track provide a further…