On Red Light, Ruby & Sasha create an engrossing work that succeeds due to rich vocals and thoughtful guitars. Deftly bridging 1990s alternative (e.g. Natalie Cole) with a Carole King meets Sinead O’Connor sort of approach, what the pair do here is make something ultimately familiar to a wide swath of fans. This works as Ruby & Sasha are able to insert themselves fully into this composition. Hints of country…
Camille K’s Something to Say has a deliberate, slower tempo that shines a spotlight on the song’s lyrical content. As a result, listeners will be provided with a tremendously personal narrative. Camille K is able to make this work one of empowerment; anyone that has been in the same boat will feel a special kinship with the performer. The instrumental and vocal elements are able to shine alone as well…
On Loser, Andie Case crafts a dreamy pop composition that links the 2000s to a more modern approach – the reverence to preceding acts like Massive Attack and Christina Aguilera is observable. The melodies are built out through the synths and drums interacting with Andie’s inimitable voice. The assertiveness of each element allows fans to easily change their focus to another on this work. Winding down at a hair over…
On The Hills of Silver Lake, David Haerle is able to call back to a much earlier tradition in the singer-songwriter styel. Little more is presented during the single’s onset than David’s voice and instrument. As the song opens up to a wider soundscape, the additional layers presented will ensure fans are locked in until the effort concludes. Along with the initial style, Haerle brings in hints of Pink Floyd,…
Bally540’s “Can’t Lose” is one intense rap track with industrial, grimy backing beats and a lyrical flow that will tattoo itself deep into the minds of listeners. The song will have listeners’ heads bopping as Bally540 bludgeons them with the gravity of the subject material. The song smartly cuts out before the three minute mark; this is a way to showcase oneself to fans while getting them to crave something further…
On Bring The Madness, there’s a veneer of Thriller mixed with a gritty rap flow. The insistent drum hit glues together the track, while the soulful chorus is something that will easily be picked up by Spotify playlists and DJs alike. The yin and yang element of Bring The Madness ensures that the song will remain fresh well into the fall months; the claps that peek through at point will…
This morning (June 2nd), we received three emails from Mr. Abel Oliva threatening a lawsuit. Below is the individual’s music. A guest writer – Kim (the nom de plume of Cyrus R.) covered Naura back in 2018. If you have any experience with Mr. Oliva – promoters, bookers, record labels, writers – please contact NeuFutur directly. From a translation of an amazing interview that Mr. Abel Oliva conducted with MetalCry.…
Minimum Champion’s I Can’t Do This Forever is a welcome callback to the mid-2000s pop punk and emo genres. Building upon the framework of Blink 182 and Yellowcard, the act is able to incorporate some killer guitar work throughout. The band’s ability to start and stop on a dime showcases a familiarity among the band members that portends good things. The impassioned vox are something that fans will eagly sing…
On Jordan Seven’s Mercury, a special type of down and dirty rock issues forth. The vocal swagger that fronts the effort will immediately draw in fans, while the fuzz and distortion of the guitars pair perfectly with the booming drum work. Jordan Seven’s call back to rock’s sleaze heights is welcome, standing distinct from what is currently garning mainstream attention. The song’s melodies will bury themselves deeply into anyone tuned…
On Outdoor Shower, Ruby & Sasha call back to the 1990s for their inspiration. This is a very airy and light composition that showcases tremendous vocal skill, all while the instrumentation is enough to craft a solid foundation upon which they can shine. The lyrical content of Outdoor Shower will resonate loudly with anyone that’s had their fair share of life experience. What’s most surprising about this introductory single is…
On their latest album, The Toadies shack up with Steve Albini to craft some enthralling stuff. The Charmer begins with Ash’s Theme, a taut rock track that immediately sets the stage for what’s to follow on the album. By putting the instrumental side of things to the front during the first minute, The Toadies ensure that the vocal sections make a huge splash when they start. Come to Life blends…
Ape Shall Not Kill Ape is the latest work from Tex Moonlight, a rock track that takes inspiration from Bloc Party, Frank Ferdinand, and the Kaiser Chiefs. The act’s able to bring in a much more traditional sound during the single’s chorus, a decision that will undoubtedly bring in fans of 1970s rock. The thick, ropy bassline is perfect here and offsets the bit of guitar fuzz that rises up…
Follow Me Home is one of those laidback tracks that works perfectly when one is lounging outside or doing chores around the house. The extended run time gives Circus Mind ample opportunity to set the stage for their latest work, replete with different movements. Each member is able to pairoff with another, giving listeners a number of distinct looks as the song continues to play. The one consistent that is…
On Silence, the Slow Burn Drifters are able to touch upon David Bowie, psychdelic rock, and even mid-1990s U2. The song is jam-packed with influences that will draw fans in, all while the band generates some impressive music. The single rises and swells, as the band continues to keep things fascinating. While the song rides out at the four-minute mark, Silence will remain in listeners’ brains long after that. This…
GALVEZTON’s Roll to G-Town is one truly fascinating effort. The song blends together Bob Dylan with Oliver Tree, creating something that is absolutely timeless while having enough quirky Beck and Chris Isaak nods to make the resulting work interesting. Hints of blues and gospel bubble up at points during this single’s chorus, giving the song legs for days. In fact, the overall composition of Roll to G-Town is intricate enough…
On Cold Country, Rob Bellamy & The Rebel Hearts are able to tie together 2000s country with a bit of rock instrumentation to craft something that speaks to a wide audience. The passion in which Bellamy is able to imbue each lyric on this single is impressive, showcasing a fire that in unable to be quenched during the work’s run time. The arrangement here is similarly strong. Splashy drums and…
On Hometown, Ben E. Davis is able to craft some seriously catchy music. Blending equal amounts 1990s R&B with pop, his charisma will convert anyone fortunate enough to listen along. The song’s cohesion is impressive as both the backing instrumentation and Ben’s vocal melodies combine seamlessly. Hometown is an earworm, an effort that will stick around in listeners’ brains long after the song ceases to play. Give the video a…
On “Sigmund Freud’s Girlfriend”, Michael Gilas is able to make a soulful, pop-infused track that calls back to the easy listening style of the 1970s and early 1980s. Michael’s magnificent voice shines brightest here, but the bass and drums combine here to make for a tremendous palette upon which they can reside. The back and forth between Michael and the single’s backing female vocals add further depth to the track.…
Slow Burn Drifters’ The Divide is an emotionally intense effort that whips in Queens of the Stone Age and Wolfmother as influences, all while the dark charisma of the vocals here are reminiscent of The Tea Party and The Doors. The production of The Divide allows for the wind-swept guitars and jangly instrumentation to provide considerable depth to these vox. The insistent guitar work that bisects The Divide acts as…
Circus Mind’s “Viking Princess” is a bouncy rock track that calls back to the more sultry 1970s brand of rock music. Interspersing sizzling guitar work with vocals that run the gamut between Alice Cooper and James Hetfield, Circus Mind are able to establish something utterly unique. Each of the elements that fans will hear on Viking Princess are playing their heart out, contributing to a composition that will stick with…