Month: December 2008

Posted on: December 29, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Luanne Hunt

WHAT MY MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE: A contemporary mix of country, folk and bluegrass, featuring well-crafted and commercially appealing melodies. The lyrical content is positive, genuine, engaging and appealing to a diverse audience.

Posted on: December 29, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

Punk Goes Pop 2 Bands and Tracks Announced!

Fearless Records (Plain White T’s, Mayday Parade, The Maine) is proud to announce their latest addition to the Punk Goes series, “Punk Goes Pop 2,” which is set to release on March 10, 2009. The hottest cover compilation album on the planet will be all about the POP this time around, and will feature popular rock, hardcore, screamo, and punk artists covering the catchiest POP songs to date from artists…

Posted on: December 29, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MYSPACE PRESENTS THE VON BONDIES’ “LOVE, HATE AND THEN THERE’S YOU” TOUR

As THE VON BONDIES gear up for the February 3 release of Love, Hate And Then There’s You–their third studio album and debut for Majordomo Records (an imprint of Shout! Factory)–the Michigan-based rock outfit has teamed up with MySpace to present their “Love, Hate And Then There’s You” tour with special guests Nico Vega. The first round of dates commence in mid-February and includes stops throughout the Northeast including Toronto,…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Blammo #2

It has been a while since I have had the chance to review a comic zine, but Noah Van Sciver was gracious enough to go forth and send over a copy of Blammo #2 for review in NeuFutur. The style of the comic bounces back and forth between life stories, interviews with comic creators and band members, with all pieces linked together with the same neurotic, funny style.

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

The Aggrolites – S/T

The style of music that The Aggrolites play is a classic brand of reggae and ska. The music is not the blend of ska and punk that Tim would have in Rancid, but rather something (that during tracks like “Thunder Fist”) recall the sixties more than anything else. The tracks are newer but each of the songs feel as if they should be a reggae classic. The production of this…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Two Great Titles Come to DVD Feb. 10 from Infinity Entertainment

Long before paparazzi pursued celebrities, celebrities pursued iconic journalist Rona Barrett. Aside from moving into a 90210 zip code and invites to glam parties, stars knew they had it truly made when “Miss Rona” knocked at their estate door. No one has ever had more personal access to celebrities baring their souls, revealing their secrets, sharing their dreams than Barrett. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Barrett is…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum (100 Proof)

We have received for review a disproportionate share of rums during the year and a half that we have had our alcohol review section active. However, this is the first time that we have been fortunate enough to review a Spiced Rum. Before receiving the Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum, my only experience with that variety of rum came in the Lady Bligh that a number of friends swore…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Agent Sparks – Not So Merry (CD)

Wow, Agent Sparks really wants individuals to focus on them instead of their previous act. This honest demeanor really means a lot, considering one could easily float on the success of an act like Audiovent, or even somewhat on the fact that the act has siblings of members from Incubus. However, “It’s Not My Time” succeeds even though Agent Sparks has all these outs to become lazy. The style is…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Craig McConnell

Drawing passion and fire from the rich traditions and hauntingly beautiful music of his native Scotland, Craig McConnell’s sonic embrace is both deep and wide. Craig is an accomplished international rock guitarist and something of a “chameleon” within the world of music, working in an impressive variety of styles and genres. Rock, Jazz/Fusion, New Age and Classical are but some of his many musical colours. His artistry reaches beyond the…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Denon Classics’ Andre Rieu #1 Top Selling Classical Artist in 2008!

Denon Classics, once again the U.S.’s #1 independent Classical label is celebrating the announcement this week that Andre Rieu is the #1 selling Classical artist for 2008 according to Billboard Magazine! Already well established as a top-seller of the Classical music world and on the eve of celebrating his 30-year anniversary on stage, Andre Rieu has always dominated the charts consistently debuting at or near the top with each consecutive…

Posted on: December 28, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces American Zeros

AMERICAN ZEROS is a rock/power pop trio from Dallas. They are musically known for their strong harmonies and ability to write catchy and multi-faceted songs. Their newest release, ‘Draw!’ has 14 tracks plus a blooper bonus track, with songs comparable to bands such as Incubus, the Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand, Collective Soul, John Mayer, U2, and even a little AC/DC.

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

The Agency – Turn (CD)

This album has been on the review shelves for NeuFutur for a few months, but finally it is getting some love. After the opening strains of “Walking Disaster” tickle the reviewer’s ears, I wonder why it sat here the last few months collecting dust.

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: Kristopher Shepard Comments: 0

Top 5 Christmas/Holiday Tracks

It’s the holiday’s whoop-dee fucking shit. Obviously, I’m not the most spirited person this time of year. I really despise the snow and the whole green and red color scheme. But, there’s always one upside and that’s excellent songs about the wonderful Christmas holiday, here’s my top five list of songs that you should listen to while getting fat on cookies and ham.

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Clean Slate Riesling Names the Top Ten Public Figures Who Most Need a Clean Slate for the New Year

As Americans say goodbye to 2008, Clean Slate Riesling considers those celebrities and national figures who most need — and perhaps, deserve — to begin 2009 with a clean slate. For years Riesling has had a bad reputation for being overly sweet and in kitschy blue bottles with undecipherable labels. Clean Slate’s modern packaging, uncomplicated label and crisp and refreshing flavors are giving Riesling a clean slate and making it…

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Agalloch – Ashes Against The Grain

The rock that Agalloch plays is something that is not too far away from the emotive rock that took such a major role during the earliest parts of the 1990s. The first part of the opening track on the disc is instrumental, and this track (“Limbs”) allows listeners to be assaulted continually by different arrangements of the acts. Where some of the earlier sections of the track may sound closer…

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Alexis Vear

In 2004 Alexis released her debut album, “Never Give Up”, an acoustic record full of heart and soul that received national airplay on NPR. Internationally her CD sold on 3 continents, including Asia, North America, and Europe.

Posted on: December 27, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Fern Knight recording tarot cycle for new album – link to Spanish radio performance

Fern Knight, one of the foremost of Philadelphia’s internationally renowned community of top avant folk outfits is recording a new eight song project at home in Fishtown for mid-2009, vinyl-only release on VHF. A lot of the songs are inspired by the Tarot…five were written this past Fall – “From Zero…”, “The Eye of the Queen”, “Pentacles”, “The Poisoner” and “Cups and Wands”, one was written just before the Sept…

Posted on: December 26, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Nachtgeschrei News

Here are some brandnew NACHTGESCHREI news: The band finished the studio works for their next, yet untitled album. The cd will be released march, 27th via Massacre Records. NACHTGESCHREI will play the next WGT and is featured on the brandnew “Feuertanz Festival 2008 Live”- DVD.