Month: June 2009

Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Tekel ‘Acid Bonanga’ is the first release on their Tekelmusic label

After several EPs out of the blue and bearing cryptic titles such as “Smet”, “Créteil connexion” or “Sac d’os”, and a longtime supermarket top-shelf reference album, silence prevailed at Tekel studios: VU meters at -, depressed compressors, hypotensive synthesizers… One morning while licking the lid of his daily Fjord yogurt, Biboune (aka J. Briffaz) decided that enough was enough and the return of Mini Moog basses was in order! He…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Cartel – Chroma (CD)

With vocals like “One For The Kids”-era Yellowcard, Will’s vocals match well with the supersonic instrumentation laid down by Nic and Joseph (guitars), Kevin (drums) and Ryan (bass). Tracks mesh well with each other; there is nary even a breathe between “Say Anything” and “Honestly”. While there might not be the sizzling guitar solos and outright technical prowess of the technical emocore bands (those influenced by bands like Converge), the…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 1

Catman Cohen – How I Want To Dream (CD)

NeuFutur has been lucky enough to review a number of titles of Cohen’s discography, and we were presented with a copy of eir latest, “How I Want To Dream”. The disc starts out with the titular track, which melds absolutely sick guitar lines with a slower set of vocals. The track, despite only taking up about three minutes of the total time on the disc, sets the stage well for…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Steve Lieberman – Diaspora (CD)

This album is based around a theme, being “A Folk-Punk History of the Hebrew Nation”. The tracks on this CD go throughout the entirety of Jewish history, bouncing through the distinct segment of the group’s history. The disc starts out with “Exiled To The Diaspora”, a driven type of track that will have the drums firmly implanted in listeners’ ears by the end of the track. “Diaspora” moves on to…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

GEORGE STRAIT RETURNS TO HOUSTON FOR GIANT SHOW AT RELIANT STADIUM

Grammy award winning country music artist George Strait is returning to Houston for the first time since 2001. Strait’s tour will stop at the Reliant Stadium on August 8, 2009 and he’s bringing along some very special guests including hit country duo Sugarland, singer/songwriter Blake Shelton and recording artist and two-time Dancing With The Stars champion Julianne Hough. This year, Strait’s Troubadour was named “Best Country Album” during the 51st…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Re-release of Destroyers’ second album out in June

Destroyers is one of the most influential groups in the entire history of Polish heavy metal. Back in late 80’s and early 90’s, they were one of the few heroes of the scene, bringing together thousands of metal fans all across Poland. Today their legend still lives on and the re-issue of their second and final album, “The Miseries of Virtue”, proves it! The album released in 1991 showcased a…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Daedelus & Poirier Tour US!!

TOUR DATES: 6.10 Baltimore, MD Sonar 6.11 Chicago, IL The Funky Buddha 6.12 Buffalo, NY Soundlab 6.13 New York, NY Studio B 6.14 Detroit, MI The Magic Stick 6.17 Portland OR Doug Fir Lounge 6.18 San Francisco, CA The Mighty 6.19 Vancouver, BC The Modern 6.20 Bellingham, WA The Nightlight Lounge 6.21 Austin, TX Emo’s additional Daedelus dates: 6.16 Hamilton, ONT The Casbah 6.25 Los Angeles, CA The Echoplex 6.27…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Great White – Rising (CD)

It would be easy to write off Great White as just another way past its prime hair metal band trying desperately to relive the 80’s. But Great White, like Tesla and a handful of others who got caught up in the atrocious metal scene 20 years ago, had actual talent and some great songs to back up their bluster.

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Carlsonics – Self-Titled (CD)

Seeming more like the shoe-gazing indie rock of the early nineties than the Detroit acts of the seventies that many rock and roll magazines have been want to compare them to, The Carlsonics nonetheless rock. Whether it be the utterly chaotic guitar solo of a song like “Ice People” or the look back to the British invasion of punk in “I Dig the Bushwack”, The Carlsonics can make the lo-f…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Here comes Trouble…

Just a reminder that our artist TROUBLE ANDREW is gearing up for his coast-to-coast takeover with Santigold. Not familiar with Trouble Andrew? Well, here’s a little bit of background…. Trouble Andrew’s a world-renowned professional snowboarder for Burton with two Olympic stints, numerous World Cup wins, and several national titles under his belt. But Trouble – a.k.a. Trevor Andrew – is adding another title to his credits: musician. His sound is…

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Posted on: June 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

New IQ Studio Album Out Now

With a 28-year history, IQ are widely regarded as one of the world’s most highly respected progressive rock bands. The group was formed in 1981 by guitarist Mike Holmes and keyboard player Martin Orford. They recruited bassist Tim Esau, later that year, followed by vocalist Peter Nicholls and drummer Paul Cook in 1982. The year 1982 saw the release of their first record Seven Stories Into Eight. Constant shows throughout…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur.com Introduces Lindsay Katt

Lindsay Katt’s ethereal voice and introspective nature have found a place in the music business! She is a new name in the landscape that welcomes female singer-songwriters. Her style however, is entirely her own. Self taught, in the mountains of Montana, she developed her own unique process, taking chances with her sound and lyrics. The resulting melodies are haunting, uplifting, poignant and quirky. Filling Venues in NYC like “The Cutting…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 10

Wedlock – Black Sundress (Single)

“Black Sundress” is the latest single by Wedlock, and long-time readers of NeuFutur will remember our review of Wedlock’s last single “Reverend Charisma” – https://neufutur.com/?p=6628 . This track showcases significant evolution by Wedlock, giving listeners a different facet of the band.

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Cocktail Revisionists – This Is My Happy Face (CD)

The style of music that The Cocktail Revisionists play is something that is pulled from a different time in alternative music, and songs on “This Is My Happy Face” are those that would have been all over the radio in the early days of the nineties. The style of vocals laid down on this disc by Leslie is something that is in locked-step with other artists like Susanne Vega and…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ACE ENDERS BRINGS THE GRILL ON TOUR!

Ever the artist who looks for ways to connect with his audience and fans, ACE ENDERS has announced his “BBQ ACROSS AMERICA TOUR,” just in time for Summer! Presented by AMP Energy Drink and Denny’s Allnighter and slated to kick off on June 19th in Vineland, NJ and circle around the U.S., Ace will be supported by Person L and The Dangerous Summer on all dates (The Gay Blades, My…

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Captain Bringdown and the Buzz Killers – Feel Good Tunes (CD)

The opening of “Feel Good Tunes” really confuses listeners into first thinking that the band is harder than the rest of the fare would indicate, and then immediately inculcates them into a set of truly “Feel Good Tunes”, beginning with “Psshhh…Like I’m Handcuffed”. The “pick it up” that was heard much much too often back in the late nineties is used to some minor success on this track; the band’s…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

AM Architect present NEW MP3/Video!

The Texas duo’s ‘The Road to the Sun’ is OUT NOW on Exponential “Each track bleeds almost immediately into the next, making the album feel like a strong club set where, egged on by an appreciative crowd, Chavez and Stanush can’t wait to dig into the next song the moment the previous one’s done. Don’t be surprised if, listening to it, you don’t feel the same.” Textura “The duo drizzle…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Capture the Flag – Start From Scratch (CD)

I had to stop myself and actually ignore the fact that Capture the Flag was on Go Kart Records. Even with a relatively embarrassing promo sheet that dropped tons of names of bands that had absolutely no ties aurally to CtF (like Bad Religion, Dag Nasty, Descendents), Capture the Flag still makes a very good fusion of post-hardcore and pop-punk. Heavily drawing from some of the better metal from the…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Capricorns – Ruder Forms Survive (CD)

I guess I do not understand the theme behind titling the songs in the way they do on “Ruder Forms Survive”. Each of the seven tracks has a date and then a title; I understand some of the dates’ significances, but am not sure about all of them (1946 instead of 1945)? However, the tracks all have a lot to do with each other, and these ties are made even…

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Posted on: June 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

TREVOR ALGUIRE’S THIRTY YEAR RUN CHRONICLES EVERYDAY LIFE

“Thirty Year’s pulp and paper mill /Coughs out a check that barely pays the bills / To never complain”. Straight from the title track of Trevor Alguire’s latest album, Thirty Year Run, which is being released in the U.S. after a late 2008 release in Alguire’s home of Canada, that line signifies a deeper meaning to this stunning collection of stories. “It’s about my Grandpa’s run from the 50’s through…

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