Month: April 2017

Posted on: April 10, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Gabriel and the Apocalypse – Thrill of the Kill

On Thrill of the Kill, Gabriel and the Apocalypse create a hard-hitting blend of metal, industrial, and hard rock. The chunky, intense sound of the single will simultaneously get people on the dance floor while attacking them. There are good nods hear to Resurrection-era Fear Factory, Kittie, and Arch Enemy.

Posted on: April 10, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Gilbert Engle – 2017 Modern Blue Grass

Gilbert Engle makes some of the most difficult and dense music that we’ve ever reviewed at NeuFutur. Engle’s hook is that he creates a number of different recordings, all in different styles. On 2017 Modern Blue Grass, there is a deconstructed take on the bluegrass style. bg8 has a number of distinct elements that are combined to make a modern take on bluegrass; one can hear synths, banjo, and percussive elements…

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Randy Steele – Songs From The Suck

Northbound 29 is the first track from Randy Steele’s new album, Songs From The Suck. It is a traditional bluegrass track that has a rich, inviting sound; listeners will immediately be focused in to the songs that are to follow this powerful opening. Listeners will immediately be able to hear hints of Alabama and Flatt & Scruggs here, but Steele’s hook here is how well he inserts his own unique sound.…

Posted on: April 10, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Blue Honey – Hurts Just The Same

Blue Honey is a duet comprised of Troy Brooks and Kassie Jordan; on these tracks, fans will be given a peek into an act that has a tremendous amount of potential. Hurts Just The Same succeeds due to passionate vocals and an instrumentation that immediately draws listeners in to the effort. There are significant nods to country, alternative rock, and pop in a fashion that makes Blue Honey an easy…

Posted on: April 9, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

HyperX CloudX headphones, a value-priced must-have

We were quite taken back with the value of Kingston’s HyperX CloudX headphones. Priced at around $100, these headphones do a tremendous job in providing purchasers with a faithful reproduction of every voice, song, and other nuance that occurs whenever they are playing a video game or staying active online.

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1ofUs – Paradise

1ofUs’ Paradise is a powerful, timeless pop track that uses sweeping strings and a wide vocal range to make something which will stick with listeners long after the song ceases to play. The dynamic between sdlow and fast, vocals and instrumental is delectable, with the resulting effort seemingly destined for pop radio rotation.

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Error37 – XxCactaurXCorexX

Error37 creates a furious type of emotive metalcore in the vein of Brokencyde and Boys Night Out. XxCactaurXCorexX bounces back and forth between intense and intricate breakdowns and angelic harmonies; the two distinct sides are melded together to create something that will have listeners out in the pit before the two-minute mark. Of particular note during XxCactaurXCorexX has to be the punctual drums, the progressive metal-esque synth sequences, and the two…

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Defend The Rhino – Behind Closed Curtains

Defend The Rhino’s Behind Closed Curtains is the introductory track from Canadian act Defend The Rhino. Coming out of the mind of Nathaniel Sutton, Behind Closed Curtains is a powerfully emotive effort. The usage of atmospheric compositions and classically-inspired arrangements creates a past/present dichotomy. While the track ceases before the four-minute mark, Behind Closed Curtains has an engrossing sound. The gentle rising and falling of this effort keeps listeners on…

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Lio Nicol – They Sent You Back Down

Lio Nicol creates a track in her new single They Sent You Back Down that effortlessly ties together pop, alternative, and indie rock into a hard-hitting track. Lio’s vocals will tattoo themselves deep into the minds and hearts of listeners, while the production allows the instrumental and vocal sides the opportunity to shine alone as well as further contributing to the intense sound that issues forth. There are so many…

Posted on: April 8, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Elements Headphones (BiGR Audio)

We received a pair of the Elements Headphones from BiGR Audio a few days ago and are pleasantly surprised that the overall quality for the price point at which they’ve been located. Coming in a ornate wooden box that allows individuals the ability to go and put them up when they are being used, Elements Headphones are a solid blend of smart design and capable speakers making for a product…