There have been reports recently that Fable 4 is now in development, although it has not yet been officially stated who is going to be making this product, with Lionhead Studios no longer involved. It will be interesting to see how a new studio takes on the project of continuing the beloved Fable story considering that the third instalment, Fable 3 has perhaps not been regarded as highly as the…
Flying on a private jet is now easier than ever. There is no need to invest in your own plane or deal with the gigantic maintenance and running costs. Thanks to services like Jet Car Membership Program, private jets are just a few clicks away. You get to enjoy all the benefits of having a Indianapolis Private Jet without dealing with the excessive costs and other hassles. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…
Boy George was way ahead of his time. A band fronted by a male who performed in full make up and androgynous clothes was groundbreaking in the early 1980s, when gay were almost unheard of at the time. The fact that Cultural Club had remarkably catchy songs certainly helped prove that the band and Boy George were more than just a gimmick. In fact, their music is right up there…
VAYA’s titular single is a slinky piece of hard rock that will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The act is able to call back to the halycon days of the 1980s and 1990s while keeping things current and contemporary. The vocals both tell a story and add to the overall harmonies of the effort. ELEPHANTUS, the other new track from VAYA, slows things down…
On the heels of releasing their debut record “AM/FM”last May, Houston rockers Londale have dropped their second record, “It’s A Different World”, ” a collection of four songs told from different narrative perspectives and direction, but somehow create a cohesiveness in that each dives a little deeper into the emotional wreckage of relationships and how we see each other and how others see us. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
Stoutella is Knee Deep Brewing Company’s (Auburn, CA) chocolate hazelnut milk stout. The beer pours with a dark brown coloration and a fairly small head that dissipates fairly quickly. The presence of the hazelnuts in Stoutella calms down the tendency of milk stouts to be on the sweeter side of things through the presence of a fair amount of bitterness. There is a diverse set of flavors that are presented throughout…
The Reason is the first effort on Ryan Zimmerman’s new EP, Ephemeral as a Kiss. The track showcases a nice blend of styles, with hints of acts as broad as Soundgarden and John Mayer. The specific array of styles that listeners can pick up after their first listen to Zimmerman’s Ephemeral as a Kiss EP is pretty substantial. Beyond his own unique approach to things, it is the fact that…
Feels Like a Holiday is the first track on Caroline Ferrante’s new EP, SKY. The track is confident, fun, and showcases a blend of straight-forward pop, island rock, and even the styling of performers like The Carpenters and Sheryl Crow. The production on Feels Like A Holiday is amazing, allowing each element ample opportunity to shine on its own or to contribute to this very cohesive and coherent opening. The…
All This Time We Wait is the new single from Boston’s Pale Monsters; the track comes from the act’s new release, Are You Feeling Alive?. The band come forth with an indie/alternative sound with a hint of 1960s rock. The vocals on All This Time We Wait build off of the work of performers like Rivers Cuomo and John Rzeznik. The distorted guitar on this introductory track calls back to…
Studies about the positive impact of music on intelligence – both listening to music and playing a musical instrument – have been around for hundreds of years. In many of these studies, simple things such as listening to music that has the correct tempo or beat can improve brain function in different ways. Playing a musical instrument produces more positive effects. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
With the increasing use of steroids across the globe, you must ensure that you get the most benefits from them. Sometimes, a good diet and strict workout regimen may not be enough to help you achieve what you want. There are several ways that you can make anabolic steroids work wonders for your body and get you the increased mass and streamline your physique. Here are five things that can…
JES’s “Get Me Through The Night” is a tremendously emotive EDM track that has both the instrumental arrangement and JES’s vocals pushing each other to a high level. The assertive beat that dominates the track is a great counterpoint to the much more human and emotionally affecting vocals laid down. What happens during Get Me Through The Night is that fans will be thinking about what JES is singing as their…
Tiny Fighter’s “New Century” is a complex track that deftly takes up a number of different genres in its sound. Hints of nineties alternative, the singer-songwriter tradition, and even hints of pop can all be discerned here. The thoughtful guitars, chunky bass lines, and on-point drums unite to make for a solid backdrop upon which Therese’s vocals can stretch their arms. A laid-back tempo allows alt-country and 1980s-era Cure influences to…
WOLVES’ “Animal” will immediately draw listeners in with an emphatic beat and a charismatic, sultry set of vocals. A bit of call and response to a choir of voices transforms this from a fun track to something that could easily be rocketing up the chart. With each piston hitting perfectly, it’s no surprise that Animal’s melodies will be bouncing around listeners’ minds long after the song ceases to play. WOLVES…
The Winter Sounds’ “Earth After a Thunderstorm” is a wonderful effort. The passion of the vocals, the effortless call backs to mid-1980s synth pop like Depeche Mode, Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys, and the twinkling instrumentation distinguishes this single from the rest of the music being played on the radio. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…
The Chicago Vin Coalition’s Silence is Golden is an effort that effortlessly ties together the rock of the 1960s and 1970s, all while putting out vocals that are reminiscent of early Dylan or Tom Waits. The backing instrumentation provides the perfect backdrop for these vocals but do deserve their own time in the spotlight. The percussion, fuzzy vocals, and vocals unite to make for a track that simultaneously is radio-friendly…
Itamar Borochov’s Tangerines is the lead-off single from his latest release, Boomerang. The single will immmediately draw listeners’ attentions with the thoughtful and intricate piano line that begins the song, while the horn that kicks in shortly after adds considerable amounts of narration to the effort. Through taking a vocal-like approach to the trumpet’s arrangements, Itamar is able to make a sub-three minute track resound loudly in listener’s ears long after…
Let’s face it, eating healthily on a daily basis is no small feat. You have to do the research, figure out how you can combine all the ingredients you just spent your month’s rent on purchasing and then, in the end, you probably won’t even like the taste. Why is it that donuts and coffee are so much more enticing than broccoli and kale? SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
Birds is a tremendously emotive effort, the lead-off track from ShÄy’s new LP, Quest. The track blends together indie-rock with ambient and electronic elements. This unique mash-up of approaches and styles will have listeners focused in, as rich jazz horns and contemplative guitar lines unite into something special. The bit of vocals that are presented to listeners are the unifying element, making for a track that could easily make it onto…
Angela C. Howell’s “There’s Nothin I Don’t Love” is a sultry track that deflty links together blues, jazz, and funk into an alluring package. Angela’s vocals do more than merely building the lyrics side of things, adding considerably to the taut instrumentation that is present here. The sheer vocal range of Howell is a high-water mark for There’s Nothin I Don’t Love, further bolstered through the emotive guitars, the thick,…