Trina’s new track “I Just Wanna” features City Girls and Arie. The effort is able to showcase the intense flow of Trina while having a varied backing beat. Whether bass-heavy beats, a clap trap, or something light and airy, I Just Wanna’s beat is something that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Adding in other females to the mix changes up the overall vibe of the track,…
John Paciga’s new track “The F-Word” is a bouncy, fun track that will bury its melodies deep into listeners’ minds. The robust piano line will remind listeners of The Rocket Summer or Bo Burnham. The F-Word is one of those songs that even draws back into the early-oughts college radio scene – I feel hints of Rich Hardesty and Ben Folds weaved into the fabric of Paciga’s latest single. Over…
AV Super Sunshine are an act that needs to be seen to be believed, and the video for their “Time Bomb” single is a cut above. The visuals – a pair of individuals running away from certain danger – parallels quite well the frenetic pace of the track. With additional actors providing a bit of realism to the run through the neighborhood, one feels that they want to experience the rest…
Steven Graves’s “How Long” is a track that draws upon the rock of the 1970s and 1980s; hints of The Eagles and Dire Straits can be inferred from the track. A robust instrumentation ensures that each ropy bass line, drum hit, and fuzzy guitar riff contributes to the overall easy-feeling sound of the single. How Long is one of those efforts that listeners can continually delve into and find new…
The Ivy Walls’s “White Ocean” sits at the boundary between 1980s goth and new wave styles. On their latest single, the act is able to use vocals to both tell a story and establish further depth to the harmonies achieved. With a haunting beauty, the act is able to deftly weave in synths and vocals into a cohesive entity. Gradually rising and falling, White Ocean is an effort that is…
Malea’s “Swept Away” is a sedate and alluring effort that draws upon the British pop style of the late nineties and early 2000s. Hints of Portishead and Morcheeba come bubbling up. The dreamy instrumentation of Swept Away whips in equal amounts of Massive Attack and Danny Elfman. A haunting sound will have listeners hanging on to every word, as the track is able to gain momentum. The 2:30-3:00 mark is…
Bogan Via’s new track I Want You, I Want You Too calls back to the synth-pop of the 1980s. Deep, rich vocals provide the perfect counterpoint to the twinkling electronic-tinged instrumentation. The effort continues to shift and change through styles, keeping listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. The rapid-fire style of Bogan Via’s delivery pulls in just a hint of rap, making something wholly different than what…
Today, in the 21st century the youth are following diverse career paths. Sometimes, they take up certain jobs to fill in their pockets with some cash and make the most of the extra time they have, barring studying and going to college. Today, bartending has become one of the most sought-after professions for the youth. It is true for people who are extrovert and love to be a part of…
When it comes to diamonds, the carat is not everything. It is possible to get a 3-karat solitaire ring for lesser than the price of a 1-karat ring. How is that even possible or logical? How are some diamond dealers giving huge glittering rocks for a steal? Is that deal even real? Before you jump at offers like these on the web, you must know that other factors determine the…
At present, drones have become popular among both professionals and hobbyists. In fact, these drones are nowadays used by the entertainment industry for capturing aerial photographs and thus they help to take the film industry to a completely new level. As a result, we often see these drones as objects of amusement and entertainment right now. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
The Silver Snails’ “Ave Maria a Zio Virgilio” draws an a classical musical tradition to weave a narrative that will have listeners focus in to each vocal layer and alluring arrangement. The vocals pull double duty on Ave Maria a Zio Virgilio in that they provide a narrative quality while adding to the overall harmonies achieved by the act. An extended instrumental interlude at the 2:30 mark keeps things fresh, as…
Nika Cantabile has just released the follow-up to Naked Soul Opus 2. Starting off with Sennen Kowa Sagashiteru (from D Gray Man), Nika is able to bring forth tremendous highs and a heavier, chunkier sound together into something that will immediately draw listeners in. Naruto’s Orochimaru No showcases repetition to a fantastic degree, with just enough in the way of variation to keep listeners keyed on in through the effort’s four-plus minute…
Stephen Winston’s “Maybe It’s For James” is a hopeful track in the vein of Cat Stevens or John Denver. The track is able to move through a number of styles, with nods to gospel and the progressive genre of early-Genesis. Maybe It’s For James is one of those efforts that need a few listens – one needs to focus on the lyrical content of Winston initially before moving into the…
Melanie Taylor’s “Adderall” is a powerful and introspective effort that provides listeners a good introduction into the performer. In the lyrics that Melanie lays down here, fans will be able to emphasize and understand precisely what is being discussed. The instrumentation on Adderall is a blend of pop, EDM, and R&B that is able to keep one’s attention until the effort rides out. Melanie is able to make something in…
Scott Gray’s “Raincoats” is a bouncy pop track that showcases a smooth set of vocals, bouncy guitar/piano dynamic, and an overall sound that will inject a bit of happiness into listeners’ days. Gray’s vocal range is pretty considerable, takes fans on highrises and counters with a rich tenor. Raincoats has a traditional production in that everything is dynamic; Gray is able to avoid the tendency present in popular music to…
This last time we reviewed Tris McCall, it was through his contributions to Jim Testa’s There Goes The Neighborhood CD. During “Conspiracy Theory”, McCall is able to call back to the 1980s with nods to R.E.M. and Warren Zevon. Synthesizers, a backing set of female vocals, and a world-conscious set of lyrics make Conspiracy Theory into something brilliant. With a production allowing each element to shine alone or in service…
Isaac Castor’s “Da Bounce” calls back to the late 1990s with a grimy, NO-inspired flow. With nods to Lil Wayne and Romeo, the track is able to deftly whip in past and present. Da Bounce impresses with strong wordplay and a hard-hitting beat that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The constantly scintillating backing beat provides just enough in the way of oomph to emphatically…
California is known for its golden beaches, entertainment, and year-round warm days. This make it the perfect getaway for anybody who knows what the driving curfews for CA teens are and those are wanting to escape the frigid temperatures that the rest of the country experiences. Little do people know, California is at its absolute best during November. Forget about the typical, warm beach days or flashy city lights. As…
No Confidence Man is an effort that ties together a wide variety of styles, whether it be Computer Love-era Kraftwerk, Franz Ferdinand, or Muse. The Woolly Mammoth, who have just released the single, are able to weave together an engrossing track that takes fans over this wide swath of sound in the course of three and a half minute. The single is similar to an onion; one can continue to…
Silver is an assertive, dominant track that immediately hits listeners over their heads with a sultry set of vocals, sizzling guitar licks, and a brooding instrumentation that will catch listeners’ attentions. The guitar/vocal dynamic on Silver pushes each to a higher plateau, but it is the bassier synth line that is weaved through the single that shines in the first half of the effort. The intense psychedelic-styled guitar work that…