Rocky Athas’s “Dictator” is a track that ties together hard rock, honky tonk, and even hints of country rock. Building off of the tradition of performers like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rocky Athas is able to create a crisp arrangement that is authentic and tremendously affecting. The guitar work is fantastic, while the drums and bass are vital in providing an unparalleled depth to each section of this single. With considerable replay…
Xavier Toscano’s “Never Wanna Leave” is a track that deftly blends together pop, rock, and EDM in a fashion that his latest single could easily garner airplay on a wide variety of stations. Of particular note during this cut has to be the strong, emphatic beat that is interlaced throughout. A more delicate piano line allows for the track’s tempo to ebb and flow; the production of Never Wanna Leave…
On their new single “Goodbye Again”, Philadelphia’s The Soft Spots create a fuzzy sort of indie rock that links together The Smiths, The Cure, and adds their own unique take through the presence of a synth and guitar-heavy backdrop. The heavenly vocals provide the perfect counterpoint to the insistent drum beat and sizzling guitar work that comprise the backdrop for the song. Distinct movements within Goodbye Again keep listener interest…
Olive’s “Senseless” is a wonderful chiaroscuro of the light, higher octaves achieved by Olive’s vocals and the darker, more resonating sound presented by the drums, bass, guitars, and the rest of the song’s instrumentation. Together they make for a timeless track, one that is able to feel current and contemporary while taking a goodly amount from 1960s pop and rock performers. Listeners will love the dynamic of the vocals and…
J U S T P R O C E S S’ “I Already Know” (which features Joannie Jimenez) is a chill effort that continues to show more of itself each and every time a listeners plays it. The dichotomy between electronic and human pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the resulting track takes on hints of trip-hop, R&B, and electronic genres. With a bit of jungle and trap…
Sophie Simmons’s “Black Mirror” is bar-none the best introduction we’ve had to a modern performer. There is such an honest and heartfelt sound that is cultivated during this single. Hints of pop, EDM, and indie are weaved to make something absolutely beautiful. Simmons’s vocals do more than just tell a story; each line sung during Black Mirror adds considerably to the overall instrumentation of the effort. Moving between the stanzas…
When Shakespeare penned ‘if music be the food of love play on’ in Twelfth Night, he was demonstrating just how, even in 1602, music is used to inspire strong emotions – powerful enough to cure the Duke Orsino of his obsession of Countess Olivia and the fruitless frustrations of trying to woo her. Music is one of the oldest and most loved rituals that has united people no matter which…
When evaluating strategy for MIPS reporting under the new regulations, you may be concerned about the new penalties and incentives. You may look for a more sustainable way of doing it. There is a plethora of methods available ranging from MIPS registries to HER submission and therefore, it can be really tasking to get to know the benefits and drawbacks of each one of them. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…
We all love going on vacation. It’s the perfect time to escape–and really, what are vacations but a chance to explore life? Whether you’re going solely to escape your job, or whether your plan is to explore Rome, vacations let us escape to a completely different location, mindset, and experience. Fantastic for your health, vacations have been shown to improve productivity, reduce stress, and reduce your risk of heart issues.…
Cannabidiol is a natural and popular remedy that can be used for various common ailments. Usually referred to as CBD, this is among the chemical compounds that are found in the marijuana or cannabis plant. THC is the key psychoactive cannabinoid that is found in cannabis. It creates the sensation or feeling of being ‘high’ that is linked to marijuana. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
The CBD industry is still getting established. You should therefore be careful about the quality of cannabidiol you purchase. Whenever something new comes up and is trying to build its brand, you get a lot of counterfeits and it can get quite confusing. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming…
Sleep Machine’s new single “Mother” announces that this talented Los Angeles based duo of Alisha Zalkin and Dan Kalisher is ready to up their game to another level with one of the best invocations of bluesy heart-bearing soul rock you’ll hear in recent memory. There’s a supreme artistic confidence making this song move forward that’s born from having something individual to say while still commanding enough skill and understanding of…
The do it all aspect of King Errisson’s talents has played an enormous role in bringing him together with some of the most formidable figures in musical history. He’s contributed songs to projects from artists as diverse as Neil Diamond and The Temptations while performing with Diamond since 1976, enjoying a successful run as a spotlit performer with The Incredible Bongo Band, and work with other titans such as Diana…
After a long relationship like a marriage, being single again can be a daunting, terrible prospect. There are many things to fear about being single, but by that same note there are many things to enjoy about single life as well. Gone are the confines of an unhappy, committed relationship, with its complex dynamics, fighting, unhappiness and resentment. Slowly, you can begin to welcome in the beginnings of something new,…
One great way to help your teen out on the road: Help then find advanced CA online drivers education. Attending defensive driving traffic school will get you a guaranteed ten percent off your base insurance rate, plus you can even get traffic tickets dismissed. You’ll still have to pay court costs in most cases, but if you can talk a judge into letting you attend defensive driving courses as an…
Obscene, the second EP release from New Jersey’s The Gray Vines, features five blistering tunes with clarity of focus and assurance you don’t often hear in a young unit. Fronted by lead guitarist and singer Jake Hoffman, he’s joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Casey O’Connell and drummer Jordan Bowen, but they aren’t afraid to bring alternative sounds into their typically rock oriented mix. There are suggestions of…
Tom Eure’s sixth solo album The Coin, the Prayer & the Crow is a thirteen song outing that finds this North Carolina headquartered singer/songwriter and master musician working at the peak of his composing and performing powers. It’s a mix of largely vocal numbers peppered with a handful of instrumentals that gives the release a distinct character from the bevy of yearly slate of albums in this style. It bears…
“Knowledge” is an early contender for best rock single of 2018 and continues the rapid ascent of the Los Angeles’ Dynamos. The five member unit is fronted by one of the best singers, regardless of gender, to emerge from rock music in quite some. Nadia E., however, fronts an equally capable musical outfit as this single clearly illustrates. The two guitar monster of Jacob Mayeda and Carlos Barrera provide plenty…
The wife and I have been fans of MMORPGs for quite a few years and have been active on titles from a year or two on different offerings. The great many of these titles simply tried to recreate what has been done very successfully by early forays into the style without providing much difference to the overall play of the game. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
Put the keys down, you’re drunk. Seriously. If you think you’re different, that you can handle it behind the wheel after taking alcohol, then you’re either still inebriated, a master of denial, are in one of our top six favorite celebrity DUI mugshots, or just plain stupid. Study after study shows that drinking alcohol impairs motor skills, and impaired motor skills mean no motoring! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…