Author: Sargeant

Posted on: October 8, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jon Mullane “Born Beautiful”

Jon Mullane’s Born Beautiful is a touching pop-rock effort in the vein of Train and OneRepublic. The instrumentation present here reverberates loudly through the single, giving Mullane’s inimitable vocals a boost. 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 culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience,…

Posted on: October 8, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fire to the Stars – Stay Down

Stay Down immediately draws listeners in with a combination of haunting guitar work and alluring vocals; this single gradually gains momentum until Fire to the Stars kick in to the chorus. The sheer skill Fire to the Stars exhibit in keeping listeners following intently is unparalleled, creating a track in “Stay Down” that deserves alt-rock radio play. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: October 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Oglebay, a family destination

The Oglebay Resort (Wheeling, West Virginia) has a number of distinct features that will interest all members of the family. Whether there for a night or for an extended stay, visitors will be challenged to exhaust all of the attractions and experiences that the property offers. 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…

Posted on: October 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Curse of Lono – Curse of Lono EP

Don’t be worried that their band name sounds like the title of an Adult Swim show, Curse of Lono have just turned in a shockingly sweet debut that is equal parts Teenage Fanclub and a gothic Big Star. Together for just a year, the London-based five piece put out a dark, smart soundscape that seems like a soundtrack to a Tom Waits’ dream. In fact, the four-songs on this self-titled…

Posted on: October 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Buc Ballzy – Fire & Ice

Anything Goes is punctuated by a rapid lyrical flow in the vein of Bone Thugs & Harmony. Hints of horrorcore and street rap approaches that are threaded in the backing beat to this single makes this cut something that a wide swath of fans can appreciate. I particularly like the callback to the 1990s California scene of Too Short and E-40 with Casting Call; the Spartan production here allows listeners’ focus…

Posted on: October 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

4 Things You Can Do for Your Heart Today

One of the most common misunderstandings that so many people have in terms of heart problems, are that they only happen later in life. While that is often the case, a growing number of younger people are succumbing to heart problems, which is why it is never too early to think about heart health. Whether you believe you are in great physical condition or know that you can afford to…

Posted on: October 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Think Void – World Void Web

Dark, brooding, and grave in its opening, World Void Web’s Think Void ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats by the time that Snore of a 100 Crore ends. The track deftly blends vocal snippets with industrial and traditional Indian musics, making for something that is wholly unique. Where most artists would struggle to corral such a diverse array of styles, World Void Web is able to…

Posted on: October 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dungeon Family – Even in Darkness LP

The recent desire of universal and other companies to create and otherwise refresh the vinyl market is fantastic, as I recall there being a number of years in the late 90s and early 2000 where a great many albums either received a tiny print run or did not get a vinyl release outside of a 12-inch single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…

Posted on: October 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Everything Rhymes With Orange (Roughtail)

Everything Rhymes With Orange is an 8% IPA brewed by Midwest City, Oklahoma’s Roughtail Brewing. The beer pours with a dark yellow to orangish color, hazy as all get out with a fair amount of sudsy white head. Everything Rhymes With Orange is a good bridge between the traditional West Coast India Pale Ale and the juicier East Coast style that has began to dominate brewery’s hoppy efforts. This means that there…

Posted on: October 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Microgaming set to entertain with August new games

Microgaming set to entertain with August new games, and people are still talking about them. Microgaming has been on a winning streak for a long time by this point, and their winning streak is still ongoing. Lots of people are looking forward to their output for the rest of 2016, and people are just as enthusiastic about what they might be offering in 2017. It feels as if the year…

Posted on: October 5, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Corvaa – Zipper

Corvaa’s Zipper is a dance track that hearkens back to the early 1990s for inspiration, all while including the expressive synths and emotive arrangements that are a hallmark of current EDM. 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 culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience,…

Posted on: October 5, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Mark Newman – “Scapegoat”

Mark Newman’s Scapegoat is a lively track that links together blues with a down-home type of southern rock. A sizzling guitar immediately draws listeners in, while a vocal approach that is reminiscent of ZZ Top and 38 Special will keep listeners on the edges of their seats until the final notes of the single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…

Posted on: October 1, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Occurrence – The Past Will Last Forever

Occurrence create a unique form of indie-pop music that touches upon a wide variety of influences over the course of The Past Will Last Forever, their latest album. The Things I’ve Always Liked I Now Hate has the sequencing and futuristic sound of late-nineties performers like Garbage and Stabbing Westward. The haunting sound of My Days and Nights Belong to You include a little bit more Portishead and Liz Phair into the mix.…

Posted on: September 29, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Death Valley Shootout: Remus Revenge

Death Valley Shootout: Remus Revenge is a 14% ABV bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout which also includes bits of maple syrup and brown sugar. With our pour, we noticed an inky black coloration that was topped with an infinitesimally small head. 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 culture since 1998. With over…

Posted on: September 29, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

mOmma Spill-Proof Cup | Lansinoh

We had just gotten to the point where our child has moved away to some degree from their bottle and has the coordination that is required to begin using a sippy cup. The amount of horror stories that exist regarding the ability of sippy cups to take up gross and outright dangerous things like mold and mildew is considerable. We had been using products from the dollar store due to…

Posted on: September 28, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Owltainment Working on “Generals of the Yang Family”

Owltainment connects east and west with their upcoming film. “Generals of the Yang Family” is a historical epic that focuses on the Song Dynasty; the company is working with Tencent to promote the flick, ensuring that the film gets in the hands of anyone looking for further education about a relatively unknown period in Chinese history. More information about Generals of the Yang Family will be released in the upcoming months.…

Posted on: September 28, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mahogany Dannie Sits Down with NeuFutur

Today, we are speaking with Memphis’ Mahogany Dannie. How did you get into music? Well to start, I was that child in the youth choir that just had to sing louder than everyone else because I loved singing and wanted to be heard. It also didn’t help that my parents were huge Jackson fans, so we would find ourselves pretending to be one of The Jacksons and putting on concerts…

Posted on: September 27, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HiFiMAN Edition S headphones

The HiFiMAN Edition S headphones are crafted with the audiophile in mind. While there is a trade-off between quality and price often times what individuals will experience when it comes to a pair of the Edition S headphones is nothing short of amazing. The company has created a pair of headphones that stand up to the other rigors of everyday life without pricing them outside of the reach of the average…

Posted on: September 27, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Must Haves For Any IPhone Users

If you are someone that has an iPhone, you will probably have many reasons why you love it. For starters, iPhones are pretty straightforward to use. They look good, have brightly colored apps and screens. The functionality of an iPhone is good too, and the technology just keeps getting better and better. Of course, you need to set up an iTunes account when you first use it. Then you will…

Posted on: September 26, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Patrick Ames – Standard Candles

You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore is a slinky sort of track that ties together rock, jazz, and pop into an unique sound. The deliberate sound of the instrumentation on this first track on Standard Candles ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats; where will Ames ultimately go in the follow-up to this introductory salvo? SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…