Author: Sargeant

Avidya

Posted on: August 22, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AVIDYA “The Human Struggle”

AVIDYA showcases some powerful vocals on her current outing, “The Human Struggle”. Hints of Sarah McLachlan and Bjork are threaded through AVIDYA’s inimitable voice, while darkly emotive instrumentation gradually coalesce into a shuffling, shambling fury. The track rises and falls in a fashion not unlike the titular experience. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…

Posted on: August 22, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Why Have Memes and Vines Become So Popular?

You must have been living under a rock if you haven’t noticed the building popularity of hilarious memes and vines being shared all over the internet. There is a short video somewhere on the web that you can find to explain every emotion that you feel during the day. The question is, why have memes and vines become so popular? Well, we have three reasons to explain why your Facebook…

Checking in with Simone Cilio

Posted on: August 22, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Checking in with Simone Cilio

Can the music that you composed for The Reaping (premiering in 2017) be enjoyed outside of the show itself? Does the context in which one listens to your music change based on how they experience the compositions? 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…

Bill Wren - Road to Chiang Mai

Posted on: August 22, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bill Wren – Road to Chiang Mai

Bill Wren begins his latest album Road to Chiang Mai with a hopeful, inspiring composition. Enchanted Kingdom (feat. Frank Ralls) possesses a wonderful dichotomy of new and old, organic and electronic, that makes for a wholly engrossing track that will have listeners on the edges of their seats. The narrative quality of this instrumental composition is as rich and intricate as vocal-lead bands with the added benefit of allowing each…

Ember Atom - What You Came For

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ember Atom – What You Came For

Ember Atom is able to create a catchy rock track in their latest single, What You Came For. The call and response of the guitars and vocals push each element to a higher plateau, while the on-point drums do much to keep order in the single. 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,…

Charlie Star - Payroll

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Charlie Star – Payroll

An intense, focused sort of rap, Charlie Star is able to break free of the issues that present themselves when artists have such a laser-like focus on their success. The crisp production and shifts in tempo are precisely what is needed to keep listeners focused in to Payroll, Charlie Star’s latest single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…

Melbourne's Nostalgia goes soulful with "Freak"

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Melbourne’s Nostalgia goes soulful with “Freak”

Melbourne, Australia’s Nostalgia does an erogenous, sexy R&B track that deftly takes up hints of EDM and ambient to create something building off of the blueprint laid down by The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. Hints of 808s & Heartbreak-era Kanye can be heard threaded through the production. Nostalgia’s Freak is a track that could easily make it onto R&B or pop rotation; the starkly brilliant production that represents the framework…

Xaye FoxX - Sensual Ft. Nitty Scott MC

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Xaye FoxX – Sensual Ft. Nitty Scott MC

Sensual is a laid-back rap track that will impress through intricate wordplay and a stellar dynamic between the vocal and instrumental sides. Where the outward sound of Sensual feels pretty light and airy, there is considerable depth that bubbles just below the surface. Hints of R&B, reggae, and even classical guitar can be discerned here. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…

Madame Mayhem - Monster

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Madame Mayhem – Monster

Madame Mayhem’s Monster is a powerful hard rock / metal track that utilizes hints of goth and industrial to create something richly emotive. The track deftly blends the bright voice of Madame Mayhem with intricate guitar lines, a thick and ropy bass line, and drum fills for days. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…

Carl Thornton

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

An Interview with Carl Thornton

Today, we are speaking with Brooklyn’s Carl Thornton. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? 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, he has written thousands of hands-on game…

Luca Brassy

Posted on: August 21, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Sitting Down with Luca Brassy

What’s your story? How’d you fall into rap? I didn’t get into music in the traditional way. Most artists start really young and idolize a lot of different artists. My forte was actually professional wrestling until I was 18. My career in wrestling was cut short due to circumstances beyond my own control and I became a young, angry, and defiant kid. That’s when I discovered music and it saved…

KORR-A - Cali Love

Posted on: August 20, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KORR-A Treats Listeners to Cali Love

KORR-A’s Cali Love is an eclectic sort of pop track, with KORR-A building off the framework of Lil Mama, Fergie, and Gwen Stefani. A robust set of horns and thick EDM/dubstep beats keep things interesting from beginning to end. KORR-A’s vocals rise and fall, cutting like a knife and caressing listeners’ ears within the space of a few seconds. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…

Blue Helix - Aliens

Posted on: August 20, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blue Helix – Aliens

Blue Helix creates a tremendously emotive rock track with Aliens, blending together vocals that are inspiring with splashy drums and sizzling guitars. The extended instrumental interlude at the three-minute mark keeps the energy high and listeners on the edges of their seats, giving fans some idea of the power of Blue Helix. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…

Posted on: August 19, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Top Reasons to Do an MBA

If you are a student today, there is a massive range of different career fields for you to study and pursue, not to mention an abundance of educated people to compete with for said careers. With so many different career choices out there which you could go for, finding the right graduate program can often be challenging. But, if you are looking to get a good career in business, you…

Sonia Lucky Stars

Posted on: August 17, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SONIA – Lucky Stars EP

Time to Run is a powerful cross-over track that touches upon R&B, dubstep, indie-rock, and industrial genres. The supersonic vocals laid down here by SONIA stand out, ensuring that the track can stand up to high rotation on radio. The titular effort on the Lucky Stars EP tells a tremendous story, further bolstered by bold synths and picture-perfect percussion. Hints of Morcheeba, Massive Attack, AWOLNATION, and Christina Aguilera; the distinct sides…

Ed Sterling Stone - Treat Her Like A Lady

Posted on: August 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ed Sterling Stone – Treat Her Like A Lady

Ed Sterling Stone’s Treat Her Like A Lady is an effort that brings together jazz, R&B, and even a hint of soul and funk into a cohesive entity. This instrumental track showcases a wife array of emotions through Ed’s passionate guitar work. 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…

Posted on: August 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

C.U.L.T.U.R.E. Interview

Today, we are speaking with Baltimore’s C.U.L.T.U.R.E.. How did you get into hip-hop? Hey James first and foremost thank you for taking the time to sit down and speak with me in regards to my artistry and brand. 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…

Hieroglyphic Imperial Saison Gizmo Brewworks

Posted on: August 13, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hieroglyphic (Barrel Aged Imperial Saison)

The overall saison style is something I can get behind. There is typically a good amount of wheat, hay, and pepper that can be discerned. We received Hieroglyphic from Raleigh, North Carolina’s Gizmo BrewWorks a little bit ago and finally had a second to test it out. Hieroglyphic is the first barrel-aged imperial saison we’ve reviewed; the brew needs a few seconds in a glass to properly breathe. When one takes…

Jack of None - Who's Listening to Van Gogh's Ear

Posted on: August 12, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jack of None – Who’s Listening to Van Gogh’s Ear

Hotel Carcass is the first track on Who’s Listening to Van Gogh’s Ear, the debut album from Jack of None. The track has the dark emotion of The Cure, hints of twee-pop, and bits and bobs of electronic, ambient, and jazz stylings. The sheer depth of this initial composition ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats, having no idea where Jack of None will ultimately take them.…

of Montreal “it’s different for girls”

Posted on: August 12, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

of Montreal “it’s different for girls”

of Montreal create a track that looks back to Emotional Rescue-era Rolling Stones, linking the sound with hints of Franz Ferdinand and Momus. The twinkling instrumentation, shuffling beat, and echo is used to great impact. 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…