Author: Sargeant

Posted on: December 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ane Monsrud – Confess Single Review

Confess is the latest effort from Norway’s Ane Monsrud. The track showcases Ane’s ability to set up a harmony with her vocals, something that is further bolstered by the inclusion of thoughtful instrumentation. The track has something for fans of the singer-songwriter, jazz, and classical genres; Monsrud comes forth with tremendous force and finesse during this song. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: December 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Amanda Grace – Los Angeles (featuring Prime Blaq)

Los Angeles is a pop-infused track that shines, drawing comparisons to performers like Pink and Kelly Clarkson. There is a massive vocal range captured during this effort, one that is highlighted through intelligent instrumentation. The vocal delivery of Amanda Grace here is dusky, intricate, and ultimately familiar. 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,…

Posted on: December 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Checking in with Mike Masch

Today, we are speaking with Ann Arbor’s Mike Masch. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? I’ve been playing the piano since I was about 5 years old. My dad also sings in a choir and music was always a part of my life growing up. Most of my best friends have all been musicians as well, which has exposed me to a wide variety of musical…

Posted on: December 25, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blueberry Ale (Wachusett)

Massachusetts’ Wachusett Brewing has created a Blueberry Ale that successfully melds together a fruity flavor with a thirst-quenching lager style. The beer is perfect to session over the course of the night, as the mild flavor profile does not veer too far into tartness. When pouring the beer into a glass, the first thing that one will see is the yellow-gold coloration, upon which a solid amount of whitish head…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Wassail (Full Sail Brewing)

Wassail is Full Sail’s latest winter seasonal which is available from October until the end of December. The brew pours with a dark mahogany to reddish coloration, providing imbibers with a good amount of tannish head sitting on top. The decent hop inclusion in Wassail makes for a deeper, more complex set of flavors; nuts, caramel, plum, and molasses all come into focus. Whiskey and vanilla tastes add the final polish…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lodge CRS8 Seasoned Steel Skillet

Over the course of the last century, South Pittsburg, Tennessee’s Lodge Cast Iron has created world-renowned cast iron goods, becoming synonymous with quality. Lodge has rolled out a new seasoned steel line that matches the versatility of their initial cast iron products with the lightness of steel. 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,…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Winter Camp (Strike Brewing Company)

Winter Camp is described as a winter warmer old ale by Strike Brewing Company, and is the perfect example of a beer that changes its spots from the beginning to the ending of each 22 ounce bottle. The beer initially pours with a dark brown to reddish coloration and has a fair amount of off-white head. There are strong malt elements and a bit of hop bitterness that come forth…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A few moments with Daniel Pye

Today, we are speaking with Sydney’s Daniel Pye. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? Hey there! We’ll basically I’m a singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia. My interest in music really picked up around the age of thirteen or fourteen when I was in high school. From there a strong passion and fascination for anything music related soon developed. My father was also a guitarist and I used…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

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Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Winter Ale (Smuttynose)

Winter Ale, Smuttynose’s current seasonal, comes forth with a fulfilling and complete set of flavors. Pouring with a dark brown coloration and a small amount of off-white head, this Winter Ale has strong notes of malt, alcohol, and tart cherry. Based on an amber ale and bolstered with Trappist yeast, this beer is warming and possesses a wide array of different flavors. With hints of dark fruits, spices including cinnamon,…

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Introducing Brandon James

Brandon James is gaining a head of steam before his new EP is released on February 1st. This Chicago-born, bred, and based performer builds on a tremendously deep R&B tradition while establishing his own unique take on the art form. On tracks like “How Does It Feel”, James is able to create a sultry and soulful sound that will shake listeners to their very core. Perhaps most alluring about James’…

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz – My Old Stompin’ Ground

Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz – My Old Stompin’ Ground is a track that possesses a timeless quality. The ability of the act to create such a sweet and soulful song with their latest sound is amazing; while there are 7 distinct forces here, the music that they create is unified and with a singular goal. The passion and care taken in creating this effort means that anyone that fancies…

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WhiTeNoySe Jumped on a Plane CD Review

WhiTeNoySe begins his Jumped on a Plane with Alice, a trippy bit of rap music that expands upon what listeners will experience with the style. The richness of the backing instrumentation here will ensure that listeners are firmly on the edges of their seats. No Dreams has a more sinister, brooding sound that continues to allow WhiTeNoySe with ample opportunity to tell a story. Hints of The Streets and Eyedea can be discerned…

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Aspen Brewing Releases “Cougar” on Christmas Day

Aspen Brewing is set to release a sour blonde this winter; Cougar (6.5% ABV) will be rolling out from the brewery in 22 ounce bottles and is part of Aspen’s Temerity series. 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…

Posted on: December 20, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Buffalo Sweat (Tallgrass Brewing Company)

While there was a certain complexity given to Tallgrass Brewing Company’s Buffalo Sweat when it was given time in bourbon barrels, we found the base-level Buffalo Sweat to be on of the most engrossing and delectable stouts we have reviewed in 2015. This oatmeal cream stout pours with a decent thickness and a dark-brown coloration. A fair amount of tannish head pours on top of Buffalo Sweat; the nose of…

Posted on: December 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

My Turn Series #016: Todd

The My Turn series by Lakefront Brewery is an institution at this point; employees of the brewery get the chance to do a one-off effort in a style that the brewery does not create. Todd (quality manager at Lakefront) suggested that a Belgian-style quadrupel be made, and we were lucky enough to receive a bottle. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…

Posted on: December 18, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ozeri Touch Professional Digital Kitchen Scale

We cook all the time in our kitchen but did not have a scale to measure things – sure, we had measuring cups, but nothing in the way of a digital scale. The simple fact is that a lot of the measuring cups suffer in determining the difference between liquid and dry ingredients, which means that there are different portions of flour and sugar and that for broth and water.…

Posted on: December 18, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Boomsauce (Lord Hobo Brewing Company)

Boomsauce is a pretty heady IPA (India Pale Ale) from Woburn, MA’s Lord Hobo Brewing Company pouring with a dark yellow to golden coloration and little in the way of head. The lacing from Boomsauce is barely present. Immediately present in a glass of Boomsauce is a good amount of effervescence, which imbues upon the effort a certain lightness. This lightness ensures that one will delve into Boomsauce with aplomb and…

Posted on: December 16, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stumptown CandyPeel IPA (BridgePort)

Stumptown CandyPeel IPA , BridgePort’s latest offering is an India Pale Ale that comes forth with a little more of a sweeter and more citrus-heavy elements than a typical effort in this style. There is a mild nose to this one, heavy with hints of grain and bready malts. The beer pours with a dark-yellow to orange-brown coloration and a decent amount of whitish head. Stumptown CandyPeel has a decent…

Posted on: December 15, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Few Moments with Mundo

Today, we are speaking with Mundo, a performer that deftly weaves together birthright and his current living arrangement. As a polyglot, would you agree that language is powerful? Music has a similar transformative ability. What does your mélange of the two say? (smiles) Well it’s my personal belief that it’s really very very difficult to understand a people if you don’t speak or at least know a little bit about…