Author: Sargeant

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

Sasha Leonov Releases “Seek Out Your Happiness”

Sasha Leonov has just finished up recording sessions in London, completing work on his latest single, “Seek Out Your Happiness”. An upbeat and energetic track. Seek Out Your Happiness provides listeners with a Leonov that is more mature and showcases considerably different influences than were present during his two most recent albums, Skies Change and Towards Mirages. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: October 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sasha Leonov Talks Shop

A number of the musicians we review on NeuFutur have worked in factories, fast food, or any one of a multitude of fairly banal occupations. Can you go into detail about what occupations you held before your music career began? I’ve held several different jobs before things started to happen for me on the music side of things. My first job was in a pizza place, making the…

Posted on: October 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Mayans – Universe Single Review

The instrumental dynamic that is created at the beginning of the current New Mayans single Universe sets the stage for a haunting set of vocals. 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…

Posted on: October 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kai’son Interview

Which artists are the greatest influences for you and your music? I have a lot of musical influences, but the biggest are Kanye West, Jay Z, and Marvin Gaye. 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…

Posted on: October 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Final Vortex Interview

Hello. Can you provide us a little information about Final Vortex and what you are attempting to do with your 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 and record reviews,…

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

Nashaat Salman Universal Melodies, Vol. 1 CD Review

Nashaat Salman begins his Universal Melodies, Vol. 1 with Summer Night Joy , a track that builds off of the classical (Spanish) guitar tradition. With overtures made to the grandiose dance music of the late seventies, Salman is able to create a light and airy composition with this initial effort that will immediately draw in listeners to this EP. The goodwill created by Summer Night Joy is continued with the…

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

Nemo James The Minstrel CD Review

Dreamer on the Run is the first track on Nemo James’ The Minstrel, and this emotive, intense track is built off of the singer-songwriter tradition. Hints of James Taylor and Neil Young can be heard here, while the guitar provides a further fleshing out of the narrative weaved by Nemo’s voice. The titular track on The Minstrel balances the instrumental and lyrical sides of the composition perfectly. While the effort…

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

VOD Recordings

Darian Terrence Worrell founded VOD Recordings (centered in Medford, MA) in 2002. Over the course of the last 13 years, the label has released a number of recordings. Under the skilled hand of Mr. Worrell, VOD Recordings have been distributed throughout the world. VOD Recordings is a record label that digs deep to find up and coming artists in a wide array of genres. Taking on pop, rock, rap, and…

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

Biére de Garde (Aspen / Casey)

Aspen Brewing (Aspen, CO) and Casey Brewing and Blending ( Glenwood Springs, CO) have collaborated on an extremely-limited Biére de Garde. This effort pours with a hazy brownish color and a small amount of head that lays upon the top of the beer. The Biére de Garde’s nose is fairly funky, with prune and citrus elements present. On the initial sip, imbibers will experience vanilla, brown sugar, and fruity elements that…

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

Noisemate One More Round EP Review

Jump Out of the World is the first introduction that listeners will have to London’s Noisemate, and the band is able to create something that bridges the gap between punk, rock, and alt-rock. The insistence of the vocals and spot-on guitars and drums make for a track that is ready for radio rotation. Each side of Noisemate – the lyrics, instrumentation, and production – makes for something that will bounce…

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

Nick Festari This is me… Slower and Faster CD Review

You Wanna Make Me Fly (I Know You Belong To A Dream) is a track that possesses a retrospective sound that seems perfectly ensconced in the 1980s. To keep things current and contemporary, there are hints present here of EDM; the uniting element here has to be Nick Festari’s inimitable vocals. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered…

Posted on: October 23, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hibernation Ale (Great Divide Brewing Company)

Great Divide’s Hibernation Ale has finally made its way to cans, and this classic has never seemed more drinkable. The beer pours with an extremely dark brown to ruby coloration and a good amount of decent amount of off-white head that rapidly dissipates. Hibernation Ale goes down incredibly easy, a dangerous proposition when one considers the 8.7% ABV of the brew. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…

Posted on: October 23, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Coraezy Hitz – It’s Over (feat. Stiffler), Game On Lock, Coraezy Dum

It’s Over (featuring Stiffler) is a track that skillfully blends trap, rap, and an R&B hook that showcases that Coraezy Hitz comes forth in a unique and eclectic fashion. Hints of Tech N9ne, Hopsin, and Tyler The Creator can be discerned here, but the sharp and pointed flow during this track is uniquely Coraezy Hitz’s own. With hints of Drake and Bun B playing at the periphery of the track,…

Posted on: October 23, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Water District – Dear California Single Review

Water District create hopeful, sunny indie music with hints of emotive rock present during their new single, Dear California. The track succeeds upon skillful guitar work, a chunky bass, and alluring vocals that will bury themselves deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. 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…

Posted on: October 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

John Reid (Epic Balloons)

As many of my friends and family know, I am not very talented when it comes to any crafts that involve me using my hands. My wife, Danica, has had some luck creating balloon sculptures, but the amount of shapes and designs that she can create still numbers less than 10. There are balloon artists that are plying their wares that can craft hundreds of distinct designs. John Reid is…

Posted on: October 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paperplane Pursuit Feel Good Single Review

The pop style of Paperplane Pursuit during their latest single Feel Good blends together a wide array of styles, from One Direction to Chromeo and Ca$h Ca$h. The catchy vocals and punchy drums here tattoo their melodies deep into listeners’ minds. A cohesive unity between the instrumentation and vocals here turns this cut into a must-listen. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…

Posted on: October 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cocopipes Premiere “Stash”

“Stash” is a track that deftly blends ambient and atmospheric compositions into a twinkling track that will work perfectly in late autumn and early winter. The haunting vocals that lay on top of the track will resound loudly in listeners’ ears long after the track has ceased to pay. Along with the single, Cocopipes has released a video for the single. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…

Posted on: October 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ed Accura Bittersweet News Update Single Review

Ed Accura has released a number of albums over the last 12 years, and continually refreshes his style with each additional release. Accura creates a unique style of rap and hip-hop with his latest single Bittersweet News Update. 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: October 21, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Loren Smith Always Remember Single Review

Loren Smith has created a new single in Always Remember that skillfully blends together pop, musicals, and the gospel tradition to make something beautiful. There is little more to Always Remember than Loren’s vocals and a piano, but the richness of the composition will stick with listeners long after the track has ceased to play. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…

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

Adam Saleh Survivor Single Review

Adam Saleh has cut a new track, Survivor, that builds off of the work of 2Pac and refreshes an earlier rap style to stand tall in the current period. The lyric flow that Saleh spits in Survivor will have listeners hanging on every word, while the production is smart. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…