Author: Sargeant

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

Jono McCleery releases first single from Pagodes

The second track to be unveiled from his third longplayer Pagodes (scheduled for release on 2nd October 2015 via If Music Records – a newly established record label by the acclaimed Soho-based independent record shop of the same name) “It’s ultimately about seizing the moment, listening to your heart, removing yourself from negative influence, immersing yourself in love, and finding clarity,” explains Jono. “But also acknowledging the idea that clarity…

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

Casebere Feature

Casebere may be one of the busiest performers that we have reviewed at NeuFutur. Whether it is with his solo act Case on Bass or the collaborations he has created (Casebere & Joyner, Constance & Casebere), it seems as if there is bold new music coming from the Casebere headquarters on a regular basis. Over the course of the last year, Casebere has crafted 12 full-length albums that could not…

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

Heavy Seas Alehouse (Baltimore, Maryland)

We have been lucky enough to review a number of Heavy Seas beers in the last few years. When we found out that we were taking a trip to the East Coast, we made it a point to stop in Baltimore at their Alehouse (the company owns and operates a second location in Arlington, Virginia). SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…

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

Mosaic IPA (Saint Archer Brewing Company)

Saint Archer’s Mosaic IPA is a masterful blend of strong Mosaic hops with enough malt and alcohol burn, creating an eminently drinkable beer that bursts forth with additional flavors at every turn. The beer pours with a golden-yellow coloration and a good amount of creamy white head. This head laces its way down a glass, showcasing the progress that one has made on the beer. Citrus fruit and tart elements…

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

Chris Casino – Hot Chick Single Review

Chris Casino has created a track in Hot Chick that skillfully ties together rap, R&B, and EDM. The track builds off of the work of Flo Rida, Jadakiss, and Juicy J while keeping the tempo high. The track ensures that listeners will make it out to the dance floor; a skillful production allows the distinct elements to shine alone and as part of a unified front. Casino’s flow during this…

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

Tim Neumark Galaxy CD Review

Galaxy is the latest album from this Maryland-based pianist and captures the compositions from Neumark’s a song a month promotion. Preludio provides listeners with an introduction to the styles and approaches that Neumark will take on his sixth album, Neumark. The rising and falling action presented to listeners acts as a hook, keeping them firmly on the edges of their seats until the final strains of What You Leave Behind.…

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

Thirsty – “Flawless”

The video for Thirsty’s Flawless single provides further backstory for the lyrical content; sharp video and bright visuals provide the perfect highlight for each lyric, guitar riff, and drum hit. Flawless tells a story in a hair under three minutes what many shows would take ten or fifteen minutes to fully lay out. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…

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

Shake Shack – Inner Harbor, Baltimore

One of the main things that we gleaned from our trip to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore is that it stays incredibly busy at all points during the day. The newly-opened Baltimore Shake Shack bustles in the same way, but unlike the stop-start traffic, the restaurant is able to quickly take orders and provide stellar service. The chain has increased in number since the beginning days in New York City, but…

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

Tripel White 20th Anniversary Ale (Blue Moon)

Blue Moon is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a brewery and has created a congratulatory beer in their Tripel White that is boozy, fruity, and will keep the party going into deep into the night. The Tripel White pours with a hazy gold coloration and a fair amount of whitish head; the initial nose of the 20th Anniversary Ale ties together hints of yeast with a tart fruity ending. Lacing…

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

Case on Bass – Bass Tones #3 CD Review

A Great Challenge Ahead, Prepare is a tremendous introduction to Case on Bass with a complexity that is similar to that of a Tool or Jaco Pastorius. Case on Bass is able to do something wholly unique in the creation of a bass-led, classical-inspired sort of music on Bass Tones #3. There is a back and forth approach that is powerful and alluring; individuals that have put on Bass Tones…

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

Kenny Write The Groovy Song | Angel of Breath

The Groovy Song is a track that stands in the middle of pop, R&B, and dance music. Little more is present here than strong female vocals, a percussive track, and a hint of synths. What listeners will hear is much greater – this is an effort that elicits comparisons to Jordin Sparks and Beyonce. Ending before the three-minute mark, The Groovy Song is one of the catchiest singles we have…

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

Nando’s Peri-Peri (Towson, MD)

Nando’s Peri-Peri was founded in the 1980s in South Africa, and the concept has spread in the years since to the United States. The restaurant has set up shop in the Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Chicago, IL markets. We started off with the Hummus with PERi-PERi Drizzle (5.95); the hummus was creamy, nutty, and one could infuse the stuff with any of Nando’s variety of PERi-PERi blends or the…

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

Eddie Brett He Does What He Wants EP Review

Lady In Red is an emotive track that will have listeners eagerly focused on Brett’s rich vocals. A light amount of instrumentation provides highlighting that makes Eddie’s performance all the more compelling. The clap and spelled-out chorus of Daniella will bounce around listeners’ minds as Brett creates something that works equally well for fans of Oasis and Billy Bragg. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Elizabeth Kostova We’re Going Down Single Review

We’re Going Down is the latest single released by Elizabeth Kostova; the track is strong and deep in a way that few pop efforts achieve. The inimitable vocals of Kostova touch upon a wide variety of singers from Mariah Carey to Amy Winehouse, while the backing instrumentation sits at the juncture of EDM, pop, and alternative rock. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Electric Peel (Magic Hat Brewing)

Citrus and grapefruit elements can oftentimes be experience in an India Pale Ale (IPA). However, Magic Hat has created in Electric Peel a beer that is unmistakably grapefruit-heavy. The beer pours with a dark yellow to gold coloration and a hazy white head that laces its way down a glass. The nose of Electric Peel is equal parts wheat and grapefruit, while the first sip an imbiber takes comes forth…

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

Bucking Bock (Rahr & Sons)

Rahr & Sons Brewing’s Bucking Bock pours with a golden-yellow coloration and a small amount of off-white head that sits on top. There is a good amount of wheat flavor that pokes through on the initial sip, while having a decent amount of malt that concludes the initial pull. As Bucking Bock continues to reach room temperature, the more sweet tastes become prevalent. A smaller amount of hops have been…

3DZyre Convenience Stroller Article in NeuFutur

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3DZyre Convenience Stroller (Summer Infant)

The 3DZyre Convenience Stroller by Summer Infant is a solid everyday use stroller that provides parents with a great deal of personalization without being needlessly complex or difficult to operate. 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…

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bri Ingram I Am EP Review

Bri Ingram begins her latest release, the I Am EP with Can’t Even Cry. The track showcases the extra power of Bri’s vocals and provides highlighting with an on-point and furious instrumentation. The dynamic that is created between the guitars and drums creates something that will work perfectly on pop and alternative station. Ingram is able to come forth as a unique performer, influenced by Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow, Kelly…

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Carlones Kamal – Don’t think too much

Don’t think too much is a richly emotive track by Italy’s Carlones Kamal that ties together rock with traditional musical styles to make for something that will resound in the minds of listeners long after the track has ceased. The video that Kamal has created for this single showcases a rich variety of backdrops. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where…

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

Crave Restaurant – 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland

We were lucky enough to be invited to dine at the Crave Restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland when we took a trip out east. The large menus that the restaurant offers ensures that there will be a unique experience had with each subsequent visit. To begin the meal, we had their Lobster & Shrimp flatbread ($16), which united a crispiness from the bread with a creaminess (from the garlic cream sauce)…