Author: Sargeant

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

Mindless Self Indulgence Releases “Personal Jesus” Cover, Pink out 9/18

Mindless Self Indulgence fans rejoice. PINK, the long-rumored, elusive “lost” album from your favorite electro-punk anarchists will finally see the light of day on September 18th through Metropolis Records. Serving as a “prequel” to all you know about the band, this retro 1990’s album fills in the blanks of MSI’s mysterious early days. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…

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Violet Night I Hope You're Well Review by NeuFutur
Posted on: August 17, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Violet Night – I Hope You’re Well EP Review

Violet Night has released a four-song EP in I Hope You’re Well that showcases a wide variety of styles, influences, and insights into the band. 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…

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Posted on: August 17, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ron Louis Smith II – The Prince of Sunshine CD Review

Spank begins Ron Louis Smith II’s The Prince of Sunshine and it builds upon the work of his father (Ronald Louis Sr., one of the KC and the Sunshine Band originals) – there is a high-energy approach to the track that is honest to the original funk recordings but the frenetic pace of the composition and electrified sound makes this into something that works alongside Chromeo or Random Access Memories-era…

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Posted on: August 17, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Oogee Wawa More Sand Than Money CD Review

Let It Out gives listeners some idea of where they will be taken, as Oogee Wawa immediately kicks things into high gear with their blend of reggae, rock, rap, and ska. Oogee Wawa is able to create a stellar brand of music over the course of their latest album More Sand Than Money; Pretty is an immaculately-produced track that allows the vocals, drums, and guitars to contribute to an impeccable…

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Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hannah Dorman Take Control Single Review

Take Control is an energetic track that will immediately provide listeners with Hannah Dorman’s inimitable style. There are hints of 90s rock, alternative, and an 80s tradition. With equal hints Stevie Nicks and Joan Osbourne, this is an effort that is intense, dense, and fulfilling from beginning to end. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…

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Posted on: August 11, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Joe Pagano Time And Colors EP Review

Time And Colors is a richly emotive track that ties together Conor Oberst and John Rzeznik into a catchy, instrumental-heavy rock format. The deliberate arrangements elicit comparisons to Death Cab For Cutie, while the production allows the distinct elements in the tracks the ability to shine alone and as a unified front. Life in a Bag refreshes the style of John Mellencamp and Tom Petty, infusing a little bit of…

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Posted on: August 11, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Impending Lies Believe EP Review

The rock and metal scene in the Cleveland area is cut-throat with a number of impressive acts touring and creating music. Impending Lies is an act that deserves to be placed in this pantheon, as their latest EP Believe builds upon metal, hard rock, and hardcore to create something that is hard-hitting and unique. The technical skill that the drums and guitars bring to Shine is without comparison, while Matt’s…

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Posted on: August 10, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Scott Krokoff I Got Nothing Single Review

I Got Nothing is a pop track that has a consider depth to the composition; every second of this song has a number of things occurring. Whether it is Scott’s vocals, drums, pianos, or guitar, the specific array of sounds make for a composition that stands up to repeat listens. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…

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Posted on: August 10, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Just Walden Robbie D Single Review

The impassioned opening to Just Walden’s latest single Robbie D ties together Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5 and Robin Thicke. The track deftly ties together EDM, pop, and rock genres with intense instrumentation and a catchy, funky beat. The ability of Just Walden to refresh the seventies style of Mannfred Mann and the Bee Gees is unparalleled. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…

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Red Sky at Morning beer review at NeuFutur.com
Posted on: August 9, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Red Sky at Morning 2015 Review

Heavy Seas have created a new iteration of their Red Sky at Morning and have made an intense effort that will impress imbibers with a depth of flavors. The initial nose of the beer links together wheat and sweet elements, inviting one in with an alluring nose. Red Sky at Morning’s first sip crashes upon individuals, with spicy (black pepper), candi sugar, grain, and hints of malt all discernable. After…

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Spring Into My World review in NeuFutur.com
Posted on: August 9, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sasha Leonov Spring Into My World Single Review

Spring Into My World is a tremendously effecting track by Sydney’s Sasha Leonov, led by a wide vocal range and a tremendously emotive disposition. The piano present here highlights Leonov’s world as well as crafts an alluring arrangement. 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…

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Posted on: August 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Galliano and the Sommavillains ‘Chill Me Now’ Video

‘Chill Me Now’ is a track from Galliano and the Sommavillains, creating an infectious melody that will stick with listeners long after the effort has ceased. The dynamic crafted between the synth and the percussion makes for something that is incredibly easy to dance to, while the bass element unites the two elements with the added benefit of crafting a melody that will get everyone on the dance floor. SargeantJohn…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Amanda Hicks – You’re Not The One

You’re Not The One is a pop track that showcases the considerable vocal quality of Amanda Hicks. The production of the track highlights Hicks’ vocals at all the right points, providing a track that will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds and hearts of all listening in. The subject material here is something that anyone that has had a cheating significant other can understand; Hicks is a strong and…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tony Fazio Another Way CD Review

So What is a bluesy, classic sort of rock that links together Charlie’s vocals with emotive guitars (Tony Fazio) and on-point drums (Greg Phillips). Those Things of Old is a track that links together psychedelic and bayou-tinged rock and blues into an unique format. The inclusion of harmonica during this track keeps Another Way hitting on all cylinders. Another Way succeeds due to sizzling guitar work laid down by Fazio;…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stokke Flexi Bath Review

  Having an easy way to clean a baby while having enough wiggle room for a little one is the tradeoff that a number of mothers and fathers face. A number of baby baths on the market are rigid, ill-fitting, and take up a large amount of room. The Stokke Flexi Bath looks to address a number of these issues. The bath is foldable, meaning that it can be stashed…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mark Kraus Put An Old Record On Single Review

Put An Old Record On is a richly emotive track that needs little more than a guitar and vocals to get started. When the small amount of percussion enters in, considerable depth is provided. This is a tender and touching composition in the vein of a Conor Oberst or early Death Cab For Cutie, given a new sheen through the inclusion of folk and indie-rock. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Greektown Casino Hotel

We were up in Detroit, Michigan this last weekend and we received a room at the Greektown Casino and Hotel. We have been to the Greektown Casino a number of times as it is one of our favorite locations to go in Detroit. We have never had the opportunity however to go and spend a night at the casino’s attached hotel. We received one of the deluxe king accommodations on…

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Posted on: August 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Slime Releases ‘At Sea Again’ (featuring Selah Sue)

Will Archer, AKA Slime, has today shared a final glimpse of his forthcoming debut album Company, out August 14th. ‘At Sea Again’ sees Archer team up with Selah Sue. Hugely successful in her native Belgium and France, Sue’s vocals are usually found in less adventurous settings but under Archer’s guidance they become a transcendental, ghostly choir of one amidst chiming strings, clamorous percussion and a beautiful horn section – another…

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Posted on: August 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Epeteios Imperial Stout (Left Coast)

The Barrel Aged Epeteios from Left Coast Brewing Company pours with a dark-brown to black coloration and a small amount of tannish head that laces its way down a glass. The initial nose of this imperial stout ties together hints of toasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. The beer balances the alcohol burn of the 10% ABV nicely with a sweetness that links together equal amounts sugar, cream, and butterscotch. The…

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Posted on: August 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vegard Skrede Mitt liv på papir Single Review

Mitt liv på papir is a dense and detailed track that will ensure that listeners need multiple plays before they understand everything that has been placed into the effort. The haunting guitars and pitter-patter of the drums here create a rich tapestry upon which Skrede’s emotive vocals rest. The overall sound of the track far outstrips the constituent elements, meaning that the effort will resound loudly long after the track has…

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