Author: Sargeant

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

Rahr Visionary 2015 (Imperial Smoked Lager)

Rahr’s Visionary 2015 is eminently drinkable and is able to balance a considerable alcohol presence with a good wallop of smoke and just enough sweet to push things into a higher plateau. Done in a rauchbier style, Rahr’s yearly Visionary beer is able to avoid the twin issues of overwhelming smoke and a strong alcoholic bite to create something that is only get better with age. Visionary 2015 pours with…

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

Heels to the Roof Interview

Today, we are speaking to Ski’s Heels to the Roof. Can you introduce us to each of the members of 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 game and record…

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

Trumer Pils Review

Trumer Pils, a classic pilsner pours with a light yellow coloration and a small amount of off-white head. The effervescence of the beer is considerable, while there is a moderate amount of grain / grass present in the notes. The beer is able to have the crispness of other pilsners along with having a sweeter element that will ensure that individuals come back for more. The small amount of hops…

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

Rusty’s Island Chips

There are few chips to actually have a bounty of flavors without being greasy, fatty, or otherwise off-putting. Southern California company Rusty’s Chips has found the sweet spot of flavor and crunch and in doing so, has created the best chips we’ve ever eaten. The unique flavor of Rusty’s Chips comes in the cooking process; instead of washing the excess starch off of the potato slices before boiling, Rusty leaves…

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

Icona Pop Release “First Time”

Chart-topping duo Icona Pop premiered a brand new track today titled “First Time”. 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, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital…

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

Thirsty Interview

How does the music created by Thirsty on this album compare to that of the band’s previous engagements? How has your style changed and evolved since your earliest recordings? 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…

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

SellinA Lc – Love Me Hardcore Single Review

Love Me Hardcore, SellinA Lc’s latest single, is a track that captures tremendous emotion with delicate instrumentation to create an effort that sticks with listeners long after the track has ceased. The instrumental and vocal elements combine to establish an effort that is greater than the sum of its constituent parts. The dynamic between the guitars and SellinA Lc’s softly-sang vocals is close, cozy, and will immerse listeners fully into…

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

The Benefits of Vaping over Smoking

No matter what you vape, there are numerous benefits of vaping over smoking. By this point in time, most people know that a great number of the health-related dangers of smoking are due to the toxins that result from combustion of the plant, be it tobacco or some other dried herb. But, what exactly are these benefits that we are always hearing about? SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant,…

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

Cedar Teeth Hoot CD Review

Portland, Oregon’s Cedar Teeth begin their Hoot with Locks, a track that showcases a blues-laden take on indie rock. The blend of harmonica, guitar, walking bass, and punchy drums will immediately draw listeners in as the vocals call comparisons to Neil Young. Boots is a close and cozy track, with introspective arrangements bolstering the effecting vocals. The production of Hoot allows these two disparate elements the ability to join together…

Posted on: July 14, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

2015 IPA (Southern Prohibition Brewery)

Southern Prohibition Brewery’s 2015 IPA is a fruity, hoppy bomb that possesses the perfect alcohol bite. The beer pours with a brownish-orange color and a thick off-white/yellowish head, with a nose that ties together hops, malts, and citrus fruits in a nice bouquet. Lacing will stick to the sides of a glass long after a pounder has been completed, providing information about how large of pulls one has taken from…

Posted on: July 14, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Isostasy Feature

Isostasy is a performer and producer located in the eastern Pennsylvania (USA) area that looks to increase the boundaries of the EDM / IDM genres into including something more varied and intimate than what is currently garnering attention. 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: July 14, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Elmo Karjalainen The Free Guitar Album CD Review

Don’t Quit Yer Day Job is an intricate track that links together guitar, bass, and drums to create a dense effort that tells more through the instrumental interactions than many bands can do with vocals and a full backing band. The path that Elmo takes fans on during this introductory track will ensure that one stays on the edges of their seat until the album finishes, especially as he takes…

Posted on: July 14, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bodybuilding Anatomy – 2nd Edition by Nicholas Evans

With the sheer amount of information that is being passed around the gym, through cliques, and on online forums, it is difficult to find proper form and information for those that are looking to increase their overall fitness. The 2nd Edition of Bodybuilding Anatomy provides readers with a tremendous amount of exercises for each part of the body, to ensure that all the muscles in the shoulders, chest, back, arms,…

Posted on: July 12, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Celso Salim Band To the End of Time CD Review

To the End of Time is the latest effort by the Celso Salim Band, and the titular track is a tremendously soulful composition. This introductory element ties together blues, soul, and seventies and eighties pop-rock (Randy Newman, Elton John) into something that is memorable, well-played, and stands up to a number of replays. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…

Posted on: July 12, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kristin Moura Once Called Home Single Review

Kristin Moura’s Once Called Home single ties together pop, EDM, and new age music into something that is approachable by a wide variety of fans. The production allows the distinct elements of the song – Kristin’s vocals, the percussive elements, and an atmospheric gravity – to shine alone and as a cohesive element. The deliberate beat of Once Called Home will tattoo itself deep into the minds and hearts of…

Posted on: July 12, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

True Gentleman’s Jerky

Despite the increasing prominence of jerky, most brands are happy to release an original, hot, and peppered variant of the dried meat. To shatter the conceptions of what one wants with their meat, True Gentleman’s Jerky has created a core product line with a number of fresh and distinctive flavors. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…

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

Pear Ginger Beer (Lips of Faith)

New Belgium has released a Pear Ginger Beer to their Lips of Faith line that is wholly distinct from any other beer that we have had the pleasure to review this year. The beer pours with a golden to orange brown color and a small amount of light beige-colored head that makes its way down any glass into which it is poured. There is a small amount of wheat and…

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

London Has Fallen Into The Night CD Review

What You Wanted is a track that is destined for rock radio, beginning London Has Fallen’s “Into The Night” digi-deluxe EP. The track is a tempestuous composition replete with intense instrumentation and impassioned singing that is reminiscent of Paramore and Skillet. The lead vocals come forth as more honest and earnest than other artists in the field, with an overall larger register of notes achieved than radio fare. Taken together, this track will create a number…

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

Flip Damon Interview

You have had a tremendous career in music. Can you give our readers a brief rundown about your stints as a musician? Thanks. When I was in grade school in Washington, DC, I studied music and played the accordion, often at school functions, where I was recognized by the student body, parents, and teachers. However, as I grew up and pursued my more contemporary musical interests, throughout the sixties and…

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

The Unravelling Master Drone Single Review

Master Drone is the current cut by Canada’s The Unravelling, unveiled on July 8th. The track links together Marilyn Manson, Tool, and Fear Factory into a driven and dedicated hard rock / metal / industrial and gothic mélange. Steve Moore’s vocals cut to the bone, while the dark soundscapes crafted by the guitars and drums during Master Drone will completely immerse listeners. The track shifts and changes over the course…