Lachi’s latest single, Boss, blends equal amounts R&B, pop, rap, and dance into a crossover track that will keep the energy high in the club. 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…
Coronado’s Stupid Stout is one of the meatiest and most delectable stouts that we have reviewed in NeuFutur. The beers pours with an extremely dark brown (nearly black) color and a small amount of lacing that continues to creep its way down as one continues to work on the stout. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Medicated Mitch is a Detroit-area rapper that has been able to thrive in a time where news stories are de rigueur about the predatory behaviors of Detroit administrators at a point where the city’s infrastructure is crumbling. While there are a number of groups and individuals attempting to stave off this decline, Medicated Mitch contributes to the cultural renaissance with his own inimitable form of rap music. Creating the persona…
Gulden Draak is a dark triple, pouring with a dark brown color and the slightest reddish tinge. The initial nose of the beer provides imbibers with a guarded introduction to the beer, as an initial sip is necessary to truly understand the full array of flavors that are present. The high ABV is hidden well with Gulden Draak, as sweeter elements (sugar, caramel, and raisins) mixed with spicier notes (whiskey,…
Car chargers typically are a crapshoot whether one will find high functionality or junk. We are pleased to report that the Kensington PowerBolt 2.1 Fast Charge for the iPhone, iPad, and Nano is one of the best chargers that we have ever received. The charger provides battery at a considerable rate as it feeds 2.1A into a range of Apple devices. The hard-wired connection of the device to the cable…
Priced at a hair under $250, the V-Moda Crossfade M-100s represent one of the best pairs of headphones that we have reviewed at NeuFutur. The rugged build quality of the headphones ensure that they will be able to be toted around and put through the normal rigors of everyday life without seeming the worse for wear. This is due to the considerable amount of metal (rather than plastic) that are…
Saint Archer’s White Ale pours with a hazy and pale yellow coloration and a small about of white head that provides a light lacing down the bottle. The initial nose of this White Ale provides some hints of coriander and grain, but it is the first sip that fully establishes the totality of tastes that one will experience with this brew. There is a crispness to Saint Archer’s White Ale…
Can you give us a little background information? I grew up on Long Island, New York. I played with my family in music always, as my dad was an Evangelist, and my sister and I did the praise and worship ministry for him, using our voices, guitar, and some piano. My brother tagged along for the ride. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
We had a moment to sit down with Toronto’s Allyson Murrell. How is everything going with you today? Everything is going great, thanks! 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…
Can you provide a little information about the different band members and what their role is in the band? Erik Lindelid, 22. The youngest in the band, is our bassplayer and vocalist. Slapping the bass and screaming his lungs out. 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.…
The gulf in quality between the best and the most lacking headphones available for the Xbox One is considerable. The Ear Force XO SEVEN gaming headsets by Turtle Beach represent the high end of the spectrum, marrying an approachable price point ($100-150) to a rugged build and large amount of functions. The audio produced by the 50mm Neodymium drivers allow for faithful reproduction of the highs and lows. Voices (whether…
Berggruen and Gardels establish the current state of world politics as being bipolar. The consumer democracy present in the United States and the Confucian one-party (the “modern manderinate”) role of China represent two paths which new states can take, but each form of governance could stand to be approved; “while China…would need more participatory government and a more accountable meritocratic mandarinate to achieve balance, the United States would need a…
“Good For You,” the eagerly awaited brand-new single from multi-platinum singer and actress Selena Gomez, is available now for digital download . Produced by Nick Monson and Nolan Lambroza, the track features chart-topping rapper A$AP Rocky, who also co-produced it along with Hector Delgado. The video for “Good for You,” directed by Sophie Muller (Beyoncé, Rihanna), is scheduled for release Friday, June 26th. “Good For You,” is the first single…
Can you give us a little insight about how Joi Noir came to be? Igor: Olga and I met during my previous music project in Moscow in 2010. I had a day job in Congo and was sharing my time between Africa, Moscow, Toronto and Barcelona where Olga had moved to. Later on she followed me to Congo. Jack was in Africa at the time too. He and I have…
The eponymous opening to Thirsty’s album showcases a dreamy set of vocals and a tight rock arrangements that works well in a variety of styles. Hints of sixties and seventies rock can be discerned as the vocals approach that of Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger. 10, 7 And Possibly 6 has a funky groove that succeeds based on the drum / guitar dynamic. Bits of blues music can be picked…
NOVEMBERS DOOM vocalist Paul Kuhr in partnership with Nikki Miller is proud to announce the launch of INKOGNEETO, a T-Shirt company for the nerd in all of us. 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…
Rodney Patterson is a unique performer that has taken on a wide variety of genres during his career. The ability that he showcases in his music means that ambient, jazz, and R&B-themed tracks are commonplace. In fact, the only thing that listeners can be sure of when they sit down with a new Patterson track is that the arrangements will be tight and the music fun. The spontaneity that is…
Ted’s Montana Grill is an upscale dining establishment; we were ecstatic when we were invited in for a meal. The restaurant is decorated in a late-19th / early-20th century format, eschewing the big screens and less formal aspects. What ultimately is presented is a comfortable, accommodating restaurant that has enough variety in its menu to appease young and old alike. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
We had a moment to sit down with Hamar, Norway’s Curioustin. How is everything going with you today? I am fine, thanks. I was hoping that the weather would be nicer so that I could go outside, but since it’s cloudy and it started to rain, I might as well stay inside and work some more with my music. I am very nervous to release it, but mostly very happy.…
Frank Steiner, Jr. is releasing his latest album Momentum on Real Music in July. These five compositions provide listeners with over fifty minutes of introspection and compelling music crafted by Steiner. Momentum begins with the ten-plus minute composition, “To Fill the Sky”. This effort begins with a sedate, twinkling set of arrangements that add disparate elements before gradually gaining tempo and created something that sits at the precipice of American…