Author: Sargeant

Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Magnificent Birds of Prey Kaleidoscope CD Review

Sticks and Stones comes with a heavy, trippy take on rock music that links together sixties and seventies rock into something sludgy and brilliant. Writing Everything Away is more contemplative and introspective, sending listeners on a journey with deftly-arranged guitar work that bridges America to Zappa, while Seven takes a raucous blend of Thin Lizzy and seventies Detroit music and whips them into an emotional fury. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on…

Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Fort George 3-Way IPA (2015)

The 3-Way IPA possesses a hazy orange color and a small amount of head that sits on the top of the beer as one continues their experience; the initial nose clues individuals into the heavy hop presence that marks all facets of this collaborative effort. The beer has a good amount of citrus flavors, mixing up equal amounts lemon, orange, and hints of apricot into the front-end while back-loading a…

Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset

The Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset is a solid addition to the inventory of any player that would like a pair of headphones that are comfortable, customizable, and at the head of the class in regards to sound reproduction. The HMC631 headphones are able to playback music from bass-heavy (rap, EDM) to vocal-intricate (opera, country) genres in a compelling fashion. Furthermore, vocals (video game dialogue, phone calls) are clear and crisp…

Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Jenny Lake Lager (Snake River Brewing)

Jenny Lake Lager by Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Snake River Brewing pours with a mahogany / reddish-brown color and a thick, frothy off-white head. Lacing is present in droves and will demarcate precisely how far an individual has gotten in the effort. 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…

Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Flawless Inc. Interview

We had a moment to speak to Flawless Inc.. Your debut mixtape is My Vision. In a few seconds, what about your music separates Flawless Inc. from the rest of the hip-hop artists performing? 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…

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

John Laurence Prelude No. 3 in C Major

The crisp playing style of John Laurence during Prelude No. 3 in C Major indicates a maturity to the playing style that will draw listeners to the composition in droves. 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: June 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Apademik The Disciple Ft. Juicy J Skinny Model Single Review

Apademik The Disciple has created a track in Skinny model that deftly blends club-friendly dance with a high amount of energy to create something that will rocket up the charts when the track is released on July 14th. The inclusion of Juicy J to the track provides additional depth to this already fulfilling production. There are hints of Duke Dumont, Matt Zo, 3Lau and Zedd that are presented here, with…

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

Lachi Boss Single Review

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…

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

Stupid Stout 2014 (Coronado Brewing Company)

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…

Posted on: June 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 12

Medicated Mitch Feature

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…

Posted on: June 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Gulden Draak Ale

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,…

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

Kensington PowerBolt 2.1 Fast Charge

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…

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

Crossfade M-100 Headphones (Shadow)

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…

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

Saint Archer White Ale

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…

Posted on: June 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Doreen Pinkerton Interview

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…

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

Allyson Murrell Interview

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…

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

Animosity Kills Interview

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.…

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

Turtle Beach Ear Force XO SEVEN Gaming Headset

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…

Posted on: June 22, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Intelligent Governance for the 21st Century: A Middle Way between West and East (Polity Press)

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…

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

Selena Gomez “Good For You” featuring A$AP Rocky available now

“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…