Author: Sargeant

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

Blanche De Chambly

Blanche De Chambly pours with an incredibly small amount of head and a hazy golden coloration. There is a little sugar and orange that can be discerned from the beer’s nose, while the first cursory sips yield hints of wheat, citrus fruits, and sweeter flavors. The beer is refreshing and sits in a position between more wheaty and fruity efforts; there is a considerable constellation of flavors that one can…

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

Rob Magnotti at The Borgata (3/29-4/4)

Rob Magnotti ( http://www.robmagnotti.com/ ) has a huge 2015 lined up. This comedian will be seen on the silver (Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2) and small (Surviving Sam) screens and will be appearing alongside other comedian luminaries in Long Island through the end of March and the beginning of April.

Posted on: April 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

The Protokon

The Protokon contributes to the rich retro style that has been fostered in film, movies, and video games in the last few years. Adding his own contribution to the trend built up by Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and the second season of Danger 5, director and writer Anthony de Lioncourt tells a compelling story about the steps that someone has to take when their happy life is absolutely destroyed.

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

Velvet Lane Interview

Sitting on the fence is the current EP from Newcastle (Australia)’s Velvet Lane. What are the band’s favorite tracks on the EP? It’s a throw up between My Dear, Harlequin Lover, and Brian Jones, although we obviously have a soft spot for all of the tracks. Len (the bass player) really likes Harlequin Lover, although our collective favourite is most likely My Dear.

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The fundaMentals Interview

It’s a pleasure to sit down with The fundaMentals. You are promoting two 2014 releases – a six-track EP named Full Mental Jacket and Locked and Loaded, your latest single .

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Evaemon Interviewed in NeuFutur

Can you describe your creative process to us? How does a song go from an initial germ of an idea to a full composition? Its all pretty loosely done to be honest. sometimes i might just be messing around with a synth and come up with a melody. other times ill have an idea stuck in my head and ill try recreate it within Logic. but once the melodies down…

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 4

Pinner Throwback IPA

The initial nose of Pinner is light on the hop elements and presents additional malt notes before one takes their first sip. Pinner, a dry-hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) pours light from the can but ends up a dark-yellow to orange coloration in a glass. There is considerable effervescence to the beer and a smallish amount of head; the hop aroma increases as it is allowed to open.

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TJ Doyle On The Horizon CD Review

TJ Doyle begins On The Horizon with Neil Young-esque vocals, including richly emotive guitar work and a full sound to the backing instrumentation; Change is a track that could receive play on alternative or rock stations. Cold Rain has each element of Doyle’s band shine, whether it be the intricate and ropy bass line, the splashy drums, or TJ’s vocals that spread out authoritatively over the composition.

Posted on: April 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

John Tomiano Pain Relief Single Review

John Tomiano is a performer that has been crafting unique compositions that have received accolades over the last five years. Pain Relief is his latest single (released in March), and the composition does much to show listeners, even those that have been fans of John’s for years, that he is still creating music at the cutting edge of genre and style.

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

Desaparecidos Release Payola 6/23

Desaparecidos will release their first new album in 13 years, Payola, on June 23. The first new song from the album “City on the Hill” can be heard below the jump.

Posted on: April 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Hopvale Review

Very fresh and lightly hoppy nose, pours with a hazy orange/golden coloration and a thick off-white to beige head. Additional hop notes can be discerned when pouring from the 16 ounce can to a glass. The lacing of Hopvale winds its way down a glass, sticking there long after one has completed the beer.

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

Biana Kovic Freed Single Review

Biana Kovic’s Freed is a composition that has a number of distinct elements that unite to create incredible depth. The track weighs in at half and a half minutes, but the interplay between these elements is so successful that the track occupies a space much larger in the minds and hearts of listeners. The rising and falling action of Freed, coupled with a brilliant use of chiaroscuro makes for an…

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

Looking: The Complete First Season Blu-Ray

Looking has been one of HBO’s hottest properties, and this collection contains the entirety of the first season of the show. The trio of men that the Looking centers around are in a very compelling and understandable journey throughout life in San Francisco. The taut writing is enough to keep viewers coming back for more, as the evolutions of the experiences had by Agustin (Frankie Alvarez), the artist, Dom (Murray…

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

Biana Kovic One Perfect Moment Single Review

Biana Kovic’s One Perfect Moment is a dynamic track that takes listeners on a journey through a wide variety of different styles and approaches. The track is produced well enough to allow for each note to resound clearly as well as to create a cohesive and coherent style that is substantially greater than the constituent elements. There is a certain timelessness to this composition; this style of music would shine…

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

Session Export Premium Golden Lager

Session pours with a golden hue and a small amount of white head. There is a decent amount of effervescence that bubbles from the bottom of the glass. There is a little grain and grass that individuals can discern from the nose, while the cursory sip brings a traditional lager profile to the fore as a slight hint of hops can be tasted at the back end. The 5.8% ABV…

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SweetWater Hop Hash

Hop Hash pours with a gold / light amber coloration, decent effervescence, and a thick and tenacious head. The nose has a strong astringency that indicates a heavy hop  presence. With the initial sip, one will be blessed with the alluded-to hop flavor; this bite is moderated nicely through a duet of sweet and malt elements.

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rick Elliot Let It Shine Single Review

Let It Shine has Rick Elliot create a country track that would work perfectly in the 1990s and today. There is a churning, rumbling instrumentation that keeps the tempo high as Elliot’s vocals boldly issue forth.

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Smoke Season Bees Single Review

Gabrielle’s vocals during Bees, the new Smoke Season single are reminiscent of legends like Tori Amos and Alanis Morrisette, all while forging her own unique path.

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Craymer Good Enough Single Review

Craymer comes correct with their latest cut, calling forth comparisons to ILoveMakonnen, The Weeknd, and Jason Derulo. Intense instrumentation that links together R&B and EDM makes Craymer next in line for the throne previously held by Metro Station and Cash Cash.

Posted on: April 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shawn James & The Shapeshifters Release “Wild Man”

The Gospel According to Shawn James & the Shapeshifters will be released April 7. The album could be described simply as “rock and roar.” At times, it evokes both Son House and SunO)))), with haunting fiddle and plucking banjo amidst swampy, fuzz driven slide guitars.