Life Fight is a dense track that will yield additional twists and turns with each subsequent listen. OG Penguin’s flow during this track links together 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, and Danny Brown into something that is streetworthy while having enough in the way of hooks to keep listeners firmly at the edges of their seats. Say Yea has a slower, Kid Cudi contemplative feel to the effort that creates dynamic…
Feels So Good is the latest album from San Francisco’s Xavier Toscano, a musician that creates his own unique flair by meshing together a wide array of musical styles and approaches. During the course of this 11 track magnum opus, Toscano is able to create something that is cohesive while showcasing a number of Toscano’s idiosyncracies. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
What artists possess the greatest influence on your music? I’m sure that the music I listen to has some sort of influence over my mind, which influences what gets written, but I have no conscious awareness of any specific influences. 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.…
Bubbles of Light begins with Ricochet Girl, a track that links together the alternative rock of the nineties with a more traditional rock (Tom Petty, Warren Zevon) sound. The production allows each element of the composition to shine separately as well as contributing to the track. The track has a hooky, catchy beat that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Don’s vocals during this introductory…
Condoms & Razorblades has a tremendous instrumental arrangement that acts as the palette on which Azrieli’s vocals can shine. The vocals on this introductory track do more than please; there is a complex dynamic between Matthew’s voice and the instruments contributing to the track. What is on the surface a very innocuous sort of track is much deeper and varied of a portrayal. Subsequent listens will be necessary to hear…
Denny Diamond is an emotive and impassioned performer that is able to reach a considerable range while holding listeners’ hands from the beginning to the end of his latest track, Diamond Mountain. The track ebbs and flows to keep listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. The narrative that is weaved through Diamond Mountain is compelling and represents one of the many ways that a listeners can enjoy…
In two-three sentences, what does the band provide over other artists/performers currently out there? As a band we pride ourselves on having a killer live show every time we play. We think that is a big part of our appeal, the fans can see how much playing our music to people means to us. We also feel that we have a fresh sound that is a unique blend of all…
The sheer amount of bacteria and dirt that find their homes in a keyboard is astonishing, and the issues when one has a pet or a child only become compounded. For the vast majority of keyboards, one has to go through the tedium of kicking through individual keys or running q-tips through the device for hours. However, there are some serious health concerns that one runs up against in healthcare…
We’re On is a Jay Mizz track that builds off of the work of artists like Killer Mike and Jay-Z to create something that works perfectly with the past and present of rap music. It is the ability to link together so many different styles and approaches that allows Jay Mizz the ability to make this a hit. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief…
Introducing a new approach to playing and composing music: The Hexadic System! Listen up kids, this doesn’t require the use of a computer or an internet hookup–all that you players will need is a copy of The Hexadic System book and a regular deck of playing cards. Don’t have a deck handy? Raid your grandmother’s junk drawer and you’re in business! SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
Hello, Has the Great. Your current cut is Ready to Blow. What significance does the single hold for you? Ready To Blow is significant to me because it’s a goal of mine…Ready To Blow is what I would like my future to be. 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…
audio-technica has released a new product, the ATH-PG1, that sets a high bar for subsequent headset or headphone releases. The durable build quality ensures that users will be comfortable with the fit and comfortability for years. The padding on the cup and outer covering allow for a tight fit that has enough play to allow the ATH-PG1s to be worn for marathon gaming sessions. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as…
We are speaking today with the transcontinental Light Over There, who have just released their debut EP. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? 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…
Quand me réveillerai-je ? is a raucous blend of noise, punk, and ultimately comes forth as a mélange of Muse, Radiohead, and Oasis. Qui le fera ? is able to push further, coming forth with a vocal / instrumental dynamic that creates a wall of sound assaulting listeners. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…
Anie ties together a wide variety of styles on their Lovekill EP, with a vocaloid approach yielding to a smart bit of indie rock. The blend of computerized and organic makes for a tremendous introduction to the act. Only Ever This ties together a happy, lounging set of vocals with a scintillating mass of instrumentation that runs the gamut from wide-open skies to a dark, stormy night. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…
We had a chance to spend a few brief moments with The Naddiks. 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…
Hot Lunch, the San Francisco-based band whose music Thrasher described as “a blast of ‘60s acid rock seemingly unearthed after decades of rock ’n’ roll mediocrity,” releases the Slappy Sunday EP on March 31. 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…
Electroforest is your current album. What story does it tell? I tend to talk about very universal themes, but I have the bad habit of shrouding them in layers of highly personal and almost cryptic stuff, I can’t help it. Regarding the current album, that is no exception. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…
Bonefish Grill has added a number of offerings to their menu with their In + On Bar Bites promotion. Taken together, these small plates are the perfect way for an individual (or a party) to taste the wide variety of Bonefish Grille’s specialties, all without breaking the bank. Bonefish’s take on a Moscow Mule, The Mule ($7.5) ties together a strong, assertive ginger element with a more moderate mint element.…
Dena Taylor has created her own style of music from her home base in Austin, Texas that link together jazz, blues, and just enough of a pop hook to have listeners sitting on the edges of their seats. Taylor is prolific, having released The Nearness of You and Lullabies in the course of 12 months. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine,…