How did your latest single, Have Mercy Oh Lord move from initial thought to finished effort? “Have Mercy Oh Lord” is the very first single to be released. is a song I believe needs to be heard. This is a plea to God for Mercy. In this day and age where there is so much violence, war, corruption and darkness in the world. God the creator of the whole universe…
John 5 & The Creatures will embark on a string of dates in 2015 in support of CAREFUL WITH THAT AXE starting Sunday, February 8 in Ramona CA. The play list will not only have several songs from the new album, but the band will also play songs from each of John 5’s solo albums. These songs have never been heard live in concert – From the start of his…
Big Train is a funky bit of electronic-infused jazz that sets the stage for the rest of the album, showcasing the tremendous ability of John (Crispino) to tie together a wide variety of disparate styles. Hey Dad is a dense track that showcases Crispino’s ability to place a number of layers into a composition and have it sound unified. Subsequent listeners will be required to hear everything that has been…
Rick Elliot West of the Rockies Single Review / 2015 / https://www.facebook.com/RickElliotMusic / http://rickelliotmusic.com/ West of the Rockies is a track that showcases all of the sterling and shining pieces of 1970s and 1980s country, but has enough in common with current country music to have fans of all ages appreciate what is laid down. There is a strong narrative quality to West of the Rockies that will have listeners…
Holly Elle has released her Lose Control, a vocal-lead track that ties together equal amounts Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, and Dej Loaf. Elle’s singing ability is able to expand upon the work of Sia and Rihanna to create something that shines equally well in a pop or dance light. The dynamic between the vocals and percussion imbues the track with a momentum that will tattoo itself deep into the minds…
The track is something that ties together late nineties and early 2000s pop into something more current and contemporary. The sly vocals of Roth will immediately draw in listeners, while the stellar production makes this an easy inclusion on radio rotation. The interaction between the vocals and the instrumentation pushes each to a hgher plateau; the track is able to get people on the dance floor or singing along; Hypnotized…
Temple Invisible is the dark-experimental, electronic, post-industrial musical project of Irina Bucescu, Costas Ivanov and Daniel Olteanu – three multi instrumentalists from Bucharest, Romania. 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…
Life can move so fast that it’s hard to stop and appreciate those that populate our surroundings. Described by FACT Mag as “a smooth-as-hell groover that explores stereotypes and assumptions,” “Good People” is the latest music video from rising Bay area rapper, A-1. “Good People” is a unique visual experience filmed on a phantom camera at 1400fps. The special effect created by this technique shows people standing in a frozen…
Shannon Wright’s first full U.S. tour in ten years. The tour, which will be in support of Young Widows, will start on March 12 at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY and conclude on March 21 at The Earl in Atlanta, GA. The full list of tour dates can be found below. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
By The Gun is a film that rapidly reaches a break-neck speed, capturing the life and times of a newly made mobster, Nick (Ben Barnes, The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray). Nick things that things will change for the better after settling into his new digs, but things could not be more wrong. While he is the only individual directly in danger, collateral damage ensures that those he loves –…
The sweeping synths that open up Tonight allow for tremendously sultry and sensual vocals to dominate. The two elements create an erotic and passionate song that will get listeners on the dance floor. 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…
There is a hopeful sound to the release’s first track, Don’t Let Chances Pass You By, which ties together hints of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Grohl. The interaction between the instrumental and vocal elements creates a track that is timelessly hook, with a number of distinct hooks for listeners – Pagano’s vocals are stellar, the drums are punctual yet splashy, and the guitars provide the hard edge that…
Black Blood is a slinky, sultry track that defies convention. The track is able to equally touch upon pop, electronic, alternative, and industrial that will appease followers of each. The interaction between the vocals and the instrumentation ensure that Black Blood tattoos itself onto the minds and hearts of listeners. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…
Hello, Johnny. You have been in the Entertainment business for a good clip, but our readers may not be immediately familiar with your work. Can you describe to us what your role is in the Entertainment industry , and what variety of hats does a manager wear? 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,…
‘Until We Are Together’ finds Johnson and Faria journeying into the moodier shades of house and nu-disco. Taking inspiration from artists like Larry Heard, Frankie Knuckles, Kevin Saunderson, Todd Terje, Maurice Fulton, Kevin Yost and even Pink Floyd, the pair crafts a pulsing collection of infectious, heady and sensuous late night grooves laced with plaintive and spacey, soulful vocals. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
BIG GIGANTIC is back with a brand new track like their name exudes. “Get On Up” finds BIG G’s Dominic Lalli (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy Salken (drums) taking it up a notch for the ultimate party-starter featuring their unique style of blending traditional brass and electronic production. 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…
Instagram is one of the most popular social networking services presently, with millions of users adding their own selfies on a daily basis. However despite the innovation of cameras on cellular phones to allow individuals to see themselves on the screen when taking a picture, there is still a substantial problem when one tries to hit the button in a fashion that will capture an individual in the most flattering…
Lucie Silvas’ new self-titled EP is out today on Furthestpoint Records via Caroline. The official lyric video for the first single, “Letters to Ghosts,” can be viewed here. In celebration of the release, Silvas will perform a special show with James Bay at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on March 16. Additional tour dates to be announced shortly. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur…
The CD, Lullabies, began as a way of answering the many requests that jazz vocalist Dena Taylor received asking that she turn her voice toward a CD of lullabies. It was during the recording sessions of the CD that it became the basic support system for a charity Dena created following the abuse and subsequent death of a 3 year old toddler. That charity is The Lullaby Project dedicated to…
Reminitions is an act located in Visalia, California; the five piece is able to create a new and unique form of hardcore, linking together tremendous musical ability with a level of hardness that is rarely seen (or heard). What results when one hears Reminitions music is something that is nothing less than revolutionary; there is a freshness and crispness that is cultivated through each of the band’s songs or live…