Lydia Ainsworth has shared a recording of her heart-wrenching cover of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game, a staple of her live set that has been called ”haunting and moving” (Stereogum). She’s also announced a slew of upcoming European tour dates. Of the cover, Ainsworth says:
There Is No Other God has a tremendous instrumental side, with considerably more complex and intricate interplays between the synth, bass, and vocals than other similar efforts; it is this care and dedication that is taken in the creation of the songs on Miracles Still Happen that will get the most listeners interested in what the act has to say. Freedom Released is a bouncy, bassy track that unites a bevy…
We’re sitting down with Jupiter in Velvet. It’s been a while. What has the band been doing this last year? Well, writing songs, rehearsing, recording, making videos – in addition to living a reckless rockstar lifestyle.
Q. The Greenman is your latest album. What does the disc add to the story that is Salt? A. The Greenman attempts to provide an insightful 5-track EP that provides listeners with a glimpse of the diversity of song-writing and sounds that the band have been working on over the past year. However, it is only a scratch on the surface of the material that is coming out of the…
Which artists most influence the band’s overall sound? Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains are maybe in the core, but of course we listen to a lot of different music that plays it’s part. From Billy Joel to the Dillinger Escape Plan.
“Heaven’s Window” is the first track on Peter Kater’s Etheria and is a bold track that extends to nearly the eight minute mark. A microcosm of the styles, approaches, and influences that are near and dear to Kater’s heart are presented here. The track is able to easily ensnare listeners with the wide array of sounds and distinct movements that are presented at the onset. Where many pop tracks fade…
We received a good deal of Albanese’s gummy product line for review in NeuFutur – there were Gummi Peach Rings, Gummi Worms, Gummi Fruit Slices, and even sugar-free gummi efforts. The first thing that we picked up upon was the extreme freshness of each of the gummi products – these are not the rock-hard gummies that are prevalent in gas stations and department stores alike. There is a considerable differentiation…
There is a sense that when one shaves that they have to go in straight lines. However with a man’s face being curved it makes sense that a product should come to market that more directly and closely captures each of these curves. The new product by Gilette – the Fusion Proglide with Flexball – is a device that looks to shake up the disposable razor category and does so…
The Pulse product line by JBL contains some of the most beloved electronics devices of the year but there is a product line extension that looks to go and unseat the multi-colored Pulse device as the must buy on the 2014 holiday season. The Pulse by Sengled LED Speaker is something that has dual functionality – it provides users with a distinctly colored light and with a substantial enough speaker…
Wizards of the Coast is rolling out the entirety of a new set of rules for their venerable game, Dungeons & Dragons and has just released their Dungeon Master’s Guide. This book provides information concerning the rule changes and how to conduct a campaign utilizing 4-8 players. The book is beautiful and provides easy to understand instructions ensuring that individuals of a wide variety of ages will be able to…
Full Sail Brewing has just hit their 27th year anniversary and as a treat to their fans, have released a beer commemorating this occasion. The company has created an interesting effort in their 27 Wheatwine Ale which combines a high ABV (9.5%) with a very alluring and distinctive taste. There are hints of a dubbel and a little a more traditional malt-based flavor profile that will immediately hit individuals on…
Attic is an effort that ties together Irish and Japanese musical modes and approaches, revitalizing those traditional styles into something that is bright, twinkly, and fun.
There is a dedicated fan base for Digimon that has clamored for a new fighting style game. The All Star Rumble that has just been released by Namco Bandai looks to fill this hole. The game is able discount on all cylinders to provide fans and gamers with a compelling and fun title. The thing that one will immediately notice is that the character design seems ripped from the…
There is a decidedly large gap between those individuals that are familiar with microbrewery lagers and those people that are fans of more hop laden beers. Sudwerk is a company that looks to bridge this divide while having a beer that is simultaneously refreshing and bitter. The beer is able to do both of these admirably meaning that there is a decided barley and wheat flavor that is active from…
The eponymous effort on Hostile Land is a darkly emotive track that will immediately draw in listeners based on the interplay between the vocals and softly-composed piano. There is a haunting melody that is weaved through this introductory track, something that continues during They Will Eat Us Alive. The more deliberate compositional elements during the song are reminiscent of Spanish guitar work, while the dynamic that is created between vocal…
Glitter On The Sun is the latest album from Jupiter In Velvet, and the compositions that are contained within possess a great deal of evolution from the band’s 2013 effort, Shut Off Your Mind. While the previous JIV album spoke more to the interplay between guitars, drums, and vocals, I feel that the Glitter On The Sun’s introductory salvo – So Automatic – is much more nuanced and controlled. The…
Hooyoosay has just released their latest effort, Googly Goo. This EP contains two tracks – Googly Goo and Tare Too Te Rut Te (there are also instrumental versions of the two tracks presented. Googly Goo is a fun bit of electronc pop that links together acts like Men Without Hats and Yaz. There is a current and contemporary style to the track that will appease fans of chiptune and EDM…
Recovering from exercise or injury can be a difficult process, especially for those who do not play sport professionally. Time constraints and the pressure of work, family and social life could mean that getting the appropriate amount of time to rest and recover is difficult. Of course, the treatment of any injury will depend on the extent of the injury and the part of the body that is affected. The…
Fireman’s Brew is a new microbrewery that loves to go and put some polish on familiar beer offerings, meaning that there is a blonde (Pilsner), brunette (doppelbock) and a redhead (Red/Amber ale) offering that the company currently brews. The Fireman’s Brew Blonde is an effort to expand upon the American lager format, the brew of choice for many of the titular fire men and women that are currently serving. Fireman’s…
NeuFutur and Twin Atlantic are giving away on iPad with Twin Atlantic’s latest album, Great Divide, already loaded on the device.