Every year around the Halloween season New York’s Southern Tier Brewing Company creates a duo of pumpkin beers, their Warlock and Pumpking. The beer comes in 22 ounce bottles and provides imbibers with one of the most dance intricate pumpkin flavors that we have reviewed. 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,…
The MotoGP franchise has long been the gold standard in racing games and the new iteration of MotoGP looks to take the unparalleled racing of previous versions to the current generation of consoles (the Sony Playstation 4, XBox One). 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…
■Hello. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? It was born in Japan, January 23, 1979. I started playing the guitar when I was 13 years old. The music I first played was the Beatles. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…
The Slim Jim Smokehouse line is the company’s foray into beef jerky and Slim Jim is working with The Walking Dead to recreate their Carne Asada flavor addition to the Smokehouse line. Carnage Asada – the pet name given to this product provides some inclination for the flavor profile that purchasers will experience period. The meat quality that is used in the Slim Jim Smokehouse line is good and the…
Dog Day Afternoon is a movie that is perhaps one of the 50 best of all time. Viewers of the film may know that the story is adapted from real life and fewer still know the story with any sort of nuance. The Dog is a documentary that looks to go and provide further information about the unique circumstances that led to the robbing a bank and the variety of…
The RockTronix are an all-star act that are looking to take the world by storm with their latest effort Magnificent Obsession. The specific constellation of influences and style that the band brings to each of their compositions on Magnificent Obsession ensures that listeners will both be on the edges of their seats and have no idea where the act will take them. Surrender is a tremendously introspective track that is…
Desperado Orchestra is heavily influenced by America’s most celebrated artist, Stevie Wonder, but never planned to have the same name as one of his songs. “Outside My Window,” a new single release now available on iTunes highlights the improvisational elements of the violin (Megan Fong) in tandem with the soulful voice and guitar of (J Lawson) the two founding members. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
Pumpkin containing beers are one of the most beloved beer offerings that are present on a seasonal basis. However, the sheer amount of pumpkin beers that make their way on to shelves is nothing less than massive. Some of these pumpkin beers are great, some are good, and some leave much to be desired. Whole Hog, a part of Stevens Point brewery has just released their own pumpkin ale. This…
Broken Hearted Whispers is perhaps your best-known single. What does it contribute to your story as an artist and a performer? Broken Hearted Whispers is a song written at a time when there were a few people around me going through tough times with relationships (divorce/break ups etc) pretty much at the same time. The song reflects my interpretation of some of these relationships and eventually pushes for the positives. It also…
The Tiger Club starts their latest album, Mephisto Island, with a sound that ties together Gilberto and Getz’ version of Girl From Ipanema with a little hint of the Squirrel Nut Zippers. The unity of lounge, psychedelic, and first-wave ska makes for an innovative and unique style to issue forth during the initial registers of Mephisto Island that will have listeners on the edges of their seats. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…
Like I Do is perhaps your best-known single. What does it contribute to your story as an artist and a performer? I think “Like I Do” is a fun type of song. It helped showcase a part of my personality that was a bit cheeky, a bit confident…it’s definitely an epically fun one to perform. It sets the tone for the audience to expect to hear something a little different…
Honey Stinger is a company that has a variety of different flavors in their waffles and gel selections (honey, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and lemon). They have just updated their product lines with a Gingersnap waffle flavor that has all of the same high standards of quality and overall mouth feel that other products which they offer have possessed. There is a very fulfilling experience that one will have when…
1000facez has just released a collection of their songs with the Robokingdom EP; during the album’s five cuts, listeners will be provided with considerable variation in overall sound. The one thing that is constant from beginning to end is how fleshed-out the tracks are; this is a cohesive and a coherent effort from stem to stern. Robokingdom is a track that links together goth, industrial, and alternative rock into a…
I Will Take You There is a high-energy piece of rock that blends together Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, and Warren Zevon. The band is able to create a cohesive sound that sets the stage for the rest of the tracks on their latest album, Sweet Mystery. Right Amount of Drunk is a country-infused track that keeps the same high momentum of the previous cuts on Sweet Mystery, while the act…
THE SINGLES are Vince Frederick (guitar/lead vocals) and Nicky Veltman (drums/back-up vocals). Garage rock, power pop, glam, blues, and punk all find their way into the band’s sound. Both originally from Detroit, the two joined forces in LA in 2012 to restart The Singles — a moniker Vince had used in the past to release his songs. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he…
Headphones can be a major investment and, as long as you look after them properly, they can last for many years. This means that it’s important to think long and hard when choosing which of these products to buy. Getting this decision wrong can prove to be a costly mistake. On the other hand, if you find the ideal headphones for you, you can boost your listening pleasure. SargeantJohn Sargeant,…
The Decemberists will release their seventh studio album, What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, on January 20, 2015 on Capitol Records. It will be released in the U.K. and Europe on Rough Trade Records the day prior – January 19. Produced by the band and long-time collaborator Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Neko Case), it is The Decemberists’ first full-length studio album since 2011’s The King Is Dead,…
About the album, Liz Harris explains in her own words…”Ruins was made in Aljezur, Portugal in 2011 on a residency set up by Galeria Zé dos Bois. I recorded everything there except the last song, which I did at mother’s house in 2004. Iʼm still surprised by what I wound up with. It was the first time Iʼd sat still for a few years; processed a lot of political anger and…
The dates will begin December 31st, with a celebratory New Year’s Eve show at Atlanta’s Symphony Hall. The tour will end its run on January 17th in Savannah, GA, at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The complete itinerary is below. 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…
The little barrel shaped Hug Juices are incredibly common in school yards, playgrounds, and sporting fields throughout the United States. There are a number of different flavors and kids actively desire hug juices no matter where they are at. The American Beverage Corporation (owners of the Hug line) company has expanded their product line to really capture those parents and children that may be looking for a healthier alternative to…