Author: Sargeant

Posted on: August 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Euro Style Axel Office Chair

The chair was well-packed when it came to us at the NeuFutur offices, ensuring that all of the constituent elements arrived without any damage. The construction process for the chair was extremely easy, ensuring that the chair was functional within 15 minutes – while the chair only came with one page of instructions, they were illustrated in an intuitive fashion. The build quality of the chair means that one is…

Posted on: August 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dan Bodan shares new song + LP due 10/28 via DFA

Berlin-based singer and producer Dan Bodan is proud to share the Stadium-produced “Jaws of Life” which, along with the previously-released single “Soft As Rain”, will appear on his debut LP, Soft. Scroll down to view the album art designed by famed-artist Julien Ceccaldi who currently graces the cover of Artforum’s Summer issue. The album will be available on October 28th via DFA records and a limited edition vinyl pre-order will soon be…

Posted on: August 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sunbeam Sound Machine Announce Debut LP ‘Wonderer’, Out November On Dot Dash / Remote Control

After earning critical acclaim on 2013’s double EP One/Sunbeam Sound Machine, Sunbeam Sound Machine release their debut long player, Wonderer. A dreamy pysch-pop release with heavy emphasis on catchy and repetitive lyricism – the kind that entrances the listener as it transports them to another world. Sunbeam Sound Machine is the brainchild of talented Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Nick Sowersby who writes and records in the sanctity of his garage in Collingwood,…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eileen Carey Interview

1) Let It Go is your latest album. What does it contribute to the story of Eileen Carey, the performer? I think my music has always had an upbeat, life is good if you just choose to let it happen message in it. It is a personal choice whether to embrace it or not. All my music advocates that embracing….Possibilities 2002, Hearts of Time 2005, Movin On 2009 and now…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Royal Holland Volume One – The Maze CD Review

Devil’s Night is a fun track that showcases the sheer depth and breadth of Royal Holland. The music is a bouncy bit of alt-rock that ties together influences as disparate as Warren Zevon, Blur, Dick Dale, and The Smiths. The track is further bolstered through the presence of on-point claps and an infectious beat. Statues is a track that keeps listeners on the edges of their seats through a dual-barrel…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Curious Quail After The Lights Failed CD Review

After The Lights Failed has a tremendously emotive and orchestra sound that creates a larger than life feeling for the track, with rapid shifts in tempo showcasing a Protean nature to this San Jose-based act.Instant Gratification has Curious Quail kick things into high gear, with the band taking up the standard of fun. And Mumford & Son.

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Maggie Anderson Self-Titled (Acoustic) EP Review

It’s All Pretend is a catchy effort that allows Maggie Anderson’s vocals and instrument to shine brightly. This track has hints of Yael Naim, Ingrid Michaelson, and She & Him, with some of the most tender and softly-stated acoustic guitar work. The track’s charm ensures that listeners will be singing along whenever the track comes up on their MP3 player. You’ll Be Around is a sea change from It’s All…

Posted on: August 23, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hicks Interview

HELLO, HICKS. HOW ARE THINGS GOING OVER IN STOCKHOLM? Everything’s great here in Stockholm. Just got back from a well needed vacation in Greece with the family. So now the batteries are charged to the max and I’m ready to go back to work.

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Stacy Burk – “Mix a Little”

Stacy Burk makes a tremendous splash with his latest track, Mix a Little. This timeless country effort works perfectly alongside the works of Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley while staying honest to the nineties traditions of Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt. Mix a Little succeeds because of the front-forward vocals of Burk and epic arrangements on the track – each guitar line, punchy drum beat, and the sounds created by…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Parralox – “Crying on the Dancefloor”

Crying on the Dancefloor, Parralox’s latest single is a track that touches upon a wide array of dance styles, ensuring that the track resounds loudly for anyone that has dug 1990s, 2002, or current dance music in the past. The vocals utilized in the track absolutely soar over the composition, while the arrangements keep the energy high. The dubstep-esque drops that demarcate the mid-point of the track provide a further…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Molly Roth – “Pin Me Up”

Pin Me Up is a track that is built off of the work of mid-nineties Mariah Carey and It’s Not Right-era Whitney Houston and more contemporary influences (Carly Rae Jepsen). The track’s slower tempo is dreamy and represents a good love song. The slight hints of electronic music that are interspersed through the track firmly moor it to the cutting edge of music, while strong production values make it a…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Holly Elle – “Lifeline”

  Lifeline is a track that skillfully blends R&B with EDM, creating a track that shines no matter in which context listeners enjoy it. The production is immaculate, keeping the energy high while enrobing Elle’s vocals in a very current and contemporary format. The tempo ebbs and flows as Elle captures a very common set of feelings for anyone that has found love, with the track gradually gaining speed as…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Amanda Lamb – “We Were Here”

Amanda Lamb has a new effort that straddles the line between pop and country, with her vocals fitting into a Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry type of groove. Unlike a great many pop tracks, there is a substantial focus on the instrumental arrangements during We Were Here. The guitars are emotive and thoughtful (and are reminiscent of The Eagles), while there is a chugging bass line and an…

Posted on: August 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Noelz Vedere – “Censored Love” (feat. Kiara Lanier)

Coming off the success of Noelz Vedere’s debut studio album, Bittersweet Victory, Noelz releases visuals for his sentimental single, “Censored Love,” featuring American Idol contestant Kiara Lanier. Noelz strays away from the braggadocio rap style heard in previous singles, “Out of Focus” with Freddie Gibbs and “High Class” alongside Sir Michael Rocks, and dabbles into his more introspective side.  In doing so, he explains the purpose of the song in saying, “I’ve always wanted to make a great love…

Posted on: August 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rage DVD Review

Nicholas Cage and Danny Glover star in this film, which surrounds Paul Maguire’s (Cage) struggle to locate his daughter, and the violence that has to occur before he can realize this goal. Forced to resume a life that he thought was dead, Paul is forced to jump through dangerous and deadly hurdles to get back one of the individuals mooring him to a normal life.

Posted on: August 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Karim Baggili Kali City CD Review

Karim Baggili’s latest effort, Kali City, features Le Trio Joubran. The first few efforts of the album (Down Town, Ella & Jad, Dawn at Sea, Big Fish, and Silent Stories) provide listeners with a stellar introduction to Baggali’s unparalleled approach to world music. Arabic Circus is a stellar effort in terms of how taut the instrumentation is, while there is a fun and playful sound that is cultivated by the…

Posted on: August 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RUN THE JEWELS RELEASE BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT PART 1

“Run The Jewels, the super dynamic duo of El-P and Killer Mike, two of the most distinctive and celebrated names in rap, have announced their sophomore album RTJ2 is set to drop on October 28th. Newly signed to Mass Appeal Records, the album will be released in a variety of formats, including free download, CD, LP, and digital.” The immensely anticipated album includes guests ranging from Zach de la Rocha to…

Posted on: August 20, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cheap Girls Announce New Fall Tour Dates

Michigan power pop trio Cheap Girls have announced a run of new North American tour dates today, adding to their previously announced September shows with The Hold Steady and their European dates with Joyce Manor (all tour dates below). The band recently released their fourth full-length Famous Graves via Xtra Mile Recordings.