Author: Sargeant

Posted on: February 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lasse Passage Stop Making Sense and Start Making Success Volume 1 CD Review

Stop Making Sense and Start Making Success is an introspective and deftly-designed composition that provides listeners with a complete introduction to Lasse Passage; the dense arrangements will take a number of listens before they yield every secret that Lasse Passage has placed into the effort. The darkly emotive arrangements that are present on tracks like Tanker Om Morningen are simply unparalleled. Hints of early oughts Deep Elm emotive rock can…

Posted on: February 13, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Michael Stosic S/T Album Review

Michael Stosic has crafted a unique style of music that is fuelled by a number radio-friendly tracks. Before this album ends, fans of raw musicianship and of intelligent arrangements will find something that they can appreciate. The presence of Backstreet Dancer as the initial effort on this release ensures that listeners can be properly inspired to stick with Stosic’s music from beginning to end. The track deftly weaves together…

Posted on: February 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

G-Thing Beer Review

Magic Hat is a brewery that attempts to shake up beer styles and includes some interesting twists and turns with their efforts. Their G-Thing seasonal is a nice blend between a porter and a winter warmer, with a curveball thrown into the mix – a substantial amount of ginger flavor. The initial earthy tones of the ginger are a mite bit off-putting for those that are expecting…

Posted on: February 11, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

For Love EP from pennybirdrabbit Released on OWSLA / Big Beat today

HEAR: https://soundcloud.com/pennybirdrabbit/sets/for-love-ep PURCHASE: http://smarturl.it/PBRForLove pennybirdrabbit emits sonic warmth from Los Angeles with her latest EP, For Love, out today on OWSLA / Big Beat. The early Skrillex collaborator has defined her singular musical path, offering five vocal melodies that are spacious and direct. Each track invites listeners into a lush soundscape with Penny asserting her strong and assured presence as an artist. With each song, all of which boast…

Posted on: February 11, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low Released Today

Dance world’s crowned prince of cats and tacos, Dillon Francis, teamed up with DJ Snake on today’s “Get Low”. The epic collab seamlessly merges Dillon’s signature Moombahton drum programing with Snake’s knack for monumental trap drops. This is a dance floor demolisher and an instant DJ staple. https://soundcloud.com/dillonfrancis/dillon-francis-dj-snake-get SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…

Posted on: February 10, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tech N9ne Fragile Video (Featuring Kendrick Lamar and ¡MAYDAY!

Tech N9ne’s new video for “Fragile” premiered over the weekend on MTV. The single features Kendrick Lamar and ¡MAYDAY! (who produced it as well): http://www.crazyhood.com/tech-n9ne-f-kendrick-lamar-mayday-fragile-video/ 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…

Posted on: February 10, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Alex Von Z Feature

Alex Von Z is a musician that is reaching out to his fans for assistance. The music that he creates speaks to a wide array of fans, and touches upon a considerable amount of genres and styles. The eclectic style which is present through tracks like Drawn, What It Should Be, and Chocolate Covered Karma is no doubt due to his upbringing, which brought him to two polar opposite cities…

Posted on: February 9, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 3

Smuttynose Durty Mud Season Hoppy Brown Ale

Durty is one of the best Brown Ales that we have reviewed. The beer pours with a very dark brown color, with hints of amber. The lacing of the beer remains long after each sip, while the beer itself has a very bold flavor. Malt begins the effort, while the hop bitterness pushes the effort into a whole other plateau. The 8.4% ABV of the Durty is hidden well by…

Posted on: February 9, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Red Nose Winter Ale Review

Red Nose is a winter warmer that does not get too sweet, while maintaining a little bit of a hop bite to keep things interesting. The beer pours with a dark brown / reddish coloration. The effervescence of the beer ensures that any head that is present dissipates quickly. There is a toasty side to this effort that will keep individuals warm through the coldest months of…

Posted on: February 9, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jason Mark Yates Feature Article

Reachin Out is a heartfelt and softly-spoken track that will allow listeners ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with Jason Mark Yates. The drums really shine during this track to provide further gravitas to this recording, while Yates’ vocals are haunting. The ease of understanding what is going on during this single will endear fans to Yates’s music, while the smart instrumentation will ensure that they are on the edges of…

Posted on: February 8, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Alex Von Z Implicate Order CD Review

The Implicate Order EP has 4 tracks which unite to provide a solid introduction to Alex Von Z. Drawn is the initial offering, and it immediately provides listeners with a sense of camaraderie. The production allows listeners to be transported into the closest setting with Alex Von Z, while the Implicate Order CD provides two different ways to enjoy the track. What It Should Be is a complex track that…

Posted on: February 8, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Laurelle All The Way Single Review

Laurelle’s All The Way is a track that blends rap and dance music to create a high-energy track that will work equally well at dance clubs and bars. The infusion of synths and a quick tempo ensures that this track is tattooed deep into the mind of listeners. The drop that is present between the two parts of the track keeps things current and provides further highlighting to Laurelle’s vocals.…

Posted on: February 7, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Perennial Black Walnut Dunkel Beer Review

Perennial Artisan Ales has created a delectable dunkel, swapping out the large amount of sweetness with a nice hint of alcohol. The dunkel pours with a dark brown and a slight reddish tone, and a small amount of off-white lacing sots on the top of the glass. The dunkel has a slight amount of a pepper note, providing additional nuance to the beer. Perennial has placed their Black Walnut…

Posted on: February 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Samuel Adams Rebel IPA Review

Rebel IPA is Samuel Adam’s latest offering, and it pours with a gold / amber coloration. The head of the Rebel is pretty tenacious, providing lacing from the beginning to the end. The beer comes forth with a decent blend of floral and hoppy notes. There is a small amount of grain that can be discerned, providing considerable amount of complexity with each sip. A floral and fruit set of…

Posted on: February 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Conan Release Foehammer Today

The English CONAN follows the ideals of their namesake and continue their path without compromises. The second album Blood Eagle is a Doom Drone Metal monument filled with monolithic riffs, hypnotic melodies, brutal drumming and an archaic atmosphere. The song “Foehammer” is being streamed today at Pitchfork. Check out the song at the following location: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/16610-conan-foehammer/ Next week CONAN will debut the video for “Foehammer”. The band has created…

Posted on: February 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Korn Release Spike In My Veins Video

Fugitive Edward Snowden, Miley Cyrus, disgraced Toronto mayor Rob Ford and Kanye West all “star” in “Spike In My Veins,” the provocative new video from KORN that’s based on the second single from their Top 10 album THE PARADIGM SHIFT (Released October 8 on Prospect Park). Government corruption, NSA spying tactics, political scandals, the cult of celebrity and more–the video’s assaultive imagery underlines and comments on how the media projects…

Posted on: February 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Wild Feathers Add New NYC Date!

The Wild Feathers have announced that they will perform an additional headlining show in New York City on May 15th at the Bowery Ballroom, giving those unable to score tickets to tonight’s sold-out show at the Mercury Lounge an opportunity to see them. Tickets go on-sale Friday, February 14th (See the band’s website for more info). The band is currently on the road for a winter headlining tour presented by…

Posted on: February 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Yolanda Be Cool Release Official All That She Wants Video (Featuring SYF and Fritz Helder)

Australian duo Yolanda Be Cool have unveiled the official music video for their latest single “All That She Wants” featuring SYF and Fritz Helder formerly of Azari & III. Originally premiered by tastemaker FACT Magazine and directed by Fritz Helder himself with Chris Muir, the video is a visual spectacular, like a psychedelic crown with pulsating fractals. Time and space correlate directly to the haunting bass and irresistible vocals, creating…

Posted on: February 4, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Asbestos Life Incorporated CD Review

Life Incorporated begins after a brief introduction, which soars on intricate time signatures and an overall arrangement that puts the drums as a focal point to the band. Life Incorporated continues with Liability, an effort that is reminiscent of artists like Rites of Spring, Strike Anywhere, and early (pre Girl’s Not Grey-era AFI). There is greater emotionality and narration going on during each of the tracks on this album than…

Posted on: February 4, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE TWO MAKING THE C.R. ECKER BAND MOVE FORWARD

The first time Charles Ecker and Michael Stanton worked together was when Stanton sang Ecker’s tender love ballad, “When God Created You.” That song is now in final contention for “2013 Song of the Year” at Independent Music Network breaking a record of six straight months on the Top 30 Countdown. Both have just co-written two new country love songs – “No Turnin’ Back” and “One More Night with You…