We utilize headphones all the time at NeuFutur headquarters, and have found time and time again that the traditional, over-the-ear headphones are what can recreate music the closest to a full sound system. However, there are a number of headphones out there that possess a similar style. The build of the MH510s is stellar, ensuring that it can take dings and bumps of everyday life without an issue. The…
COUNTERPARTS have released a sneak peek of the music video for their single “Witness”, from their forthcoming album The Difference Between Hell And Home, out July 23rd. Intimate, aggressive and bold, COUNTERPARTS has focused their energy to mature their sound, calling the upcoming album their crowning achievement. Offering fans a small taste of what’s to come, the music video for “Witness” demonstrates what COUNTERPARTS is all about; intensity in each…
For those that have access to the Alaskan Stout, they should immediately search out a bottle. This is due to the smooth mouthfeel, absolutely dark color ,and full head that pours from each beer. The slightly heavier ABV (5.7%) allows for a hint of burn to moderate the coffee and caramel flavors that are present. With subsequent sips, bits of smoke and toasted malt become evident. Makes the beer…
When one gets up into the higher weights, the provision of additional support in an area is absolutely essential. This means that when I do squats, I have to ensure that I have that I can put forth the maximum of effort. The Shock Doctor compression shorts allow me the ability to press further and do higher weights than I would normally do. The material utilized in the shorts…
With SIGNS OF LIFE (Motéma Music), Rondi Charleston has captured the hearts of fans nationwide. The album has quickly become one of this year’s most talked about new jazz releases, hailed as Charleston’s greatest body of work to date. Following successful shows in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, Charleston continues to build her national fan base as she debuts at San Francisco’s premiere jazz club, Yoshi’s on Sunday, August…
Neverwinter is a free-to-play MMORPG that represents a well-polished combat and profession system alongside the sheer amount of lore that exists in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The title has enough different twists and turns to it that players wille asily be able to log hundreds of hours onto the title. Furthermore, Neverwinter caters to both experienced and new players alike. For example, the map system is intuitive on…
Hookworms has been terrorizing headlining bands across northern England (as support with Wooden Shjips, Sun Araw and Peaking Lights), and beyond through sheer sonic velocity and emotive intent. The reel feels cathartic, each fresh revolution of the loop a confrontation between the band and themes of depression, loss and anger – subjects close to the heart of the group’s vocalist MJ. Pearl Mystic is an absolutely thunderous statement of…
What Could It Be? is the initial track on The Great Deception, and it provides ample background for listeners. Touching upon the Roswell alien crash, What Could It Be? links organic and human elements with a more tranc-y, out of this world instrumentation. Instructions immediately brings listeners into a style that fans of Styx and Utopia would appreciate. Seconds Before Landing touch upon a wide array of influences from the…
While there seems to be a desire for individuals to want the lighter and more fruit-flavored beers during the summer months, I feel that porters provide a perfect counter-point to a big meal or long day of work. Summit’s Great Northern Porter is a rich brew that pours with an intimidatingly dark head and body. The lacing that remains stands in stark opposition to the dark coloration…
The original 1968 film of The Producers is a classic title, showcasing Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, and Zero Mostel in a deliriously funny and off-the-wall look into the Broadway of the 1960s. When Max Bialystock (Mostel) and eir accountant (Wilder) learn that making an unsuccessful Broadway show is more financially lucrative than dealing with a long-haul release, Springtime For Hitler is born. The machinations of Bialystock and Bloom are…
There is a high amount of energy that is present on this mixtape, and a considerable portion of that comes from the work of DJ Malone. Where the most common mixtapes around have DJs touting themselves at the expense of the songs that listeners want to hear, there is a much more organic feel to the compilation of cuts here. What DJ Malone Productions does here is blend the hottest…
Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source – “The Muppets” – in an interview for this week’s CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD, to be broadcast June 30, 2013 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. Critics have called My Morning Jacket one of the greatest live bands ever. They found…
Kelsea Little begins Personal Myth with Blue Feather, a track that has a delightful sound. Little allows the instrumentation on this introductory effort to keep up with her effervescent and bubbly style. What results with the beginning of Personal Myth is nothing less than impressive – It Hasn’t Gone Away looks back into fifties rock just as much as it touches upon a current and contemporary singer-songwriter sound. Little’s vocals…
Irish quartet, Kodaline is set to release their LOVE LIKE THIS EP, on July 16th via RCA Records. The Love Like This EP was released in the UK and debuted in the top 10 on the iTunes album chart and reached #2 on iTunes Alternative album chart. Additionally, Kodaline will release their debut album, In A Perfect World, in the US on October 8th. The lead single, “All I Want” is…
Stripmall Architecture pushes all boundaries as they continue to set the tone for much of the Bay Area electronic music scene. With a long history in music and collaboration, their exceptional sound takes new form with each new release, be it a dancy single with sexual innuendos, or a dark and haunting full length inspired by despair. There is always a project in the works and when it surfaces, a…
Have It Your Way is a track that touches upon the work of Akon, Ne*yo, and Chris Brown. There is a certain twinkling nature to the track that will appease any fans of R&B. Michael’s vocals here could easily make it onto pop rotation, while the production pushes his vocals into an entirely separate realm from the average R&B fodder. One Night brings things back to a more time-tested tradition,…
Due to illness, Earl Sweatshirt has been forced to cancel all foreseeable tour dates until he is healthy. He announced the news to his fans via Twitter here.
There have not been any bottled margaritas that been wowed me. Every time that I have purchased one, there just seems to be something off about the effort. This means that some efforts go overboard on the lime flavoring, while others just miss the mark entirely. We were lucky enough to receive a sample of the Cayman Jack Hand Crafted Margarita (which is available at places like Spirit Smuggler), and…
Brownstone is an amazing brown ale, blending sweetness with a bite. Sixpoint is pegged at 6.0%, a shade higher than most brown ales. I feel that the additional alcohol works nicely with hints of fruit and bitterness provided by the hops. There is a decidedly more creamy feel to Brownstone that makes the beer eminently drinkable, a hint to the complexity that is present. As one begins on the second…
What specific forces facilitated the creation of Seconds Before Landing? I had just finished up a project that I had created, called “Mister C’s Beginning Drums. I, of course being Mister C. I love what I do so much, I wanted to be able to share some of my enthusiasm with kids. I created an audio book, and also a Cd Rom, that went over wonderfully. Once I finished with…