We’ve been lucky enough to be gifted four copies of the 2012 release of Death Rally for PC. These Steam codes are going to be handed out the weekend of August 17th. 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…
Kansas City pop rock act The After Party will hit the road with Hollywood Ending starting August 21. Special guests on the run include Sandlot Heroes and Almost Hero. The band will be playing songs off the band’s latest release Kansas. Formed in early 2010, The After Party swept through the underground music scene and quickly gained notoriety for their refreshing blend of pop, rock and something that listeners can’t…
The Como Brothers Band begin their The Speed of Sound with Underneath It All. Underneath It All is a bold opening for the band, but is one that is ultimately matched by tremendous musicianship. The track bounces between an instrumental and vocal focus; the production of the track allows each piece of the band to shine brightly. The chorus will have listeners singing along shortly after their first listening; hints…
For Keeps is the first track on Issues, and it showcases the work of a performer that has distilled a number of musical genres into a concentrated blast of rock. For Keeps touches upon the work of Lita Ford, Heart, and even finds time to take on a little Sheryl Crow. The tracks on Issues are tremendously personal, and I feel that listeners will be able to identify each of…
Themes From Gitar starts off Seen as Unclean, and it provides a blueprint for how the album ultimately will play out. This microcosm of the album will immediately familiarize listeners with Gitar’s inimitable style, and create a different context to enjoy. Eyes of the World showcases the act as ultimately comfortable in their settings. The ability of Gitar to expand upon minutia and create such an immersive track is unparalleled;…
iDrool opens up A Curious Children’s Album, and it immediately shows listeners that childrens’ music can actually be well-written and performed. The track swells and morphs into something considerably greater than its constituent parts. Of particular note during iDrool has to be the absolutely sizzling horns, which are played with an intensity that is a constant presence during the album. Don’t Forget has a solid two-part harmony that further varies…
The blend of rap and soul that begins Everybody is something that is utterly unique, and it shows The Higher Concept an act that would work equally well on R&B, rap, and pop radio stations. The multiple vocalists that are introduced to listeners through this introductory track ensure that the momentum is running high as the disc continues to spin. When It’s Over begins with a heartfelt guitar line that…
Electro rock/dance duo INFECTED MUSHROOM—comprised of Amit “Duvdev” Duvdevani and Erez Eisen—have announced they will be taking their critically acclaimed live electronic stage show “The Unveiling” to several cities in North America. Confirmed stops this month include Washington D.C., New York City, Montreal, the World Electronic Music Festival in Ontario, Canada and the Summerset Festival in Somerset, WI, with Salt Lake City to follow in September. INFECTED MUSHROOM spent close…
The Mighty Fine (San Luis Obispo, CA) has just unveiled a music video for “To Indiana.” The track is from In Revival, the band’s latest full-length on Solidarity Recordings. Directed by Jeremy Wirth, you can watch the exclusive premier of the video courtesy of our friends at Alternative Press. In Revival was originally issued in 2011 by Solidarity Recordings (imadethismistake, The Methadones, Run, Forever) on CD and digital formats. In…
As THE DIRTY HEADS’ co-headlining tour with Matisyahu continues to makes its way across America, the Southern California band has teamed up with their tour mate for “Dance All Night,” the second single from their Top 20 album CABIN BY THE SEA, which was globally released June 19 on Five Seven Music. The band’s second album debuted at #18 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart (their highest chart position to…
As The Feather Tipped the Serpent’s Scale — the sophomore LP from Salt Lake City-based duo EAGLE TWIN — nears official release via Southern Lord at the end of this month, today Guitar World is hosting a stream of the second song from the highly anticipated album. Clocking in with over nine massive minutes of the band’s revered monstrous, mutating riff buildups and devastating percussion, “Ballad of Job Cain Part…
Whitton brings a flare of the 1940’s to her wishful, singer-songwriter sound. Take the sounds of an alluring Billie Holiday, mixed with the curious intensity of Norah Jones, and eclectic complexity of Regina Spektor, and you’ll get the best kept secret in Los Angeles – WHITTON. Whitton will be performing her NYC debut at The Living Room, on August 16th. For tickets and more information please visit, www.whittonmusic.com Her…
Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-release of three albums by the US’ heavy metal band Steel Vengeance – „Call Off The Dogs” (1985), “Second Offence” (1986) and „Prisoners” (1988). Michael Wickstrom formed the band Steel Vengeance in 1984 and recorded the bands first self-titled EP on Kingdom Records. Their second demo “Never Lettin’ Go”, recorded in December of 1984, earned Steel Vengeance a deal with French label Black…
This is the just the thing for the Circle Jerks fan in your life. It contains the brand new Circle Jerks documentary DVD and a limited edition Keith Morris Throbblehead… You save $5 (plus shipping discount) by ordering these items together HERE. Circle Jerks “My Career As A Jerk” is a brand new documentary to be released on DVD on September 25. From the beginning, LA punk band the CIRCLE…
Shout Out Out Out Out’s Video for “Now That I’ve Given Up Hope, I Feel Much Better” Hits BlackBook Magazine URB Premieres Jokers of the Scene’s Remix of “Wayward Satellite” New LP Spanish Moss & Total Loss Out Now (click screen above or links below for video) VIDEO: “Now That I’ve Given Up Hope, I Feel Much Better” via Vimeo / via BlackBook Magazine AUDIO: “Wayward Satellite (Jokers of the…
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue this week set a personal record, scoring her 6th consecutive #1 single on Billboard’s Hot Club Play Chart with the song “Timebomb”, bringing her career total to nine. This follows the recent release of a digital EP featuring a suite of stellar remixes of her dancefloor smash, including an Extended Version, a big room mix from veteran club figure Peter Rauhofer, an irresistible deep progressive tribal jam…
We’ve just placed live a few reviews that we’ve done in the last year with a focus in travel. We will be hosting a grand opening of the travel section on September 15th. Keep an eye out for this grand opening, as we will be exposing some of the best attractions that the Windy City has to offer. We’ll be offering giveaways and more in the weeks to come. SargeantJohn…
Bear In Heaven’s pulsating “Kiss Me Crazy” is the latest single to be shared from the critically acclaimed record, I Love You, It’s Cool, out now on Dead Oceans / Hometapes. The track, as well as two bonus versions of the song from rising artist Beacon and London producer BNJMN, can now be downloaded via Facebook. Brooklyn-based electronic duo Beacon’s futuristic R&B inspired remix/cover of “Kiss Me Crazy” can be heard over at Stereogum, smoothing…
The Premier One on One Basketball Tournament in the World September 15, 2012 12PM Mosswood Park 3612 Webster St. Oakland, CA Registration begins at 10 AM Sharp! Competition Begins at Noon. The Oakland winner receives $1k and the Chance to compete at the finals on Alcatraz the following Saturday for the $20K Grand Prize! www.redbullusa.com/kingoftherock Rock the Bells Returns to the Bay Area! August 25th and 26th! Shoreline Amphitheatre! August…
The Winter Sounds (pictured in hometown Nashville….no, wait! That’s San Francisco!) We couldn’t be happier to announce the addition of Nashville’s favorite indie/dance/folk/punk mega-monster touring machine The Winter Sounds to the New Granada family roster. Look for a November release of their upcoming full length Runner. More info soon, very soon! THE WINTER SOUNDS ONLINE: thewintersounds.com facebook.com/thewintersounds twitter.com/thewintersounds newgranada.com SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…