Author: Sargeant

Posted on: February 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Watch A Skylit Drive on Tour

2.16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Zoo 2.17 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 2.18 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 2.19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero 2.20 – New Have, CT @ Toad’s place 2.22 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 2.23 – Charlotte, NC @ Amo’s Southend 2.24 – Knoxville, TN @ Valarium 2.25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 2.26 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @…

Posted on: February 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Relm – Veteran’s Memorial (CD)

In what is the most insane rap album of 2003, Relm busts through with a city-themed album that I could actually understand. With the major amount of his tracks about Ohio or Columbus (Veteran’s Memorial, Buckeye City, O.H.I.O.), this album definitely approaches the high level of David Banner’s Mississippi or Outkast’s ATLiens. While the tracks are tricked out with bells and whistles enough to go up with the big dogs…

Posted on: February 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MIASMAL Reveal Artwork For Upcoming Full-Length Debut

Old-school Swedish death dealers MIASMAL have revealed the artwork for their self-titled full-length debut. The album will be released on CD by Dark Descent Records and given the vinyl treatment by Detest Records and Me Saco Un Ojo. The CD version will contain eight brand new tracks as well as six bonus tunes taken from the band’s sold-out demo recording and 7″ EP. MIASMAL is currently wrapping things up in…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Atmosphere song, tour dates.

Atmosphere just put out this posse cut featuring everyone joining them on the upcoming “Welcome To Minnesota” tour. They’re playing 5 shows in as many days, all within their home state (dates below). Atmosphere- “Minnesota Nice” feat. Prof, Mr. Gene Poole & Felipe Cuauhtli of Los Nativos. Atmosphere on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Atmosphere Atmosphere on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/atmosphere 2.22 – Mankato, MN @ MNSU Ballroom SOLD OUT 2.23 – Bemidji, MN @ Sanford…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reindeer/Tiger Team – EP (CD)

Reindeer/Tiger Team play a brand of indie rock that has been popular in one style or another for the last decade or so. The first track on the disc, “Boy + Chief” is more along the line of the “emo” music put out by Deep Elm pre-2002, and the minor modifications to what would be a traditional time signature really allows the track to shine. It is primarily the nuanced…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

STRAIGHT LINE STITCH ADDED TO ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL

STRAIGHT LINE STITCH have been added to the robust lineup that is the 2011 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL featuring MEGADETH, DISTURBED and GODSMACK. The band will be appearing on the “Extreme Stage” on all dates along with SUICIDE SILENCE & ALL SHALL PERISH. “Getting added to Mayhem is definitely a highlight of our careers thus far. There are so many amazing bands we thought we’d never get the opportunity…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reel Big Fish – We’re Not Happy ‘Til You’re Not Happy (CD)

The amount of polish that is on the average track on “Not Happy” is absurd. This is Josie and the Pussycats-level manipulation, and you know what? It sounds damn fine, probably because the sextet that is known as Reel Big Fish have been around for almost 15 years and have been privy to a myriad of different influences. “Drinkin’” looks back to the earliest days of the Barenaked Ladies and…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SIDI TOURÉ’S SAHEL FOLK OUT NOW ON THRILL JOCKEY RECORDS

Malian singer & guitarist, Sidi Touré, is receiving rave reviews for his debut Thrill Jockey release, Sahel Folk, including being prominently featured in this past Sunday’s New York Times article on independent record labels’ embracing and exploring African sounds. Released last week, Sahel Folk features duets between Sidi and one friend chronicled in a live “field-recording” style at Sidi’s sister’s house. Each recording was done through a very specific two-day…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mojo Bones (DVD)

Mojo Bones may just be the world’s best collection of legendary and otherwise amazing musicians. This hour-long film has twelve different five-minute clips of musicians as diverse as BB King, Little Richard, Otis Redding, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix. While each of these artists could conceivably have four and five DVD sets full of their live performances (if not deserving more), Mojo Bones gives viewers a little snippet of each.…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reducers SF – Raise Your Hackles (CD)

The gritty vocals of Glen are not new to the genre; in fact, they are par for the course. However, they fit in perfectly with the hard hitting guitars and drums of the rest of the band. The result is something that is radio friendly while still punk as fuck; individuals can pogo and mosh as well as sing along with each line that Reducers SF throw out. The disc…

Posted on: February 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GLITCH HOP ICON KRADDY ANNOUNCES LABYRINTH REMIX PROJECT

Just in time for the 2011 Labyrinth Tour comes Kraddy’s “Labyrinth Remix Project”, a 6-track collection taking his original “Labyrinth EP” through a maze of sexy dubstep, dub, glitch, and hip hop genres. *Featuring Remixes by Heavyweight Dub Champion, Robot Koch, SPL, Samples, Stephan Jacobs* The Los Angeles-based electronic-music Don known as Kraddy has always brought the undiluted sound of the underground to new audiences. From his work as a…

Posted on: February 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Delicate Steve US Tour Dates

2/17 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY* 2/18 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA* 2/19 – Il Motore – Montreal, QC* 2/20 – Legendary Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON* 2/21 – The Lager House – Detroit, MI* 2/23 – The Bishop – Bloomington, IN* 2/24 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL* 2/25 – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN* 2/26 – The Music Mill – Iowa City, IA* 2/28…

Posted on: February 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Sign of Four (DVD)

This 1983 version of a Sherlock Holmes tale is helmed by Ian Richardson (BBC’s House of Cards) as the gumshoe. This iteration was part of an aborted six film deal between Sy Weintraub (Tarzan director) and Otto Plaschkes (The Homecoming, Hopscotch), and preceded the ITV Sherlock Holmes series. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC…

Posted on: February 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA announce guests for Masquerade Motel Miami

Motel Guests to include….. A-Trak AN21 Armand van Helden Calvin Harris Dirty South Kim Fai Max Vangeli Pete Tong And introducing Third Party and Thomas Gold Surprise special guests to be announced For more information visit the hotel online and watch the brand new trailer *********************************** Fans have come to expect nothing but the very best from Swedish House Mafia and when the Swedish trio announced their own Miami mega…

Posted on: February 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Red Light Cinema – S/T (CD)

Red Light Cinema are loud and fast, as is evidenced by their “Pandemonium”. This track ties together disparate genres, whether it be by having influences like Interpol, Billy Talent, or even the Red Hot Chili Peppers. All of this is linked together in a rock sound that is very easily to glom onto and love; Red Light Cinema play their songs with an ability and a talent that should catapult…

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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Announces 2011 Line-up

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the heralded hard rock and metal event of the summer, is swiftly becoming the heavy music fans’ summertime rite of passage. Today, the 4th annual summertime juggernaut announces the 2011 line-up with DISTURBED, GODSMACK and MEGADETH, joined by MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, and many more of today’s most electrifying artists. The tour will make a 26 date trek across the country beginning on July…

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Red Knife Lottery – So Much Drama (CD)

“So Much Drama” really isn’t that dramatic, once someone listens to more than one track by the band. Ashley’s vocals on tracks like “Samantha Brown Get Down! Get Down” and “Red Knives And Plastic Wives” are atonal and really do not extend beyond eir just infusing eir talking style with the slightest bit of melody. In fact, the only memorable moment of the first third of “So Much Drama” comes…

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Announces Debut Full Length Album on Quite Scientific, Spring Tour Including SXSW

Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced the release of their anticipated full-length debut, It’s A Corporate World on Quite Scientific Records on April 26th. The oil painting of Dale members Daniel Zott and Josh Epstein shown above will be incorporated into the album’s artwork. Epstein said of the making of the album, “Daniel and I essentially met each other when we started this project, and over the course…

Posted on: February 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – Don’t You Fake It (CD)

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus follow in the vein of bands like Amber Pacific and Sum 41. The band blends punk and emo music to create something that is hard hitting while still being tremendously melodic. There is also a smart use of arrangements during tracks like “Face Down” to allow for the band to change gears quickly and accurately. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus even throws a little bit of new…

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OKC’s Kite Flying Robot: From Homeless Squatter to Disco Baron

Kite Flying Robot’s origins began in 2005 as a one man electronic experiment of Nikolas Thompson, an art project documenting everything from his homeless exploits as a squatter in San Francisco, to international vagabonding, to the loves lost and won between adventures. Having relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, KFR’s ambitious orchestrations can finally be realized by five multi-instrumentalists who switch places between songs. Guitar, violin, trumpet, aggressive synth bass,…